Must-see restaurants in Munich, Bavaria & the Black Forest

  • Weinhaus Stetter

    Stuttgart

    This traditional wine tavern in the Bohnenviertel quarter serves up no-nonsense Swabian cooking, including flavoursome Linsen und Saiten (lentils with…

  • Academie der Schönsten Künste

    Stuttgart

    A breakfast institution since the 1970s, the Academy has evolved into a darling French-style bistro where dishes revolve around market-fresh fare but also…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Zunfthaus der Schiffleute

    Ulm

    Looking proudly back on a 600-year tradition, this timber-framed restaurant sits by the river. The menu speaks of a chef who loves the region, with…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Alte Kanzlei

    Stuttgart

    Empty tables are rare as gold dust at this convivial, high-ceilinged restaurant, with a terrace spilling out onto Schillerplatz. Feast on Swabian…

  • Platzhirsch

    Stuttgart

    Combining a breath of country air with a pinch of urban cool, wood-panelled Platzhirsch always has a good buzz and, in summer, a packed terrace. Dig into…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Badische Weinstube

    Lake Constance

    Close to the lake front, this wine tavern combines a mock-rustic interior with a pavement terrace. Try the homemade fish soup flavoured with saffron and…

  • Mauganeschtle

    Swabian Alps Region

    It’s a stiff climb up to this restaurant at Hotel am Schloss, but worth every step. Suspended above the rooftops of Tübingen, the terrace is a scenic spot…

  • Oberländer Weinstuben

    The Black Forest

    This highly atmospheric pick brings together an elegant wood-panelled tavern and a flowery courtyard. Fine wines marry perfectly with seasonal winners…

  • 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…

  • Villinger Feinkost

    The Black Forest

    Market-fresh food prepared in creative ways, local sourcing and a nicely chilled setting make this upbeat bistro and deli one of the best picks in town…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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 …

  • Dreigroschenkeller

    Munich

    A quirky, labyrinthine, brick-cellar pub with rooms – based on Bertolt Brecht's Die Dreigroschenoper (The Threepenny Opera) – ranging from a prison cell…

  • Yamas

    Ulm

    This classy Greek restaurant has a market-driven menu, lots of fresh seafood and a bulging wine cellar. Begin with some homemade dips and grilled octopus,…

  • Mundart

    Bavarian Alps

    Mouth-wateringly light, 21st-century versions of Bavarian classics await at this trendy, baby-blue and grey themed restaurant near the train station. The…

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