The Black Forest
A drop of good old-fashioned sophistication in Karlsruhe's southern Südstadt neighbourhood, Kommödchen keeps things cosy with soft lamplight, bistro…
Must-see restaurants in Munich, Bavaria & the Black Forest
Stuttgart
Cheerily decorated with cartoon murals and candy-bright colours that make it look like a kid has been let loose on the interior design, this laid-back…
Ulm
This warm, inviting woodcutter’s cottage hits the mark with its delicious mix of Swabian and Italian-inspired dishes. Plump for a river-facing table and…
Konstanz
A class act with space for just 16 lucky diners, this Michelin-starred restaurant rests against the old city walls. Jochen Fecht’s season-inspired food…
The Black Forest
A slice of Portugal in the heart of Karlsruhe, Casa do José extends a heartfelt bemvindo (welcome). The look is modern-rustic, with beams suspended above…
Baden-Baden
Book well ahead to snag a table at this insanely popular restaurant, housed in a pastel-pink villa overlooking the Lichtentaler Allee. In summer, the tree…
Munich
This wood-panelled Munich institution is well loved for its attentive service, expertly prepared food and dark, well-stocked hardwood bar containing what…
The Black Forest
Organic ingredients are selected with care to prepare creative regional dishes that speak profoundly of the land, be it salsify with marinated pomegranate…
The Black Forest
At the hotel of the same name, this elegant restaurant majors in well-executed regional and international dishes, from Black Forest trout in almond butter…
Stuttgart
Natural, integral flavours sing in specialities such as red shrimp with tomato, wild herbs and sesame, and saddle of lamb with fennel, avocado and Roman…
The Black Forest
This German-Italian bistro creates a modern mood with its brick floor, bare wood tables, globe lights and moulded chairs. Hailing originally from Venice,…
Stuttgart
This glossy, nouveau-chic restaurant and lounge walks the culinary high wire with a Michelin star and chef Claudio Urru presiding over the stove. Food is…
Konstanz
The packed tables speak volumes at this minimalist-chic, monochrome-toned bistro, with banquette seating and a pavement terrace for summer-day dining. The…
Ulm
Almost Scandi in style with its clean-lined simplicity, this wine-store-bar-bistro lit by funky bottle lights is a wonderful place to try (and buy) local…
The Black Forest
With dark wood panelling, low beams, banquette seating and a Kachelofen (ceramic tiled oven), the Schwarzwaldhaus is a rustic tavern in the traditional…
Swabian Alps Region
Creative riffs on Greek meze (small dishes to share) take centre stage at this slick restaurant, with an open-plan design and bistro-style seating at bare…
Baden-Baden
Bare wood tables, soft lighting and decorative tiles create a cosy feel at this tapas bar, where punchy Spanish flavours – from baked sheep's cheese with…
Stuttgart
Not only the cars at the Porsche Museum have va-va-voom. Christophorus is a sophisticated, grown-up affair, with red leather banquettes and linen-draped…
Lake Constance
With a deft hand, the chef sources local, seasonal, largely organic ingredients to go into his Med-style dishes at this chic vaulted restaurant. Dishes…
Passau
It's all aboard the high-speed lift from street level to this trendy, high-perched cafe-lounge at the top of the Stadtturm, with by far the best views in…
Munich
Munich has a multitude of Italian eateries, but Galleria is a cut above the rest. The compact interior hits you first, a multihued, eclectic mix of…
Konstanz
Over the Rhine just north of the Altstadt, this cool and wholesome cafe has a chilled vibe, with exposed stone walls and an open deli kitchen. The menu…
Schneider's Weinstube & Vinothek
Baden-Baden
A charmingly old-school choice, Schneider’s brings you the best of Badisch food and Pinot wines to the table. You’ll receive a heartfelt welcome in the…
Nuremberg
Lots of dark carved wood, a herd of hunting trophies and romantic candlelight make this former hospital, suspended over the Pegnitz, one of the most…
Freiburg
Freiburg’s bastion of fine dining is this Michelin-starred restaurant, decorated in warm Swiss pine. Chefs of exacting standards allow each ingredient to…
Bavarian Alps
For the best local Allgäu dishes, head to this long-established, knick-knack-filled restaurant where the pork knuckle, schnitzel, Kartoffelrösti (potato…
Stuttgart
With an easygoing vibe and bamboo-green retro interior, this imaginative culinary globetrotter serves everything from celery schnitzel with mango…
Konstanz
With stone walls, low wood beams, soft lighting and a traditional Kachelofen (tiled oven), this wine bar is as cosy as they come. It's a terrific spot for…
Stuttgart
Comic-strip murals bring a splash of colour to this cool, laid-back vegan deli. Great-value day specials such as Sri Lankan hoppers filled with thel dala …
Baden-Baden
Well hidden down cobbled lanes, this wine-cellar restaurant is worth looking for. Baden-Alsatian fare such as Flammkuchen (Alsatian pizza) topped with…
Ulm
Step across the river and into Neu-Ulm in Bavaria for winningly fresh and authentic sushi. Kon-Ya prepares excellent bento, filled with sashimi, maki and…
Lake Constance
Dark wood panelling and plenty of rustic touches keep the vibe cosy at this smart wine tavern, which looks proudly back on more than 600 years of history…
Regensburg
Subscriber to the slow food ethos, the cavernous restaurant at the eponymous cultural centre offers an imaginatively mixed menu of Bavarian, Tyrolean and…
Freiburg
As authentic as a taqueria in southern Germany can be, this Mexican joint has cheery decor, smiley service and an upbeat buzz. Taking centre stage are the…
Lake Constance
This 500-year-old wood-panelled wine tavern oozes Bavarian charm with its cosy nooks. Dirndl-clad waitresses serve up regional wines and fare such as Lake…
Baden-Baden
Liszt and Tolstoy once sipped coffee at this venerable cafe, which has been doing a brisk trade in Baden-Baden’s finest cakes, tortes, pralines and…
Baden-Baden
Lace curtains, cheek-by-jowl tables and flickering candles create the classic bistro tableau at intimate La Casserole. Go for satisfying Alsatian…
Swabian Alps Region
This inviting bistro receives high praise for its Swabian-meets-Mediterranean menu, from cream of Riesling soup to duck-filled Maultaschen (pasta pockets)…
Lake Constance
At the Romantik Residenz am See hotel's Michelin-starred restaurant, chef Markus Philippi brings sophisticated Mediterranean cuisine to the table. One of…
Munich
Be driven around Munich in an old yellow US schoolbus as you enjoy either an Italian, American or Bavarian three-course dinner to the accompaniment of a…
