Zum Szültenbürger / Göttingen

Nestled in the center of Göttingen, Zum Szültenbürger is an easy stop for anyone exploring the old town on foot. The location is undeniably convenient, and the warm, casual ambiance invites you to take a break and unwind — just don’t expect a fine dining atmosphere. This is not the kind of place that dazzles with luxury or meticulous décor, but rather wins you over with a sense of familiarity and down-to-earth hospitality. The food quality was quite satisfying, and the prices were reasonable, especially given the central location. The schnitzel (in our case, pork) was flavorful and generously portioned, though it did take nearly 30 minutes to arrive — which felt a bit long, even for a busy evening. Service was polite and generally well-intentioned, though some finer points were overlooked. For example, when our beers were brought out, the coasters were hastily dropped onto the table as a stack, leaving us to sort them ourselves — a small but telling sign of attention to detail. Another challenge was the menu, which was exclusively in German. As a non-German speaker, I had to rely on a translation app to understand the dishes, and I noticed a similar struggle at a neighboring table with tourists who clearly weren’t fluent either. A simple English version of the menu could go a long way in making the experience more accessible. Overall, Zum Szültenbürger offers a solid local meal in a relaxed, welcoming environment — just be ready for a bit of patience and some DIY problem-solving if you’re not familiar with the language.

Food was great, portions big and good beer to enjoy with. Place is usually crowded even during the week, so be prepared. Good to have still traditional restaurants that exist!

Such delicious food. Super fast service. The schnitzel is huge and filling and true to its German nature. The best restaurant in town for good traditional German cuisine. The prices are also super cheap especially considering the portion sizes.

Delicious, crisp schnitzels and lovely interior decor, the atmosphere and ambience are very nice. I ordered the hollandaise schnitzel and would recommend it to a friend. The schnitzel tasted better than expected and I went in with high expectations. Portion sizes are large, and prices are pretty low for what you get - from memory €13.90 in March 2024 for a large schnitzel, a good serving of potato chips/croquettes, and a tasty salad. Only nitpick is - would have loved more sauce.

Amazing find. Good food at good prices. Massive portions so you had better be hungry or share a plate!!!

Great spot for authentic German food in the heart of Göttingen city center. It gets quite busy at dinner time, and we had to wait about 10 minutes for a table, but it was worth it. The interior is cozy, and they offer an English menu, which was very helpful. Portions are incredibly generous—one dish could easily last for two meals! Highly recommend for anyone looking for delicious food and a warm atmosphere.

Great Restaurant in the center of the town. Everything is delicious. The atmosphere is very friendly. The service is fast. There are enough places inside and outside of the beautiful old building. Highly recommend to visit.

Great variety of delicious Schnitzel. You can get typical German meat dishes and freshly made and huge Schnitzel in all kinds of ways. The Schnitzel were quite large and filling for a fair price. You could see them being prepared freshly in the kitchen. In the evening it was quite full. So make sure to get a reservation if you plan to go. The service is quite quick and checks on you often to see if you have any wishes.