Ratskeller Der Stadt Leipzig

Bitterly disappointed. Showed up at our reservation time and as we looked thru the menu, there were no steaks to be found. The reason we had chosen this restaurant was because of its web site that touted their meat. We really never got a satisfactory answer as to why steaks were unavailable, but I'll take that as our fault for not speaking German. So, if you're going there expecting a tasty steak, make another choice. No second chances from our group.

Thwir food is from another world. The German pork knuckle is second to none. Under the crispy skin it was juicy meat. Have to say, this is total surprise in my first trip to Germany. Their beer is also very good. You have to try their Leipzig Gose beer. 5 stars.

Great food, beer, service, and atmosphere. We had several meals in Leipzig and this was our favorite.

OMG. Just Oh. My. Gawd!!!! I read the reviews about the sous vide pork shank. I have never eaten pork this fall-off-the-bone, melt in your mouth delicious! The skin was crispy but not hard, but easy to cut. Amazing doesn't describe this meal. The sauerkraut and potatoes were perfect. The gravy was perfect. The meal was perfect. The atmosphere is very nice, and the service is attentive. I will eat here every time I'm in town. That 1,100 gram pork shank, with sides and a bottle of sparkling water was only €30 $33)!!!! Easily two very large meals. Bravo, Ratskeller, Bravo! One of the very best meals I've eaten in all of Europe.

There house brown ale was good and I am not a beer guy. Staff was very helpful in providing options for other restaurants