Weinrestaurant Turmschänke

Weinrestaurant Turmschänke in Eisenach is a historic wine restaurant that places a strong emphasis on an extensive wine offering; the house occupies a restored building dating to a medieval defensive tower (1070) and was reopened after renovation in 1993, marrying old‑world atmosphere with refined contemporary cuisine. The restaurant showcases a monthly recipe feature and occasional guest‑chef events, and its quality has been recognised with multiple Michelin Bib Gourmand distinctions, Gault Millau Haube(s), 6 Pfannen in Gusto, inclusion in Feinschmecker top lists and strong Falstaff scores. The dining rooms sit within the restored medieval tower and an adjoining historic building with leaded glass windows, old gobelins, traditional seating and a mezzanine with a wrought‑iron balustrade; a cosy, old‑world atmosphere prevails and a former dungeon in the Nikolai tower can be used for private groups. The kitchen follows a market‑driven (Marktküche) philosophy with seasonal, carefully hand‑prepared dishes closely paired with an extensive wine programme; Martina Rasch oversees service and the wine selection, and the venue regularly stages popular, themed wine evenings presenting individual wineries, regions and culinary themes. Ulrich Rösch is chef and host and has led the kitchen for more than 15 years, shaping the restaurant into one of Thuringia’s most highly regarded addresses; he trained in the Erzgebirge, worked in leading Interhotels in Leipzig, Dresden and Berlin, spent years at the Hilton Berlin and Turmhotel Gotha, and gained international experience in the Czech Republic, Belgium and Korea. Specialities include scallops with cauliflower and apple, house‑smoked duck breast with braised chicory and radicchio, seasonal market‑kitchen dishes and an extensive wine selection with advised pairings.