Weimar
Located on the ground floor of the Familienhotel, and thus family-friendly, this passionately locavore cafe offers great alternatives to the Thuringian…
Must-see restaurants in Erfurt, Weimar & Thuringia
Erfurt
Behind an unassuming storefront down a side street off Domplatz, you'll find this purveyor of authentic Japanese sushi, run by the engaging Mr and Mrs…
Erfurt
This upbeat restaurant in a delightful spot serves traditional and updated takes on Thuringian cuisine, starring regionally hunted and gathered…
Weimar
Inside the Hotel Elephant Weimar, this highly acclaimed gourmet act is one for those who appreciate a true fine-dining experience. Dress to impress,…
Erfurt
Despite its casual, student-y vibe, this rambunctious grill house is a great place for traditional Thuringian grills (Rostbrätel and bratwurst), plus more…
Erfurt
This authentic inn serves all the usual Thuringian classics, but if you’re up to mounting your own Man vs Food challenge, try something called…
Weimar
Actually receiving guests since 1890, this elegant art-nouveau pavilion isn't just pretty – there's also talent in the kitchen. Fish is a highlight –…
Weimar
Vegetarians rejoice! In the heart of meat-loving Thuringia, vegetarians (and even vegans) can choose from a decent and delicious selection at this…
Weimar
If you find yourself inconveniently craving kimchi in Thuringia, this cosy little Korean has you covered. The bibimbap comes in hot stoneware, with sesame…
Weimar
The locally adored and perfectly situated ‘Resi’ is a Viennese-style coffeehouse that always has something to offer, no matter where the hand's on the…
Weimar
At the White Swan, a venerable inn dating to the 16th century and numbering Cranach and Goethe among its erstwhile clientele, you can fill your boots with…
Weimar
When you just can't face another Thüringer Kloss (potato dumpling), this slick two-floored modern Vietnamese feels like a godsend. Get your hit of fresh…
Erfurt
If atmosphere is high on your list of priorities, you'll love this cosy little bistro in the Wenigemarkt, with its antique cash register, brass scales and…
Erfurt
It might be difficult for any self-proclaimed schnitzel lover to pass by a restaurant that pays such unabashed homage to the crumbed cutlet. There's an…
Erfurt
You can't beat the Fischmarkt location of this smart Italian affair, where local suits and casual tourists dine side by side. Expect traditional Italian…
Weimar
JoHanns is a slightly formal, but genuinely welcoming option for decent modern German cuisine and considerably-more-than-decent steak, paired with…
Weimar
There's nothing fancy about this traditional Thuringian diner, which exudes a dark woodsy atmosphere. Offering seven beers on tap, it's cosy, comfortable…
Erfurt, Weimar & Thuringia
This 'Country Restaurant' on the outskirts of town serves very good German and international dishes in a homey dining room with exposed stonework and yolk…
Erfurt
What's so great about this ostensibly run-of-the-mill Italian joint where nary a word of English is spoken and the meals are tasty and reasonably priced,…
Erfurt
Chatty mothers, foot-weary sightseers and solo bookworms gather at this cheerful cafe in the former 14th-century fishmonger's house known as Kleiner…
Weimar
Cosily tucked away among Weimar's old town, this bustling little cafe does a good line in crêpes, Breton galettes and Flammkuchen (Alsatian 'pizza')…
Erfurt
This upbeat bistro makes a great daytime pit stop for freshly made sandwiches with fillings that change weekly. Or there are crisp salads and interesting…
Weimar
There's something of a mid-century vibe at this happy haunt serving up local specialities such as Thuringian Klösse (dumplings) with red cabbage, and…
Erfurt
Sitting atop Erfurt's only significant hill like an incongruous glass Tetris-brick among the baroque-era buildings of the Zitadelle Petersberg, the…
Erfurt
Despite the vaguely Chinese-sounding name, this modern, centrally located bistro trots out a typical menu of Thuringian classics and international bistro…
