Hanover
This popular Syrian restaurant a stone's throw from the Hauptbahnhof features hushed, candlelit dining and attentive service within a pleasant, minimalist…
Must-see restaurants in Lower Saxony & Bremen
Hanover
Pale-green louvres and bamboo lanterns set a French-colonial vibe for this trendy new Oststadt restaurant offering a modern-fusion take on traditional…
Lower Saxony & Bremen
The lopsided walls of this rose-covered, 500-year-old house add to its charm. Inside are historic rooms and, in one corner, a round, glass-topped table…
East Frisian Islands
Nordeney's Michelin-starred restaurant offers à la carte and multicourse dinners using fresh seasonal ingredients, such as monkfish with fennel and…
Hanover
These former stables to the north of town now house a hip fusion restaurant, with a high arched ceiling, pressed tablecloths and memorable, creative…
Lower Saxony & Bremen
Head upstairs to a window table overlooking a picturesque square of medieval houses and dig into a thick slice of one of Cafe Kiess' desserts: a…
Hanover
Retro-'70s Spandau in Hanover’s Nordstadt is more like a place in Berlin’s Kreuzberg – students from nearby Leibniz University and the local Turkish…
Lower Saxony & Bremen
Primarily hearty Czech meals with some German twists are served up in this wonderful historic haus with an excellent balcony dining area. Try the Svicková…
Hanover
Romantic at sundown, glass-walled Pier 51 juts out over the Maschsee. Expect light pasta dishes and a small selection of fish, poultry and red meats on a…
Bremen City
Ratskellers were traditionally built underneath the Rathaus (town hall) in every German town to keep the citizens and civil servants fed. Bremen's – in…
Bremen & the East Frisian Coast
This wonderful seafood restaurant is spread out over several dining rooms with distinct nautical styling (including one that purports to be a copy of…
Hanover
Feast on zebra steak (yes, really), thieboudienne (a traditional Senegalese fish dish) and other African specialities at this little restaurant in the…
Bremen City
This bright little cafe-restaurant with natural-edge wood tables serves up a menu of delicious, filling vegan dishes, namely soups, salads, pastas …
Bremen City
This homely kitchen in Schnoor has a wonderful atmosphere, delicious (and not too heavy) North German cuisine and very reasonable prices. With a selection…
Lower Saxony & Bremen
This ‘Mother Hubbard’ dishes up filling portions of schnitzels, potatoes, steaks, spare ribs and the occasional Balkan dish in the dimly lit, bric-a-brac…
Lower Saxony & Bremen
Ox bills itself as the best steakhouse in town, and there can be little doubt about this with its prime and choice steaks from the USA, Argentina and…
Hanover
A large organic supermarket, Denn’s has everything from fruit and veggies to wines, meats and aquaculture fish – perfect for a wholesome picnic in one of…
Bremen City
A little tucked-away Das Viertel restaurant with cool jazz music, Tarte is dedicated to the Alsatian speciality Flammkuchen. A large piece of flatbread is…
Hanover
Get a fresh-made waffle or shake with your pick from a variety of sauces (chocolate, white chocolate, apple, cherry-and-strawberries etc), fruits …
Hanover
Red-brick walls and modern fittings are an appealing combo at this combination cafe/bar with a wide-ranging menu: paninis, salads, burgers, pasta and even…
Hanover
Germany’s oldest vegetarian restaurant – in business since 1955, though now exclusively vegan since 2012 – is a tad hushed, but the interior, with…
Bremen & the East Frisian Coast
The lower deck of a giant, three-masted barque (sailing ship) built in 1919 has been converted into a floating seafood restaurant with understated…
Bremen City
This long-standing local favourite evokes a slight Mediterranean vibe, and serves up salads, fresh pastas and an inspired selection of tapas. Top marks,…
Hanover
You can smell the traditional Korean cooking as you climb the stairs to this spotless family affair on the Lister Meile. Traditional Korean meals and some…
Lower Saxony & Bremen
This cafe right on the main square features tables outside plus a rustic-styled upstairs dining room decorated with old-fashioned coffee mills. There's a…
Lower Saxony & Bremen
One of Celle's newest restaurants has installed a modern fit-out in an historic Altstadt building and offers a baker's dozen of different burgers, with…
Lower Saxony & Bremen
This little beaut of a cafe down a passageway beside the tourist office offers up 20 or so delicious salads (available in mixed platters) and four soups,…
Hanover
This tidy, no-fuss Italian on the corner of Lister Meile, replete with candles in silver holders and old-fashioned service from jovial Italian staff, also…
Hanover
In the hip, arty suburb of Linden you'll find this spicy little number that will awaken your senses to the flavours of Mexico. There's a broad menu of…
East Frisian Islands
This friendly restaurant specialises in fresh North Sea fish and seafood dishes, as well as East Frisian regional dishes such as Ostfriesische Dicke…
Hanover
Simple wooden tables and benches are enhanced by colourful lanterns at this little cafe serving up fresh, fast and cheap Vietnamese specialities with beef…
Bremen & the East Frisian Coast
Choose from a dozen towering burgers in different styles at this upmarket-casual place. Menu options range from a classic bacon-cheeseburger to a 'surf &…
Bremen City
An offshoot of Berlin’s best-known restaurant for homesick Rhineland public servants, this large, bustling place thrives on its political theme and solid…
Lower Saxony & Bremen
This rustic and railroad-y, train-themed restaurant (and bowling alley!) oozes ambience and is fun for adults and kids alike. Tasty German meals are made…
Bremen City
Situated on a sunny corner in Das Viertel, this popular hang-out exudes the nostalgic vibe of the old-fashioned pharmacy it once was. The menu features…
Bremen City
A modern bistro with artful decoration, Schröter’s is known for its antipasti and abundant mains, with options such as risotto, duck breast and snapper…
Bremen & the East Frisian Coast
This popular restaurant with friendly service specialises in local fish and seafood – North Sea crab, perch, plaice and salmon, to name a few – but also…
Bremen & the East Frisian Coast
You may find yourself surprised by the quality and authenticity of this excellent Greek taverna, which is about as far on the other side of the European…
Hanover
'Love it healthy' is the motto of this relaxed Nordstadt cafe, filled with rustic wooden tables and comfy secondhand chairs. The menu features organic and…
Hanover
This classic bar and cafe beyond the Hauptbahnhof used to be a student hang-out, but today attracts a balance of ages. It’s popular any time of day …
