Must-see restaurants in Bavaria

  • Cafe-buch.de

    The Romantic Road

    That winning combination of coffee, cakes and secondhand books makes this cafe a pleasing midstroll halt for literary types and a nice break from the…

  • Cafe Rafaello

    The Romantic Road

    On Ried Island, this Italian job specialising in seafood uses Apennines kitsch to recreate la dolce vita to southern German tastes. The endless menu has…

  • Alt Landshut

    Regensburg & the Danube

    Sunny days see locals linger over an Augustiner and some neighbourhood nosh outside by the Isar. In winter you can retreat to the simple whitewashed…

  • Wiener Cafe

    Munich

    The only cool thing about this delightfully old-fashioned central European coffeehouse, which serves cakes, snacks and drinks, is the marble tabletops.

  • Capri & Blaue Grotto

    Würzburg

    This outpost of the bel paese has been plating up pronto pasta and pizza since 1952 – it was in fact Germany's first ever pizzeria.

  • Gasthaus Oberbräu

    Regensburg & the Danube

    Wash down simple Bavarian fare with a Papst-Bier (Pope's Beer) at this traditional inn.

  • Schmalznudel

    Munich

    This incredibly popular institution serves just four traditional pastries, one of which, the Schmalznudel (an oily type of doughnut), gives the place its…

  • Hofbräustüberl

    Garmisch-Partenkirchen

    Balkan spice meets south German heartiness at this Bavarian-Yugoslav restaurant right in the thick of things. Despite the seemingly echt-Bayern (authentic…

  • Vinzenzmurr

    Füssen

    Füssen branch of the Munich butcher and self-service canteen offering no-nonsense portions of Leberkäse (meatloaf) in a bun, goulash soup, Saures Lüngerl …

  • Bayerisches Haus am Dom

    Augsburg

    Enjoy an elbow massage from the locals at chunky timber benches, while refuelling on Bavarian and Swabian dishes, cheap lunch options (€6.50) or a…

  • Diller's Schneeballen

    Rothenburg ob der Tauber

    Rothenburg’s most obvious speciality is Schneeballen, ribbons of dough loosely shaped into balls, deep-fried then coated in icing sugar, chocolate and…

  • Hans im Glück

    Munich

    You can find these burger joints all over town, but this one is a bit special as it's housed in the grand old post-office building. It serves a juicy…

  • Bar Tapas

    Munich

    A phalanx of 30 tapas – boquerones (anchovies) to octopus salad to garlic chicken – reports for duty behind glass along the bar of this convivial Iberian…

  • Ruff's Burger & BBQ

    Munich

    Munich's obsession with putting a bit of fried meat between two buns is celebrated at this Schwabing joint, where the burgers are 100% Bavarian beef –…

  • Gasthof Butz

    Rothenburg ob der Tauber

    For a quick, no-nonsense goulash, schnitzel or roast pork, lug your weary legs to this locally adored, family-run inn in a former brewery. In summer two…

  • Suppdiwupp

    Nuremberg

    This fragrantly spicy lunch stop has a weekly changing menu, outdoor seating and a choice of nonliquid mains (sandwiches, salads) if you don't fancy one…

  • Colosseo

    Garmisch-Partenkirchen

    If you find yourself in the mood for an Alpine take on la dolce vita, with mountain views and a bit of faux Roman archaeology thrown in, this much-lauded…

  • Sushi Glas

    Nuremberg

    Take a pew in this 21st-century sugar cube to watch the sushi chef deftly craft your order. When the mercury climbs high, enjoy your nigiri, sashimi and…

  • Swagat

    Munich

    Swagat fills every nook of an intimate cellar space with Indian fabrics, cavorting Hindu gods and snow-white tablecloths. The curry is as hot as Bavarians…

  • Denn's Bio Bistro

    Würzburg

    Order healthy organic sandwiches, quiche, pizza, soup, cakes and other snacks at this self-service bistro then feel all those nutrients being absorbed as…

  • Cafe an der Uni

    Munich

    Anytime is a good time to be at charismatic CADU. Enjoy breakfast (served until a hangover-friendly 10pm!), a cuppa Java or a Helles in the lovely garden…

  • Pommes Boutique

    Munich

    This funky decade-old lunch halt serves cheap-as-chips Belgian-style fries made from organic potatoes, 30-odd finger-licking dips to dunk them in, pulled…

  • Sallers Badehaus

    Chiemsee

    Near the Chiemsee Tourist Office and the lake shore, this fancy restaurant, contemporary beer hall and garden has quirky decor and gourmet-style fare…

  • Wurst Durst

    Nuremberg

    Wedged between the facades of Luitpoldstrasse, this tiny snack bar offers munchies relief in the form of Belgian fries, sausages and trays of Currywurst.

  • Starback

    Würzburg

    No German-language skills are required to put together a budget breakfast or lunch at this no-frills self-service bakery opposite the train station.

  • American Diner

    Nuremberg

    This retro diner is one of several eateries within the Cinecitta Cinema complex, Germany's biggest multiplex. It serves filling prefilm burgers.

  • Hobi's

    Garmisch-Partenkirchen

    G-P's best bakery piles the cakes and sandwiches high and ladles out soup throughout the day. Lots of seats and good wi-fi.

  • MC Mueller

    Munich

    Retro '60s looks and triple duty as bar, DJ lounge and burger joint until the wee hours. Also has a small beer garden.

  • Sushi & Soul

    Munich

    This popular but pricey sushi joint serves up piscine morsels and creative cocktails to a Japanese-pop soundtrack.

  • TobinGo

    Rothenburg ob der Tauber

    You can't say you've been to Bavaria until you've consumed a kebab in a twee medieval setting.

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