Restaurants in Bavaria
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Bergwolf
At this favourite pit stop for night owls, the poison of choice is Currywurst, a sliced spicy sausage provocatively dressed in a curried ketchup and best paired with a pile of steamy fries. Hangover prevention at its finest.
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Paros
You'll kick up your heels like Zorba himself after filling your tummy with Greek soul food at this simple yet sophisticated nosh spot. The menu features all the usual suspects (gyros, moussaka, avgolemono soup) but daily specials like veal cutlet grilled on lava rock are worth exploring as well. Opa!
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Bar Tapas
A phalanx of 30 tapas - boquerones (anchovies)to octopus salad to garlic chicken - report to duty behind glass along the bar of this convivial Iberian outpost. Write down the numbers, then sit back with a jug of sangria and wait for your tasty morsels to arrive.
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Bratwursthäusle
Seared over a flaming beech-wood grill, the little links sold at this rustic inn arguably set the standards for Rostbratwürste across the land. You can dine in the timbered restaurant or on the terrace with views of the Hauptmarkt.
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Tresznjewski
Tresznjewski This classy brasserie has daring artworks and waiters in full-length aprons. Its hip clientele come for breakfast and, later, a flexible menu ranging from delectable pastas and sandwiches to burgers and Bratwurst.
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Prinz Myschkin
Considered by many to be Munich's best vegetarian restaurant, this spacious, trendy haunt has an impressive Italian- and Asian-influenced menu, including some macrobiotic choices. The menu is available in English.
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Bolero
About 30 different tapas are the mainstay of this sprawling bodega. Rustic wooden tables and candlelight transport you straight to southern Spain, as does the beer garden's brio.
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Dallmayr
A deep-pocketed gourmet, famous for its coffee but has so much more, including cheeses, ham, truffles, wine, caviar and exotic foods from every corner of the earth.
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Bassanese
Serves authentic Italian gelato, strudels and handmade chocolates to fans in wicker chairs on the cobblestones near the old town hall.
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Haus Heuport
Enter an internal courtyard (flanked by stone blocks where medieval torches were once extinguished) and climb up the grand old wooden staircase to this Gothic dining hall for front-row views of the Dom and culinary celebrations from sautéed tofu to raw minced smoked salmon. Reservations are advised for weekend breakfast, while in summer tables spilling out onto the square offer a less pricey bistro menu.
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Gasthof 3 Linden
Gleaming modular timber furniture and geometric floors give Gasthof 3 Linden a sleek retro feel. The credo here is 'the Bavarian sausage is the beer's best friend', but meatless dishes include spinach pasta in Gorgonzola cream sauce, and salads (say if you don't want them swimming in vinaigrette). Good kids' menu, too. Try the house cocktail of cold champagne, Innstadt beer and fresh fruit.
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Tucherbräu
Traditional Bavarian cooking is big in Nuremberg. It's a bit on the pricey side, but the best reason to head into this rambling traditional restaurant - aside from its excellent Bavarian and handful of international dishes - is the countrified beer garden hidden out the back, which feels far from the hubbub of the city. Service is attentive and it's handily situated near the Hauptbahnhof.
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Cohen's
Tucked away in a quiet courtyard, this refined, brightly-lit eatery serves up big portions of German and Eastern European dishes, like Königsberger Klopse (veal dumplings in caper sauce), Hungarian lamb goulash and gefilte (stuffed) fish. The menu changes with the seasons, but the mixed appetiser platter is always a good choice. Live klezmer music on Fridays.
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Lemar
Lemar provides an excellent introduction to this little-known but tasty cuisine, serving scrumptious Central Asian dishes such as spicy lentil soup, chicken kebabs, fried basmati rice with raisins and pistachios, and mantu (pasta balls filled with meat and yoghurt). Rave reviews from all who eat in the authentic cushion-strewn dining space mean bookings may be necessary.
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Zum Sternla
Bamberg's oldest Wirtshaus (inn), Zum Sternla was established in 1380 and the camaraderie among its patrons has seemingly changed little in the intervening years. Bargain-priced staples include pork dishes, steaks, dumplings and sauerkraut, as well as specials, but it's a great, nontouristy place for traditional Brotzeit (snack), or just a pretzel and a beer.
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Marientorzwinger
[ourpick] Marientorzwinger This is the last remaining Zwinger eatery (taverns built between the inner and outer walls when they relinquished their military use) in Nuremberg. Chomp on sturdy Franconian staples or a vegie dish in the simple wood-panelled dining room or the leafy beer garden, and swab the decks with a yard of Fürth-brewed Tucher.
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Bratwurstherzl
Cosy panelling and an ancient vaulted brick ceiling set the tone of this Old Munich chow house with a Franconian focus, awarded an Umweltsiegel (ecoseal) by the Bavarian government. Homemade organic sausages are grilled to perfection on an open beechwood fire, served on heart-shaped tin plates and best enjoyed with a cold beer straight from the wooden keg.
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Feinkost Kahn
Next to the Annastrasse entrance of the Stadtmarkt, Feinkost Kahn's interior is a cross between a gourmet food emporium and a spaceship, with a curved white modular mezzanine and booths. The cured meats, sauces and olive oils on display are incorporated into its meals, which are top-notch value for money; and if you like them, you can buy them to take with you.
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Lamm's
It's old-school, the music is terrible and the service challenged, but after a night of partying, a pile of Lamm's spare ribs is simply the perfect hangover antidote. On weekdays, tourists invade for the lunches (served until 17:00). Awarded an ecoseal from the Bavarian government for minimising packaging, using local and seasonal produce and recycling.
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Haus Appelberg
At Dinkelsbühl's best-kept dining secret, owners double up as cooks to keep tables supplied with traditional dishes such as local carp, Franconian sausages and Maultaschen (pork and spinach ravioli). On warm days swap the rustic interior for the secluded terrace, a fine spot for some evening idling over a local Hauf beer or a Franconian white.
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Kornblume
Don't be deterred by the crass decor at this family-run place 1.5km east of the centre, as the tasty food is lovingly prepared and strict organic and eco-friendly principles impeccably upheld. The menu reads like a vegetarian's antioxidant bible, though the occasional meat dish also makes an appearance. Take bus 5 to Wunderberg.
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Yum2Take
Thai gets a contemporary, healthy twist (all meats are organic) at this stylish lunchtime favourite of cubicle slaves and sales clerks. Luscious dishes like coconut-based tom kha soup, pad thai or a fragrant curry perfectly capture the mood of Siam. Skip the salads - the sickly sweet dressing needs fine-tuning.
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Zerwirk
Through a twist of fate the Zerwirk, once a purveyor of wild game, now houses one of Munich's few vegan restaurants. Dishes like pasta carbonara, tofu fennel or rucola chilli are served in elegant minimalist surrounds in the 2nd-floor dining rooms. Downstairs, the vaulted chambers are thrown open every weekend for club nights.
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Villa Mittermeier
The kitchen dynamos at this classy establishment serve top-notch Michelin-starred cuisine in five settings, including a black-and-white tiled 'Temple', an alfresco terrace and a barrel-shaped wine cellar. The artistic chefs rely on locally harvested produce, and the wine list (400-plus varieties) is probably Franconia's best.
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