Rolf's
German restaurant · Gramercy ·
German restaurant with year-round Christmas decor & Bavarian dishes
German restaurant with year-round Christmas decor & Bavarian dishes
"Craving schnitzel and a beer, I make for Rolf’s, a German spot that bills itself as the city’s “most festive restaurant.”" - Opheli Garcia Lawler Opheli Garcia Lawler Opheli Garcia Lawler is a journalist with a decade of experience, half of which has been dedicated to covering the way we travel. From interviewing former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to digging into Amtrak customer complaint data, Opheli has developed a deep well of knowledge about what shapes our travel experiences. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"This German restaurant in Gramercy is decked out with colorful lights, wreaths, ornaments, and dolls year-round. By the time they add a fresh dusting of cheer in December, it's basically St. Nick’s 7th circle of hell. You’re not necessarily here for the food or the drink—both are mediocre and expensive—but if you like holiday cheer, it should be on your New York bucket list. Given that it's jam-packed with out-of-towners during the festive season though, you should consider just saving Rolf's for Christmas in July." - Willa Moore, Will Hartman, Sonal Shah, Molly Fitzpatrick, Bryan Kim
"Some people put up Christmas lights as soon as the Thanksgiving table has been cleared, and then there’s Rolf’s. This German restaurant in Gramercy is decked out with colorful lights, wreaths, ornaments, and dolls year-round. By the time they add a fresh dusting of cheer in December, it's basically St. Nick’s 7th circle of hell. You’re not necessarily in for the meal of a lifetime at Rolf’s, but it should be on your New York bucket list. Given that its jam-packed during the festive season though, you could just save it for Christmas in July. They only take reservations by phone, but you can also wait for a spot at the bar, or try your luck at lunch." - neha talreja, molly fitzpatrick
"If Buddy the Elf were an interior decorator, Rolf’s would have been his star client. The restaurant is decorated top to bottom with Christmas lights, ribbons, and ornaments. The best part of Rolf’s is that it doesn’t even have to be Christmas to look like this — at Rolf’s Christmas is a year-round celebration. The restaurant gets packed during peak holiday season, so it’s wise to make a reservation via phone only at (212) 477-4750 or (212) 473-8718." - Eater Staff
"Some people put up Christmas lights as soon as the Thanksgiving table has been cleared, and then there’s Clark Griswold and Martha May Whovier, and then there’s Rolf’s. This German bar and restaurant in Gramercy is decked out in colorful lights, wreaths, ornaments, and dolls year-round, and when you’re drinking mulled wine or spiced eggnog here, you’ll put off getting your A/C out of storage for another week." - matt tervooren
