Location: Pirna
Top Restaurants in Pirna
Pirna Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Pirna
Pirna (Upper Sorbian: Pěrno) is a town in the Free State of Saxony, Germany, capital of the administrative district Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge. The town's population is over 37,000. Pirna is located near Dresden and is an important district town as well as a Große Kreisstadt. It is also known for the gassing of about 15,000 disabled people in Sonnenstein Castle between June 1940 and August 1941, killings which ceased after pressure was exerted on the authorities by the local population. Today, a small plaque at the base of Sonnenstein Castle and the Sonnenstein Memorial remembers the dead.
Things to do in Pirna
1. Refugium Wirtshaus
Overall Ratings
4 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By BrettJR - Hobart, Australia
Central location - just off the Markt. Good menu. Friendly and efficient staff. Service was fairly quick even though the restaurant was busy. Good atmosphere with the back courtyard the best place on a warm evening. Prices are reasonable. Well worth a visit.
2. Malaga
Overall Ratings
4 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By Nickbelane - Copenhagen, Denmark
Terrible experience.
I was looking for a restaurant and I decided to try this place. I entered the restaurant and I asked if a table was available, but a very rude waitress without stopping told me "full", and left immediately. I tried to ask for more information, like if a table was available in half an hour, but the waitress ignored me completely without even answering.
I never experienced a such rude service before, so my recommendation, according to my personal experience, is to avoid this place and choose something else in town.
3. Restaurant Korfu
Overall Ratings
4 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By TravelAddict23 - Ostfildern, Germany
I've been to this lovely Greek restaurant a few times now over the past 6 mths and it's always packed with people enjoying the authentic menu. They always start the meal off with a shot of Ouzo and usually follow the meal with one too! I love Souvlaki myself and Korfu never disappoints. We always start with garlic bread, but I really enjoyed the Spanakopiakia starter I had last time. Definitely try a combo grill plat, the Metaxa sauce is delicious! I'm sure they will get tired of seeing me but I just can't get enough :)
4. Restaurant Ratsherrenstuben
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By Sonny-A-H - Radeberg, Germany
It is a shame how getting to the public money to eliminate the flood damage in the region. Here in Pirna the market square and the City Centre looks after 7 months, as if the flooding of the Elbe is just drained. The impression of this now renovated restaurant is even more surprising: all renewed, friendly service and outstanding cuisine. We have enjoyed with our Australian guest the roast of deer and wild boar dishes!
We have made our tour of the city after the good meal and admired the many construction sites. There is hope that the picturesque town of Pirna, will be a magnet for tourists in the summer.
5. Brauhaus Pirna Zum Giesser
Overall Ratings
4 based on 132 reviews
Who is on the way to Saxon Switzerland, comes at the Brauhaus Pirna "Zum Giesser" barely passing. For years, the brewery has been firmly established in the region. Take a seat near the great brewing kettle and enjoy a homely atmosphere, the good food and delicious, home-brewed beer.
Reviewed By Anionfan - Middle England
The company I was visiting took me here for lunch last week - the food is excellent - both quality and value. It makes a change to have food prepared fresh, rather than prepared, frozen and reheated. Even if it does take a little longer.
I only wish I had a reason to go back and try the wide range of beers!
The outside has a big play area for children, and the bar has plenty of Seating upstairs and downstairs.
6. Wirtshaus Marieneck
Overall Ratings
4 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By ZanderAustralia - Australia
After a lovely bike ride along the banks of the Elbe on a cold but sunny Sunday, we happened across this lovely restaurant. I had a goose leg with red cabbage and dumpling, my friend enjoyed the roast beef with sweet potato fries. The food was excellent. To accompany the meal we each had a glass of Hacker-Pschorr weissbier. It was a very nice beer for lunchtime, maybe the best. Service was good. I will bring my family here next time.
7. Ernst Schmole Nachf. Weinhaus & Cafe
Overall Ratings
5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By heiko d - Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Bei einer Stippvisite in Pirna führten uns Freunde in das Kaffeehaus/Rösterei Schmole auf der Langestraße. Dies war ein Erlebnis der ganz besonderen Art. Kein übliches Kaffee, ein Delikatessengeschäft, einige gut platzierte Tische, eine große Weinauswahl, Gebäck, Dekoartikel und vor allem der Kaffee. Allein für die Tasse Kaffee konnte man (unter fachlicher perfekter Beratung) unter 12 Sorten wählen.
Die ganz besondere Atmosphäre haben wir als Vielreisende sonst noch nirgendwo erlebt, das muß man gesehen und erlebt haben!
8. Genusswerk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
Herzlich Willkommen im Restaurant Genusswerk Nur wenige Meter vom Markt entfernt, finden Sie uns. Lassen Sie sich von unserer Küche überraschen und kulinarisch verwöhnen. In stilvollem Ambiente und lockerer Atmosphäre möchten wir all Ihre Sinne anregen, damit Sie fühlen, was Sie essen und spüren, wo Sie ausspannen. So findet sich auf unserer Karte eine internationale und ernährungsbewusste Küche mit regionalen Einflüssen, neuen Geschmacksrichtungen und Trends. Die Weinkarte mit über 70 Positionen rundet den Besuch im Restaurant ab. Das Genusswerk wurde unter anderem auch von verschiedenen Restaurantkritikern bewertet und steht bei Restaurant-Ranglisten & Sternklasse für Sachsen unter den 20 besten Restaurants für das Jahr 2017.
Reviewed By BrettJR - Hobart, Australia
Genusswerk offers a very interesting, formal, à la carte menu. The decor is modern French and the service is very good. We enjoyed a range of starters, a good entre selection and excellent main courses. The waitresses were very friendly and efficient, and greatly assisted us with translating the menu from German. The food was very fresh and the flavour combinations modern and vibrant. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Cost was about €30 per head for two courses with drinks which we all agreed represented excellent value.
9. Platzhirsch
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
Burger and beer on the market 4 - home-brewed beer , homemade burgers, salads , cakes and desserts made from local ingredients in the old town of Pirna
Reviewed By Yvonne O - The Netherlands
Arrived here on a busy Sunday afternoon but the waitress couldn't have been more patient and helpful (I don't think they have an English menu). She made things (not on the menu) especially for my children. I recommend their excellent homemade fries, especially the sweet potato fries. Great views over the square too, so all in all a really nice place for a relaxing meal.
10. Pizzeria & Ristorante La Dolce Vita
Overall Ratings
4 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By Fedor-and-Rivka - Nieuwendijk, The Netherlands
This restaurant is often full and that has a reason. They have tasty pastas and pizzas for a good price, and a nice Terrace. The soft drinks were served in bottles and on each table stood a basil plant that could be picked to use on the dishes.
The service was attentive at first, but later we had to request three times for a glass of wine. This can be regulated better.
