Stadtpfeiffer

It isn't only concerts that attract visitors to the Neue Gewandhaus – Stadtpfeiffer is also in demand for its cuisine. Detlef and Petra Schlegel have been enriching Leipzig's gastronomic scene with passion and commitment since 2001. They keep up with the times, showcasing their contemporary take on classic French cuisine in two set menus (one of which is vegetarian). The "Hirsch, Senf, Traube" (venison, mustard, grape), for instance, is pleasingly readable, unfussy, and has its own distinctive style. The quality of the produce is second to none; often regional and seasonal, it includes some ingredients from their own herb garden. In a timelessly elegant space, Petra Schlegel heads up the discreet, friendly and professional front-of-house team – the chefs also serve and present the dishes. The name refers to the 18C Leipziger Stadtpfeifer, forerunners of the Gewandhaus Orchestra.