Must-see restaurants in Germany

  • Joe Molese

    Heidelberg

    Sandwiches – like pastrami, tomato and honey-mustard vinaigrette; brie, arugula and truffle oil; or wild smoked salmon with lemon juice and olive oil –…

  • Zia Maria

    Prenzlauer Berg

    This pizza kitchen and gallery gets a big thumbs-up for its freshly made crispy-crust pizza with classic and eclectic toppings, including wafer-thin…

  • Restaurant Dürkheimer Fass

    German Wine Route

    This convivial spot occupies the landmark Dürkheimer Riesenfass, the world's largest wine barrel, which has had a restaurant inside since a master cooper…

  • 3 Schwestern

    Kreuzberg

    The 'Three Sisters' is a lovely restaurant inside the Kunstquartier Bethanien, a 19th-century hospital-turned-art centre, and a dependable pit stop for…

  • Schraders

    Berlin

    Buddha meets Arabic brass tables meets grandma’s plush sofa at this thriving cafe-lounge-restaurant with matching eclectic menu. The kitchen churns out…

  • Mon Amie Maxi

    Frankfurt am Main

    In a gorgeous belle époque space with bare boards, butter-coloured walls and an elevated front terrace, this grande dame specialises in seafood, including…

  • Gaststätte Lommerzheim

    Cologne

    The best reason to wander east across the Hohenzollernbrücke railway bridge over the Rhine is this delightfully old-school pub serving some of the finest…

  • Benedict

    City West & Charlottenburg

    It's 4am or 4pm and you're in the mood for blueberry pancakes or eggs benedict? No problem. At this upbeat restaurant, breakfast – and only breakfast! –…

  • Standard – Serious Pizza

    Prenzlauer Berg

    The name is the game: serious Neapolitan-style pizza truly is the standard at this modern parlour where the dough is kneaded daily and the bases are…

  • Kartoffel Kiste

    Trier

    Fronted by a bronze fountain, local favourite Kartoffel Kiste specialises, as its name suggests, in baked, breaded, gratinéed, soupified and sauce-doused…

  • Zum Stiefel

    Frankfurt & Southern Rhineland

    One kitchen covers two dining options at this brewery and German restaurant. Zum Stiefel features good-value classic German and saarländische dishes,…

  • Tadshikische Teestube

    Berlin

    Treat yourself to a Russian tea ceremony complete with silvery samovar, biscuits and vodka, or tuck into hearty Russian blini (pancakes) or vareniki …

  • Ta’Cabrón Taquería

    Kreuzberg

    Joaquín Robredo’s tiny but cheerfully painted outpost feeds fans with the kind of homemade food his mum used to make back home in Culiacán. Tacos,…

  • Constanzer Wirtshaus

    Konstanz

    On the banks of the Rhine where it flows into Lake Constance, this delightfully old-school tavern has bags of character, with its vaulted interior and…

  • Unter Freunden

    Heidelberg

    Pizza al taglio (by the slice) is the speciality of this hip whitewashed space. Toppings include pear and gorgonzola, mortadella (Italian sausage) with…

  • Beim Olivenbauer

    Füssen

    The Tyrol meets the Allgäu at this fun eatery, its interior a jumble of Doric columns, mismatched tables and chairs, multihued paint and assorted rural…

  • Siesmayer

    Frankfurt am Main

    Experience highly civilised Westend life at this elegant cafe, whose lovely patio is surrounded by the greenery of the PalmenGarten. A glass case displays…

  • Defne

    Kreuzberg

    If you thought Turkish cuisine stopped at the doner kebab, canal-side Defne will teach you otherwise. The appetiser platter alone elicits intense cravings…

  • Alte Sonne

    Stuttgart & the Black Forest

    The most refined address in Ludwigsburg is the Alte Sonne, where the menu plays up regional, seasonal ingredients in attractively presented dishes that…

  • Alt Zalawen

    Trier

    The pick of the cluster of bar-restaurants right on the riverfront, with terraces extending to the path running along the grassy bank, timber-panelled Alt…

  • Kimchi Princess

    Kreuzberg

    This pioneer of Berlin’s Korean kitchen craze delivers legit classics such as bibimbap (hotpot rice dish; vegan version available) and so bulgogi …

  • La Mifa

    Berlin

    Part of the wonderland that is Anomalie Art Club, boho-chic La Mifa serves innovative and gorgeously presented meat-free cuisine in a high-ceiling dining…

  • Khwan

    Friedrichshain

    For some of the best Thai barbecue this side of Bangkok, pounce upon this rustic lair ensconced – for now – among the clubs and bars on the RAW Gelände…

  • Hüftengold

    Prenzlauer Berg

    This shoebox-sized cafe really comes into its own on sunny days when the vintage benches and tables on the flowery pavement terrace become the perfect…

  • Restaurant 1832

    German Wine Route

    Inside the Hambacher Schloss, opening to a courtyard, Restaurant 1832 serves dishes such as Saumagen (stuffed pig's stomach) with Riesling bread, roasted…

  • La Muse Gueule

    Prenzlauer Berg

    This cosy wine bar is the living room of Prenzlauer Berg's sizeable French community, and also a popular place to kick back before or after attending an…

  • Frankfurt & Friends

    Frankfurt am Main

    Nine different burgers – including a veggie burger, Frankfurt & Friends burger with bacon and cheese, and Tex-Mex burger with guacamole and jalapeño…

  • Cecconi's

    Berlin

    Open to all despite being set within the members-only Soho House, ground-floor Cecconi's exhibits metropolitan flair with red leather booths, marble…

  • brennNessel

    Dresden

    This popular, largely vegetarian gastropub in a miraculously surviving 350-year-old building is an oasis in the otherwise empty and anodyne streets of the…

  • Weinhotel Landsknecht

    Rhine Valley

    The dining room and terrace at this wonderful spot 1.5km north of St Goar feel like being aboard a cruise boat, with close-up, uninterrupted river views…

  • Weinstube Lösch

    Mainz

    Traditional, timber-lined Lösch is a wonderful spot for local specialities, such as Kartoffeleintopf mit Speck und Fleischwurst (sausage casserole with…

  • Kanaan

    Prenzlauer Berg

    In this feel-good venture, an Israeli biz whiz and a Palestinian chef have teamed up to bring a progressive blend of vegan/vegetarian Middle Eastern fare…

  • Raskolnikoff

    Dresden

    An artist squat in the 1980s, Raskolnikoff now brims with grown-up artsy-bohemian flair, especially in the sweet little garden at the back, complete with…

  • Winzerstube Brachtendorf

    Moselle Valley

    The river-facing summer terrace at Winzerstube Brachtendorf makes an ideal spot to sample the Brachtendorf family's wines, peach liqueur and apple-and…

  • Street Food auf Achse

    Prenzlauer Berg

    On Sunday, the Kulturbrauerei gets mobbed by hungry folk keen on a first-class culinary journey at economy prices. Dozens of mobile kitchens set up in the…

  • Weinstube Fröhlich

    Stuttgart

    True, it’s in the heart of the red-light district, but don’t be put off. This softly lit, dark-wood-panelled restaurant is an atmospheric choice for well…

  • Haus Appelberg

    The Romantic Road

    At this 40-cover wine restaurant, owners double as cooks to keep tables supplied with traditional dishes such as local fish, Franconian sausages and…

  • Denn’s Biomarkt

    Hanover

    A large organic supermarket, Denn’s has everything from fruit and veggies to wines, meats and aquaculture fish – perfect for a wholesome picnic in one of…

  • Taverna Ousia

    Berlin

    You’ll be as exuberant as Zorba at this easy going yet top-rated Greek restaurant. Build a meal with the hot or cold appetisers or go for such substantial…

  • Meierei Brauhaus

    Potsdam

    The Berlin Wall once ran right past this brewpub, where the beer garden invites you to count the boats sailing on the Jungfernsee in summer. The hearty…

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