Must-see restaurants in Germany

  • Weinwirtschaft Friedrich-Wilhelm

    Trier

    A historical former wine warehouse with exposed brick and joists now houses this superb restaurant. Creative dishes incorporate local wines, such as trout…

  • Fes Turkish Barbecue

    Kreuzberg

    If you like a DIY approach to dining, give this innovative Turkish restaurant a try. Perhaps borrowing a page from the Koreans, it requires you to cook…

  • Mittermeier

    Rothenburg ob der Tauber

    Supporters of the Slow Food movement and deserved holders of a Michelin Bib Gourmand, this hotel restaurant pairs punctilious craftsmanship with top-notch…

  • Nigrum

    Baden-Baden

    This dark, seductive, gold-kissed glamour puss of a restaurant has insiders whispering Michelin star. Profound, season-driven flavours here are presented…

  • Zur Forelle

    Ulm

    Since 1626, this low-ceilinged tavern has been convincing wayfarers (Einstein included) of the joys of seasonal Swabian cuisine. Ablaze with flowers in…

  • Café Orphée

    Regensburg

    Claiming to be the Frenchiest bistro east of the Rhine – it really is like being teleported to 1920s Paris – this visually pleasing, always bustling…

  • Sironi

    Kreuzberg

    The focaccia and ciabatta are as good as they get without taking a flight to Italy, thanks to Alfredo Sironi, who hails from the Boot and now treats…

  • Elisabeth

    Frankfurt & Southern Rhineland

    Hidden down a passageway in a picnic-table-filled courtyard, this wonderful spot specialises in homemade soups (which change daily): pork meatballs and…

  • Mine Restaurant

    City West & Charlottenburg

    Italian restaurants may be a dime a dozen but Mine's decor, menu and service all blend together as perfectly as a Sicilian stew. The Berlin outpost of…

  • Tantris

    Munich

    Tantris means 'the search for perfection' and here, at one of Germany's most famous restaurants, it's not far off it. The interior design is full-bodied …

  • Kreuzblume

    Freiburg

    On a flower-festooned lane, this pocket-sized restaurant with clever backlighting, slick monochrome decor and a menu fizzing with bright, sunny flavours…

  • Tasty Kitchen by La Vie

    Cologne & Northern Rhineland

    The little sister of Osnabrück's triple Michelin-starred La Vie started out as a pop-up but the concept proved just too popular. In a meticulously…

  • Katz Orange

    Berlin

    With its holistic farm-to-table menu, stylish country flair and top-notch cocktails, the 'Orange Cat' hits a gastro grand slam. It will have you purring…

  • Ginkgo

    Erfurt

    Behind an unassuming storefront down a side street off Domplatz, you'll find this purveyor of authentic Japanese sushi, run by the engaging Mr and Mrs…

  • Voglhaus

    Konstanz

    Locals flock to the ‘bird house’ for its chilled vibe and contemporary wood-and-stone interior, warmed by an open fire in winter. Wood-oven bread with…

  • Bräustübl

    Berchtesgaden

    Past the vaulted entrance painted in Bavaria's white and blue diamonds this lively but cosy beer hall–beer garden is run by the local brewery. Expect a…

  • Little India

    Dresden

    Bright, minimalist and informal, this fantastic Indian restaurant is a world away from most in Dresden, and its popularity is obvious (be prepared to wait…

  • Restaurant Genuss-Atelier

    Dresden

    Lighting up Dresden's culinary scene is this fantastic place that's well worth the trip on the 11 tram. The creative menu is streets ahead of most…

  • Cochinchina

    Munich

    Bearing an old name for southern Vietnam, this cosmopolitan Asian fusion restaurant is Munich's top place for Vietnamese and Chinese concoctions. The food…

  • Münstermann Kontor

    Düsseldorf

    This legendary delicatessen has spawned a buzzy bistro serving some of Düsseldorf's best seasonal and locally sourced fare. Day after day the place hums…

  • Schlenkerla

    Bamberg

    Beneath wooden beams as dark as the superb Rauchbier poured straight from oak barrels, locals and visitors gather around a large ceramic stove to dig into…

  • Altes Gasthaus Leve

    Münster

    Münster’s oldest inn (since 1607) has painted tiles, oil paintings and copper etchings: a suitably rustic backdrop for hearty Westphalian and German fare…

  • Schwein

    City West & Charlottenburg

    This casual fine-dining lair delivers the perfect trifecta – fabulous food, wine and long drinks. Order the multicourse menu to truly experience the…

  • Weinstube am Stadtgraben

    Stuttgart

    The Swabian food served at this warm, rustic, wood-beamed wine tavern in Bad Cannstatt is the real deal, albeit with a refined touch. Expect dishes that…

  • Buschérie

    Northern Germany

    Although historic and half-timbered, Buschstrasse is very much the modern bistro. Enjoy seasonal, regional foods with a few French inflections at an…

  • Storstad

    Regensburg

    If you are looking for something a bit more creative on your plate than hunks of pork and dumplings, book a table at this 21st-century gourmet restaurant…

  • Zum Wenigemarkt 13

    Erfurt

    This upbeat restaurant in a delightful spot serves traditional and updated takes on Thuringian cuisine, starring regionally hunted and gathered…

  • Café Gnosa

    Hamburg

    With its abstract art and in-house bakery, Café Gnosa draws an affable gay and straight crowd in St Georg. The curved glass windows give it an art deco…

  • Ouzeri Was Kost Das

    Leipzig

    The subtly romantic canal-side setting succeeds in recreating the ambience of an island port taverna, but the concept is decidedly modern: a Greek version…

  • Basil

    Hanover

    These former stables to the north of town now house a hip fusion restaurant, with a high arched ceiling, pressed tablecloths and memorable, creative…

  • Esszimmer

    Munich

    It took Bobby Bräuer, head chef at the gourmet restaurant at BMW World, just two years to gain his first Michelin star. Munich's top dining spot is the…

  • Dicker Mann

    Regensburg

    The 'Chubby Chappy', a stylish, tranquil and very traditional inn, is one of the oldest restaurants in town, allegedly dating back to the 14th century…

  • Fischbrötchenbude Brücke 10

    St Pauli & Reeperbahn

    There are a gazillion fish sandwich vendors in Hamburg, but we're going to stick our neck out and say that this vibrant, clean and contemporary outpost…

  • Bürgerspital Weinstube

    Würzburg

    If you are going to eat out just once in Würzburg, the aromatic and cosy nooks of this labyrinthine medieval place probably provide the top local…

  • Zur Kanzel

    Mainz

    Germany meets France in seasonally changing dishes like grilled tuna with Riesling-and-sage sauce, garlic-crusted rack of lamb with wilted spinach,…

  • Bullerei

    Hamburg

    One of the coolest dining spaces in the city, Bullerei inhabits a converted former slaughterhouse with lovely high ceilings and a real buzz that bounces…

  • Freustil

    Rügen Island

    One of the region's top restaurants has value to match its relaxed vibe. Exquisitely prepared seasonal dishes, sourced locally, are combined in set menus …

  • Albrecht Dürer Stube

    Nuremberg

    This unpretentious and intimate restaurant has a Dürer-inspired dining room, prettily laid tables, a ceramic stove keeping things toasty and a menu of…

  • Rösterei Fuchs

    Northern Germany

    The aroma of fresh coffee fills this chic cafe, which roasts its own coffee in-house and sells beans as well as gourmet chocolates. Drop by for an…

  • Wiekhaus 45

    Northern Germany

    The most appealing place to eat in Neubrandenburg is this renovated guardhouse set into the wall. Waiters zip up and down the narrow stairwell carrying…

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