Restaurant Heilig-Geist-Spital Nürnberg

Really liked the atmosphere, warm and inviting. The food was pretty good, not great. I had the Krustenschaufele (roasted pork shoulder) which was very tender and delicious. 5 stars. My wife meal was just ok. The Vanilla ice cream with Warm cherry sauce was very nice. What really stood out was our waiter Gregor. Unlike most service in Germany, he was very attentive, explained the menu and meals to us, and stopped to chat after the meal asking about our trip. That earned Gregor and American sized tip.

Went there twice, the 5 star review is especially deserved for the roasted pork shoulder Krustenschaufele, which was delicious and large. A nice place too, by/over the river.

A typical Bavarian restaurant, the Christmas decorations really added to the atmosphere. The food is good, but the portions are very small for the price. The apple strudel, on the other hand, was horrible: it tasted like a frozen one, was half-baked and chewy. The service is fast but not very polite. Overall, not a very good experience.

It’s true German food place with nice vibes and great atmosphere. Wine is by glass simple one, nothing fancy, fish and meat for main, some salads and seasonal dishes. Quite busy and better reserve a table. Good for a group gatherings

The atmosphere feels German. My food was ok. I ask for sauerkraut for my sausage and was told they didn’t have it even though it was in my salad. The servers weren’t very friendly. My utensils and cup were placed directly on a dirty table. The Pepsi was served flat as a table. I had to switch to Diet Pepsi so I wasn’t drinking syrup water. My experience may be a one off but it’s the only one I got.

Excellent. Food was wonderful, Atmosphere spectacular, Service friendly and quick!

We came with a group. We loved the environment and vibe, a classic place for family or formal activities. The food was fine. We had fried pork chop and steak, the pork tasted good with crispy outside, the steak was on the dry side. I'm not sure this is typical Bavarian cooking.

We came in with a huge group and we all had the same thing, the local sausage with sauerkraut. They also served green salad, potato salad and bread. It all tasted delicious and kuddos to this restaurant for serving so many of us really quickly. The beer was tasty and the wine was local and very good. I would return to this restaurant in a heartbeat.

This German restaurant reminds me of the traditional restaurants. The service is excellent. The food is excellent. I enjoyed each time. I went there during my stay in Nuremberg. We went three times and each time was a pleasant experience.

This is one of the best restaurants I have ever eaten in. The food is outstanding, the service is even better. I have been going there since I was a young boy. 50 years I still go there whenever I am in Nürnberg!!

Great ambiance inside one of the bridges of Nuremberg that cross the Pegnitz. Beautiful interior for a place that was constructed in the 1200s. I had schnitzle and she had the pork and beef loins over vegetables and spätzle. They both were tasty in traditional German fare styles. The reviews that rate these dishes bad have expectations that are simply too high. This city is about memorializing those lost to one of the worst atrocities ever to occur and the city has done a fantastic job of turning a frown upside down. The food here at this restaurant is just fine, filling, homemade and hot. The service was terrific with friendly staff and much attention paid to the guests. The views inside the restaurant are great, I would surely not say avoid it! Pricier than some for sure but only by a few Euro per plate. Try the Apple fritter dessert, really yummy!

I was in Nuremberg for a trip over winter and wanted to grab a bite of authentic German food. This place is located right in the center of town near the cathedral! Inside is very rustic. The menu is very basic offering special dishes from the region. I tried the spatzel,pork shoulder, and sausages. Each dish was very well prepared and delicious! The service was quick and friendly as well!

Amazing feeling being inside of what was originally a local hospital...since the 1200s!!! The beauty of cities like this is that you can be having lunch in some mental hospital and dinner at a former jail from the medieval times. The stories these bricks can tell!!! I have to say I was super excited of the idea of having dinner by the river in this super nice restaurant, very classic, dark and as Germanesque as you can get. I was walking the beautiful streets post long day of workshop with my colleague and we did not go to a 'tourist trap'...but ended up in one. A nice one, but still, it looks like no locals having dinner there, mostly large group of business men (and I say men because that is all you could see: men and meat meat and more meat). Meat and potatoes seems to be the favorite items of German cuisine, so I ordered the Cordon bleu and it was good but not to die for overall. Still, I was there more for the location by the river and the history of the restaurant than by the food. I guess the best time to go is during Christmas as the market is set just right there and seems very pretty. I also heard by others that the summer gets very lively and probably a great experience for any tourist, like a must go when in Nuremberg.

We stopped into this very pretty restaurant during the Christmas market on recommendation of a private guide we had hired to show us the city of Nuremberg. We were a bit concerned entering this cavernous restaurant as there were a LOT of tables set up for large groups-like 10, 16 and 20. As we arrived early (but without a reservation) we were seated at a tiny round table surrounded by a tables ready for some of these groups. Fortunately due to the extreme speed at which the food arrived (under 5 minutes I'd say) we were out before the inevitable noise that I'm sure was to follow. Food wise it was fine, but my wife's grilled pork was merely ok and while I enjoyed the slow-roasted pork shank, the accompanying dumpling and salad were just "ok". Surprisingly for a restaurant that clearly is popular with tour groups, our waiter had very limited English. Given his 20-something age I expected something else-although it wasn't a problem in any way.

Delicious!! Must try when you visit Germany!!! Good beer and service. You know it's good when locals go to eat there on a Monday lol

We ate here because of its location (right next to the big Christmas market). We were cold and wanted to warm up and get a hearty meal instead of just snacking on street food vendors at the markets. The atmosphere is really perfect, homey in a German way. It's a warm and inviting ambiance that also meets tourists expectations (i.e., this is a very touristy place to dine). The service was fine (if slow), but that's Europe for you! They had a special holiday beer on the menu that only shows up in the winter and it was really good so if you are there during Christmastime, be sure to order it. We were all craving beef and vegetables after a week of eating sausages and potatoes, so we opted for two types of beef (sauerbraten and onion-topped steak). Both were fine but nothing memorable; nothing was truly horrible (although the bland onion soup came close). The salad had that cool German lettuce and was loaded with rye croutons and bacon. The "fried" potatoes were more sauteed and wet than fried and crispy. Certain don't make a point to seek out this restaurant but it's really not that awful if you find yourself in a dining pinch. I'd never want to return, but it is what it is.

Food was fine but not outrageously yummy. It's average German foods. Whatever the menu says, that's how they make it. The servers are stern and will not take your BS AND PICKY attitude. They will shake their heads and ask you to find something else you like. The hood thing is that the menu is also in English so you can see what you're getting. Cool place to see the old German style restaurants. Come and enjoy their specialty dishes meat dishes besides bratwurst. Ambiance is nice. Service could use some improvement but then maybe I was just hungry and tires after walking around the Christmas markets. do your best to learn a little German

Really touristy restaurant with similarly touristy food. I tried the pork shoulder which came out right away, but the food was barely warm. (It must have been sitting around beforehand.) The pork shoulder was okay but nothing special. The dumpling and sauerkraut on the side were both very mediocre. I was disappointed since I'm quite fond of sauerkraut. Skip this place. I don't recommend at all. It has the kind of ambiance that tourists like as well, cute, traditional decor. Also, this place is pricier than other food options.

The food and environment were fantastic! We visited during Christmas, so the decorations in the restaurant made it quite picturesque. I ate the pork knuckle and onion soup and liked them both! My friend ordered the veal schnitzel and french fries, which was GREAT! Pair this with some beer and a table with a view of the river and you're set to have a great night

We were in Nuremberg for just one day - the Heilig Geist Spital came highly recommended. True, it's super-touristy and busy. But, the food was also quite tasty and the ambiance was fun. We had sauerbraten and pork knuckle - it's traditional, it's heavy and it's very tasty. Go in with a patient attitude and enjoy it for what it is. We had a great time.

Nice location but food and service are horrible. First time food was ok but waiters where yelling at each other and literally threw the food on the table. And got angry when I commented on it. You would wonder why I would go a second time but I hoped it would be better if it wasn't that busy. Luckily I was right. Service was ok but now the food was so so bad. I don't think I have ever had something this disgusting. Camembert was under cooked on the inside and over cooked on the out side (straight from the deep fryer). The cordon blue had nothing to do with a cordon blue. I'm sure my dog wouldn't even eat that and I seriously was worry about my health eating that. Please never go here untill they change owners, waiters and chefs

Overpriced and lukewarm service in the heart of old town. It's an attractive restaurant overlooking the river, but you're really paying extra for the tourist-friendly ambiance and location. As an example, Schäufele here is more than 13 EUR, when I've had better for less than 10. This classic Franconian dish is not well represented here: on the dry side, and skin doesn't have a nice crisp. We also tried the cordon bleu here, and it was fried too long, and dry. The wild boar was a positive -- tender and juicy meat -- though also quite pricey. Beer choices are uninspired and also on the pricey side. An annoyance here is the service just isn't that friendly. And despite speaking German, the wait staff still felt it necessary to lie and say service isn't included in the prices. I'm accustomed to the "round up" protocol and am usually on the generous side of rounding to the next increment of 5, but this just turned me off, and I rounded up less than normally would have.

Amazing food, wonderful list of whatever you like, (beer, wine, spirits) and a historical place that evokes a peaceful, relaxing feeling so you can truly enjoy your dining experience. Service is multi lingual and is happy to help you enjoy your experience in Nuernberg. A special place to relax and have a great meal. A historic landmark not to be missed.

Authentic German cuisine in a former bank built over the Pignitz river near the Frauen Kirche. Excellent food and atmosphere.

The food is pretty much okay but its so expensive. Also the waiters were not polite AT ALL. They are lucky to be in one of the best spots in the old town and have a very nice interior, typical German.

You're in Germany, so you better go for the local cuisine! This is the place to go to! The restaurant breaths the typical German atmosphere. Wooden tables, not so comfy seats, but very friendly waiters! You can order the local specialties or go for something like a schnitzel. All very nice!

what a history in this place. one side heads the main river in Nuremberg. they have a good local beer. i'd recommend the liver soap and above all the ubber ales meal in No. 53, check the picture. Can get noisy and crowded when Messe has a fair. but it worth the wait... enjoyyyy!

Good example of southern German cuisine. The atmosphere is very fun and the place has amazing history. Very busy and crowded, but otherwise fun place to visit, though there are better places to eat in Nuremberg.

We were forced to come here as our river boat cruise itinerary was disrupted due to low water levels. Absolutely the worst food I have ever tasted. It's amazing that a place with food this bad can stay in business. Yes, the location is great and the interior is majestic in a German castle sort of way, but everything from the bread to the sausages was miserable. Do yourself a favor and avoid.

Good food ruined by a horrible wait staff. The waiter kept pushing super expensive, and disgusting, German wines. Go there for the food, but make sure you speak German or they will try to take advantage of you

Extensive menu, upscale decor, pleasant ambiance. There is an outdoor patio for dining, too. The wide range of bratwursts are delicious, but the pork shoulder was terrific; flavorful, tender meat with crispy skin.

Only the decoration was good.The food wasnt good at all and now we have all problem with our stomachs. Also the prices were really high.