Celebrated table

Reichsküchenmeister

Franconian cooking in a 12th-century patrician house on Kirchplatz in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, family-run since 1920 and rated 1.5 Kochlöffel by the Schlemmer Atlas in 2026.

The story

Reichsküchenmeister, Rothenburg ob der Tauber | Franconian Cooking

Reichsküchenmeister stands at Kirchplatz 8 in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a Franconian restaurant in a patrician house from the 12th century. The Schlemmer Atlas awarded it 1.5 Kochlöffel in 2026.

Regional cooking

The kitchen works à la carte with fresh ingredients, from Franconian home cooking to finer plates. The Schlemmer Atlas singles out good regional dishes and homemade cakes. The family has run the house since 1920.

Stuben and garden

The Lupoldstube has a historic tiled stove and wood-paneled walls. In the Korkenzieherstübchen, the crest of the Held and Stürzel families hangs beside a collection of antique corkscrews. Outside, an old chestnut and linden trees shade the beer garden. The Weinstube Löchle pours Franconian wines.

Recognition

Awards & accolades

2026
Schlemmer Atlas
1,5 Kochlöffel
1,5 Kochlöffel

Ambience

A glimpse inside

Details

At a glance

Schlemmer Atlas 2026 — 1,5 Kochlöffel
Cuisines Franconian
Services Vegetarian

History

On the record

2026
Schlemmer Atlas — 1,5 Kochlöffel

Impressive patrician house from the 12th century, family-run since 1920. The historical charm of the house is overwhelming, the kitchen serves good regional dishes and homemade cakes.

Location

Find us

Kirchplatz 8, 91541, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Deutschland
Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany
+4998619700
hotel@reichskuechenmeister.com
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