Glücklich - Tapas Restaurant , Kunst - Café
A charming art cafe in Trier offering Spanish tapas, fine wines, and a unique ambiance inspired by local art.
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Glücklich - Tapas Restaurant , Kunst - Café
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A charming art cafe in Trier offering Spanish tapas, fine wines, and a unique ambiance inspired by local art.
"This is a real gem for the city & 100% I Will be coming back next time I am in the area."
Reservations Recommended
Book your table in advance, especially for evenings and weekends, to secure your spot.
Explore the Art
Take time to admire the diverse art exhibitions displayed throughout the cafe.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Tapas / Cafe
Price
Mid-range
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Artful Ambiance & Spanish Tapas
Experience a unique fusion of Spanish tapas, fine wines, and rotating art exhibitions in a charming cafe setting.
Perfectly Cooked Shrimp & Pastel de Nata
Savor expertly prepared shrimp and delightful Portuguese custard tarts, a sweet ending to your meal.
Friendly Owners, Warm Atmosphere
Enjoy the welcoming hospitality of owners Bettina and Ralf, who make every guest feel right at home.
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Reservations Recommended
Book your table in advance, especially for evenings and weekends, to secure your spot.
Explore the Art
Take time to admire the diverse art exhibitions displayed throughout the cafe.
Engage with Staff
Chat with the friendly owners to learn about art and get personalized wine recommendations.
Try Multiple Tapas
Order at least three tapas per person to fully experience the variety of flavors.
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from all over the internet
Reservations Recommended
Book your table in advance, especially for evenings and weekends, to secure your spot.
Explore the Art
Take time to admire the diverse art exhibitions displayed throughout the cafe.
Engage with Staff
Chat with the friendly owners to learn about art and get personalized wine recommendations.
Try Multiple Tapas
Order at least three tapas per person to fully experience the variety of flavors.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Glücklich garners praise for its warm atmosphere, friendly owners, and extensive wine selection, making it a true gem. While many laud the tapas and specific dishes like shrimp and pastel de nata, a few reviewers found some of the food to be bland or oily. Despite minor culinary criticisms, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with guests often returning.
"During a stop in Trier I dined at this tapas based restaurant that is located in the heart of the main walkway.
Reservations are highly recommended as it appears to get busy & sought after amongst a strong following of guests .
I was there for a mid day lunch and the Menu is a great representation of tapas dishes . I chose a trio of dishes. Recommended to get at least three tapas per person to have the full experience of various flavors .
Black beluga lentil salad is a must . New favorite legume for me ! Shrimp were perfectly cooked and sardines are just right and not overpowering. Side portion of bread & homemade aioli take the dishes to another level by adding extra flavors .
Restaurant has excellent selection of wines, and owners can help recommend a pairing based on flavor profiles . They were very kind to let me sample 3 wines before selecting my final choice of a Barahonda Barrica Syrah that complemented the entire meal perfectly .
Quality of food is top , attention to details, Service was great and owners extremely friendly and kind .
Restaurant has a selection of of products for purchase including wines.
A real gem for the city & 100% I Will be coming back next time I am in the area ."
Michael A.
"Loved this place. Great food (every Tapas dish we had was excellent) plus super friendly service and at a reasonable price.
Booked online (which is recommended) with very quick response."
Hamish MacMillan
"Phenomonal. We went there for breakfast, came back for diner.
Great personal, friendly service. Best breakfast we ever had. (Cheese platter for two), where every single thing on the platter was great.
Tapas in the evening. Great service again. After asking about the wines, we got the option to taste a few before deciding. Great wines at bargain prices.
For the tapas, we ordered way to many for our own good. But every single one, out of eight, was brilliant in it's own way. But a special shoutout from my girlfriend to the dates in bacon.
After filling the last holes in our stomach with some delicious dessert and nice and foamy cappuccino/flat white. We stumbled out of there. Happy and content.
Sidenote about our pricing indication : We ordered about everything we could manage and were completely and utterly stuffed. It's totally worth it and definitly possible to be a lot cheaper off."
Joeri Meers
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Frequently Asked Questions
Reservations are highly recommended, as the restaurant can get busy, especially during peak hours and weekends.
Customers rave about the perfectly cooked shrimp, pastel de nata, black beluga lentil salad, and goat cheese peppers.
Yes, Glücklich is also an art cafe, featuring rotating exhibitions by local artists.
Yes, the restaurant offers a variety of vegetarian and vegan tapas and dishes.
Visiting during off-peak hours is advised to avoid crowds and ensure more personalized service.
Yes, Glücklich offers a great breakfast, including a highly-rated cheese platter for two.
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Trier und Umgebung Cafés und Restaurants
In dem Kunstcafé in einem kleinen Stadthaus ist der Name Programm, denn man is(s)t hier einfach glücklich – ob Käsefrühstück oder spanische Tappas. Dazu gibt es wechselnde Kunstausstellungen von lokalen Künstlern. In dem Kunstcafé in einem kleinen Stadthaus ist der Name Programm, denn man is(s)t hier einfach glücklich – ob Käsefrühstück oder spanische Tappas.
Desserts und Süßspeisen in Trier
Im Glücklich in Trier genießt man eine vielfältige Auswahl an spanischen Tapas, begleitet von erlesenen Weinen. Ob zum gemütlichen Frühstück oder zum ausgedehnten Brunch, hier findet man alles, was das Herz begehrt. Von leckerem Kaffee und hausgemachten Kuchen bis hin zu biologisch angebauten und gesunden Gerichten.
Spotlight on Trier! | KACHEN
Visit Glücklich for a warm coffee and tapas while checking current exhibitions at their art gallery. Next, we have Coffee Fellows, a spacious café with two floors, great for meetings, hang-outs or study sessions. Shluk is another local favourite, selling mainly vegan drinks and bites for hungry customers.
Restaurant | Bar
Das Bistro Walderdorffs bietet eine große Auswahl unterschiedlicher kalter und warmer Tapas für jeden Geschmack. Ob Sie es vegetarisch, oder vegan lieben oder ob Sie Fleischliebhaber sind, bei uns finden Sie die perfekten Tapas für Ihren Geschmack.
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