Eichhalde - Freiburg

For years I have found this place outstanding, but it has gone even better. From time to time there is a mini menu, which means about 10 different courses in sm... read more For years I have found this place outstanding, but it has gone even better. From time to time there is a mini menu, which means about 10 different courses in smaller portions to choose from. Not only do they look delicious but they also taste so.The choice is hard to make. I wonder how a chef is capable to cope with such a variety. Prices are absolutely justified, not cheap but worth every cent. On top of that there are two more regular menus on offer.Service is friendly, the newly decorated two rooms very pleasant and adapted to the different seasons. For me it is always a joy to return.

It was our first meal at the Eichhalde and it will certainly not be our last. We had the Regio and Klassik Menus, both of which came up to our expectations. It... read more It was our first meal at the Eichhalde and it will certainly not be our last. We had the Regio and Klassik Menus, both of which came up to our expectations. It was a busy evening for the staff and two mistakes occured which I put down to the pressure on them. We had open wine with the meal, my wife one sort for the whole meal and I had a white to start with and a red for the main course. One of the staff topped up my glass of white from the caraffe containing my wife's wine (a different wine) before I could stop her. When the main course came the dishes were wrongly served despite my questioning - my wife ate my lamb and I ate her beef! A couple of pralinen with the bill would have been a "nice" touch to round off the evening.

My husband and I went for dinner on Valentine's Day. It had a lovely cosy atmosphere in two separate rooms but, at the same time, it had a minimalist, modern, s... read more My husband and I went for dinner on Valentine's Day. It had a lovely cosy atmosphere in two separate rooms but, at the same time, it had a minimalist, modern, smart feeling to it. The restaurant offers three set menus with a different number of courses and choices. They also have a short à la carte menu, although most people seemed to have opted for the set menus. The 6/8 course menu also offers a wine selection. My husband opted for the 'Regio' menu, whilst I chose the 'Klassik', each with four courses. Each course tasted as good as its description, and was very nicely presented from start to finish. My scallop carpaccio could have had a little more 'zing' from the fresh pink grapefruit, but this was just a minor detail. The 'amuse bouche,' the bread with herby cream cheese and marinated olives was a delicious start to our evening. This is definitely a restaurant where you go to enjoy a special occasion lingering over your food and enjoying the atmosphere. We did get the feeling that our second course had perhaps been forgotten (which it was!), but when it came, it was worth waiting for. Although the restaurant was full, with a lot of couples on this evening, the service was very good - efficient, warm and attentive. There is an excellent reasonably-priced wine selection with a variety of local and international wines. The food, too, was definitely very good value for money. We had been meaning to dine at this restaurant for some time, and were very happy that it exceeded our expectations. One thing to bear in mind, especially on a weekend, is that they do not have a car park, and situated in a residential area, parking nearby can be a bit of a problem.

We visited the restaurant on Easter Sunday to celebrate a special occasion. My husband and I were delighted not only by the ambiance but also by the tasteful ye... read more We visited the restaurant on Easter Sunday to celebrate a special occasion. My husband and I were delighted not only by the ambiance but also by the tasteful yet very understated crockery, cutlery, and glassware, which complemented the high-quality and imaginatively presented dishes. The menu we chose was fantastic, delicious, and a taste explosion for all the senses. We have the utmost admiration for the chef and his wife; the star is more than deserved, and we will be returning to the Eichhalde soon with high expectations.

Italian tradition at its finest – a delight at the Eichhalde! We had a wonderful evening at the Eichhalde in Freiburg. The moment you enter, you sense the speci... read more Italian tradition at its finest – a delight at the Eichhalde! We had a wonderful evening at the Eichhalde in Freiburg. The moment you enter, you sense the special atmosphere – stylish. The traditional menu was perfectly coordinated: The starter was a delicate carpaccio, wafer-thinly sliced and wonderfully seasoned – a classic as it should be. The main course, tender lamb, was simply outstanding: cooked to perfection, full of flavor, and beautifully presented. You immediately notice that the cooking here is done with passion and experience. The service was also excellent – attentive, friendly, and pleasantly unobtrusive. Each course was served with a smile and brief explanations, which gave the whole experience a personal touch. A true piece of Italy in Freiburg, perfectly combining tradition and quality.