Must-see restaurants in The Black Forest

  • Schwarzwaldstube

    The Black Forest

    Schwarzwaldstube commands big forest views from its rustically elegant dining room. Head chef Torsten Michel performs culinary magic, carefully sourcing…

  • Restaurant Bareiss

    The Black Forest

    Claus-Peter Lumpp has consistently won plaudits for his brilliantly composed, French-inflected menus at Restaurant Bareiss. On paper, dishes such as…

  • Wolfshöhle

    Freiburg

    With tables set up on a pretty square, Wolfshöhle is a summer-evening magnet. The menu whisks you off on a gastronomical tour of the Mediterranean, with…

  • Nigrum

    Baden-Baden

    This dark, seductive, gold-kissed glamour puss of a restaurant has insiders whispering Michelin star. Profound, season-driven flavours here are presented…

  • Kreuzblume

    Freiburg

    On a flower-festooned lane, this pocket-sized restaurant with clever backlighting, slick monochrome decor and a menu fizzing with bright, sunny flavours…

  • Café Schäfer

    The Black Forest

    Confectioner Claus Schäfer uses the original 1915 recipe for Black Forest gateau to prepare this sinful treat that layers chocolate cake perfumed with…

  • Schlossbergrestaurant Dattler

    Freiburg

    One for special occasions – or, heck, any occasion – this refined restaurant atop the Schlossberg has panoramic windows affording compelling surround…

  • Turmbräu

    The Black Forest

    For a lively night out in Freudenstadt, this is your place, with a microbrewery that doubles as a beer garden. Sit in ye-olde barn to munch hearty grub…

  • Kommödchen

    The Black Forest

    A drop of good old-fashioned sophistication in Karlsruhe's southern Südstadt neighbourhood, Kommödchen keeps things cosy with soft lamplight, bistro…

  • Casa do José

    The Black Forest

    A slice of Portugal in the heart of Karlsruhe, Casa do José extends a heartfelt bemvindo (welcome). The look is modern-rustic, with beams suspended above…

  • Rizzi

    Baden-Baden

    Book well ahead to snag a table at this insanely popular restaurant, housed in a pastel-pink villa overlooking the Lichtentaler Allee. In summer, the tree…

  • Sonne

    The Black Forest

    Organic ingredients are selected with care to prepare creative regional dishes that speak profoundly of the land, be it salsify with marinated pomegranate…

  • Parkhotel Flora

    The Black Forest

    At the hotel of the same name, this elegant restaurant majors in well-executed regional and international dishes, from Black Forest trout in almond butter…

  • Gasthaus Löwen

    The Black Forest

    This German-Italian bistro creates a modern mood with its brick floor, bare wood tables, globe lights and moulded chairs. Hailing originally from Venice,…

  • Schwarzwaldhaus

    The Black Forest

    With dark wood panelling, low beams, banquette seating and a Kachelofen (ceramic tiled oven), the Schwarzwaldhaus is a rustic tavern in the traditional…

  • Monte Christo

    Baden-Baden

    Bare wood tables, soft lighting and decorative tiles create a cosy feel at this tapas bar, where punchy Spanish flavours – from baked sheep's cheese with…

  • Schneider's Weinstube & Vinothek

    Baden-Baden

    A charmingly old-school choice, Schneider’s brings you the best of Badisch food and Pinot wines to the table. You’ll receive a heartfelt welcome in the…

  • Zirbelstube

    Freiburg

    Freiburg’s bastion of fine dining is this Michelin-starred restaurant, decorated in warm Swiss pine. Chefs of exacting standards allow each ingredient to…

  • Weinstube im Baldreit

    Baden-Baden

    Well hidden down cobbled lanes, this wine-cellar restaurant is worth looking for. Baden-Alsatian fare such as Flammkuchen (Alsatian pizza) topped with…

  • Yepa Yepa

    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…

  • Café König

    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…

  • La Casserole

    Baden-Baden

    Lace curtains, cheek-by-jowl tables and flickering candles create the classic bistro tableau at intimate La Casserole. Go for satisfying Alsatian…

  • Edo's Hummus Küche

    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…

  • Höhengasthaus Kolmenhof

    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,…

  • Speckwirt

    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…

  • Ackerloch Grillschopf

    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…

  • Gasthaus zum Kranz

    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…

  • Wandelbar

    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…

  • Zum Turm

    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),…

  • Gasthof Hirsch

    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…

  • Oberländer Weinstuben

    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…

  • Villinger Feinkost

    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…

  • Vogelbräu

    The Black Forest

    Quaff a cold one with regulars by the copper vats or in the leafy beer garden of this microbrewery. The unfiltered house pils washes down hale and hearty…

  • DeliBurgers

    The Black Forest

    DeliBurgers does what it says on the tin: top-quality beef burgers, grilled to your taste, with gourmet toppings and organic buns. Everything is made…

  • OM

    The Black Forest

    Doubling up as a yoga studio and boutique, this cafe brings the warm colours and boho flavour of India to central Villingen. On the lunch menu are healthy…

  • Vegetage

    Freiburg

    For a quick, wholesome vegetarian lunch this buffet takes some beating. The freshly squeezed juices pack a vitamin punch. It's on the 1st floor of a…

  • Kaffeehaus Baden-Baden

    Baden-Baden

    The aroma of freshly roasted coffee fills this artsy cafe, a laid-back spot for an espresso or chai latte and a slice of freshly baked cake. Its shop…

  • Enoteca Trattoria

    Freiburg

    This is the trattoria of the two Enoteca twins (the more formal restaurant is at Gerberau 21). The chef here always hits the mark with authentic Italian…

  • Englers Weinkrügle

    Freiburg

    A warm, woody Baden-style Weinstube (wine tavern) with wisteria growing out front and regional flavours on the menu. The trout in various guises (for…

  • Muggelcaf

    The Black Forest

    Harry Potter fans might like the name of this cheery, central cafe-bar, housed in a half-timbered building. Come for light meals including salads, burgers…