Must-see restaurants in Bavaria

  • Zum Hechten

    Füssen

    Füssen's best hotel restaurant keeps things regional with a menu of Allgäu staples like schnitzel and noodles, Bavarian pork-themed favourites, and local…

  • Gasthof Goldener Greifen

    Rothenburg ob der Tauber

    Erstwhile home of Heinrich Toppler, one of Rothenburg's most famous medieval mayors (the dining room was his office), the 700-year-old Golden Griffin is…

  • Wirtshaus in der Au

    Munich

    This Bavarian tavern's simple slogan is 'Beer and dumplings since 1901', and it's this time-honoured staple – dumplings – that's the speciality here (the…

  • La Vecchia Masseria

    Munich

    In an area traditionally settled by Italians, this is one of Munich's longest-established Italian osterie. Choose between the small beer garden out front…

  • Chopan

    Munich

    Munich has a huge Afghan community, the most respected eatery of which is this much-lauded restaurant done out in the style of a Central Asian…

  • Il Mulino

    Munich

    This much-loved neighbourhood classic has been feeding Italophiles and immigrants from the beautiful country for over three decades. All the expected…

  • OskarMaria

    Munich

    The bookish cafe at the Literaturhaus cultural centre is a commendably stylish spot, with high ceilings, rows of small central-European cafe tables and…

  • Zum Franziskaner

    Füssen

    This traditional restaurant specialises in Schweinshaxe (pork knuckle) and schnitzel, prepared in more varieties than you can shake a haunch at. There's…

  • Haus Heuport

    Regensburg

    Enter an internal courtyard (flanked by stone blocks where medieval torches were once extinguished) and climb up the grand old wooden staircase to this…

  • Kornblume

    Bamberg

    Don't be deterred by the somewhat style-absent decor at this family-run place 1.5km east of the centre, as the tasty food is lovingly prepared and strict…

  • Zum Sternla

    Bamberg

    Bamberg’s oldest Wirtshaus (inn; established 1380) bangs out bargain-priced staples including pork dishes, steaks, dumplings and sauerkraut, as well as…

  • Vegelangelo

    Munich

    Reservations are compulsory at this petite veggie spot, where Indian odds and ends, a piano and a small Victorian fireplace distract little from the…

  • Les Deux Brasserie

    Munich

    Below the eponymous fine-dining restaurant, Les Deux's ground-floor brasserie is perfect for taking a tasty break without breaking the budget. Choose from…

  • Alt Ringlein

    Bamberg

    Serving gourmet-ish takes on the most traditional of Franconian fare, this bastion of beer, meat and Kloss (Franconian dumplings) has one of the most…

  • Spaghetteria Aquino

    Regensburg

    Get carbed up at this former 17th-century chapel, where you can splatter six types of pasta with 24 types of sauce, and get out the door for the cost of a…

  • Bauerntanz

    Augsburg

    Belly-satisfying helpings of creative Swabian and Bavarian food – Spätzle (veal medallions) and more Spätzle – are plated up by friendly staff at this…

  • Weltenburger am Dom

    Regensburg

    Tightly packed gastropub with a mouth-watering menu of huge gourmet burgers, sausage dishes, beer hall and garden favourites such as Obazda (cream cheese…

  • Bodhi

    Munich

    This vegan restaurant has an uncluttered, wood-rich interior where health-conscious diners feast on meat-and-dairy-free pastas, burgers, salads, soya…

  • Goldenes Posthorn

    Nuremberg

    Push open the heavy copper door to find a real culinary treat that has hosted royals, artists and professors (including Albrecht Dürer) since 1498. You…

  • Ambräusianum

    Bamberg

    Bamberg's only brewpub is, as you might expect, a traditional affair and does a killer schnitzel plus pork knuckle and Flammkuchen (Alsatian pizza) that…

  • Marientorzwinger

    Nuremberg

    The last remaining Zwinger eatery (a tavern built in a Zwinger, a narrow space between two defensive walls) in Nuremberg is an atmospheric place to chomp…

  • Cafe Luitpold

    Munich

    A cluster of pillarbox-red streetside tables and chairs announces you've arrived at this stylish but not ubercool retreat. It offers a choice of three…

  • Burgwächter

    Nuremberg

    Refuel after a tour of the Kaiserburg with prime steaks, bratwurst with potato salad, and vegetarian-friendly Swabian filled pastas and salads, as you…

  • Café Radlos

    The Romantic Road

    More than just a place to tuck into tasty pizzas and pastas, this convivially random cafe, Nördlingen's coolest haunt, parades cherry-red walls that…

  • Alter Wirt

    Chiemsee

    This massive half-timbered inn with seven centuries of history, situated on Bernau's main street, plates up south German meat slabs and international…

  • Juliusspital Bäckerei

    Würzburg

    Würzburg has tens of cafe-bakeries, but this high-ceilinged, colourful affair within the Juliusspital is great for very early starters whose trains leave…

  • Antico Duomo

    Augsburg

    This Italian job opposite the cathedral has a pink Vespa scooter in the window, attractively laid tables and leathery chairs, seated on which you can…

  • Hexenhäusle

    Nuremberg

    The half-timbered 'Witches Hut' ranks among Nuremberg's most enchanting inns and beer gardens. Tucked next to a sturdy town gate at the foot of the castle…

  • Showroom

    Munich

    Andreas Schweiger's crossover creations strike just the right balance between adventure and comfort, which is why his Michelin-starred restaurant is among…

  • Kochspielhaus

    Munich

    Attached to a gourmet bakery called Backspielhaus, this modern country-style lair accented with massive candles packages only superfresh, top-quality…

  • Bratwurstherzl

    Munich

    Cosy panelling and an ancient vaulted brick ceiling set the tone of this Old Munich tavern with a Franconian focus. Homemade organic sausages are grilled…

  • Dampfbräu

    Regensburg & the Danube

    The best place for some substantial East Bavarian fare and excellent 'steam' beer is this brewpub right in the centre of Zwiesel near the bridge. The…

  • Fedora

    Munich

    Occupying the vaulted spaces of the 13th-century Zerwirkgewölbe, this Italian job named after the famous hat does a decent pizza and has an open kitchen…

  • Weib’s Brauhaus

    The Romantic Road

    A female brewmaster presides over the copper vats at this half-timbered pub-restaurant, which has a good-time vibe thanks to its friendly crowd of…

  • Einstein

    Munich

    Reflected in the plate-glass windows of the Jewish Museum, this is the only kosher eatery in the city centre. The ID-and-bag-search entry process is worth…

  • Tegernseer Tal

    Munich

    A blond-wood interior illuminated by a huge skylight makes this a bright alternative to Munich's dark-panelled taverns. And with Alpine Tegernseer beer on…

  • Stella D'Oro

    Regensburg & the Danube

    Ingolstadt has more Italian eateries than some Italian towns, so if you're going for la dolce vita, you might as well go for the best. The brief menu at…

  • Weinstube zum Pulverer

    Rothenburg ob der Tauber

    The ornately carved timber chairs in this ancient wood-panelled wine bar (allegedly Rothenburg's oldest) are works of art. The simple but filling dishes,…

  • Ruffini

    Munich

    Well worth the effort of delving deep into Neuhausen to find it, this cafe is a fun place to be no matter where the hands of the clock are. On sunny days…

  • Potting Shed

    Munich

    This relaxed hang-out serves tapas, gourmet burgers and cocktails to an easygoing evening crowd. The burger menu whisks you round the globe, but it's the …

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