Gasthaus Scharfe Ecke
Thuringian eatery on an Old Town street corner, famous for handmade potato dumplings, now run by a new owner and open only for lunch.
This small eatery sits at the sharp corner where Eisfeld and Geleitstraße meet in the Old Town, which gives it its name. For years it was the first choice of visitors wanting Thuringian potato dumplings. After the original owner closed in 2022, Jacqueline Zaubitzer took over and reopened it. The menu is simpler than before, but the dumplings are still made by hand in the restaurant, and a 'Dumpling Marie' figure at the door signals that it is open. Signature dishes include beef rolls with dumplings, red cabbage and gravy, as well as Thuringian sausage and sour-braised beef. It is now open Monday to Saturday 11:00–15:00 for lunch only and closed on Sundays. The space is small and busy, so book ahead. About €25 per person.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat 11:00–15:00; closed Sundays
Nearby sights
- Wittumspalais
- House of the Weimar Republic
- Herder Church (St. Peter and Paul)
- Goethe–Schiller Monument
- Schiller's House Weimar
- Market Square Weimar
- Goethe's House Weimar
- Museum of Forced Labour under National Socialism