Must-see restaurants in Germany

  • Zur Börse

    Cologne & Northern Rhineland

    Waiters bustle between tables inside and out at this smart restaurant in the very heart of town. Although the interior is modern, the menu is thick with…

  • Gasthaus Mühlhiasl

    Regensburg & the Danube

    The rustic restaurant at the Museumsdorf Bayerischer Wald in Tittling sports traditionally laid tables under some of the chunkiest beams you'll ever see…

  • Zur Lochmühle

    Ulm

    The watermill has been churning the Blau since 1356 at this rustic half-timbered pile. Plant yourself in the riverside beer garden for Swabian classics…

  • Weinstube Ristorante Leonardo

    Hanover

    This delightfully old-fashioned restaurant serves primarily Italian fare of the masterfully crafted variety. Tucked away in a side street behind the…

  • Anno 1578

    Augsburg

    Munch on blockbuster breakfasts, lunchtime burgers and sandwiches, or just pop by for a cappuccino or ice cream at this trendy cafe under ancient neon…

  • Animo

    Ulm

    Snuggled away in a Topferei (potter’s workshop), Animo is a relaxed cafe, with homemade cakes and vegetarian specials (creative salads, pasta, risotto and…

  • Kaffeerösterei Röstzeit

    Düsseldorf

    The smell of freshly roasted coffee may just snatch you up and pull you right inside this cool and casual cafe that takes its java very seriously. The…

  • Brauhaus Lüdde

    Harz Mountains

    Decent food and good boutique beer (despite some rather flatulent names for the local drop) are the order of the day in this lively microbrewery. After…

  • WunderBar

    Northern Germany

    Much loved by locals for its rare combination of cool, classy and warmth, Wunderbar is part cafe, part bar (great cocktails!) and very much a hub of local…

  • Turmstüb'l

    German Wine Route

    Tucked down an alley opposite the church, this artsy wine bar serves seasonal dishes like white asparagus with poached eggs and parsley, and regional…

  • Flying Market

    Hamburg

    Vietnamese restaurants are all the rage in Hamburg, and this cool outpost is always popular for its fresh tastes and authentic Vietnamese cooking. Their…

  • Hafthorn

    Potsdam

    Check your pretensions at the door of this cheerful, charming pub, the home of quirky metal lamps, big burgers and cold beer. An all-ages crowd shares…

  • Zirbel

    Garmisch-Partenkirchen

    A bit away from the tourist promenade and guarded by a grumpy-looking woodcarved bear, this locally popular, low-beamed and rustically themed pub serves…

  • Vogelbräu

    The Black Forest

    Quaff a cold one with regulars by the copper vats or in the leafy beer garden of this microbrewery. The unfiltered house pils washes down hale and hearty…

  • Volt

    Kreuzberg

    Volt's theatrical setting in a 1928 substation would be enough to justify seeking out Matthias Gleiss’ sophisticated culinary outpost. More drama awaits…

  • Café am Trödelmarkt

    Nuremberg

    A gorgeous place on a sunny day, this multilevel waterfront cafe overlooks the covered Henkersteg bridge. It’s especially popular for its continental…

  • Restaurant Prinz Albrecht

    Around Berlin

    Attached to a hotel, this country-style restaurant with garden terrace has a feel-good menu that includes such local dishes as pork marinated in Bock …

  • Madame Miammiam

    Cologne

    This luscious bakery specialises in stunning wedding cakes but also has a mouth-watering range of cupcakes, petit fours, cookies and tarts on display in…

  • Mohren

    Lake Constance

    'Contemporary rustic' best sums up Mohren, with its bright feel, exposed red brick and log piles. The menu wings you from antipasti to steaks, Swabian…

  • Cafe Alte Meister

    Dresden

    If you've worked up an appetite from museum-hopping or need a break from cultural overload, retreat to this elegant filling station for creative and…

  • Samphat Thai

    Swabian Alps Region

    Slickly decorated in calming shades of lavender and violet, this sweet, petite Thai restaurant is the real deal. The smiley staff rustle up curries,…

  • Bistro Zicke

    Düsseldorf

    Arty types jam this staple in a quiet corner tucked away from the Altstadt bustle. Linger over breakfast (served until 3pm, on weekends till 4pm) or come…

  • Brauhaus Wittenberg

    Central Germany

    Wittenberg's brewhouse, with its cobbled courtyard, indoor brewery and shiny copper vats, thrums with the noise of people having a good time. The menu is…

  • Conviva im Blauen Haus

    Munich

    The industrially exposed interior and barely dressed tables mean nothing distracts from the great food at this theatre restaurant. The daily-changing…

  • Das Kleine Caféhaus

    Cologne & Northern Rhineland

    Before your wine adventure begins – or when you need a break – fortify yourself at this top-class cafe with big breakfast spreads, homemade cakes,…

  • Albatross Bakery

    Kreuzberg

    Albatross is a minimal bakery and cafe specialising in flaky pastries and artisan bread, and churns out some of Berlin's best croissants seven days a week…

  • Eiscafe Eisliebe

    Hamburg

    Some of the yummiest ice cream you’ll ever taste is scooped from this little hole in the wall (look for the queues). On any given day, you’ll find around…

  • Zur Höll

    Rothenburg ob der Tauber

    This medieval wine tavern is in the town's oldest original buildings, with sections dating back to the year 900. The menu of regional specialities is…

  • Tomo Sushi

    Hanover

    Run by a friendly Japanese and Korean husband-and-wife team, this tidy little restaurant feels like something you'd find in a rural Japanese town. There's…

  • Brauerei-Ausschank Zum Löwen

    Swabian Alps Region

    Down by the river, this brewpub attracts a jovial bunch of locals who come for freshly tapped Haller Löwenbrauerei brews and hearty nosh such as Swabian…

  • Casa Vita

    Harz Mountains

    This bistro and bar has an attractive, spacious interior, a courtyard and a beer garden – all rounded off with a homely Mediterranean ambience. There's a…

  • Juliusspital

    Würzburg

    This attractive Weinstube (traditional wine tavern) features fabulous (if pricey) Franconian fish and even better wines. Ambient lighting, scurrying…

  • Max Enk

    Leipzig

    People share laughs over hand-picked wines and plates of elegant comfort food kicked into high gear at this sleek outpost. The Wiener Schnitzel is…

  • Schlosscafé im Palmenhaus

    Munich

    The glass-fronted 1820 palm house where Ludwig II used to keep his exotic house plants warm in winter is now a high-ceilinged and pleasantly scented cafe…

  • Cox

    Hamburg

    Behind its opaque glass doors, this upmarket bistro with fluted columns and period decor was part of the original vanguard of St Georg’s gentrification…

  • Nil

    St Pauli & Reeperbahn

    There's a lot happening here at this hip tri-level restaurant. The varied and inspired slow-food menu is steered by the seasons and whatever regional…

  • DeliBurgers

    The Black Forest

    DeliBurgers does what it says on the tin: top-quality beef burgers, grilled to your taste, with gourmet toppings and organic buns. Everything is made…

  • Macis

    Leipzig

    At this inspired port of call, affiliated with the adjacent baker and organic supermarket, only regionally sourced ingredients find their destiny in such…

  • Die Kuh Die Lacht

    Heidelberg

    This sleek burger joint's 19 different, all-natural burgers are handmade on the premises. Choices include chicken caesar, barbecued beef, a Mexican burger…

  • OM

    The Black Forest

    Doubling up as a yoga studio and boutique, this cafe brings the warm colours and boho flavour of India to central Villingen. On the lunch menu are healthy…

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