Sophienkeller
What the experts agree on
This basement beer cellar in Taschenberg Palace nails the immersive 18th-century vibe with costumed staff and rustic decor, serving hearty traditional Saxon cuisine that feels like a royal medieval feast without the actual grime.
“One of the liveliest restaurants in town re-creates an 18th-century beer cellar in the basement of the Taschenberg Palace.”
– Fodor's
"In the basement of the Taschenbergpalais, the decor and tableware are rustic, and waitresses are decked out in 18th-century costumes to serve traditional Saxon dishes."
"The food here approximates the hearty medieval feasts you might have expected in the Royal Saxon Court, albeit in a more sanitary form." Full review