Augustiner an der St Martins Kirche
Regensburg & the Danube
This dark-wood tavern at the foot of the St Martin's spire is the best place in town to down a meat-dumpling combo, washed along with a frothy Munich wet…
Must-see restaurants in Bavaria
Bavarian Alps
One of Bad Tölz' oldest buildings, this convivial tavern has a predictably pork-heavy menu, with ingredients sourced from local villages as much as…
The Romantic Road
Lansberg's top beer garden on the tree-shaded banks of the River Lech has 250 seats, beer from Andechs Monastery and hearty beer-garden fare. Live music…
Würzburg
Hugely popular contemporary cafe strung over two levels, with a student-priced, daily-changing menu of burgers, baguettes and salads plus a buzzy bar and…
Munich
Ice-cream addicts have been getting their gelato fix at this Munich institution since 1879. Choose from more than 50 mouth-watering flavours, from not-so…
Mittenwald
A short walk from the Obermarkt, the much-lauded Gaststätte Römerschanz has a cosy, seasonally decorated interior and Mittenwald's tastiest food served…
Regensburg & the Danube
This cafe-restaurant on the southern edge of the old town serves up an eclectic menu of vegetarian curries, Greek veal steaks, saltimbocca and tofu-based…
The Romantic Road
That winning combination of coffee, cakes and secondhand books makes this cafe a pleasing midstroll halt for literary types and a nice break from the…
The Romantic Road
On Ried Island, this Italian job specialising in seafood uses Apennines kitsch to recreate la dolce vita to southern German tastes. The endless menu has…
Nuremberg & Franconia
The best pizza in town is found at this tiny place tucked away in a corner of the square near the Stadthalle. There's next to no chance of a seat at…
Regensburg & the Danube
Sunny days see locals linger over an Augustiner and some neighbourhood nosh outside by the Isar. In winter you can retreat to the simple whitewashed…
Munich
The only cool thing about this delightfully old-fashioned central European coffeehouse, which serves cakes, snacks and drinks, is the marble tabletops.
Würzburg
This outpost of the bel paese has been plating up pronto pasta and pizza since 1952 – it was in fact Germany's first ever pizzeria.
Regensburg & the Danube
Wash down simple Bavarian fare with a Papst-Bier (Pope's Beer) at this traditional inn.
Munich
This incredibly popular institution serves just four traditional pastries, one of which, the Schmalznudel (an oily type of doughnut), gives the place its…
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Balkan spice meets south German heartiness at this Bavarian-Yugoslav restaurant right in the thick of things. Despite the seemingly echt-Bayern (authentic…
Füssen
Füssen branch of the Munich butcher and self-service canteen offering no-nonsense portions of Leberkäse (meatloaf) in a bun, goulash soup, Saures Lüngerl …
Augsburg
Enjoy an elbow massage from the locals at chunky timber benches, while refuelling on Bavarian and Swabian dishes, cheap lunch options (€6.50) or a…
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Rothenburg’s most obvious speciality is Schneeballen, ribbons of dough loosely shaped into balls, deep-fried then coated in icing sugar, chocolate and…
Munich
You can find these burger joints all over town, but this one is a bit special as it's housed in the grand old post-office building. It serves a juicy…
Nuremberg & Franconia
Bayreuth has lots of cafes, but with its car-boot sale of retro furniture, homemade cakes and 'street art' on the walls, this tiny cafe is something that…
Munich
A phalanx of 30 tapas – boquerones (anchovies) to octopus salad to garlic chicken – reports for duty behind glass along the bar of this convivial Iberian…
Munich
Munich's obsession with putting a bit of fried meat between two buns is celebrated at this Schwabing joint, where the burgers are 100% Bavarian beef –…
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
For a quick, no-nonsense goulash, schnitzel or roast pork, lug your weary legs to this locally adored, family-run inn in a former brewery. In summer two…
Nuremberg
This fragrantly spicy lunch stop has a weekly changing menu, outdoor seating and a choice of nonliquid mains (sandwiches, salads) if you don't fancy one…
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
If you find yourself in the mood for an Alpine take on la dolce vita, with mountain views and a bit of faux Roman archaeology thrown in, this much-lauded…
Nuremberg
Take a pew in this 21st-century sugar cube to watch the sushi chef deftly craft your order. When the mercury climbs high, enjoy your nigiri, sashimi and…
Munich
Swagat fills every nook of an intimate cellar space with Indian fabrics, cavorting Hindu gods and snow-white tablecloths. The curry is as hot as Bavarians…
Würzburg
Order healthy organic sandwiches, quiche, pizza, soup, cakes and other snacks at this self-service bistro then feel all those nutrients being absorbed as…
Munich
This funky decade-old lunch halt serves cheap-as-chips Belgian-style fries made from organic potatoes, 30-odd finger-licking dips to dunk them in, pulled…
Munich
Anytime is a good time to be at charismatic CADU. Enjoy breakfast (served until a hangover-friendly 10pm!), a cuppa Java or a Helles in the lovely garden…
Chiemsee
Near the Chiemsee Tourist Office and the lake shore, this fancy restaurant, contemporary beer hall and garden has quirky decor and gourmet-style fare…
Nuremberg
Wedged between the facades of Luitpoldstrasse, this tiny snack bar offers munchies relief in the form of Belgian fries, sausages and trays of Currywurst.
Würzburg
No German-language skills are required to put together a budget breakfast or lunch at this no-frills self-service bakery opposite the train station.
Nuremberg
This retro diner is one of several eateries within the Cinecitta Cinema complex, Germany's biggest multiplex. It serves filling prefilm burgers.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
G-P's best bakery piles the cakes and sandwiches high and ladles out soup throughout the day. Lots of seats and good wi-fi.
Munich
Retro '60s looks and triple duty as bar, DJ lounge and burger joint until the wee hours. Also has a small beer garden.
Munich
This popular but pricey sushi joint serves up piscine morsels and creative cocktails to a Japanese-pop soundtrack.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
You can't say you've been to Bavaria until you've consumed a kebab in a twee medieval setting.
