Must-see restaurants in Germany

  • 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…

  • Schnitzler

    Erfurt

    It might be difficult for any self-proclaimed schnitzel lover to pass by a restaurant that pays such unabashed homage to the crumbed cutlet. There's an…

  • 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…

  • Engelbät

    Cologne

    This cosy restaurant-pub is famous for its habit-forming crêpes, which come in 50 varieties – sweet or savoury, meat or vegetarian and vegan. Also popular…

  • Côcô

    Berlin

    This hip little joint was a Berlin pioneer of the banh mi fad. A relic from French-colonial times, these plump Vietnamese sandwiches combine marinated…

  • 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…

  • Lieb.es

    Hanover

    'Love it healthy' is the motto of this relaxed Nordstadt cafe, filled with rustic wooden tables and comfy secondhand chairs. The menu features organic and…

  • Pfefferbräu

    Prenzlauer Berg

    On the site of Joseph Pfeffer's 1841 brewery, the team from Pfefferbräu once again churn out delicious suds brewed in giant copper vats right on the…

  • Gundel

    Heidelberg

    Gundel's bakery section has 30 kinds of bread and rolls, as well as delectable pastries. It's a great stop to stock up for a river or forest picnic;…

  • 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…

  • Cafe Beethoven

    Düsseldorf

    This Flingern classic caters to an easy-going local crowd who whoop it up on the terrace when the weather plays along. It's a great spot for breakfast, a…

  • Zuppa

    Trier

    Five different soups served with sourdough bread are the mainstay of this bright little hole in the wall: two vegetarian, one vegan and two meat-based…

  • Cafe Mezzo

    Hanover

    This classic bar and cafe beyond the Hauptbahnhof used to be a student hang-out, but today attracts a balance of ages. It’s popular any time of day …

  • Cocolo Ramenbar

    Kreuzberg

    For some of Berlin’s top Japanese soups, follow locals to this lantern-lit canal-side charmer, where homemade noodles, fresh vegetables and toppings from…

  • Barcomis Deli

    Berlin

    Join coffee lovers, families and expats at this New York–meets-Berlin deli for custom-roasted coffee, wraps, bagels with smoked salmon, creative…

  • Cafe Continental

    Dresden

    If the greenly lit openings behind the bar remind you of aquariums, you've hit the nail on the head, for buzzy 'Conti' was a pet store back in GDR days…

  • Loui & Jules

    Bremen City

    This surf 'n’ turf place located inside Hotel Überfluss does excellent wood-coal grills, with steaks starting from €20, but it also has many cheaper…

  • Lia's Kitchen

    Prenzlauer Berg

    This tiny gem on the fashionable Kollwitzstrasse is dishing up vegan burgers and hefty salads that will leave even the hungriest customer satisfied. They…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Yam Yam

    Berlin

    In a dashing move of career derring-do, Sumi Ha morphed her fancy fashion boutique into a stylish self-service joint where the spicy bibimbap (a hotpot…

  • Rebel Room

    Berlin

    In a listed 1950s kiosk, Rebel Room is a popular quick-feed stop specialising in juicy beef burgers grilled on lava rocks and tucked between organic…

  • Gelato Go

    Heidelberg

    The Hauptstrasse is sprinkled with ice cream shops but Gelato Go trumps them all (hence the constant queue out the door, even in winter). In addition to…

  • Telegraph

    Leipzig

    Leipzig goes cosmopolitan at this elegantly high-ceilinged cafe with curved booths and wooden tables, a bilingual menu and a stack of international mags…

  • Nobis

    Aachen

    This gorgeous bakery, where you can watch the bakers at work, is right across from the Dom. It has a stunning array of sandwiches and other goods ready to…

  • 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…

  • Barösta Kaffeehaus

    Cologne & Northern Rhineland

    Follow your nose to the source of the tempting java aroma at this upbeat, contemporary cafe-cum-roastery. It's good for just grabbing a quick cuppa but…

  • Petersilchen

    Cologne & Northern Rhineland

    Stepping inside the 'little parsley' (as the name translates) is like getting a hug from an old friend. An old piano and fresh flowers set the tone for…

  • 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…

  • PlanWirtschaft

    Dresden

    The winning formula has stayed the same at this long-time favourite: fresh ingredients sourced from local suppliers; a menu that dazzles with…

  • El Chico

    Mainz

    Widely considered to serve Mainz’ finest steaks (from Argentina) and lamb chops (from New Zealand), as well as desserts like flaky apple strudel, El Chico…

  • Zum Schiesshaus

    Dresden

    If you're yearning for something traditional, meaty and quintessentially Saxon, this is the place for you. Oozing old-world atmosphere, despite having…

  • Kiez Curry

    St Pauli & Reeperbahn

    All manner of Currywurst (there's even a vegan version) have made this an icon of St Pauli's nights – a Currywurst at 4am after a hard night of partying…

  • 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…

  • Dampfschwein

    Dresden

    Of course that favourite, pulled pork (slow-cooked pork so soft it can be easily torn into shreds), features prominently on Dresden's it-street. Fill…

  • Trattoria Da Enzo

    Hamburg

    Checked tablecloths, wooden chairs and down-home Italian cooking make this one of the city's more intimate Mediterranean choices. In addition to the…

  • [m]eatery

    Hamburg

    Tucked away on a quiet street in Neustadt's north, [m]eatery stays true to its name and prepares what many Hamburgers believe to be the best steaks in the…

  • 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…

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