Must-see restaurants in Germany

  • Südlandhaus

    Mannheim

    Filled with German and international wines, cheeses, breads, sausages, hams, olives, liqueurs and chocolates, this aromatic food emporium is an ideal…

  • Maximilian’s

    Konstanz

    Fancy a picnic by the lake? Stop by this central deli for fresh bread, cheese, ham, wine and other goodies. It’s also a snug spot for coffee and cake or…

  • Food Market

    Mainz

    Along the north and east sides of the Dom, this big, open-air market's colourful stalls spill over with fruit, vegetables, cheeses, sausages, breads and…

  • Ratskeller Stade

    Northern Germany

    A cut above your average Ratskeller, Stade's is on a shady back lane near St Wilhadi. It has its own brewery, fine hearty, meaty fare and plenty of…

  • Hallesches Brauhaus

    Central Germany

    This brewhouse is a local institution, known for its crisp light beers and heavy dark ones, its lively atmosphere and its hearty pub fare, including…

  • La Bodega

    Konstanz

    Squirrelled away in Niederburg, this candy-bright bodega with a pocket-sized terrace whips up tapas from papas canarias (Canarian potatoes) to stuffed…

  • Chang

    Freiburg

    Sweet little Thai place for inexpensive daily specials (€4.90 to €6.50), from green curry to pad thai. It gets rammed at weekends so be sure to book a…

  • Münzenberger Klause

    Harz Mountains

    Serving traditional German fare with flair, this atmospheric restaurant is loved by locals and visitors alike. If you're seeking hearty comfort food, look…

  • Forum Café

    Stuttgart

    Wholesomely hip, kid-friendly cafe in the Forum Theatre, with yogi teas and organic snacks (soups, salads, Maultaschen – pasta pockets – and the like).

  • Seehof

    The Black Forest

    Seehof is an inviting spot for a bite to eat, with a terrace overlooking the lake. Its menu is packed with local fish and meat mains, salads, pizzas and…

  • Alt Landshut

    Regensburg & the Danube

    Sunny days see locals linger over an Augustiner and some neighbourhood nosh outside by the Isar. In winter you can retreat to the simple whitewashed…

  • Aika

    Lake Constance

    Slick and monochrome, this deli-cafe has a lakeside terrace for lingering over a speciality coffee, breakfast, homemade ice cream, cake or sourdough…

  • Markthalle

    Freiburg

    Eat your way around the world – from curry to sushi, oysters to antipasti – at the food counters in this historical market hall, nicknamed 'Fressgässle'.

  • Rosenthaler Grill und Schlemmerbuffet

    Berlin

    Excellent doner joint with outdoor seating and nonstop service for early birds, night owls and everyone in between. Also has good grilled chicken and…

  • Café Kante

    Frankfurt am Main

    The tantalising aromas of baking breads, cakes and croissants engulf you as you enter this tiny space filled with vintage bric-a-brac. Fantastic coffee…

  • Denn's Biomarkt

    Hanover

    The Linden branch of a local bio-organic supermarket chain – a great place to stop for picnic supplies or snacks.

  • Stöcklewaldturm Cafe

    The Black Forest

    The woodsy summit cafe at Stöcklewaldturm is an inviting spot for a beer and snack or, in winter, hot chocolate.

  • Wiener Cafe

    Munich

    The only cool thing about this delightfully old-fashioned central European coffeehouse, which serves cakes, snacks and drinks, is the marble tabletops.

  • Peaberries

    Hamburg

    Perfect for that much-needed pause, this cute little cafe has excellent coffee drinks as well as tasty baked goods, including the best bagels in town.

  • Viscvle Kitchen & Bar

    Northern Germany

    With an atmosphere as fresh as the tastes they prepare in the kitchen, Viscvle is fun and ranges from veggie flatbread or bruschetta up to steaks.

  • Capri & Blaue Grotto

    Würzburg

    This outpost of the bel paese has been plating up pronto pasta and pizza since 1952 – it was in fact Germany's first ever pizzeria.

  • Strauchs Falco

    Hamburg

    The menu here is astonishingly broad (tapas, pizza, pasta, seafood) without compromising on quality. Their speciality is flame-grilled meats.

  • Konditorei Holger Rönnfeld

    St Pauli & Reeperbahn

    Sweet offerings abound at this aromatic and traditional bakery. Try a nussecken, a crunchy, nutty, triangular-shaped pastry.

  • Bocks

    Central Germany

    Naumberg's top eatery boasts charming decor in its two rooms, a cafe area and excellent meat dishes, pasta and other fare.

  • Cafe Küpper

    Northern Germany

    The perfect pause for your Güstrow visit. This cafe has been creating luscious cakes in the shadow of the Dom since 1852.

  • Schlosscafé Ludwigslust

    Northern Germany

    Given that this place is part of the castle itself, there's no finer place in Ludwigslust for Kaffee und Kuchen.

  • Münsterplatz Food Market

    Freiburg

    Bag local goodies (honey, cheese, fruit and the like), or snack on a wurst in a bun, topped with fried onions.

  • Die Kichererbse

    Swabian Alps Region

    All hail the ‘chickpea’ for its scrummy falafel. Grab one of the few tables to chomp on a classic.

  • Wochenmarkt

    Swabian Alps Region

    Bag glossy fruit and veg, oven-fresh bread and local honey and herbs at Tübingen’s farmers' market.

  • Gasthaus Oberbräu

    Regensburg & the Danube

    Wash down simple Bavarian fare with a Papst-Bier (Pope's Beer) at this traditional inn.

  • Food Market

    Wiesbaden

    Food stalls set up twice weekly next to the tourist office on the Schlossplatz.

  • Desbrosses, Restaurant

    Desbrosses

    Berlin

    The original 1875 brasserie at the Ritz-Carlton was moved here from southern France and is anchored by an open kitchen where toqued chefs turn out Berlin…

  • Weilands Wellfood, Restaurant

    Weilands Wellfood

    Berlin

    After a menu revamp, this easy-going day-time cafe now shines the spotlight on cold, warm and poké bowls available in two sizes. Vegan options are…

  • Bier's Kudamm, Restaurant

    Bier's Kudamm 195

    City West & Charlottenburg

    Since 1965, this snazzy sausage parlour has satisfied the proletarian hunger pangs of deep-pocketed locals, including – if the photographs are anything to…

  • Vapiano, Restaurant

    Vapiano

    City West & Charlottenburg

    This successful German self-service chain delivers mix-and-match pastas, creative salads and crusty pizzas, all prepared right before your eyes. Your…

  • Gaststube Kleines Schweinchen

    Fairy-Tale Road

    One of a trio of dining options within the Steinernes Schweinchen hotel, this 'little piggy' – the most casual of the three – offers hearty, home-style…

  • Wannseeterrassen

    Around Berlin

    Since 2015 the reincarnated Wannseeterrassen has lured the hungry and thirsty to this site above the Strandbad Wannsee lakeside lido, where the original…

  • Satt und Selig

    Around Berlin

    In a baroque half-timbered house in the historic centre, this local favourite gets things right from morning to night. The breakfast selection is…

  • Hummus & Friends

    Berlin

    'Make Hummus, Not Walls' is the motto at this urban-rustic kitchen next to the Neue Synagoge. The eponymous chickpea dip, whipped up with special beans…

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