Cologne
While the Altstadt has no shortage of mediocre restaurants aimed at beer-swilling tourists, this old place stands out for its classic local and German…
Must-see restaurants in Germany
Fairy-Tale Road
Carb-lovers are spoiled for choice at this ever-popular eatery, which specialises in house-made pasta, often sauced with slightly wacky creations (such as…
Berlin
Perched at a shiny black table, perhaps near the fireplace, you can watch the kitchen staff churn out dishes that take their cues from both Israel and…
Münster
Location, location, location. A2, right on the Aasee, certainly has got it. The glass walls and designer furniture scream trendy, but this bar-bistro…
Bremen City
This upbeat bistro has a lounge-bar feel and a menu strong on salads and pasta complemented by mostly meaty mains, including a respectable 'Giant Texas'…
Kreuzberg
On balmy summer nights, tables on the pontoon of this Prussian bread factory turned stylish riverside nosh spot lull you into a sense of luxurious calm…
Rhine Valley
Facing the Marktplatz, with a large outdoor terrace spilling onto the square, this is a terrific bet for breakfast, including a 'chocolate breakfast' of a…
Kreuzberg
Forget folklore kitsch. Owned by actor Daniel Brühl (who played the male lead in Good Bye, Lenin!), this tapas bar is fit for the 21st century. The delish…
Berlin
African food is still a rarity in Berlin which is why this little snack shack is such a find. Highlights on the limited menu include shakalaka (a wrap…
Hanover
This long, narrow lounge-cafe has lights shaped like huge droplets of water about to land on your head, an atrium ceiling, potted palms beside cream…
Around Berlin
Most of the Wannsee waterfront lots are in private hands, so the Seehaase with its lake views is justifiably popular. The menu covers all the bases, from…
City West & Charlottenburg
Tunnel-shaped and lined with wooden tables and benches, this rustic neighbourhood restaurant specialises in gut-busting portions of homemade southern…
Fairy-Tale Road
This rambling cafe-bar-restaurant is great if you can handle the noise. Seasonal menus pop up to complement the pastas, salads, pancakes, pizzas, meats…
Fairy-Tale Road
Stop by this popular Italian eatery in the heart of the Altstadt for handmade pasta (perhaps ravioli of salmon and prawns in a pink-peppercorn and brandy…
Ulm
Going strong since 1320, Ulm’s oldest inn is now a delightfully cosy, wood-panelled affair. The regional grub is second to none, whether you opt for…
Prenzlauer Berg
Tasty Mexican street food is still a rarity in Berlin, which is why we raise a cold Corona to this no-frills joint where the tortillas are homemade, the…
Berlin
Showing off the simple side of vegan eating, geh Veg has a range of tasty bagels, heaving breakfast plates, and even dairy-free ice cream. The vibe is…
Friedrichshain
Sit beneath the colourful birdcages at this beloved Thai and Indonesian tapas joint and order by ticking cheekily named dishes on a tear-off menu pad…
Mannheim
In a prime people-watching location on Mannheim's Marktplatz, French-styled Café Journal serves dishes ranging from asparagus-stuffed pancakes and…
Potsdam
Right in Park Sanssouci, the exotic 1770 Dragon House is a miniature Chinese-style palace inspired by the Ta-Ho pagoda in Canton. It now houses a pleasant…
Munich
This incredibly popular institution serves just four traditional pastries, one of which, the Schmalznudel (an oily type of doughnut), gives the place its…
Kreuzberg
On his first solo flight, head chef and Berlin boy Dennis Ucak is putting to good use all the tricks and expertise he gained working in some of the city's…
Cologne
There are plenty of cafes around the Dom, but this slightly hidden one is a true luxe gem with a pedigree going back to 1855. It's best for its luscious…
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Balkan spice meets south German heartiness at this Bavarian-Yugoslav restaurant right in the thick of things. Despite the seemingly echt-Bayern (authentic…
Prenzlauer Berg
Run by an Irish couple, this rustic gastropub draws upon the zeitgeist with unpolished furniture, filament light bulbs and vintage photos. The soulful…
City West & Charlottenburg
The little sister of celebrity haunt Grill Royal is an art-filled space that attracts everyone from trend seekers to food nerds with its elevated French…
The Black Forest
Every local student has a tale about the ‘Dog End’, named after the free tobacco behind the bar. Wallet-friendly daily specials skip from schnitzel to…
Fairy-Tale Road
Leavened with a few wider European offerings (principally Italian dishes such as beef carpaccio and beetroot linguine), this classy German restaurant…
Frankfurt am Main
Delicious Greek dishes, both traditional and contemporary, are served in an elegant corner dining room. Specialities include beef, lamb and wild-caught…
Bremen City
It's worth dining here once if only for the incredible location and view: when you're sitting on the terrace on a sunny day sipping a cold Beck's and…
Cologne & Northern Rhineland
This restaurant and microbrewery near the Dom is about as traditional as they come, serving substantial hearty dishes to accompany the house beers such as…
Kreuzberg
Angry Chicken serves up delicious Korean fried chicken wings in a range of mouth-watering sauces. Pull up a stool and get your hands dirty, and don't…
Erfurt
What's so great about this ostensibly run-of-the-mill Italian joint where nary a word of English is spoken and the meals are tasty and reasonably priced,…
Hamburg
The alt-vibe is perfectly contrasted by this very traditional Italian cafe and grocery, facing the inspirational near-ruin of the Rote Flora cultural…
Hamburg
Forage for prime picnic fare (or eat in) at this market hall by Altona station. Stalls have everything from fresh Med fare to fine wines by the glass. But…
Erfurt
Chatty mothers, foot-weary sightseers and solo bookworms gather at this cheerful cafe in the former 14th-century fishmonger's house known as Kleiner…
Friedrichshain
This elbows-on-the-table gastropub provides a southern German comfort-food fix, including roast pork with dark-beer gravy, goulash with red cabbage and,…
Frankfurt am Main
At this cafe next to the cathedral, opening to a flowery courtyard, homemade food is inspired by the cuisines of the world: olive ciabatta with parmesan…
Füssen
Füssen branch of the Munich butcher and self-service canteen offering no-nonsense portions of Leberkäse (meatloaf) in a bun, goulash soup, Saures Lüngerl …
Around Berlin
Some locals joke that the best thing about this smart restaurant on the 24th floor of the Oderturm is that you can't see the Oderturm, Frankfurt's tallest…
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