Cafe-Restaurant Emil

Absolutely love this cafe/resto! They have the best chicken salad and boiled maultashchen : Located right behind altes rathaus (old town hall in esslingen...

Right next to the old town hall, Emil is in a prime spot in Esslingen. The menu is a bit limited, but they seem to specialize in maultaschen--the Swabian-style ravioli. A good place to drink a beer and people watch or sample the traditional local fare.

Right behind the town hall with quick and friendly service. Unfortunately TK potato roast! The salad was crisp and the dressing was very delicious. Too bad that the male service power used to serve food and communicate with the customer has not worn mouth-nut protection!

We enjoyed sitting outside, people watching. I ordered a salad which was soggy from too much dressing and when I let them know they didn't do anything to fix it. My sister had an overdone omlet. Other diner's meals looked good so we probably just ordered the wrong thing. Note- ask for dressing on the side!

We really liked this little cafe which is right beside the Rathaus. They featured lots of Swabian dishes including homemade maultaschen (like ravioli). We had a nice lunch, walked around town and then went back in the afternoon for one of their home made cakes and coffee - yum! Very friendly and efficient, English speaking staff.

I ate here with local friends in August 2012 and ate the schnitzel - it was good (although not as good as another restaurant outside Stuttgart I have also reviewed). Varied menu, good drink choices. We sat inside as it was a hot day although it cooled off considerably by the time we left. Seating on the square is good for watching the local happenings.

We have had a nice time here a couple of times with friends, coming here for brunch/breakfast. It has a nice laid-back interior and a outdoor seating is very nice too. Service is ok, it is usually pretty crowded. Food standards are ok, only. Bread is not that great, portions are big but not so refined. Have not tried it in the evening. In the end I have a favorite place just two steps away from here, so end up going there instead..

Stopped in for lunch and was perplexed on how to order since everything was in German--no English. Our server was especially helpful and patient in translating and explaining the various dishes and board specials. I had the crepe with spinach and cheese while my wife ordered the roast beef stew with fried potatoes and salad. Both were delicious, large in portion size, nicely seasoned and were consumed in their entirety!!The local biere (Zwickel) was very good.Glad we stopped as we enjoyed the meal as well as the conversation with the two women who shared the table with us.

Lunch stopped and was confused as you ordered, as everything was in German - no English. Our server was particularly helpful and patient in the translation and explanation of the various dishes and board specialties. I had the crepe with spinach and cheese, while my wife ordered the roast beef stew with fried potatoes and salad. Both were delicious, large in portion size, beautifully spiced and were consumed in their entirety!! The local beers (drums) were very good. It's nice that we stopped when we enjoyed the meal, and the conversation with the two women who shared the table with us.