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“Not number one in Leipzig.”
Review of Ratskeller

Ratskeller
Ranked #1 of 878 Restaurants in Leipzig
Certificate of Excellence
Price range: C$15 - C$58
Cuisines: German, Central European, International, Gastropub
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Dining options: After-hours, Breakfast, Delivery, Reservations
Neighbourhood: Zentrum
Description: Anything but ordinaryThe Ratskeller Leipzig is known for its tradition, reliability, creativity, flexibility and last but not least for its distinctive cuisine. Our young and dynamic team is looking forward to welcoming you at our restaurant. We assure you, that we are doing everything to make you feel comfortable, welcome and you will have more than just a pleasant stay at Ratskeller Leipzig.Where can you find us? Ratskeller Leipzig is situated in the new town hall, which was built on the foundation of the old Pleissenburg by the architect Hugo Licht. Due to its central location there are many sightseeing spots and transport hubs just nearby, e.g. the main train station within walking distance.7 Arguments why you should be choosing Ratskeller:- 7 rooms and 700 seats- Unique events like climbing the highest city hall tower of Germany and having a spectacular view over Leipzig- Professional and friendly staff- Up to 600 chargeable parking lots in an underground car park- Three coach parking lots directly in front of the Ratskeller – charge free- A cuisine influenced by modern elements and local traditions- Awarded the seal of approval “Service quality Saxony Level 2”
Reviewed May 28, 2024

We sat outside. Pretty nice! Service slow. We had to ask for water 3 times and it arrived after dinner. Expensive tap water. The food was expensive and not First class. Not a number 1 restaurant at all.

Date of visit: May 2024
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Thank keesk658
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Ingo Winkler, Inhaber at Ratskeller, responded to this reviewResponded June 8, 2024
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Schade, dass wir Sie nicht von unserem Haus begeistern konnten, lieber keesk658.
Mit herzlichen Grüßen
Ihr RatskellerTeam und Ihr Ingo Winkler

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Reviewed October 12, 2023 via mobile

Based on the reviews I was expecting a bit more. The beer was fine and the Dunkel was tasty. The Gose beer is an acquired taste. Sour, salty, wheat flavor, bit sweet all in on glass. It was good but not my thing. The ambience is what you come for. It is the classic German beer hall. Loved this aspect. The food, not as good as I have had. I had a Schitzel, frits and salad. The schnitzel while large, the breading was falling off of it and it was luke warm. The proce point i though was too much. 26 Euros for a schnitzel and fries.

All in all, go in have a Gose because it is so unique but I would think twice before ordering the food. Maybe the Pork knuckle was better??? It is a cool venue so at least go look inside.

Date of visit: October 2023
Thank Brian M
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Ingo Winkler, Inhaber at Ratskeller, responded to this reviewResponded October 12, 2023
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Schade, dass wir Sie nicht von unserem Haus begeistern konnten, lieber Brian M. Wir danken Ihnen für Ihren Besuch und die kritischen Worte.
Unsere Original Leipziger Gose ist ein s.g. "sour beer". Es wird mit Koriander und Salz gewürzt, der saure Geschmack kommt von zugesetzten Milchsäurebakterien. Hier gibt es nur zwei Möglichkeiten: entweder liebt man den Geschmack oder man hasst ihn...
Die soufflierte Panierung bei unserem Wiener Schnitzel ist beabsichtigt und ein Qualitätsmerkmal. Das schreibt u.a. WIKIPEDIA dazu: "Die Brösel dürfen dabei nicht angedrückt werden, damit die Panierung trocken bleibt und „soufflieren“ kann, also das Schnitzel nach dem Backen nur locker umhüllt." (siehe: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiener_Schnitzel).
Natürlich macht unser Erklärungsversuch Ihren negativen Eindruck nicht wett. Wir hätten uns deshalb gefreut, wenn Sie gleich direkt vor Ort bei unserer Servicecrew Ihre Kritik geäußert hätten, als erst jetzt im Web. Selbstverständlich hätten wir Sie dann auch sofort für den "Mangel" entschädigt. Gern können Sie uns mit einer direkten Mail (an winkler@ratskeller-leipzig.de) und der kurzen Angabe zu Besuchstag und -zeit (eventuell haben Sie ja auch noch die Rechnungsnummer o.ä.) sowie Ihrer IBAN (Bankverbindung) eine Nachricht senden. Wir erstatten Ihnen dann den Preis für das Wiener Schnitzel.
Wir freuen uns, wenn Sie uns bei Ihrem nächsten Besuch in Leipzig vielleicht eine zweite Chance geben und verbleiben bis dahin
mit herzlichen Grüßen nach Luxemburg
Ihr RatskellerTeam und Ihr Ingo Winkler

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Reviewed September 22, 2023 via mobile

Called in without reservation 6ish on a Friday.
Got a table for 2.
My wife went to the toilet and the waitress came with menus while she was away and tried to get me to order a drink for her.
I refused when she came back the waitress came again and made some comment about me being afraid of my wife.
Wr ordered food and the waitress tried to reccomend the most expensive wine on the list which we refused and came back 3 or 4 times while we were eating to ask if we were enjoying it.
I eat faster than my wife and she came to clear my plate while my wife was still eating.
When we paid the bill she said tip not included, god knows why we would give a tip.

Not the best experience which is a shame because food and venu great.

The waitress was a very short asian lady with short hair.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Ingo Winkler, Inhaber at Ratskeller, responded to this reviewResponded October 11, 2023
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Lieber PaulB, wir danken Ihnen sehr für Ihren Besuch und die ehrliche Kritik. Bitte entschuldigen Sie das Verhalten unserer Servicemitarbeiterin. Dieses entsprach in keiner Weise unseren Regeln für einen herzlichen und fachlichen Service. Wir haben bereits mit unserer Mitarbeiterin Ihre Kritik ausgewertet.
Vielleicht geben Sie uns ja eine zweite Chance, damit wir Ihnen beweisen können, dass wir das besser können.
Mit herzlichen Grüßen nach Stockport
Ihr RatskellerTeam und Ihr Ingo Winkler

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Reviewed July 4, 2023

Fantastic authentic beer hall beers and food.
Lovely friendly and helpful staff, we arrived at 6pm on a beautiful summer afternoon, so unsurprisingly the huge amount of outside tables were booked. The hostess suggested we could have a drink outside in the sun until the tables were required and then she would find us a table inside for food. We had a beer taster of 6 beers and the hostess added two others to try, fantastic wheat, blonde, dark etc selection.
Glad we ate inside so we could see the interior of this amazing characterful building. Fantastic food and good advice from the waitress on what to order.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Ingo Winkler, Inhaber at Ratskeller, responded to this reviewResponded July 6, 2023
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Lieber andyjharper, vielen Dank für Ihren spontanen Besuch und die gute Bewertung. Es freut uns sehr, dass wir Sie mit unseren Kellerbieren und unserem herzlichen Service begeistern konnten.
Bis zum nächsten Mal - bitte bleiben Sie gesund.
Mit herzlichen Grüßen nach Macclesfield
Ihr RatskellerTeam und Ingo Winkler

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Reviewed July 2, 2023

Fine - prices were not as good as some other places for the type of food we got, but it was pleasant and the outdoor seating on the Platz was nice.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Ingo Winkler, Inhaber at Ratskeller, responded to this reviewResponded July 6, 2023
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Für Ihren Besuch und die gute Bewertung bedanken wir uns vielmals, liebe susangHK2015.
Mit herzlichen Grüßen nach Hongkong
Ihr RatskellerTeam und Ingo Winkler

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