Munich
Reflected in the plate-glass windows of the Jewish Museum, this is the only kosher eatery in the city centre. The ID-and-bag-search entry process is worth…
Must-see restaurants in Bavaria
Regensburg & the Danube
Ingolstadt has more Italian eateries than some Italian towns, so if you're going for la dolce vita, you might as well go for the best. The brief menu at…
Munich
A blond-wood interior illuminated by a huge skylight makes this a bright alternative to Munich's dark-panelled taverns. And with Alpine Tegernseer beer on…
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
The ornately carved timber chairs in this ancient wood-panelled wine bar (allegedly Rothenburg's oldest) are works of art. The simple but filling dishes,…
Munich
Well worth the effort of delving deep into Neuhausen to find it, this cafe is a fun place to be no matter where the hands of the clock are. On sunny days…
Munich
This relaxed hang-out serves tapas, gourmet burgers and cocktails to an easygoing evening crowd. The burger menu whisks you round the globe, but it's the …
Munich
A quirky, labyrinthine, brick-cellar pub with rooms – based on Bertolt Brecht's Die Dreigroschenoper (The Threepenny Opera) – ranging from a prison cell…
Bavarian Alps
Mouth-wateringly light, 21st-century versions of Bavarian classics await at this trendy, baby-blue and grey themed restaurant near the train station. The…
Bamberg
The walk into the hills past the cathedral to this delightful beer garden is well worth it, both for the malty Rauchbier and the sweeping views of the…
The Romantic Road
Nördlingen's most popular restaurant is this large Italian pizza-pasta place occupying the terracotta Kornschrannen as well as tumbling tables out onto…
Munich
Far off the tourist track, this 40-seat locals' favourite will put your tummy into a state of contentment with its elegant, well-composed international…
Füssen
This convivial pit stop has value-priced salads, snacks, lunch specials, fish, schnitzel and gluten-free dishes, and even a cute kids' menu. The medieval…
Chiemsee
This busy lakeside dining haven has multiple personalities, with a cosy restaurant, cocktail bar, cafe, beer garden and glassed-in winter terrace. The…
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
The best place in town for fresh venison, rabbit, wild boar and other seasonal game dishes, this place is, not surprisingly, popular with hunters. The…
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
This quintessentially Bavarian tavern dating from 1663 is the place to cosy up with some local nosh, served by Dirndl-trussed waitresses, while the…
Passau
The affluent Kaffee-und-Torte society meet daily at this bright, flowery cafe that oozes Bavarian Gemütlichkeit. The staff pride themselves on their…
Munich
The name of this cafe translates as 'food of the gods' and the food in question is that most addictive of treats, chocolate. Here it comes in many forms,…
Regensburg & the Danube
This beer hall with a modern feel plates up standard Bavarian fare as well as the delicious signature Weissbräupfändl (pork fillet with homemade noodles)…
Regensburg & the Danube
The rustic restaurant at the Museumsdorf Bayerischer Wald in Tittling sports traditionally laid tables under some of the chunkiest beams you'll ever see…
Augsburg
Munch on blockbuster breakfasts, lunchtime burgers and sandwiches, or just pop by for a cappuccino or ice cream at this trendy cafe under ancient neon…
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
A bit away from the tourist promenade and guarded by a grumpy-looking woodcarved bear, this locally popular, low-beamed and rustically themed pub serves…
Nuremberg
A gorgeous place on a sunny day, this multilevel waterfront cafe overlooks the covered Henkersteg bridge. It’s especially popular for its continental…
Munich
The industrially exposed interior and barely dressed tables mean nothing distracts from the great food at this theatre restaurant. The daily-changing…
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
This medieval wine tavern is in the town's oldest original buildings, with sections dating back to the year 900. The menu of regional specialities is…
Würzburg
This attractive Weinstube (traditional wine tavern) features fabulous (if pricey) Franconian fish and even better wines. Ambient lighting, scurrying…
Munich
The glass-fronted 1820 palm house where Ludwig II used to keep his exotic house plants warm in winter is now a high-ceilinged and pleasantly scented cafe…
The Romantic Road
Choose from a cafe, coffeehouse, restaurant or beer garden at this friendly, multitasking hotel where Mozart stayed as a boy in 1777. The schnitzel,…
Nuremberg & Franconia
This long-established cafe on Albertsplatz is a good snack stop midsightseeing. The breakfast menu has a historical theme – the 'Martin Luther' (€3.20) is…
Munich
A pricey gourmet delicatessen right in the thick of the Altstadt action, Alois Dallmayr is best known for its coffee but has so much more, including…
Munich
Choose between the raw-wood streetside seats or the darkwood-and-tiles interior at this atmospheric tapas bar. The small plates ooze with Iberian…
Regensburg & the Danube
Simple, cosy and friendly, this authentic little place on the main square, with views from the outdoor seating of Straubing's grand architecture, is the…
Nuremberg
Unclog arteries and blast free radicals with a blitz of grain burgers, spinach soup or vegan pizza at this strictly bio health-food shop. The fresh bread…
Regensburg & the Danube
With its retro-styling, long communal benches and happy staff, Tigerlilly is a breath of trendy air in conservative Landshut. The menu has a definite…
Passau
Chat flows as freely as the wine and beer at this cool, retro-furnished cafe, a kicker of a nightspot. The giant burgers, schnitzels and big breakfasts…
Regensburg
This quirkily old-fashioned little noshery serves a mean Dampfnudel (steamed doughnut) with custard in a Gothic chamber lined with photos of beer steins …
Regensburg & the Danube
In a wonderfully Bavarian step-gabled townhouse, Ingolstadt's oldest inn is a lovingly run, Michelin-reviewed local institution serving what many claim to…
Munich
A Munich institution and gay central, this was once filmmaker Rainer Werner Fassbinder's favourite hang-out. It's still a popular spot and packs in a…
Munich
Part of the food market on Wiener Platz, this kiosk with a few seats is one of the best spots in Munich to lunch on fish, which is prepared simply on a…
Bamberg
This old town bakery is the place to go for early starters who need breakfast at 6am. It stocks a delicious range of pastries and sandwiches, but if you…
Munich
This Bavarian bistro serves delicious, slow-food versions of southern German and Austrian dishes in an environment of crisp white tablecloths and fresh…
