Bremen Restaurants

Restaurants in Bremen

  1. A

    Casablanca

    The emphasis is on the 'Casa' in this homey Bremen institution, where goths, grannies and particularly students while away the hours within scuffed walls painted to look like marble, and under a ceiling that's a trompe l'oeil jungle canopy. Upstairs is a glass booth for smokers that begs for a 'Do Not Feed!' sign. It's usually open later weekends and on theatre nights.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Luv

    A friendly atmosphere reigns in this large, upbeat bistro with a menu strong on salads and pasta, which is complemented by more-substantial fare with a Central European focus. A Texas burger can be found alongside the Wiener Schnitzel and nouveau hearty dishes, some with good old Bratkartoffeln (pan-fried potatoes).

    reviewed

  3. C

    Stromburg

    This retro restaurant is relaxed and chilled, with pink, purple and beige overtones, plus tasty international cuisine. Try the king prawns on Asian greens with mushrooms, mint, coriander and lime sauce, or see if they're still offering the Sunday evening 'surprise' menu, where you can pay only what you think their invention was worth.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Ständige Vertretung

    An offshoot of Berlin's best-known restaurant for homesick Rhineland public servants, this large, bustling place thrives on its political theme and solid cuisine washed down with Rhineland wines and beer - the photos of movers and shakers on the walls will keep you guessing.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Schröter's

    A modern bistro with artful decoration, Schröter's is known for its antipasti and abundant Mediterranean mains, from risotto to fish. It is a veritable warren of rooms, including a Toulouse-Lautrec room upstairs, decorated with plenty of copies of the painter's pictures.

    reviewed

  6. F

    Schnoor Teestübchen

    If you can ignore the hint of twee tourist shop about it, this is a great place to indulge in Frisian tea-drinking rituals - putting huge crystals of sugar into your cup with tongs, or twirling honey into your char. Some local blends are wonderfully smooth, too.

    reviewed

  7. G

    Salomon's

    This designer restaurant in a former law courts building is smart enough to impress a business partner or date, but there are a few bench seats where you won't feel alone dining on the Eurasian cuisine. A bar, courtyard and club are found in the same complex.

    reviewed

  8. Piano

    Another enduringly popular cafe, this bustling place serves pizza, pasta, steaks and vegie casseroles to a broad neighbourhood mix, from media types checking proofs to young mums. Breakfast can also be ordered until 4pm Saturday and 5pm Sunday.

    reviewed

  9. H

    Delano

    The black wood furniture, fat columns and ringed black-and-white lampshades lend this Italian brasserie sophistication. Each menacingly large pizza (€8 to €13) comes in an elongated oval shape and is meant to be eaten between two.

    reviewed

  10. I

    Energie Cafe

    A delightfully upbeat cafe run by a local power company, this place serves delicious pizza, pasta, lunch specials (€6 to €8) and meat mains (from €10.50). It has regular jazz sessions and a whiz interior.

    reviewed

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  12. J

    Katzen Cafe

    This popular Moulin Rouge-style restaurant opens out into a rear sunken terrace bedecked with flowers. The menu runs the gamut from Alsatian to Norwegian, with seafood a strong theme.

    reviewed

  13. K

    Cafe Engel

    Housed in a former pharmacy, this is a popular hang-out that coordinates tasteful black-and-white tiled floors with dark wood furniture. In summer, tables spill onto the pavement.

    reviewed