Must-see restaurants in Hanover

  • Al-Dar

    Hanover

    This popular Syrian restaurant a stone's throw from the Hauptbahnhof features hushed, candlelit dining and attentive service within a pleasant, minimalist…

  • Vietal Kitchen

    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…

  • Basil

    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…

  • Spandau Projekt

    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…

  • Pier 51

    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…

  • Kilimanjaro

    Hanover

    Feast on zebra steak (yes, really), thieboudienne (a traditional Senegalese fish dish) and other African specialities at this little restaurant in the…

  • Denn’s Biomarkt

    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…

  • WonderWaffel

    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 …

  • Lulu

    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…

  • Hiller

    Hanover

    Germany’s oldest vegetarian restaurant – in business since 1955, though now exclusively vegan since 2012 – is a tad hushed, but the interior, with…

  • Choi's

    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…

  • La Perla

    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…

  • Fischers

    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…

  • Street Kitchen

    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…

  • Lieb.es

    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…

  • Cafe Mezzo

    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 …

  • Markthalle

    Hanover

    This huge, indoor market of cafe stalls and gourmet delicatessens is popular at lunchtime and great for a quick bite, both carnivorous and vegetarian…

  • Weinstube Ristorante Leonardo

    Hanover

    This delightfully old-fashioned restaurant serves primarily Italian fare of the masterfully crafted variety. Tucked away in a side street behind the…

  • Tomo Sushi

    Hanover

    Run by a friendly Japanese and Korean husband-and-wife team, this tidy little restaurant feels like something you'd find in a rural Japanese town. There's…

  • Cafe Konrad

    Hanover

    This convivial LGBT cafe has a changing menu of weekly specials and is the epicentre of Hanover's gay grapevine. Go for one of the breakfast dishes named…

  • Denn's Biomarkt

    Hanover

    The Linden branch of a local bio-organic supermarket chain – a great place to stop for picnic supplies or snacks.

  • HeimW

    Hanover

    This long, narrow lounge-cafe has lights shaped like huge droplets of water about to land on your head, an atrium ceiling, potted palms beside cream…