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KARL'S Esszimmer in Bad Urach

A genuine moment of indulgence

Regional · Seasonal · Honest

An evening with
a taste of the Alb.

Karl’s Esszimmer. Regional cuisine, authentic craftsmanship and time for good conversation.

Set tables and gold-coloured upholstered armchairs by the window in Karl’s Esszimmer
A place for the evening.
Wine is poured at the set table
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Karl’s Esszimmer · Bad Urach

Detail of a plated dish from Karl's Kitchen
The Season Sets the Tone.

02 Our Philosophy

Our Cuisine Knows Its Origins.

To us, the Alb is more than just a landscape. It shapes what ends up on your plate: regional ingredients, seasonal ideas, and Swabian roots.

Prepared with care. Served with joy.

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Close to Nature
Tastes Better.

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03 From the Kitchen

Craftsmanship.
On every
Plate.

Homemade maultaschen are a signature of Karl's. They are complemented by changing seasonal dishes, as well as vegetarian and vegan options.

Discover what is currently on the menu here.

More about our maultaschen

No fuss.
Lots of flavour.

04 The Dining Room

A table.
An evening.
Plenty of time.

Sit together. Share a few more stories. Savour the next course. A good evening sometimes needs nothing more.

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Karl’s Esszimmer with wood paneling, gold-coloured armchairs and set tables
Karl’s Esszimmer · Bad Urach

Good company

An occasion.
Many wonderful moments.

Birthday, family celebration or an evening with the team: We plan your occasion personally with you.

05 Wine & Lounge

The evening
may linger.

A glass of wine. A good idea. And a conversation that may continue for a little while longer.

In the bar and lounge, the time is yours.

One more glass.
Another story.

Uracher Schäferlauf · Franks Bar & Lounge

Outside: The Festival Parade.
Inside: Dining delights.

A special day in Bad Urach: experience the festival parade from reserved seats and discover the Alb on your plate in between.

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  1. Arriving.

    Ceremonial keg tapping and regional bite-sized dishes served by our team.

  2. In the heart of it.

    Take your seats from 10:45. For the parade: mini pretzels and house-made dips.

  3. Enjoy.

    After the parade: main course, dessert and coffee. A relaxed finish by 14:30.

Regional. Made with love.A look at the menu

Getting Started

  • Lamb Maultaschen from Schäferei Stotz with potato salad
  • Maultaschen carpaccio with rocket
  • Alb-Quinoa praline with regional vegetables
  • Marinated Ermstal salmon trout in flädle with salmon caviar
  • Albschinken with Alb-Leisa and carrots

After the parade

Onion roast beef with onion duet and spätzle.

For a sweet finish

Buttermilk-lime mousse with berries, chocolate and crumble. Followed by coffee or espresso at 'Franks Nähkästchen'.

Subject to menu changes.

Your table for the Schäferlauf

119 € per person · offer valid as of

Includes meals, aperitif, beer, wine recommendation, organic mineral water, espresso and Nähkästchen, Festbendele and a small surprise.

We will confirm the date, current price and availability personally with you.

Inquire about the experience Or personally: 07125 94340

06 Your evening at Karl's

Please take a seat.

Write to us when you would like to come.
We will get back to you personally.

A set table with candle and white tulip in Karl’s Esszimmer
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Karl’s Esszimmer · Stuttgarter Straße 5 · 72574 Bad Urach

More about the kitchen and restaurant

Our kitchen has a home.

In Karl’s Esszimmer, the menu is guided by the seasons and the products of our partners in the region. Vegetables from the organic farm, fish from the Ermstal, Alblinsen, and homemade Spätzle: Good ingredients and careful craftsmanship are at the center.

Choices include Swabian classics, new ideas, as well as vegetarian and vegan dishes. The published menu features three lions from “Taste the South” and the recommendation in the Slow Food Enjoyment Guide.

A night at Karl’s

Restaurant
Tuesday to Saturday, 6 to 10 PM.
Hot Kitchen
Until 8 PM; lunch currently closed.
Rest days
Sunday and Monday.

Please book your table in advance. Discuss any dietary preferences and allergies directly with our team.

Gathering and celebrating

For birthdays, family celebrations, or the evening with the team, our house offers a setting for eight to 80 people. We plan the menu, buffet, and schedule to fit your occasion. Discover Celebrating at the House and our Catering in Bad Urach and Surroundings.

Handmade: our Maultaschen

In our Maultaschen kitchen, farmer’s Maultaschen with beef and pork, as well as variants with game, Alblamb, salmon trout, and spinach-feta are created. The trilogy combines game, lamb, and spinach-feta Maultaschen on one plate.

Maultaschen can also be taken home. Which variants are currently offered and how to order them, you can find out directly in the restaurant.

Dishes, prices, and allergens in the menu

People and businesses behind the ingredients

In addition to Ermstalfischerei, Biolandhof Bleiche, Albleisa, and Schäferei Stotz, we work with these partners from the region:

  • Butcher’s Shop Schneider in Pliezhausen
  • Berg Brewery in Ehingen/Berg and Zwiefalter Klosterbräu
  • Luz Mill in Buttenhausen
  • Mushroom farm Geiselhardt in Ehestetten
  • Rudi’s Chicken Farm in Hohenstein-Eglingen
  • Potatoes from Marc Wörz in Oberstetten
  • Dangelhof in Altdorf
  • Altschulzenhof in Münzdorf
  • Winegrowers’ cooperative Metzingen-Neuhausen

The menu is guided by the seasonal offerings. Please discuss any special dietary requirements, celiac disease, and allergies personally with the service before your order.

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