Heidelberg Restaurant

The oldest German restaurant in New York, serves the traditional Sausages, Wiener Schnitzel and Smoked Pork Chops all with tasty Home Fries, Red Cabbage or Sauerkraut. An Apple Pie for dessert is a must. Service is friendly. Nice place if you crave for Bavarian cuisine.

We had a fantastic dining experience! We ordered the pork shank for two, and it was incredibly tender and juicy. The sausage was also packed with flavor and perfectly seasoned. The portions were generous—so much so that we couldn’t finish the entire plate and ended up taking some home. Overall, we loved everything about the meal and the service. Highly recommend!

Simply exceptional, old-world German cuisine. Came here on a Bourdain-inspired food tour of New York and wasn’t disappointed. Fried cheese, cheesy German noodles with just the right amount of crispy bacon on the top? Perfection. Coupled with authentic schnitzel and (an enormous portion) of pork knuckle that’s beautifully crispy on the outside, tender delicious on the inside, this was the culinary highlight of our trip. A must eat stop in NYC, as long as you’re not a vegetarian that is.

Definitely a solid place to go for German food. Great staff, excellent beers, and a good selection of food. The Schweinshaxe was excellent; the outside was perfectly crispy, the meat was extremely soft and juicy, and the bit of fat was the perfect texture and basically melts in your mouth. A little pricy but the portion was huge so it's definitely worth it. Also the restaurant had immaculate vibes and was decorated really nicely, which is a bonus.

This place is a fantastic German restaurant! 🇩🇪Heidelberg on the UES 🗽 serves a wonderful selection of delicious 🤤 authentic German dishes 🍽️ - definitely get the Jagerschnitzel with Noodles in Mushroom 🍄 White ⚪ Sauce. The staff 👨‍🍳 is friendly and professional, service is quick ⏲️, ambience 🎶 is great, and the place is beautifully decorated! 🛋️ The have lots of indoor seating 🪑 and a garden 🏡 in the back with outdoor seating. I wish I came here sooner!

This place is so iconic! Everything from the atmosphere to the side dishes blows me away every time I come. It is of course expensive as heck but so so so worth it—and honestly the amount of food you get and the quality and novelty is pretty worth the money. I always get the pork shank for two and it’s so good I could probably eat two of them.

Food was as good as German cuisine allows! Delicious schnitzel and pork knuckle!

It is a great restaurant for traditional German Food. Everything is lovely prepared and a feast for the eyes. The food portions are plentiful. The ambience is cozy and authentic. The furnishings are rustic and Bavarian which fits in well with the Bavarian kitchen. The staff is friendly and helpful. You forget for a while that you are in America and almost want to order in German. I can recommend the Schweinshaxe (pork knuckle), the Wiener Schnitzel and the Schnitzel à la Holstein. If you are visiting this restaurant with several people, it is best to make a reservation.

Pretzel was legit with authentic German mustard. I could taste the seeds yum! The sausage with potato salad and sauerkraut was so tasty! All warm. Very filling. $17 for the sausage. Fun interior with old style paintings and the staff wears authentic German clothing. Took me across the pond!

Food: The German cuisine at Heidelberg Restaurant was truly exceptional. The Leberknodelsuppe, marinated beef tongue, oven-roasted pork shank, and sausage platter were all incredibly flavorful and satisfying. The generous portions were a pleasant surprise. Cost: While the prices were a bit higher than average, they were justified by the quality and quantity of the food. Environment: The restaurant's atmosphere was cozy and inviting, creating a traditional German dining experience. Service: The service was efficient and friendly. The staff was knowledgeable about the menu and made helpful recommendations. Uniqueness: This place offers a unique dining experience, introducing diners to authentic German cuisine. It's a great place to try new dishes and experience a different culture.

My partner and I stumbled upon this gem after a tough workout in the area. It reminded us of one of our favorite restaurants out in Brooklyn, so we were excited to try it! It was quite busy at 2:30pm on a Saturday, we got one of the last open tables available. Inside it was very cute, decked out for Christmas. It was such a tough decision picking what to eat, as everything on the menu and that we saw coming out of the kitchen looked great! We ordered their eggs benedict (which came on a potato pancake!) and the kasespatzel with bacon. Both were great post-workout fuel and we left satisfied. Will absolutely return next time we are looking for a hearty post-workout feast!

Classic German food with a super cozy atmosphere. The restaurant alone is very welcoming and has a homey feeling. The menu is made up of tons of great German classics. The sausages are the way to go! They were all very tasty and the sides that came with them were even better!! I also tried the schnitzel and although it was good I would opt for something else. The food was delicious across the board and the beer selection was great! They have a nice little patio area in the back! The menu is a little pricey but the food is good.

We were anxious to get back to Heidelberg after our first visit several years ago. On this chilly December day their hearty comfort food hit the spot. Service was pleasant and portions were sized fairly. The food is very authentic and we have had a hard time finding a restaurant similar to this one outside of the city!

I was pleasantly surprised on how much I enjoyed being here! The atmosphere is so much fun from the details of the decor to the beer mugs and everything! The beer was honestly so refreshing and so nice to get a imported German beer to fit the vibe. Everything we had was good but our favorite by far was the sausage platter. You can not go wrong with this. The schnitzel was good but we didn't feel it was worth the price point. Definitely want to come back during Christmas time and experience all the decorations. The service was awesome and can't wait to come back! Defintely give this place a try soon!

We were craving authentic German beer & foods so we came here! There was indoor & outdoor seating. We chose to sit indoors as I found it more comfortable. The waiters were very friendly & attentive. There was a big TV screen so you can watch your sports there. We were hungry so we ordered to share: 1) pretzel, 2) sausage platter for one, 3) wiener schnitzel, 4) beef gulasch entree, 5) black forest cake, 6) a fruity draft beer Pretzel - came w/ mustard & some cheese dip. The pretzel was super delicious & authentic. The pretzel was huge! It came out to us piping hot & the mustard+cheese dip complemented the pretzel very well! I would reorder this! Sausage platter for one (bratwurst, bauernwurst & weisswurst, served w/ potato salad, red cabbage & sauerkraut) - WOW! That bratwurst sausage was amazing! I loved that one more than the other 2. The potato salad was very delicious, but that red cabbage & sauerkraut was out of this world! I would reorder the bratwurst w/ red cabbage & sauerkraut as sides next time! YUM! Wiener schnitzel (breaded veal cutlet served w/ ligonberries, home fries and red cabbage) -The schnitzel was good but not the best. That ligonberry sauce was so delicious & made the cutlet even tastier. The home fries was delicious and very enjoyable, but that red cabbage is the star! Beef gulasch entree (hand cut tender chucks of beef, braised in paprika sauce served w/ spatzel and red cabbage) - WOW! This entree was super delicious. The beef chucks were so tender and well seasoned & braised. That spatzel was so delicious & complemented the beef well. Love that red cabbage! I would reorder this again! Black forest cake - I never tried black forest cake in Germany so i do not know if this one was authentic or not. This black forest cake was ok. We were happy to try it nonetheless. Fruity draft beer - I do not know the name of it, but asked the waiter for something fruity and refreshing. I regret ordering that because it ended up tasting like a juice more than a beer. I would reorder a draft beer next time! Super delicious foods! Great service too!

Never had German food in the States before so this was an interesting experience. Came here as a party for two for late lunch on a weekend without a reservation but was able to get a table very easily. Unfortunately, if you had arrived 15 minutes later you may have to wait a bit. In general, the service is pretty slow, it takes around 30 minutes after you order to get your food. - Wiener Schnitzel - Kind of surprised they served this although I guess if you have to serve any German dish it would be this. The schnitzel was pretty good, light breading with tender chicken although I wish there were a bit more flavor. The cranberry sauce helped a lot. The potatoes just tasted like diner potatoes. - Sausage Platter for One - I honestly can't taste the difference between the sausages but I liked all of them which is surprising because I usually don't like sausages. I will have to say though, the best part was the potato salad that doesn't have the normal consistency of the American ones that are more chunky. This one was more smooth but I still really appreciated it and it countered the meatiness of the sausages. Overall very solid German restaurant which I will come back for. Everything was a bit expensive and the service was a little slow but if you're looking for a different kind of experience, would recommend Heidelberg.

This authentic german restaurant feels like stepping back in time to the heyday of old "German Town" that used to be the Upper East Side. Although we only stopped in for a few great german beers and some appetizers, we left thoroughly impressed and determined to come back. We had the pretzel and the potato cakes which come with apple sauce or sour cream (we opted for the sour cream) Both items were delicious and huge. The service was excellent, out waiter was informative and attentive. Can't wait to go back.

The pretzel was amazing and a great value. Only $10 and it was enough for two people. we ordered from the lunch menu. I got a potato pancake, smoked salmon and two eggs. Unfortunately the potato pancake was overcooked/burned and i do believe that the smoked salmon doesn't go well with the dish, hence why it's a 4. My bf did love his ruben sandwich and the beer. The service was on point, quick and efficient. And the restaurant vibe felt very authentic. Overall, we were very happy. My pursuit for the best pretzel in NYC continues! Stay tuned..

Decent German food. Excellent sausages, decent schnitzel (I wish it came with potato salad instead of home fries though). The interiors feel like a proper gasthaus. They have heisse liebe too. German butcher next door to stock up on goodies.

- probably the worst food I ever had. - shared this with the server and he had the audacity to say that this is how German food tastes(big fan of German food here)

Have been craving my grandfather's sauerbraten for some time -- I just can't prep for 3-5 days :). So comforting accompanied with the potato dumpling and red cabbage. Splurged and indulged in the Black Forest cake too. Will be back to try more.

Good authentic German food but very overpriced. The wienerschnitzel is $34 and I expected a pretty big cutlet like the ones I had in Austria and Germany... nope, it is TINY! The side of home fries that comes with it felt like a handful as well. Good spot for $9 beers and maybe a sausage platter (though that is pricey as well), but not worth it for anything else.

I go to Heidelberg all the time with my husband! The food is consistently delicious, the service is always friendly and attentive, and the ambiance is cozy. There's also a full bar with wonderful bartenders, and the restaurant has a fair amount of vegetarian food options, too. I have no idea why it's is rated on the lower end, but I highly, highly recommend! And if you're unsure about what to order, definitely go for the jägerspätzle, cucumber salad, and/or any of the sausage platters. You really can't go wrong!

Classic German food, we got the pork platter for 3. We probably could've just ordered for 2, serving sizes are huge. I really liked the sausages and the potato salad, the pork was a little too fatty.

Still my fave German restaurant in the city. Maybe I'm biased because it's in my neighborhood but it's still one of the best. Authentic eats and terrific beers. Even just to drop in for some tasty snacking.

Ok so no, this plane isn't like Rolf's. This place is genuine! Not decorated with tons of crap and using that crap as an excuse to charge high prices for mediocre food. Heidelberg Restaurant reminds me of going into a gasthaus near my dad's family home in Austria. It's warm and welcoming! The food is superb! I consider myself somewhat of a schnitzel aficionado and this place is one of the best this side of the Atlantic! The service is top notch. The dude from Guatemala who was our waiter was friendly, funny and all in all, did a fab job! Did I forget to mention, they have Gluwine (hot spiced red wine) that is so good! Prices here are fair for UES considering you always go home with leftovers! Try the leberkanoodle soup. It's really yummy! If you want to enjoy a traditional German meal, this is your joint!!

My favorite place to go in NYC during Octoberfest. Great atmosphere, great food, awesome large beers.

Stopped in for the big pretzel and a draft on recommendation from a local. The pretzel hard on the outside soft inside great pretzel. I had the Spoten Lager to wash it down. Good refreshing beer. The service was good.

It's amazing that this place is still around. You walk in and you're immediately transported in time to a different era. Good German food is harder and harder to find in the Northeast, but this place is holding it down! My suggestion is to go with a few people so you can try different things. We got the pork shank, the jagerschnitzel, sausage platter, and some sides. You'll feel like you gained ten pounds, but it will be worth it.

My friend says he's been here like 4x in the last year and I can see why. The pork shank is a work of art. With its crispy skin, juicy, meaty, and fatty interior, it checks all the boxes. It was a really awesome dish to share with others. The sausages that accompanied were quite tasty dipped in their house mustards. I also greatly enjoyed their cabbage and kraut. We also ordered the Jager schnitzel with perfectly cooked spatzle on the side. I'm not the biggest fan of cream sauces but the schnitzel was tasty and the saptzle well seasoned. Cozy restaurant with solid service and a great place to share meat with friends!

Christmas Goose Edition: While the hordes inundate Rolf's, Heidelberg is quiet at lunch in my quest for goose. It's a throwback to the German Yorkville of yesteryear. It's woodsy with fresh flowers and though less decorated exudes a charm of Yorkville of yore. The wines are pretty reasonable and generous at $12 for the lower priced reds. Ate: Heinrich Austrian wine Goose cabbage and dumplings House salad $66.14 before tip The bread was not gratis and why I knocked a star off the review otherwise a more sedate and relaxing experience than Rolf's, but ZumStamtish which is far would be my first pick if I had transportation. Wallse which I love does not have the Christmas goose. Ok wine, tasty salad sans tomatoes and the goose. The goose was scrumptious! Crispy skin, lovely gravy absolutely delectable.

Food is pricy but worth it. We had the pretzel it is huge! Cheese does cost about 4$ extra. We also had a the charcuterie board which was limited food but super super yummy. Beers were delicious! Service was great and our bartender was very kind and honest about what we would like

Dropped by for a beer and some food on a Friday night. We decided to sit in the back garden and I highly recommend it (if weather permits). It's quaint and a lot quieter than indoors or front outdoor seating. We ordered a 0.5L beer and a glass of wine to wash down the pretzel and sausage platter (for one). The pretzel, although not made in-house, was perfectly warm, oily, and carb-y. The sausage platter for one was actually great to share for two when peck-ish. The sausages had a great snap to them and the sides (red cabbage, sauerkraut, and potato salad) were right up my alley. They were pickled well with just the right amount or sour, sweet, and salty. I would come again to try one of their schnitzels - it seemed that most parties here either got the sausage plate or one of the schnitzels.

We loved it for our German Exchange student! She loved how Authentic it was to back home especially the kasespatzle!! I loved the beef goulash and wiener schnitzel!!

Do not visit this restaurant. We are SO disappointed and outraged with the manager Julio from this restaurant. We booked via resy. However when we arrived - two of us were late and were 4 people but not 5 and the manager Julio already charged my resy account for not showing up! I have been disputing the charge with the "manager" but he has done nothing to help with the situation. This is the most awful experience I ever had at a restaurant. Getting charged for "no show" despite we were there and spend good money is not a good business practice. From a service minded restaurant which cares about its customers I did not expect such scam practices. We are Germans and we loved this place. It is very sad to see how such a traditional and formerly good place is being managed now and trying to enrich itself with such schemes. Very disappointing. Would love to eat there again but not under these conditions. This must be improved by the owner family.

Nestled on the upper east side is this little gem that feels like it's been here forever, right down to the moulding trim that still (maybe) has cigarette residue from the olden days. If you're longing for the old country, and authentic German food, skip the biergarten and head to Heidelberg. Just be prepared to wait for a seat The food's great, my partner and I split potato pancakes, gurkensalat, and the pork shank platter for two. The potato pancakes are delicious and automatically come with a side of apple sauce, but those of you feeling fancy can absolutely ask for a side of sour cream The pork is crispy and more than enough for two people. Make sure you come with an appetite! And don't be afraid to experiment (if you have an open mind and no idea what to order). I also suggest a round or two of the schnapps, they're much stronger than the American version you might be used to.

I'm in love with this place!! Great beer, amazing food and the service, decoration is perfect. They had some of the best beer I've tried. I got to try their pretzel and it was so fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. The Hofbrau Dunkel beer was what I picked and got a 1.0L size. It was huge and the drink was great!!! The waiter helped us decide the perfect drink for us and was very friendly.

Best in the city great atmosphere authentic food and beer great service . The schweinhaxe is best in NYC ! Worth the trip all the way uptown .

Love the spatzel, very creamy and mushroomy couldn't stop eating it. Got the sourbraten and it was a lil dry. Overall friendly service and according to my German friend fairly authentic. Ambience did feel like I wasn't in ny anymore

I got the sausage plate and it was truly epic. It came with three kinds of sausage and each was better than the next. The sauerkraut was so authentic and lovely and the red cabbage was out of this world good. The vibe is perfect for the food. I felt like I was in a authentic food hall in Germany. The service was on point and perfect. Could not have asked for more.

We had the Leberknödelsuppe and the Gurkensalat for appetizer. They were both delicious! For main course we had the Schweinebraten and the Wiener Schnitzel. The schnitzel was delicious and well-flavored. The Schweinebraten, however, was a disappointment, the sauce lacked taste. All in all good experience and we definitely are coming back

amazing service! the pinot noir was excellent, alongside of the sausage platter that my group got. also highly recommend their schnitzel entrees! the service was prompt and polite and the bathrooms were clean. will definitely come again to try more of their entrees like the gebratene ente. bar ambiance is also 10/10.

Heidelberg Restaurant is a long time family favorite. I like to get a starter as a meal, or go for lunch. My daughter gets the schnitzel and has been here with her boyfriend on a few occasions. They meet here after work. Heidelberg is a nice neighborhood restaurant in Yorkville for me to bring my out of town guests and family for traditional food. It's historic, established in 1939. Service is top notch. I'm overdue for a meal here. I'm not sure why I haven't reviewed Heidelberg Restaurant. If you want classic Yorkville Dining then Heidelberg is a must!

Prost! Nice little outdoor Biergarten down the steps in back of the restaurant. Very good selection of German and especially Munich beers on tap and in bottles (Spaten, Hofbrauhaus, Paulner, Erdinger, Augustiner, Bitburger, etc.) Very friendly servers did a great job. Didn't try the food but the Schweinshaxe smelled very good!

Traditionally designed German restaurant with traditional authentic German options. Very good but overpriced. This is where you go for a true German restaurant.

Just do it! Four patrons with four different entrees. We each loved them. Beers were great. Authentic German. Cuke salad is awesome. The schnitzel was great, Have fun.

Decor and ambiance for December is 10/10. We arrived around 1:30pm for weekend brunch and while the restaurant was less than half filled when we arrived, it took close to 25 minutes from ordering to receiving our food. We ordered the pork schnitzel Reuben sandwich and sausage platter for one. The sausages were snappy, sides were well seasoned, and the pork schnitzel was nice and crispy. Food was great, just wished the food wait time was shorter.

Excellent food and atmosphere. Service depends greatly on who you get. I've had excellent service, but I've also had a few recent problems. One server brought everything - appetizers and main courses - at the same time. When we asked him to take the mains back, he did. For a few minutes. Then he brought them back. We asked him to wait until we asked for them. Then he disappeared. When we finally got him to bring the mains, they were cold. Obviously, he just put them down somewhere. Another server brought a beer that was less than half full. The rest was foam. I asked him to bring me a properly poured beer. He walked away. I thought he was getting an entirely new beer, rather than having the bartender fill the first one. No, he just didn't come back. I called him over, and he said, "That's how we serve it. I'm not taking it back." I had to insist, at which point, he took it back, and returned with it, filled so close to the top with absolutely no foam, it's a wonder he was able to carry it, because you couldn't pick it up without spilling some. These were two exceptions to otherwise excellent service. As I said, it depends on who you get.

Love this place. Lived in Heidelberg Germany for 3 years and this place is dead on. The beer is legit and the food is great. Every bartender I've seen there is a real German and can recommend anything from the bar.

I loved this quaint little spot! I haven't had schweinaxe since I had some in Germany and I loved the ambiance and decor of the restaurant which provided for a semblance of an almost authentic southern deutsch restaurant that serves German specialties. We came in right on time for lunch and while the restaurant was a lot more narrower than I thought, you could see that they tried to maximize seatings for their customers as much as possible. The dark wood paneling decor added to the ambiance but definitely darkens the mood so I think it gives a great private ambiance if you're trying to get some cute date nights in. We ordered schienwaxe and it's incredible how delicious this was! The pork knuckle was crispy and large in size - a portion that is more than enough for you take some leftovers home even if you're hungry. Their mustard served alongside with it was sweet tangy and spicy enough and tasted just great with the pork. I wish their menu carried some flammekuchen because I think it would have topped off the entire experience! If you want some authentic German cuisine right at home, this is the spot for you!

Excellent food and the service is great. Authentic German food! We had the schnitzel and it was as delicious as we had in Berlin

Make sure to come on an empty stomach to fully appreciate this German mainstay. If you are planning to go cross country skiing in the Alps, this would be the place to fuel up. I came here for Oktoberfest, sat at the bar and had a hearty, meaty and satisfying meal. I first ordered the liver dumpling soup, which hit the spot. It is a must for those who savor authentic German cuisine. I devoured the Jägerschnitzel (creamy mushroom and onion gravy over pork cutlets). The pork was tender and had a good balance of mushroom and onions. I like highly seasoned food, so I added extra salt. Spätzle and red cabbage were comforting side dishes. The red cabbage paired well with the Berliner Weisse (wheat beer with raspberry syrup) that I ordered. The beer was light and made a perfect evening drink. There is a selection of many other German beers. I was expecting a breadbasket with some fresh Pumpernickel bread, but the bartender told me that the restaurant does not sell it--how surprising because Pumpernickel is a quintessential German bread! I suggest that all diners view the menu in advance. The bartender was easy to talk to and gave me some food and beer recommendations. The price of the food and beer is appropriate for any Manhattan restaurant. Street parking is always a challenge, so I was lucky to get a space. Heidelberg is a good place to go with friends so you can sample a lot of foods. I will be back for sure but this time with friends. The minus one star is due to the lack of a bread basket. For the sky-high prices that this restaurant charges, I expected to get some bread made with Pumpernickel flour--the kind that is commonly baked in the ovens of restaurants in Heidelberg, Germany.

Warm beer, lousy food No...I'm not talking about the old Crazy Country Club in Bay Ridge. It is a description of what my wife and I were served in Heidelberg this afternoon. The fraulein behind the bar should turn in her dirndl. I'd be embarrassed to serve the piss-warm steins of lager we got. The Jaeger schnitzel wasn't any better, fatty and tough...even the red cabbage was underdone. Never again.

Heidelberg is fun and tasty. My girlfriend and I arrived without a reservation so it was full inside. We were able to sit in the back patio which was fine and service was attentive (can be hit or miss when you sit outside). The beers were fun and tasty. I got shnitzel which was delicious and my girlfriend got mac n cheese. Everything was solid and we had a good time. Will be back.

This place is so different, it's an experience. I've been twice and the food is not only amazing, but HUGE. It serves as a few meals. The staff is great, the bathrooms clean, the atmosphere unique. If you like meat, come on down.

My son watched a video on schweinshaxe and begged me to make it. While in NYC, I decided to take him to Heidelberg because they had it on the menu. We ordered the Stammtisch platter. Honestly the best Schweinshaxe I've ever had in my life. This was enough food for our group of 4 to eat THREE full meals. The service was phenomenal, and the restaurant itself was precious and quaint. I highly recommend.

Heidelberg is the perfect place for drinks and a hearty german meal! The menu offers classics from sausage to meat platters to potato dumplings and soft pretzels. The food is very heavy and large portions, and meat and a side seems to be the summary of most the entree options. If that's not your jam, there isn't much variety. For the holidays they also offer specials. We has a Christmas goose that was large portion of meat and came with a large potato dumpling and a red wine sauce and apple sauce on the side. I was also super happy with the service and decor inside. The server was happy to give recommendations on the menu and answer any questions we had. The inside was cute and cozy but can definitely get loud!