Restaurant Steuerndieb - Hannover

We were served by the RUDEST waiter I ever met, and we would never return to this restaurant again and not our dinner companions, German relatives living in Hanover. The food was really pretty good when expensive, but that makes it all... all the more important that the waiting staff are professional. Apart from his off-hand posture from the moment we arrived for our reservation, this type actually pushed me from behind when I poured my wine and sprayed it into the glasses, splashed everywhere (including my hands and pocket). He also went away while we were still trying to give him our order. I was horrified and horrified.

The ambience is very welcoming guests. We loved the temporary exhibition of a local painter. Excellent service performed by an experienced waiter to adjust the level of wine in our glasses. We had a menu that served a fresh garden salad with typical North Sea Crabs... on an interesting sweet mustard dress. Perhaps the champagne soup, served with whipped cream it is more appreciated by German taste, but definitely I would avoid it as the real taste of soup was completely covered by the sweet cream. And champagne tastes completely disappeared. But we enjoyed the main course with cattle medaillon fillets perfectly cooked. All course served with a reasonable break between the one and the other, which gave us the good feeling that nothing was precooked and microoven warmed. The dessert was a joy among fig sorbet and cream goose (can be a little two cold.. I would personally improve the selection of wines. Anyway, I suggest that someone stays in Hanover to not miss this old house and it is efficient staff in and outside the kitchen.

We were served by the RUDEST waiter I have ever encountered and we would never go back to this restaurant and neither would our dinner companions, German relatives who live in Hannover. The food was actually quite good if expensive but that makes it all the more important that the waiting staff are professional. Apart from his off-hand attitude from the moment we arrived for our reservation, this guy actually shoved me from behind when pouring my wine and sloshed it into the glasses, splashing drips everywhere (including my hands and bag). He also walked away while we were still trying to give him our order. I was left mystified and appalled.

The ambience is really welcoming guests. We loved the temporary exposition of a local painter. Excellent service done by an expert waiter, prompt to adjust level of wine in our glasses. We had a menu which included a fresh garden salad with typical "Nordseekrabben" served on a interesting sweet mustard dressing. Maybe the champagne soup, served with whipped cream it's more apreciated by german tastes, but definetely I would avoid it, as the real taste of soup was totally covered by the sweet cream. And champagne taste completely disappeared. But we enjoyed the main course with beef medaillon filets cooked perfectly. All course served with a reasonable pause between one and the other, giving us the good sensation that nothing was pre-cooked and micro-oven warmed. The dessert was a delight among fig sorbet and creme ganache (maybe a little two cold..). I would personally improve selection of wines. Anyway I suggest anybody staying in Hannover, to not miss this ancient house and it's efficient staff in and outside the kitchen.

We had a wonderful meal at Steuerndieb. We were hosted by family living in the area. They chose the restaurant. The location in the forest is beautiful and unusual as is the long and engaging history of the restaurant. Our dining area was very attractive. The restrooms were modern and spotless. Our waiter was efficient but not particularly friendly. The food, however, was noteworthy. We started with a complimentary herring appetizer. I thought I hated herring but soon changed my mind after tasting this presentation with spices and egg. Several of us had a fresh salad of locally grown asparagus with shrimp. Excellent. Others had lobster bisque and commented that it too was very nice. I had lamb noisettes (whatever that means). It was like a lamb filet and the best lamb I have ever eaten. One guest had ravioli with mushrooms and said it was delicious. One other had lobster and liked it very much. Cheesy potatoes as a side were also very good. Add ice cream deserts with chocolate syrup and the evening was just right. The prices were reasonable (particularly for Europe). I have no hesitancy recommending this restaurant based on my positive experience.