Lake Constance
Dark wood panelling and plenty of rustic touches keep the vibe cosy at this smart wine tavern, which looks proudly back on more than 600 years of history…
Must-see restaurants in Stuttgart & the Black Forest
Freiburg
As authentic as a taqueria in southern Germany can be, this Mexican joint has cheery decor, smiley service and an upbeat buzz. Taking centre stage are the…
Lake Constance
This 500-year-old wood-panelled wine tavern oozes Bavarian charm with its cosy nooks. Dirndl-clad waitresses serve up regional wines and fare such as Lake…
Baden-Baden
Liszt and Tolstoy once sipped coffee at this venerable cafe, which has been doing a brisk trade in Baden-Baden’s finest cakes, tortes, pralines and…
Baden-Baden
Lace curtains, cheek-by-jowl tables and flickering candles create the classic bistro tableau at intimate La Casserole. Go for satisfying Alsatian…
Swabian Alps Region
This inviting bistro receives high praise for its Swabian-meets-Mediterranean menu, from cream of Riesling soup to duck-filled Maultaschen (pasta pockets)…
Lake Constance
At the Romantik Residenz am See hotel's Michelin-starred restaurant, chef Markus Philippi brings sophisticated Mediterranean cuisine to the table. One of…
Freiburg
Edo's pulls in the midday crowds with superb homemade hummus served with warm pitta, as well as lentils, fava bean salad and falafel. The basic hummus…
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…
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…
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 Black Forest
To immerse yourself in solace and wonderful views, stay the night at family-run Höhengasthaus Kolmenhof. Sitting right at the main source of the Danube,…
The Black Forest
Speckwirt has winged Black Forest tradition into the 21st century with its new-wave-rustic decor of basket lights, forest murals on the wall and chunky…
The Black Forest
Perched on a hill with valley views, this rustic barn doubles as a butcher shop, selling home-smoked Black Forest ham (animals are reared in stress-free…
Swabian Alps Region
A relaxed and more reasonably priced alternative to the Michelin-starred finery of Rebers Pflug, this chic wine-bar/bistro under the same roof has a…
Ulm
If you're craving a little spice, this new Vietnamese restaurant near the Hauptbahnhof is the real deal. Against a retro-cool backdrop of bistro tables…
Stuttgart
Once an 18th-century orphanage dishing up gruel, this chic, bustling, bistro-style restaurant now serves glorious Swabian food such as Maultaschen (pork…
Konstanz
Tables set up in front of the Münster, a slick bistro interior and a lunchtime buzz have earned Münsterhof a loyal local following. Dishes from cordon…
Lake Constance
Glücklich means 'happy' and most customers are that indeed at this sweet, easygoing cafe, decked out with floral wallpaper and mismatched vintage…
Ulm
This is a great find for vegetarians, vegans and frankly anyone looking for a healthy bite while exploring central Ulm. The slickly modern deli-cafe…
Lake Constance
There's always a good buzz at this retro-flavoured cafe, full of intimate nooks and crannies and with a terrace spilling out onto the cobbles. The menu is…
Freiburg
There's always a good buzz at this rustic, quintessentially Badisch tavern. Pull up a hefty chair at one of the even heftier timber tables for well…
Stuttgart
For desserts that are edible works of art, it's worth the short U-Bahn ride out of town to this rather fabulous patisserie. The cakes and pastries are…
Lake Constance
In a warehouse right behind Ravensburg's main train station, on what was once platform 9, this industrial-cool pick has a cool backlit, red-brick, lounge…
The Black Forest
Wandelbar is one of Rottweil's coolest haunts, with a high-ceilinged, stone-walled, gallery-style interior, retro furniture and bold art on the walls. It…
Stuttgart
A warm, woody hunter’s cottage restaurant just this side of twee, Ochs’n’Willi delivers gutsy portions of Swabian and Bavarian fare. Dig into pork…
The Black Forest
Behind a pretty half-timbered facade, Zum Turm attracts a faithful crowd for the great beer on tap and by the bottle (including local Alpirsbacher brews),…
The Black Forest
This is a warm, woody tavern in the old-school mould, with black-and-white photos on the walls, soft lamplight and cheek-by-jowl tables. The kitchen reels…
Stuttgart
This traditional wine tavern in the Bohnenviertel quarter serves up no-nonsense Swabian cooking, including flavoursome Linsen und Saiten (lentils with…
Stuttgart
A breakfast institution since the 1970s, the Academy has evolved into a darling French-style bistro where dishes revolve around market-fresh fare but also…
Ulm
Looking proudly back on a 600-year tradition, this timber-framed restaurant sits by the river. The menu speaks of a chef who loves the region, with…
Stuttgart
Empty tables are rare as gold dust at this convivial, high-ceilinged restaurant, with a terrace spilling out onto Schillerplatz. Feast on Swabian…
Stuttgart
Combining a breath of country air with a pinch of urban cool, wood-panelled Platzhirsch always has a good buzz and, in summer, a packed terrace. Dig into…
Lake Constance
Close to the lake front, this wine tavern combines a mock-rustic interior with a pavement terrace. Try the homemade fish soup flavoured with saffron and…
Swabian Alps Region
It’s a stiff climb up to this restaurant at Hotel am Schloss, but worth every step. Suspended above the rooftops of Tübingen, the terrace is a scenic spot…
The Black Forest
This highly atmospheric pick brings together an elegant wood-panelled tavern and a flowery courtyard. Fine wines marry perfectly with seasonal winners…
The Black Forest
Market-fresh food prepared in creative ways, local sourcing and a nicely chilled setting make this upbeat bistro and deli one of the best picks in town…
Ulm
This classy Greek restaurant has a market-driven menu, lots of fresh seafood and a bulging wine cellar. Begin with some homemade dips and grilled octopus,…
Ulm
The watermill has been churning the Blau since 1356 at this rustic half-timbered pile. Plant yourself in the riverside beer garden for Swabian classics…
Ulm
Snuggled away in a Topferei (potter’s workshop), Animo is a relaxed cafe, with homemade cakes and vegetarian specials (creative salads, pasta, risotto and…
