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Die Alte Schule (Herford)

3rd November 2014 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

One of the most pleasant options in Herford, Germany with simple but undeniably flavoursome dishes

Located in the sleepy hollow of Herford (North West Germany), the cooking here is homely and comforting whilst also being carefully presented.  Personal favourites included the salmon with honey mustard dressing and fried potato cakes – light and just wonderful partners together – and the steak here was done to a beautiful standard – melt in the mouth as well as having the perfect amount of saltiness within its juiciness and on special request, the chef even made sauce béarnaise for me off menu (with a few hours notice of course as didn’t want to make them uncomfortable) and this was probably the best I have ever had.  The Italian chef’s trick with the béarnaise was adding an element of Worcestershire sauce and sugar in to the tarragon and shallot proceedings producing a wonderful flavour.  I felt quite blessed here and the more I write, the more I realise this, but I understand virtually everyone will hardly ever be in the area.  However if you are and need somewhere, I guarantee this to be a very nice option.

Food Grade: 83%

Prawn
Salmon, honey mustard and potato pancakes
Interior
Beef carpaccio
Choclate ice cream
Turbot
Special menu
Lobster
Consommé
Fillet beef
Vegetables and sauce béarnaise
Chocloate medley
Monkfish
Cherry ice
Fillet steak
Ice cream mix
Final fillet steak with sauce béarnaise

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  • Food Rating - 83%
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Summary

Charming interior.
Mouth watering dishes.

Dogs are allowed inside.

Restaurant Details

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Classic

Address: Holland 39, 32052 Herford, Germany

Website: Die Alte Schule (Germany)

Wine List: Click Here

Telephone: +49 5221 51558

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