2 Best Restaurants in Bad Schandau, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia

Bartel's riffs on traditional German fare with a contemporary twist, meaning plenty of lighter choices like chef's salad with plenty of crisp fresh veggies, asparagus soup, and whole local trout, along with the tried-and-true meat-based favorites: roast leg of lamb, veal with horseradish and boiled potatoes, scalloped pork, and Argentinian rump steak. The bright, attractive dining room is a welcome departure from rustic beamed ceilings and the usual gasthaus atmosphere.

A meat lover's paradise, this rustic German restaurant-café, with outdoor seating in summer, serves up hearty local fare in a friendly, no-frills setting. You'll recognize all of the favorites, including pork schnitzel "Cordon Bleu" and the classic wiener schnitzel, served with boiled potatoes, fresh mushrooms, peas and carrots, homemade beef liver, giant meatballs, and a juicy Saxon sausage. Vegetarians are happily accommodated with a good selection of salads and veggie side dishes. For this much food, prices are incredibly reasonable.