Must-see restaurants in Germany

  • Strandbad Mitte

    Berlin

    In a quiet cul-de-sac, this is a popular breakfast joint (served until 4pm), especially with families who appreciate the playground just opposite. Also a…

  • Maroush

    Kreuzberg

    This warm and woodsy hole in the wall is tailor-made for restoring balance to the brain on a Kreuzberg bar hop, offering soulful felafel or shawarma…

  • Vegetage

    Freiburg

    For a quick, wholesome vegetarian lunch this buffet takes some beating. The freshly squeezed juices pack a vitamin punch. It's on the 1st floor of a…

  • Posthotel Traube

    The Romantic Road

    Choose from a cafe, coffeehouse, restaurant or beer garden at this friendly, multitasking hotel where Mozart stayed as a boy in 1777. The schnitzel,…

  • Restaurant Aubergine

    Harz Mountains

    This neat little restaurant doesn't only serve dishes that include its namesake vegetable, but rather, artfully presented Mediterranean cuisine, in a…

  • Fellini

    Central Germany

    Friendly, efficient table service, a busy atmosphere, tasty authentic pizza and pasta (the carbonara is just right – not too creamy), reasonable prices…

  • Konditorei & Cafe Rothe

    Northern Germany

    Much better than your usual city main square cafe, Rothe has superlative cakes, tarts and other delights. Ponder all the pleasure in the glass display…

  • Barfüsser

    Ulm

    Hearty fare such as Käsespätzle (cheese noodles) and pork roast soak up the prize-winning beer, microbrewed in Neu-Ulm, at this brewpub. There are also…

  • Kleine Einkehr

    Saxon Switzerland

    A wonderful 2km riverside walk from Königstein proper (cross under the railway line and then hook a left onto the river embankment) takes you to this…

  • Kornblume

    Swabian Alps Region

    Vegetarians and health-conscious locals squeeze into this hobbit-like cafe for wholesome soups, freshly squeezed juice, organic salads by the scoopful and…

  • Amaro

    Lübeck

    This prim little corner cafe makes its own fabulous range of chocolates using top ingredients from around the world. There are a variety of coffees and…

  • Beach Club

    Lake Constance

    This lake-front shack is the place to unwind on the deck, cocktail in hand, and admire the Klangschiff ('sound ship') sculpture and the not-so-distant…

  • Alois Dallmayr

    Munich

    A pricey gourmet delicatessen right in the thick of the Altstadt action, Alois Dallmayr is best known for its coffee but has so much more, including…

  • Bottler Cafe & Brasserie

    Bonn

    Right across from Bonn's landmark Sterntor, the old city gate, is this good all-arounder. Whether it's a quick breakfast, coffee and a cake (great…

  • Brauhaus

    Harz Mountains

    A newcomer to Goslar’s gastronomic and drinking scene, this gastropub brews four types of beer in its copper vats beyond the bar and serves meals focusing…

  • City Braustüb'l

    Frankfurt & Southern Rhineland

    At this classic brewery-affiliated restaurant – with wood-plank floors, hops hanging from the rafters and a beer garden out back – you can wash down…

  • Kaffeehaus Baden-Baden

    Baden-Baden

    The aroma of freshly roasted coffee fills this artsy cafe, a laid-back spot for an espresso or chai latte and a slice of freshly baked cake. Its shop…

  • Tolle Knolle

    Konstanz

    On a fountain-dotted square with alfresco seating, this art-slung restaurant lives up to its ‘great potato’ moniker. Potatoes come in various guises: with…

  • Carls Brasserie

    Hamburg

    Facing the Elbphilharmonie, this casual place offers predominantly French cuisine, such as croque-monsieur and other toasts in the bistro, with a little…

  • Cafe Dix

    Kreuzberg

    This stylish cafe with a breezy terrace at the Berlinische Galerie art museum serves light lunches with German and Middle Eastern flavours, as well as…

  • Enoteca Trattoria

    Freiburg

    This is the trattoria of the two Enoteca twins (the more formal restaurant is at Gerberau 21). The chef here always hits the mark with authentic Italian…

  • Cafe Konrad

    Hanover

    This convivial LGBT cafe has a changing menu of weekly specials and is the epicentre of Hanover's gay grapevine. Go for one of the breakfast dishes named…

  • Winzerstube zum Becher

    Lake Constance

    Vines drape the facade of this wood-panelled bolthole, run by the same family since 1884. Home-grown Pinot Noirs accompany Lake Constance classics such as…

  • Schmiede 9

    Potsdam

    A restored smithy in a half-timbered house forms the backdrop for this trend-conscious cafe and restaurant where a small army of chefs prepares modern…

  • Die Versorger

    Leipzig

    This charming garden cafe within Plagwitz's converted Baumwollspinnerei factory complex is also about the only place to have lunch nearby. Stop in for…

  • Cordo Bar

    Munich

    Choose between the raw-wood streetside seats or the darkwood-and-tiles interior at this atmospheric tapas bar. The small plates ooze with Iberian…

  • Matterhorn Stübli

    Fairy-Tale Road

    If you love cheese, fondue, schnitzel, or all three, hotfoot it to this quaint Swiss restaurant. If you like mushrooms as well, try the 'Original Züri…

  • Die Zimberei

    Lübeck

    Take one historic Hanseatic merchant's house, mix in three beautifully restored ballrooms and season with restored elegant gardens. The result is this…

  • Weissbierhaus

    Regensburg & the Danube

    Simple, cosy and friendly, this authentic little place on the main square, with views from the outdoor seating of Straubing's grand architecture, is the…

  • Naturkostladen Lotos

    Nuremberg

    Unclog arteries and blast free radicals with a blitz of grain burgers, spinach soup or vegan pizza at this strictly bio health-food shop. The fresh bread…

  • Potsdam Zur Historischen Mühle

    Potsdam

    Right by Schloss and Park Sanssouci, this vast tourist-geared restaurant, part of the Mövenpick chain, lures punters with international favourites, a cafe…

  • Neckarmüller

    Swabian Alps Region

    Overlooking the Neckar, this cavernous microbrewery is a summertime magnet for its chestnut-shaded beer garden. Come for home brews by the metre and beer…

  • Da Franco

    Ulm

    If you fancy a break from the norm, give this little Italian place a whirl. There is a seasonal touch to authentic dishes such as swordfish with clams,…

  • Bäckerei Hinkel

    Düsseldorf

    This traditional bakery is an institution that has people queuing patiently for its excellent breads and cakes. Buy the fixings for a perfect picnic – it…

  • Englers Weinkrügle

    Freiburg

    A warm, woody Baden-style Weinstube (wine tavern) with wisteria growing out front and regional flavours on the menu. The trout in various guises (for…

  • Muggelcaf

    The Black Forest

    Harry Potter fans might like the name of this cheery, central cafe-bar, housed in a half-timbered building. Come for light meals including salads, burgers…

  • Tigerlilly Supperclub

    Regensburg & the Danube

    With its retro-styling, long communal benches and happy staff, Tigerlilly is a breath of trendy air in conservative Landshut. The menu has a definite…

  • Zest

    Leipzig

    You'd hardly expect to find such refined vegetarian fare in such unassuming and tiny premises, but here it is and its soy fillet brioche with yoghurt rice…

  • Cafe Gitane

    Hamburg

    We love the tasteful retro furnishings at this appealing cafe and wine bar. The small but carefully chosen menu changes with the seasons, but ranges from…

  • Jools

    Hamburg

    Out in Altona's west, Jools is a terrific cafe-restaurant that does risotto, pasta, Currywurst and even burgers. The tastes are fresh, the service is…

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