Where to Find Frankfurt’s Best Schnitzel: A Local Favorite
Frankfurt is a city known for its vibrant culinary scene, and at the heart of it lies a classic dish: the schnitzel. For those seeking the best schnitzel in the city, many locals recommend Ebbelwoi Unser, a traditional apple wine tavern that embodies Frankfurt’s tavern culture and hearty cuisine.
A Taste of Tradition
Ebbelwoi Unser offers a rustic and cozy atmosphere, serving honest, down-to-earth dishes with a touch of humor and attention to detail. Located on the Sachsenhausen side of Frankfurt, between the Mainufer (Main riverbank) and the Lokalbahnhof (local train station), the restaurant is tucked away on a quiet side street, Abtsgässchen, offering a respite from the bustling city center.
The Frankfurter Schnitzel: A Highlight
The star of the menu is the Frankfurter Schnitzel – prepared in the Viennese style, made from pork, and fried to a crispy perfection. It’s served with a choice of jacket potatoes (Pellkartoffeln) or fried potatoes, and of course, the city’s specialty, Grüne Soße (green sauce), a flavorful blend of seven herbs. According to a recent review, the schnitzel is golden brown on the outside and juicy on the inside.
Pricing
The restaurant offers different portion sizes to suit every appetite:
- Frankfurter Schnitzel with Jacket Potatoes: €23.20
- Frankfurter Schnitzel with Fried Potatoes: €23.80
- Small Frankfurter Schnitzel (Half Portion): €20.20
More Than Just Schnitzel
Ebbelwoi Unser’s menu extends beyond schnitzel, offering other hearty German dishes. Options include:
- Tafelspitz: Boiled beef from a young bull with Grüne Soße and jacket potatoes (€24.20)
- Rump Steak: 250-gram rump steak with herb butter, fried potatoes, and salad (€29.50)
- Liver Dumplings: With bacon sauce, apple sauerkraut, and fresh potato puree (€18.20)
- Cooked Ribs: With apple sauerkraut and puree (€20.00)
- Slaughter Platter: Featuring blood sausage, liver sausage, liver dumplings, ribs, and apple sauerkraut (€21.10)
- Homemade Meatballs: Served with apple sauerkraut, fresh potato puree, bacon sauce, and fried onions (€18.20)
- Potato Dumpling: Filled with liver sausage on apple sauerkraut with bacon sauce (€18.20)
A Beloved Local Spot
With an impressive 4.4 out of 5 rating on TripAdvisor based on over 1,000 reviews, Ebbelwoi Unser is a popular choice for both locals and tourists seeking an authentic Frankfurt dining experience.