Must-see restaurants in Germany

  • Piano

    Bremen City

    An enduringly popular cafe, this bustling place serves baguette sandwiches, pizza, pasta, a few heartier dishes and veggie casseroles to a broad…

  • Central

    Hamburg

    We think this place is a touch overpriced for dinner, but the international cooking (which leans predominantly in the direction of Italy) is assured, and…

  • Bayerisches Haus am Dom

    Augsburg

    Enjoy an elbow massage from the locals at chunky timber benches, while refuelling on Bavarian and Swabian dishes, cheap lunch options (€6.50) or a…

  • KostBar

    Fairy-Tale Road

    This modern bar-restaurant offers well-prepared soups, salads and vegetarian meals as well as adventurous approaches to the standard chicken, fish and…

  • Chèn Chè

    Berlin

    Settle down beneath the hexagonal chandelier made from the torn pages of a herbal medicine book to pick from the compact menu featuring curries, noodle…

  • Diller's Schneeballen

    Rothenburg ob der Tauber

    Rothenburg’s most obvious speciality is Schneeballen, ribbons of dough loosely shaped into balls, deep-fried then coated in icing sugar, chocolate and…

  • Hans im Glück

    Munich

    You can find these burger joints all over town, but this one is a bit special as it's housed in the grand old post-office building. It serves a juicy…

  • Zum Alten Markt

    Dortmund

    Traditional Westphalian fare is served to hordes of appreciative locals in the very centre of the city. Pray to the gods of digestion at one of the nearby…

  • Brauhaus Lemke am Schloss

    City West & Charlottenburg

    This congenial beer hall serves soul-sustaining German fare alongside its excellent homemade brews, and is a handy pit stop for reflecting on Prussian…

  • Bar Tapas

    Munich

    A phalanx of 30 tapas – boquerones (anchovies) to octopus salad to garlic chicken – reports for duty behind glass along the bar of this convivial Iberian…

  • Café Schmus

    Kreuzberg

    At the Jewish Museum, Café Schmus offers modern takes on traditional Jewish cuisine. Dishes are not kosher, although they do eschew pork and shellfish. On…

  • Seerose

    Kreuzberg

    Long before vegan and vegetarian went mainstream, there was Seerose serving a completely animal-free buffet against a backdrop of classical music. Put…

  • Cafe Spitz

    Bonn

    This spare and stylish place is often mobbed, especially during the after-work cocktail happy hour. The menu revolves around salad, pizza and pasta…

  • Osteria

    Bremen City

    Crisp tablecloths and good service are hallmarks of this formal but relaxed Italian restaurant serving a range of seafood and grilled meats, such as…

  • Albert's Corner

    Harz Mountains

    There's something about humble Albert's that just beckons you enter; you'll be greeted warmly and can relax while sipping on a hot drink or cold beer and…

  • Restaurant & Biergarten Zenner

    Berlin

    This traditional restaurant in a neoclassical building from 1822 (although rebuilt after WWII) is still a popular destination for cold beers and German…

  • Ruff's Burger & BBQ

    Munich

    Munich's obsession with putting a bit of fried meat between two buns is celebrated at this Schwabing joint, where the burgers are 100% Bavarian beef –…

  • Peter Pane

    Berlin

    At this upbeat German chain, high-quality beef, chicken and vegetarian 'better' burgers come wedged between a choice of buns (sourdough, brioche or…

  • Gasthof Butz

    Rothenburg ob der Tauber

    For a quick, no-nonsense goulash, schnitzel or roast pork, lug your weary legs to this locally adored, family-run inn in a former brewery. In summer two…

  • Vapiano

    Berlin

    Matteo Thun’s jazzy decor is a great foil for the tasty Italian fare at this successful German self-service chain. Mix-and-match pastas, creative salads…

  • Mom's Burgers

    Harz Mountains

    The name says it all: if you're craving a burger without the fast-food feel, this cute little hole-in-the-wall will likely satisfy. It's sweet and squeaky…

  • Zum Goldenen Drachen

    Harz Mountains

    There's nothing mind-blowing about this Chinese restaurant, but it's not disappointing either. Meals are tasty and good value, with lots of vegetarian…

  • Cafe Sul

    Hamburg

    A perfect place of refuge from the fried-fish-clutching mobs of the port area, this cafe lives up to its name with a cheery disposition, even on a cloudy…

  • Anna's Café

    Northern Germany

    Frilly and cute, Anna's has fabulous baked goods, including some alluring cakes. Breakfasts are served with verve while lunch is a mix of fresh salads,…

  • Bittersüss

    Central Germany

    There's not a lot of bitter but a whole lot of sweet to this handsome, family-run cafe-by-day (serving delicious cakes, waffles, coffee and ice cream) and…

  • Brauhaus Zum alten Dessauer

    Central Germany

    This fun, friendly, lively brewhouse serves excellent modern and traditional German food, including all the staples and, of course, a wide range of house…

  • Villandry

    Dresden

    The folks in the kitchen here sure know how to coax maximum flavour out of even the simplest ingredients, and to turn them into super-tasty Mediterranean…

  • Henner

    Erfurt

    This upbeat bistro makes a great daytime pit stop for freshly made sandwiches with fillings that change weekly. Or there are crisp salads and interesting…

  • Leonhard’s

    Frankfurt am Main

    High atop the Galeria Kaufhof department store, this upmarket food court with an outdoor terrace serves everything from coffee and baked goods to freshly…

  • Suppdiwupp

    Nuremberg

    This fragrantly spicy lunch stop has a weekly changing menu, outdoor seating and a choice of nonliquid mains (sandwiches, salads) if you don't fancy one…

  • Colosseo

    Garmisch-Partenkirchen

    If you find yourself in the mood for an Alpine take on la dolce vita, with mountain views and a bit of faux Roman archaeology thrown in, this much-lauded…

  • Transit

    Berlin

    Fill up quickly on quirkily named Thai and Indonesian dishes at this casual tunnel-shaped restaurant with its colourful paper lanterns. The small sizes…

  • Sushi Glas

    Nuremberg

    Take a pew in this 21st-century sugar cube to watch the sushi chef deftly craft your order. When the mercury climbs high, enjoy your nigiri, sashimi and…

  • Rosenburger

    Berlin

    This tourist-geared burger kitchen gets busy from the early evening onwards, when aspiring night owls drop by to fortify themselves with big burgers …

  • Golden Palast

    Harz Mountains

    There are two reasons you'll want to dine at Bad Harzburg's best Chinese joint: the gorgeously retro, shabby-chic decor and the can't-be-beat, all-you-can…

  • Swagat

    Munich

    Swagat fills every nook of an intimate cellar space with Indian fabrics, cavorting Hindu gods and snow-white tablecloths. The curry is as hot as Bavarians…

  • Gasthaus Zentrale

    Mannheim

    Dark and rustic, and opening to a terrace in warm weather, this welcoming place rustles up salads, steaks, schnitzel and other pub favourites. Great-value…

  • Denn's Bio Bistro

    Würzburg

    Order healthy organic sandwiches, quiche, pizza, soup, cakes and other snacks at this self-service bistro then feel all those nutrients being absorbed as…

  • Eckhaus

    Frankfurt am Main

    With smoke-stained walls and ancient floorboards, this cornerstone of the neighbourhood is as old-school as they come. Don't miss its hallmark…

  • Pommes Boutique

    Munich

    This funky decade-old lunch halt serves cheap-as-chips Belgian-style fries made from organic potatoes, 30-odd finger-licking dips to dunk them in, pulled…

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