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There are two kings here: the customer, and the schnitzel. The meat is prepared Bavarian-style or Texas-style, often enhanced with Swabian pretzel crumbs. Homemade Spätzle are practically a given, and schnitzel seasoning and fan T-shirts are considered top souvenirs.
Whether you’re looking for a quick snack or a full lunch, Elke Klein’s iconic Swabian snack bar is the place to go for everyone. In eastern Stuttgart, the owner focuses on craftsmanship and restraint: the trio of Maultaschen, Fleischküchle, and potato salad is more than enough.
A Stuttgart institution in the evolving red-light district. After a night of heavy drinking, currywurst fans gather at the snack bar, while inside, classic Swabian dishes are served. A serving of Maultaschen here takes you back a few decades in time.
Pia's instead of Martha's! At snack bar owner Pia Nowotny's place, celebrities and everyday folks come and go in a steady stream to enjoy the white sausage breakfast, the tarte flambée, or the Alb buffalo burger. If you’d rather have a regional snack, ask for the Maultaschen with gravy.
Tobi keeps the Swabian culinary tradition alive in downtown Stuttgart. The question here is: Maultaschen, schnitzel, or spätzle? The fact that they also serve goulash and currywurst doesn’t detract from the restaurant’s regional character. Beer lovers will be in heaven with Hacker-Pschorr.
The Swabian snack bar stays away from fads and trends. Spätzle with sauce and Maultaschen in various varieties have always been among the highlights of the outlet on the market square. Die-hard Stuttgart locals love the Sunday roast, while hungry tourists enjoy the Maultaschen to go.
In 1997, the love affair between Roland Droese and Stuttgart’s foodies began. Today, the “pasta patron” in Vaihingen offers them classic Maultaschen (toasted!) as well as more unusual options, such as a Mexican variation. You can even get salmon Maultaschen and ones filled with game!
Let no one say that creativity doesn't play a role when it comes to Maultaschen! This butcher shop, not far from the Neckar River, has also earned local fame for its vegetable- and fish-based fillings. In addition to Swabian pasta, the hearty daily special is a big hit here in the eastern part of the city.
What would Stuttgart be without the guy from the Stubenweinberge? Not much! This restaurant offers not only a rural idyll but also a wide variety of schnitzel. In the garden or by the tiled stove, you can treat yourself to the Madagascar schnitzel, the lumberjack schnitzel, or even the XXL monster schnitzel.