Gasthaus Scherz

When modernity and tradition take a culinary twist, not only exciting, unconventional interpretations appear on the menu, but it can also happen that a vegetarian chef prepares Germany's best Wiener Schnitzel. Sounds almost like a joke!

Chef and operator of Gasthaus Scherz on Luxemburger Straße in Sülz - Michael Scherz - knows how to handle these tensions: in cooking style, in the interior of his guesthouse, and even privately. Do you have respect, love classics or originals of Austrian cuisine, but also a great desire for a bit of variance or a good dose of creativity? Then you are right here. Step into the parlor.

Cozy, modern, welcome

A rustic touch with antlers and wood in a modern ambiance awaits you at Scherz. Cushioned chairs and dark wood ensure coziness. In summer: feel free to use the terrace.

More than the best Wiener Schnitzel: Classics Scherz-style

At Scherz, you eat Germany's best Wiener Schnitzel, according to Tim Raue: “With this schnitzel, I hear the sound of a Viennese waltz on the palate.” And many other guests before you were likely not disappointed in this regard.

The rest of the menu is also oriented towards Austrian cuisine - fried chicken, boiled beef, Tafelspitz (Boiled beef), bouillon, Kaiserschmarrn - but Michael Scherz-style, who modernly swears by sous-vide cooking in a vacuum. Or with extraordinary spices. With dry-aged meat or ancient vegetable varieties, bringing us back to the modern-traditional twist par excellence.

Michael Scherz: Chef, operator, vegetarian for 24 years

Since 2013, Michael Scherz has been running his guesthouse in Sülz - awarded the Bib Gourmand from the Guide Michelin and a red cap from Gault&Millau. Before that? After his stations in several restaurants in Austria and Germany - including a star restaurant in Cottbus - and last but not least as head chef at Cologne’s Gruber's Restaurant, Michael Scherz has become a staple of the Cologne gastronomy scene. In 2018, the guesthouse moved to larger premises at its current address.

“Another Brot” - another snack beyond "it must be like this"

Even if you think a restaurant in Sülz is enough for a chef, Michael Scherz surprises you here as well: since 2024 he also runs the snack bar "Another Brot" in Sülz, a takeaway place. Here you get sandwiches with 12-hour smoked beef brisket, as a vegan option, with cauliflower balls, as well as changing pies, terrines, various broths, and salads. Not to forget: chilled wine is always available. How about a picnic in Beethovenpark?