Must-see restaurants in German Wine Route

  • Urgestein

    German Wine Route

    For a gastronomic extravaganza, book a table at Benjamin Peifer's Michelin-starred, vaulted brick cellar restaurant within a half-timbered house in the…

  • Weinrefugium

    German Wine Route

    Inside a charming mustard-coloured, charcoal-trimmed building, Weinrefugium serves exquisitely presented dishes incorporating locally grown flowers, herbs…

  • Schwarzer Hahn

    German Wine Route

    In the vaulted basement of the Deidesheimer Hof, this ultra-gourmet restaurant has gained a Michelin star for its creative French- and Palatinate-style…

  • LA Jordan

    German Wine Route

    Inside the Ketschauer Hof, Michelin-starred LA Jordan has a four-course surprise menu, and five- and seven-course tasting menus that might include dishes…

  • Restaurant Dürkheimer Fass

    German Wine Route

    This convivial spot occupies the landmark Dürkheimer Riesenfass, the world's largest wine barrel, which has had a restaurant inside since a master cooper…

  • Restaurant 1832

    German Wine Route

    Inside the Hambacher Schloss, opening to a courtyard, Restaurant 1832 serves dishes such as Saumagen (stuffed pig's stomach) with Riesling bread, roasted…

  • Herve's Crêperie

    German Wine Route

    In a contemporary, airy space in the town centre, this authentic Breton-run crêperie serves savoury buckwheat-flour galettes like forestière (with…

  • St Urban

    German Wine Route

    Within the Deidesheimer Hof is St Urban, whose modern take on regional cuisine might include Saumagen (stuffed pig's stomach; made with chestnuts in…

  • Bockenheimer Weinstube

    German Wine Route

    You can just drop by to try local wines by the glass, but top-notch local specialities at this rustic Weinstube include Saumagen (pig's stomach) stuffed…

  • Bruno's

    German Wine Route

    Picnic tables made from reclaimed timbers cover the pavement outside this photogenic half-timbered building. In the muralled interior, Bruno's sizzles up…

  • Bistro 1718

    German Wine Route

    Within the Ketschauer Hof, gourmet Bistro 1718 serves French classics such as salmon gravlax, duck confit with braised red cabbage, steak-frites with…

  • Turmstüb'l

    German Wine Route

    Tucked down an alley opposite the church, this artsy wine bar serves seasonal dishes like white asparagus with poached eggs and parsley, and regional…