Bratwurst Röslein — Restaurant in Nuremberg

It is a huge place serving traditional Franconian food, well located just around the Hauptmarket. However, due to the waiter it turned out to be our worst experience in Germany. After being seated, we requested for tap water - which was denied; but we realised it seems to be a common practice in Germany.

We saw the Christmas platter and the Franconian platter on the menu and decided to order one of the Franconian platter as per our combined appetites. We conveyed the same to our waiter and double checked that we wanted only 1 platter serving, he said “Yes good for 2 persons”. We also ordered a glass of beer.

When the platter arrived, it looked inviting but also too big for us. We liked the Schaufele, Roast Duck, Potato Dumplings etc. but after a point we were stuffed. I wanted to get the food packed but we do not have a microwave at the hotel and the reception/room service would be closed by the time of our return- this kind of food would be inedible if eaten cold. With great regret and after eating beyond what we could fit in our stomach we decided to give up and call for the cheque. I apologised to the waiter about wasting food and he just smiled back.

When the bill arrived I was shocked to see that we had been charged for 2 platters. No wonder we could only eat 60% of it!

I felt angry for not just the 20 euros we were duped of but also the sheer waste of food. It was clear that the waiter exploited us tourists due to language differences. So much for hospitality at Bratwurst Roslein. This really has been the worst experience in the 2 weeks I was in Germany as a tourist and something I would...

Disappointing Experience - Avoid This Tourist Trap

I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone. It’s clearly a tourist trap with subpar food and shady practices. Here’s what happened during our visit:

Food Quality: The food was disappointing. We ordered sausages, which are supposed to be a specialty, but they were mediocre at best. Definitely not worth the price. Beer: The only redeeming part of the experience was the beer, which was decent. Shady Billing Practices: This is where things went downhill: We ordered 10 sausages, but when we got the bill, the waiter had charged us for 16 sausages! The bill was in German, which I assume the waiter hoped would confuse us and let it slide. On top of that, there was a 20% tip automatically added to the bill—something we didn’t agree to, and again, it was written in German. To make matters worse, when they handed us the bill, they asked for an additional €3 tip on top of everything!

This kind of behavior is unacceptable and left a bad taste in our mouths. It felt like they were trying to take advantage of tourists at every turn.

Final Verdict: If you’re in the area, skip this place. It’s overpriced, the food is forgettable, and their dishonest billing practices are downright insulting. Spend your money somewhere that values honesty and...

We have been to this authentic German cuisine restaurant twice while visiting Nuremberg, and we would highly recommend it! It is the most popular German cuisine restaurant in the area for very good reason! We had absolutely amazing meals both times we visited with prompt and friendly service. Their pork shoulder, pork knuckle, brats, and Wiener Schnitzel are probably the best that we have eaten anywhere in the area. They have a huge menu with plenty of choices, so it may be hard to decide or you may have to return multiple times to sample all of their local specialties. Take the time to review the menu online before you visit. The portions are pretty huge, so be prepared by arriving hungry. They are always really busy (which is a good sign), but they have seating inside for almost 600 people, and in the warmer months, plenty of shaded and comfortable outdoor seating. If you choose to visit on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday they have a locally brewed Nuremberg Red barrel beer that you should definitely sample. It has a unique and full flavor that is definitely representative of a Bavarian beer, and it is delicious! Prices are reasonable, too. Wr will definitely keep returning to this restaurant every time we...