Phone: +49711242471
Address: Leonhardstraße 5, 70182, Stuttgart, Germany
City: Stuttgart
Dishes: 12
Reviews: 174
Website: http://www.weinstube-froehlich.de
"Three lady friends from Athens, Greece and I, being avid travelers and planning a visit to Stuttgart, did a lot of "investigating" for good restaurants of the city before we arrived and, after reading the reviews on TRIPADVISOR, but also on the recommendation of German friends, we decided to book a table at this restaurant. Since I speak German, I personally called the restaurant one week in advance and made a reservation. The relevant day, when the concierge of the Hotel ALTHOFF AM SCHLOSSGARTEN, where we were staying, called to confirm our booking, he was told that they couldn't find our reservation, but it would still be OK, if we went. I mention all the above, only because I wanted to make clear, that the people in the restaurant were aware of the fact, that we came from Greece and were guests, who were not visiting their restaurant by chance. When we arrived, the restaurant was full, but we were shown to our table very shortly. Our waitress, I think her name was Lisa, was a lovely young woman, polite, friendly and efficient, taking our order. For our first course we decided to order a big platter of asparagus, which happens to be in season in Germany, for all of us to share. The platter arrived and, as we were all looking at the asparagus, before having a chance to share them on our plates, the manager of the restaurant rushed to our table and told us in German: "Don't inspect our plates, to see if they are clean, German dish washing machines do a good job and plates are not dirty like they are in Greece!!!!" She then left in a rush to go to the next table. I admit all four of us were flabbergasted and shocked! I managed to compose myself and speaking loud enough, so that she could hear me, I told her that we were only looking at the asparagus we were ready to share. I also added that her words were unacceptable and insulting. Our shock was big, but we tried to continue our evening, which had been distracted so impertinently. The food was really good, as well as the service of the nice waiter. At the end of our meal, our waitress brought us a small glass of schnapps and said it was from the manager. As we were leaving, I asked to see her, but I was told she was busy in the kitchen!! I wish she would have had the politeness and the guts, to see us and at least tell us, that she was sorry for her words, but I guess it was easier for her to avoid it. Still I promised my friends and myself, that incidences like that should be brought to the knowledge of TripAdvisor's travelers. I have learned to trust the reviewers on its site and, most importantly, my experience in life has taught me, that behavior, manners and politeness even in a restaurant are more important than having a good meal."
All prices are estimates.
Stuttgart, a vibrant German city, blends modernity and tradition with lush vineyards, and is known for dishes like Maultaschen and Spätzle.