Alte Münze

The story

Alte Münze in Hildesheim: Award-Winning European and Italian Dining

History and culinary approach

Alte Münze anchors its dining room in Hildesheim where stone walls that once struck coins now frame a kitchen blending European cuisine with Italian techniques. The team prepares handmade pasta and seasonal proteins while keeping the menu deliberately compact. A rotating selection of daily recommendations appears on a wooden board beside the fixed offerings. This restraint reflects the recognition earned from the Schlemmer Atlas, which awarded the venue one and a half spoons for consistent execution.

Standout dishes

The house specialty features fresh fettuccine tossed with black truffle shavings that slide directly from a parmesan wheel onto warm plates. Appetizers split into balanced portions, pairing chilled beef carpaccio with pink-roasted veal dressed in tuna sauce. Pasta selections lean toward comfort, highlighted by fusilli coated in a finely minced white veal bolognese. Main courses maintain this straightforward elegance through french corn-fed chicken breasts served alongside stuffed mushroom ravioli.

Room and atmosphere

The dining space rests across from the Andreaskirche, offering a quiet counterpoint to the bustling Andreasplatz outside. Guests choose from structured three, four, or five course arrangements that move seamlessly from starter to dessert. A separate document lists regional wine pairings designed to complement the Italian cooking’s heavier pasta preparations and grilled steaks. Wooden tables and uncluttered service allow the food to dictate the pace of the evening.