Omas Küche — Restaurant in Freiburg im Breisgau

I have been visiting this restaurant occasionally over the past two years and have generally enjoyed their kitchen—especially the Pfifferling-Suppe, Kalbsleber, and Spätzle. It’s a mid-range place, slightly expensive, but the cozy atmosphere and location justify the price.

Unfortunately, my recent visit was disappointing. The Kalbsleber I ordered was about 35% burned (verbrannt), turning the meat tough and bitter. The dark sauce absorbed this bitterness, making the entire dish unpleasant. I politely asked for the chef’s opinion and was told via a colleague that “this is how it’s prepared,” which I found dismissive. I could only eat a bit of Spätzle and salad.

When food is over-roasted, sugars and proteins carbonize, producing acrid compounds that overpower flavor and render dishes unappetizing—especially concerning with nutrient-rich liver. As someone who appreciates traditionelle deutsche Küche and has experience preparing roasted meats (gebratenes Fleisch) and sauces, I expected a more balanced approach, perhaps with sauce served separately or a touch of citrus to soften the bitterness.

In the end, my meal consisted only of the salad and a few bites of Spätzle—not quite the warm dining experience I had hoped for. While I was offered a 50% discount on the dish, I found this “solution” unsatisfying, as dining out is not simply a transaction; it is an emotional experience. We visit restaurants not just to eat but to enjoy atmosphere, comfort, and culinary artistry. A discount cannot replace a good mood or an enjoyable dinner.

Perhaps this establishment could benefit from further reflection on how to handle constructive criticism. I truly admire much of what they do, but I was hoping for a pleasant evening—not a discounted,...

Omas Küche – A True Culinary Masterpiece!

Folks, I’ve got to tell you about Omas Küche. It’s an incredible place, really the best when it comes to Badisches food. Trust me, I’ve been everywhere, and this place is something special. They’ve got this dish – goat cheese with apricot jam, arugula, walnuts, and bread. Let me tell you, it’s out of this world.

The goat cheese, from a local farm called Ringlihof – it’s the best goat cheese you’ll ever taste. Tremendous flavor, so creamy, so rich. I’ve never had anything like it. This cheese is a game-changer, folks. Nobody else has anything close to this.

And the apricot jam? Perfectly sweet, perfectly balanced. It’s like a symphony of flavors in your mouth. The arugula adds that perfect bite, the walnuts give it a fantastic crunch, and the bread – oh, the bread is so fresh and delicious.

Omas Küche has taken these simple ingredients and created a masterpiece. It’s genius, folks, pure genius. The way these flavors come together – it’s like magic. You won’t believe how good it is until you try it.

The atmosphere is cozy, the service is fantastic. They make you feel right at home. But this dish – the goat cheese from Ringlihof with apricot jam, arugula, walnuts, and bread – it’s worth the trip alone. It’s the best, the very best.

So do yourself a favor, get to Omas Küche. Experience this dish. It’s going to blow your mind. Believe me, you won’t regret it. It’s tremendous, it’s amazing, it’s the best. Trust me, you’ve never had...

Fantastic traditional German menu! We came on a warm day so we decided to make a reservation outside. For some reason, they had our table reserved inside when we arrived, but were quick to find another table outside we could take (though most are reserved, so it's highly recommended to make a reservation here). I decided to get a Kalbschnitzel from the Pfifferling menu which came with Spätzle, Rahmsauce, and Preiselbeeren. My date got the Dreierlei from the standard menu. We shared my salad, which had a delightful dressing. But the star of the show, my Kalbschnitzel, was fantastic! Really well prepared and it paired well with the Rahmsauce. The Spätzle was also really good, but I wish it had a little more flavor. My date got Käsespätzle as a side and I thought that was a lot tastier. But everything was delicious and we cleared our plates. Sadly nothing in the dessert menu tickled our fancy, so we got the check from the attentive service and walked around the lovely...