Must-see restaurants in Germany

  • Hössler

    Harz Mountains

    An excellent fish cafeteria, with a restaurant through the passage. The same meals are cheaper in the front section. It doesn't look like much from the…

  • Gartencafe

    Kreuzberg

    This darling cafe on the grounds of an urban gardening project prepares delicious and wholesome meals from the local harvest, supplemented by seasonal…

  • Martin’s Bräu

    Freiburg

    Home-brewed pilsners and craft beers wash down meaty snacks from ox-tongue salad to suckling pig and enormous bratwursts. Copper vats gleam in the wood…

  • Bootshaus Grill & Bar

    Hamburg

    Steaks in all their glory dominate proceedings here. We prefer them without sauces, but put us by the Elbe overlooking the water with a medium-rare rib…

  • Café Mimosa

    St Pauli & Reeperbahn

    This gem of a neighbourhood cafe is the go-to place for warm brioches, some of the yummiest cakes in town, plus daily changing lunch specials. Camp out…

  • Finder's Cafe

    Lübeck

    In a restored merchant's house that dates back to 1569, this fine little cafe does quiches, cakes and good coffee. Ask about tours of the building at 2pm…

  • Das Schwarze Schaf

    Harz Mountains

    This sleek eatery has a large menu of salads, pasta, Flammkuchen, stir-fries and grills, all served at wooden tables in a bright Asian-European-crossover…

  • Café Kowalski

    Passau

    Chat flows as freely as the wine and beer at this cool, retro-furnished cafe, a kicker of a nightspot. The giant burgers, schnitzels and big breakfasts…

  • Zum Daniel

    Regensburg & the Danube

    In a wonderfully Bavarian step-gabled townhouse, Ingolstadt's oldest inn is a lovingly run, Michelin-reviewed local institution serving what many claim to…

  • Dampfnudel Uli

    Regensburg

    This quirkily old-fashioned little noshery serves a mean Dampfnudel (steamed doughnut) with custard in a Gothic chamber lined with photos of beer steins …

  • Deutsche Eiche

    Munich

    A Munich institution and gay central, this was once filmmaker Rainer Werner Fassbinder's favourite hang-out. It's still a popular spot and packs in a…

  • Café Niederegger

    Lübeck

    Milky marzipan coffee, marzipan ice cream and a host of other sweet and savoury snacks and light meals are served at the cafe inside Lübeck’s iconic…

  • England, England

    Dresden

    In this tiny England away from England, the tea is milky, the breakfast (on Sundays only) is calorific, and the treats (do not miss the courgette and…

  • Fischhäusl

    Munich

    Part of the food market on Wiener Platz, this kiosk with a few seats is one of the best spots in Munich to lunch on fish, which is prepared simply on a…

  • Wenkers am Markt

    Dortmund

    A legendary place for quaffing before and after football matches, Wenkers has tables outside on a central square and serves German classics in gut-busting…

  • Bäckerei Seel

    Bamberg

    This old town bakery is the place to go for early starters who need breakfast at 6am. It stocks a delicious range of pastries and sandwiches, but if you…

  • Die Saison

    Central Germany

    Classic German cuisine gets a modern international twist within the ornately detailed dark-green walls of the stylish art-deco dining room at this robust…

  • Cafébar im Brückenhäuschen

    Around Berlin

    This kiosk right by the Jahrtausendbrücke is a top address for coffee and homemade cake. In fine weather you can relax canal-side in beach chairs or rent…

  • Sir Tobi

    Munich

    This Bavarian bistro serves delicious, slow-food versions of southern German and Austrian dishes in an environment of crisp white tablecloths and fresh…

  • Augustiner an der St Martins Kirche

    Regensburg & the Danube

    This dark-wood tavern at the foot of the St Martin's spire is the best place in town to down a meat-dumpling combo, washed along with a frothy Munich wet…

  • Gasthof Zantl

    Bavarian Alps

    One of Bad Tölz' oldest buildings, this convivial tavern has a predictably pork-heavy menu, with ingredients sourced from local villages as much as…

  • Lechgarten

    The Romantic Road

    Lansberg's top beer garden on the tree-shaded banks of the River Lech has 250 seats, beer from Andechs Monastery and hearty beer-garden fare. Live music…

  • Uni-Café

    Würzburg

    Hugely popular contemporary cafe strung over two levels, with a student-priced, daily-changing menu of burgers, baguettes and salads plus a buzzy bar and…

  • Kauf Dich Glücklich

    Prenzlauer Berg

    This retro-styled cafe on one of Prenzlauer Berg's prettiest streets is famous for its fresh waffles and homemade ice cream. Order at the counter, grab a…

  • Eiscafé Sarcletti

    Munich

    Ice-cream addicts have been getting their gelato fix at this Munich institution since 1879. Choose from more than 50 mouth-watering flavours, from not-so…

  • Konditorei Fester

    Around Berlin

    Family Fester has supplied sweet treats to generations of cake, chocolate and ice-cream lovers; it is a Spandau institution. Everything’s homemade and…

  • Bralo House

    Central Germany

    An extensive wine list accompanies a wide range of steaks, salads and burgers, cooked to your liking at this popular, central haunt. There's not a lot for…

  • Suppengrün

    Konstanz

    The midday crowds flock to this no-nonsense soup and salad bar. Assemble your own salad (€1.80 per 100g) or go for soups from goulash to pea-coconut…

  • Gaststätte Römerschanz

    Mittenwald

    A short walk from the Obermarkt, the much-lauded Gaststätte Römerschanz has a cosy, seasonally decorated interior and Mittenwald's tastiest food served…

  • Die Villa

    Regensburg & the Danube

    This cafe-restaurant on the southern edge of the old town serves up an eclectic menu of vegetarian curries, Greek veal steaks, saltimbocca and tofu-based…

  • Stuttgarter Markthalle

    Stuttgart

    Olives, regional cheeses, spices, patisserie, fruit and veg, wine and tapas – you'll find it all under one roof at Stuttgart's large art nouveau market…

  • Café Hüftgold

    Düsseldorf

    A Flingern boho classic, Café Hüftgold is renowned for its amazing cakes, tortes and more baked goodness, nicely complemented by aromatic coffee. Also has…

  • 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…

  • Bodega

    Harz Mountains

    For authentic Spanish flavours and ambience, look no further than this popular, atmospheric hang-out, with tapas to share, vegetarian options and plenty…

  • 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…

  • Bell & Beans

    Northern Germany

    Our favourite breakfast spot in the city, Bell & Beans has a cool Berlinesque sensibility with terrific breakfasts and coffee. Locals love it too, so it…

  • Fürstenhof

    Northern Germany

    Fronting onto the historic Markt, Fürstenhof prides itself on local dishes and fresh local ingredients that change with the seasons. They also have a kids…

  • Kleine Haie Grosse Fische

    St Pauli & Reeperbahn

    St Pauli's version of the late-night kebab stop is this timeless place serving fish sandwiches, as well as smoked fish and meats. There's nothing quite…

  • Kochbox

    Dresden

    This little joint gets howling in the wee hours, when starving nightowls invade in hopes of restoring balance to the brain with fist-sized burgers made…

  • Erzeugermarkt Konstablerwache

    Frankfurt am Main

    This central farmers market is a great place to shop for wholesome picnic fare including fresh fruit and veggies, home-baked bread, delicious Wurst …

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