Heidelberg
Sandwiches – like pastrami, tomato and honey-mustard vinaigrette; brie, arugula and truffle oil; or wild smoked salmon with lemon juice and olive oil –…
Heidelberg
Sandwiches – like pastrami, tomato and honey-mustard vinaigrette; brie, arugula and truffle oil; or wild smoked salmon with lemon juice and olive oil –…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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! –…
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…
Trier
Fronted by a bronze fountain, local favourite Kartoffel Kiste specialises, as its name suggests, in baked, breaded, gratinéed, soupified and sauce-doused…
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,…
Berlin
Treat yourself to a Russian tea ceremony complete with silvery samovar, biscuits and vodka, or tuck into hearty Russian blini (pancakes) or vareniki …
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,…
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…
Heidelberg
Pizza al taglio (by the slice) is the speciality of this hip whitewashed space. Toppings include pear and gorgonzola, mortadella (Italian sausage) with…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Kreuzberg
This pioneer of Berlin’s Korean kitchen craze delivers legit classics such as bibimbap (hotpot rice dish; vegan version available) and so bulgogi …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 am Main
Nine different burgers – including a veggie burger, Frankfurt & Friends burger with bacon and cheese, and Tex-Mex burger with guacamole and jalapeño…
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…
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…
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…
Mainz
Traditional, timber-lined Lösch is a wonderful spot for local specialities, such as Kartoffeleintopf mit Speck und Fleischwurst (sausage casserole with…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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