Under new
management since2010

Anja and Marco in front of the Ratswaage

About us

The Ratswaage team
introduces itself

Since 2010, owner and head chef Anja and her team have run the historic Ratswaage inn, in the heart of Osterode's pedestrian zone, with its own parking and a lovely large beer garden. „We are a small business. We prepare our dishes from fresh, regional produce. Sustainability matters to us, but above all, we always strive to make our guests happy."

Regional & fresh

Hearty cuisine from the Harz with mostly regional, fresh ingredients, German and international.

Historic ambience & beer garden

Enjoy your meal inside the historic building or in the large beer garden in the heart of town.

Catering & takeaway

We also cater off-site and around Osterode, just get in touch.

Request a table

Our cuisine

From our kitchen

Schnitzel from regional straw-reared pork, homemade currywurst, vegetarian dishes and fine desserts, freshly prepared from regional produce.

Starters

Prawns in chilli, garlic & olive-oil broth

with fresh baguette

Crispy prawns in a potato crust

with dip on a salad bouquet, with baguette

Side salad

with home-made dressing

Soups

Semolina dumpling soup with vegetables

with bread

Marrow dumpling soup with vegetables

with bread

Schnitzel

from regional straw-reared pork · with salad & fries or croquettes

Schnitzel with mushrooms in cream sauce

Gourmet schnitzel

ham, tomatoes, sauce hollandaise & cheese, gratinated

Cordon bleu

filled with ham & cheese, with sauce hollandaise

Ticino schnitzel

gratinated with tomatoes & cheese

Carter's schnitzel

with braised mushrooms & onions

Holstein schnitzel

with a fried egg

Schnitzel „Viennese style"

with lemon

Currywurst

with home-made sauce · served with fries

Classic

Spicy

with extra hot sauce

With onions

with braised onions

Basler

gratinated with ham & cheese

Vegetarian & Vegan

Vegan vegetable curry in coconut milkvegan

with potatoes

Potato & vegetable bakeveg.

vegan on request

Boiled potatoes with potato creamveg.

with braised mushrooms & salad

„Feta pan"veg.

feta with tomatoes, onions, olives & peperoni, with baguette

For little guests

Home-made cheese spätzle

with a side salad

Chicken nuggets with fries

with mayo & ketchup

Dessert

Baked apple rings

with vanilla sauce

Kaiserschmarrn

with cranberries

Mixed ice cream

with cream & sauce of choice

Walnut sundae

with ice cream, walnuts, walnut sauce & cream

Allergens & intolerances? Just let us know, we'll gladly advise you and find a suitable alternative. Our menu changes seasonally; current dishes & prices are available in-house and on Facebook & Instagram.

Fun & games

Bowling & skittle alley

From Wednesday to Sunday our lanes invite you to play, ideal for families, friends and regular groups. Reservation recommended.

Bowling

2 lanes · Wed – Sun

1 lane per hour€18.00

2 lanes per hour€32.00

Rental shoes incl. socks (per pair)€1.50

Reservation recommended, just call or send us a message.

Skittle alley

Double lane · Wed – Sun

Double lane per hour€20.00

Regular groups (at least once a month)−€4.00 / hr

Rental shoes incl. socks (per pair)€1.50

Regular skittle groups receive €4 off per hour.

Request a lane: +49 5522 711 05

Our history

History of the Ratswaage

A building with almost 500 years of history, weighing house, wedding house, post station and a social hub of Osterode.

Historic photograph of the old Ratswaage in Osterode am Harz — The „Alte Ratswage" on a historic postcard from Osterode am Harz

1550

The house is built

The Ratswaage is built, with an ornate gable and the characteristic „sun rose" adorning the façade.

1550

The house is built

The Ratswaage is built, with an ornate gable and the characteristic „sun rose" adorning the façade.

Weighing & more

One house, many roles

Over the centuries the building served as the town's weighing house (the balance beam still adorns the façade), as a wedding house with its own wedding rules, as a post station and at times even as a cinema.

Weighing & more

One house, many roles

Coat of arms

Sayings & a guardian mask

Above the archway sits the Horn coat of arms with the saying „Dat sin nicht alle Jeger de de horne blasen". A guardian mask watches from the gable peak to ward off harm.

Coat of arms

Sayings & a guardian mask

Above the archway sits the Horn coat of arms with the saying „Dat sin nicht alle Jeger de de horne blasen". A guardian mask watches from the gable peak to ward off harm.

1969

Fire & rebuilding

On 28 December 1969 a fire damages the historic house. The front façade, however, remains largely intact and is lovingly restored.

1969

Fire & rebuilding

On 28 December 1969 a fire damages the historic house. The front façade, however, remains largely intact and is lovingly restored.

2010

A new era under Anja

Since August 2010, head chef Anja and her team have run the Ratswaage, with regional cuisine, a large beer garden and bowling & skittles.

2010

A new era under Anja

Since August 2010, head chef Anja and her team have run the Ratswaage, with regional cuisine, a large beer garden and bowling & skittles.

Guest voices

What our guests say

4.6 from 311 Google reviews

The Ratswaage in Osterode is a real find! It delivers what others only promise. We love coming back.

André M.

Google review

A cosy little restaurant where the regulars still enjoy their beer at the bar. We all had schnitzel, the local produce was thoroughly convincing.

Sarah J.

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The Ratswaage is a real highlight and a must for anyone visiting the region. You feel at home the moment you step inside.

Stefan F.

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We can warmly recommend this restaurant, we were thrilled! The setting in the heart of the historic old town is beautiful.

Britt

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The menu was wonderfully varied. Our food was great and the friendly service won us over. We'll definitely be back.

Lena

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We have rarely been so well fed and warmly served as at this inn. We'll definitely return.

Daniel P.

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Despite a full house the food came quickly and the service was lovely. We loved the rustic interior.

Danny S.

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Excellent food, friendly hosts and a wonderful atmosphere. A lovely place to stop. We'll gladly come back!

Werner

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Super friendly service and delicious food. Thank you for the wonderful evening, we'll be back very soon.

Stefanie W.

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I celebrated my milestone birthday with 25 people at the Ratswaage, it was superb. If I could, I'd give 10 stars!

Bernd R.

Google review

Very tasty, home-made dishes at fair prices. The menu is small but excellent, vegetarians and vegans are well catered for too.

Patrick S.

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You're always served in a friendly, attentive manner and the food is great. A large selection of different schnitzel dishes.

Florian B.

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Request a table

Send us your non-binding table request, we'll confirm it shortly by email or phone. This is a request, not an instant reservation.

Contact

We're happy to help you plan your visit.

Opening hoursWed – Sun, from 11am/12pm

Phone+49 5522 711 05

GroupsClub room for celebrations

AddressWaagestraße 8, Osterode

Contact

How to reach us

A question, feedback or planning a celebration? We look forward to your message.

Gasthaus Ratswaage

In the heart of Osterode's pedestrian zone, with its own parking.

AddressWaagestraße 8
37520 Osterode am Harz

Phone+49 5522 711 05

Emailinfo@ratswaage-osterode.de

Opening hoursWed – Fri 12–2 & 5–8 pm · Sat/Sun 11–2 & 5–8 pm · Mon/Tue closed

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Culinary cuisine
from the Harz

Our areas

The Ratswaage team
introduces itself

Regional & fresh

Historic ambience & beer garden

Catering & takeaway