Der kleine Kartoffelsack
A tiny, cozy German restaurant serving hearty, home-style meals with a focus on unique potato dishes and warm hospitality.
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Der kleine Kartoffelsack
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A tiny, cozy German restaurant serving hearty, home-style meals with a focus on unique potato dishes and warm hospitality.
Reserve in advance
Due to limited seating, reservations are highly recommended to secure a table.
Try the potato soup
The cream of potato soup is a flavorful and filling starter that many recommend.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
German
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+49 8823 9368830
Address
Obermarkt 49, 82481 Mittenwald, Germany
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Cozy & Intimate Atmosphere
Experience a small, charming dining room that feels like a warm hug, perfect for intimate meals.
Unique Potato Creations
Savor innovative potato dishes, including gratins with creative toppings, a true highlight.
Authentic German Comfort Food
Enjoy rich, flavorful German cuisine that tastes like a delicious home-cooked meal.
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Reserve in advance
Due to limited seating, reservations are highly recommended to secure a table.
Try the potato soup
The cream of potato soup is a flavorful and filling starter that many recommend.
Vegetarian options available
Gratin dishes can be enjoyed with toppings like smoked salmon or bacon and onions.
Consider off-peak visits
Visiting during less busy times can help avoid crowds and ensure a more relaxed experience.
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Reserve in advance
Due to limited seating, reservations are highly recommended to secure a table.
Try the potato soup
The cream of potato soup is a flavorful and filling starter that many recommend.
Vegetarian options available
Gratin dishes can be enjoyed with toppings like smoked salmon or bacon and onions.
Consider off-peak visits
Visiting during less busy times can help avoid crowds and ensure a more relaxed experience.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Der kleine Kartoffelsack is lauded for its incredibly tasty, home-cooked German food and intimate, cozy atmosphere, making it feel like a visit to grandma's dining room. Reviewers consistently praise the friendly and attentive service, and the unique potato dishes are a standout. While some note the small space can feel a bit cramped and that certain dishes might be prepared using a microwave, the overall consensus is overwhelmingly positive, with many eager to return.
"What a great little place; only 5 inside tables make it very cozy. Two-person operation focus on a small menu that focuses on (surprise!!!): potatoes. Had a great cream of potato soup with wieners... something you seldom see these days...and it was super; flavorful and filling. Small salad had greens, corn, cuke and kraut salads. Strudel was as good as any and served warm.
Prices are very reasonable. One of the best places in Germany for simple good local food I've eaten at in past 40 years of travelling and working. Highly recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"
Jerry Kokesh
"We ordered Mittenwalder schnitzel and goulash from the local game. The schnitzel is very delicious, but the potato is overcooked and tasted bitter. I highly recommend it! But the goulash is not that good… it is super dry… and unfortunately, they is indeed prepared in microwave in their small kitchen, I have to say that the flavor is much better than what you can expect from the microwave.
We also tried Mittenwald beer, very good! Maybe because we speak English, so the service was not that good.
Atmosphere was okay, just tables were too crowded. But it is cozy."
Jing Liu
"Finally, we found a truly authentic German restaurant!
The food was incredibly tasty — rich in flavor and felt just like a home-cooked meal.
The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, and the service was genuinely kind and attentive. It seems like a family-run place, which adds to the charm. The space is quite small, with only about six tables, so it did feel a bit stuffy at times. Also, the prices are on the higher side — but to be fair, the quality of the food and service made it worth it.
We visited with our little child, and everything was comfortable and family-friendly. A hidden gem for anyone who appreciates authentic German cuisine. Highly recommended!"
Igor Kovtun
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, it's highly recommended to make a reservation in advance due to the restaurant's small seating capacity.
The restaurant is known for its unique potato dishes, particularly gratins, and its authentic, flavorful German cuisine.
Yes, vegetarian options are available, such as gratin dishes with non-meat toppings.
Yes, the atmosphere is welcoming and comfortable for families with children.
Visiting during off-peak hours is advised to avoid crowds and enjoy a more relaxed dining experience.
It's a good idea to have cash as a backup, as card machines may not always be functional.
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Hi Amy, In Mittenwald, we like both Der kleine Kartoffelsack (pedestrian zone) and the Da Mamma Lucia. www.derkartoffelsack.de www.mammalucia.de For dessert, try the "Mohr im Hemd" at the Kartoffelsack. By the way, we love Mittenwald!.
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