© Martin Förster Culinary Dresden
Food Tips & Saxon Specialities
Beyond its outstanding sports and cultural landscape and multifaceted architecture, Dresden offers a diverse gastronomy scene. In "Florence on the Elbe", there is something for every palate – from traditional Saxon specialities and modern fusion cuisine to a wide range of international dining options.
With a mix of cosy cafés along the Elbe, stylish restaurants in the old town and innovative food spots, Dresden provides a varied and exciting culinary experience.
© Martin Förster 
© Cariso / Carina Sonntag 
© Cariso / Carina Sonntag 
© Michael R. Hennig Saxon Specialities
A look at the menu of regional Saxon classics reveals a wide selection of both savoury and sweet treats. Must-try dishes when visiting Dresden:
Main Dishes
A slice of bread spread with lard – a Saxon staple.
Traditional braised dish of white cabbage leaves stuffed with seasoned minced meat. The Saxon version typically includes caraway seeds, bacon cubes and a rich gravy.
A mixed vegetable dish of peas, carrots, asparagus and morels.
Creamy potato soup with fresh ingredients like leek and carrots.
Traditional pot roast marinated for several days in vinegar, wine, vegetables and spices. The sauce is thickened with Pulsnitz gingerbread, giving it a distinctive sweet-sour flavour.
Eastern European-style stew with sausage, pickles and tomatoes.
Sweets & Pastries
Sweet fritters made from potatoes, quark, flour and cinnamon.
Sweet buttermilk pancakes from the Lusatia region.
A layered sheet cake with whipped quark, custard and egg topping.
Sweet yeast dumplings.