Würzburg
This old-timey warren has been serving hearty Franconian food for decades. Find a table in the cobbled courtyard or one of four historic rooms, each…
Must-see restaurants in Bavaria
Füssen
Füssen's best hotel restaurant keeps things regional with a menu of Allgäu staples like schnitzel and noodles, Bavarian pork-themed favourites, and local…
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Erstwhile home of Heinrich Toppler, one of Rothenburg's most famous medieval mayors (the dining room was his office), the 700-year-old Golden Griffin is…
Munich
This Bavarian tavern's simple slogan is 'Beer and dumplings since 1901', and it's this time-honoured staple – dumplings – that's the speciality here (the…
Munich
In an area traditionally settled by Italians, this is one of Munich's longest-established Italian osterie. Choose between the small beer garden out front…
Munich
Munich has a huge Afghan community, the most respected eatery of which is this much-lauded restaurant done out in the style of a Central Asian…
Nuremberg & Franconia
At the heart of the pedestrianised shopping boulevard, this multitasking, open-all-hours bar-cafe-restaurant is Bayreuth's busiest eatery. It's good for a…
Munich
This much-loved neighbourhood classic has been feeding Italophiles and immigrants from the beautiful country for over three decades. All the expected…
Munich
The bookish cafe at the Literaturhaus cultural centre is a commendably stylish spot, with high ceilings, rows of small central-European cafe tables and…
Füssen
This traditional restaurant specialises in Schweinshaxe (pork knuckle) and schnitzel, prepared in more varieties than you can shake a haunch at. There's…
Regensburg
Enter an internal courtyard (flanked by stone blocks where medieval torches were once extinguished) and climb up the grand old wooden staircase to this…
Bamberg
Don't be deterred by the somewhat style-absent decor at this family-run place 1.5km east of the centre, as the tasty food is lovingly prepared and strict…
Bamberg
Bamberg’s oldest Wirtshaus (inn; established 1380) bangs out bargain-priced staples including pork dishes, steaks, dumplings and sauerkraut, as well as…
Nuremberg & Franconia
A five-minute walk east of the Marktplatz, this vegetarian restaurant plates up imaginative food crafted from fresh organic ingredients. Dishes range from…
Munich
Reservations are compulsory at this petite veggie spot, where Indian odds and ends, a piano and a small Victorian fireplace distract little from the…
Munich
Below the eponymous fine-dining restaurant, Les Deux's ground-floor brasserie is perfect for taking a tasty break without breaking the budget. Choose from…
Bamberg
Serving gourmet-ish takes on the most traditional of Franconian fare, this bastion of beer, meat and Kloss (Franconian dumplings) has one of the most…
Regensburg
Get carbed up at this former 17th-century chapel, where you can splatter six types of pasta with 24 types of sauce, and get out the door for the cost of a…
Augsburg
Belly-satisfying helpings of creative Swabian and Bavarian food – Spätzle (veal medallions) and more Spätzle – are plated up by friendly staff at this…
Regensburg
Tightly packed gastropub with a mouth-watering menu of huge gourmet burgers, sausage dishes, beer hall and garden favourites such as Obazda (cream cheese…
Nuremberg
Push open the heavy copper door to find a real culinary treat that has hosted royals, artists and professors (including Albrecht Dürer) since 1498. You…
Munich
This vegan restaurant has an uncluttered, wood-rich interior where health-conscious diners feast on meat-and-dairy-free pastas, burgers, salads, soya…
Nuremberg
The last remaining Zwinger eatery (a tavern built in a Zwinger, a narrow space between two defensive walls) in Nuremberg is an atmospheric place to chomp…
Nuremberg & Franconia
This vegetarian eatery has plenty to tempt even the most committed meat eaters, including pastas, jacket potatoes, soups and huge salads. The retro-ish,…
Bamberg
Bamberg's only brewpub is, as you might expect, a traditional affair and does a killer schnitzel plus pork knuckle and Flammkuchen (Alsatian pizza) that…
Munich
A cluster of pillarbox-red streetside tables and chairs announces you've arrived at this stylish but not ubercool retreat. It offers a choice of three…
Nuremberg
Refuel after a tour of the Kaiserburg with prime steaks, bratwurst with potato salad, and vegetarian-friendly Swabian filled pastas and salads, as you…
The Romantic Road
More than just a place to tuck into tasty pizzas and pastas, this convivially random cafe, Nördlingen's coolest haunt, parades cherry-red walls that…
Chiemsee
This massive half-timbered inn with seven centuries of history, situated on Bernau's main street, plates up south German meat slabs and international…
Nuremberg & Franconia
From breakfast to your last cocktail of the day, this friendly inn, just a short walk to the southeast of the centre, is a sure-fire option at any time of…
Augsburg
This Italian job opposite the cathedral has a pink Vespa scooter in the window, attractively laid tables and leathery chairs, seated on which you can…
Nuremberg
The half-timbered 'Witches Hut' ranks among Nuremberg's most enchanting inns and beer gardens. Tucked next to a sturdy town gate at the foot of the castle…
Würzburg
Würzburg has tens of cafe-bakeries, but this high-ceilinged, colourful affair within the Juliusspital is great for very early starters whose trains leave…
Nuremberg & Franconia
Join Bayreuth's chilled crowd at this alternatively minded bistro-cum-pub for belly-filling portions of salad, pasta and vegie fare, as well as seasonal…
Munich
Andreas Schweiger's crossover creations strike just the right balance between adventure and comfort, which is why his Michelin-starred restaurant is among…
Munich
Attached to a gourmet bakery called Backspielhaus, this modern country-style lair accented with massive candles packages only superfresh, top-quality…
Munich
Cosy panelling and an ancient vaulted brick ceiling set the tone of this Old Munich tavern with a Franconian focus. Homemade organic sausages are grilled…
Munich
Occupying the vaulted spaces of the 13th-century Zerwirkgewölbe, this Italian job named after the famous hat does a decent pizza and has an open kitchen…
Regensburg & the Danube
The best place for some substantial East Bavarian fare and excellent 'steam' beer is this brewpub right in the centre of Zwiesel near the bridge. The…
The Romantic Road
A female brewmaster presides over the copper vats at this half-timbered pub-restaurant, which has a good-time vibe thanks to its friendly crowd of…
