Munich
Well worth the effort of delving deep into Neuhausen to find it, this cafe is a fun place to be no matter where the hands of the clock are. On sunny days…
Must-see restaurants in Munich, Bavaria & the Black Forest
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
The ornately carved timber chairs in this ancient wood-panelled wine bar (allegedly Rothenburg's oldest) are works of art. The simple but filling dishes,…
Munich
This relaxed hang-out serves tapas, gourmet burgers and cocktails to an easygoing evening crowd. The burger menu whisks you round the globe, but it's the …
Munich
A quirky, labyrinthine, brick-cellar pub with rooms – based on Bertolt Brecht's Die Dreigroschenoper (The Threepenny Opera) – ranging from a prison cell…
Ulm
This classy Greek restaurant has a market-driven menu, lots of fresh seafood and a bulging wine cellar. Begin with some homemade dips and grilled octopus,…
Bavarian Alps
Mouth-wateringly light, 21st-century versions of Bavarian classics await at this trendy, baby-blue and grey themed restaurant near the train station. The…
Bamberg
The walk into the hills past the cathedral to this delightful beer garden is well worth it, both for the malty Rauchbier and the sweeping views of the…
The Romantic Road
Nördlingen's most popular restaurant is this large Italian pizza-pasta place occupying the terracotta Kornschrannen as well as tumbling tables out onto…
Munich
Far off the tourist track, this 40-seat locals' favourite will put your tummy into a state of contentment with its elegant, well-composed international…
Füssen
This convivial pit stop has value-priced salads, snacks, lunch specials, fish, schnitzel and gluten-free dishes, and even a cute kids' menu. The medieval…
Chiemsee
This busy lakeside dining haven has multiple personalities, with a cosy restaurant, cocktail bar, cafe, beer garden and glassed-in winter terrace. The…
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
The best place in town for fresh venison, rabbit, wild boar and other seasonal game dishes, this place is, not surprisingly, popular with hunters. The…
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
This quintessentially Bavarian tavern dating from 1663 is the place to cosy up with some local nosh, served by Dirndl-trussed waitresses, while the…
Munich
The name of this cafe translates as 'food of the gods' and the food in question is that most addictive of treats, chocolate. Here it comes in many forms,…
Passau
The affluent Kaffee-und-Torte society meet daily at this bright, flowery cafe that oozes Bavarian Gemütlichkeit. The staff pride themselves on their…
Regensburg & the Danube
This beer hall with a modern feel plates up standard Bavarian fare as well as the delicious signature Weissbräupfändl (pork fillet with homemade noodles)…
Regensburg & the Danube
The rustic restaurant at the Museumsdorf Bayerischer Wald in Tittling sports traditionally laid tables under some of the chunkiest beams you'll ever see…
Ulm
The watermill has been churning the Blau since 1356 at this rustic half-timbered pile. Plant yourself in the riverside beer garden for Swabian classics…
Augsburg
Munch on blockbuster breakfasts, lunchtime burgers and sandwiches, or just pop by for a cappuccino or ice cream at this trendy cafe under ancient neon…
Ulm
Snuggled away in a Topferei (potter’s workshop), Animo is a relaxed cafe, with homemade cakes and vegetarian specials (creative salads, pasta, risotto and…
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
A bit away from the tourist promenade and guarded by a grumpy-looking woodcarved bear, this locally popular, low-beamed and rustically themed pub serves…
The Black Forest
Quaff a cold one with regulars by the copper vats or in the leafy beer garden of this microbrewery. The unfiltered house pils washes down hale and hearty…
Nuremberg
A gorgeous place on a sunny day, this multilevel waterfront cafe overlooks the covered Henkersteg bridge. It’s especially popular for its continental…
Swabian Alps Region
Slickly decorated in calming shades of lavender and violet, this sweet, petite Thai restaurant is the real deal. The smiley staff rustle up curries,…
Lake Constance
'Contemporary rustic' best sums up Mohren, with its bright feel, exposed red brick and log piles. The menu wings you from antipasti to steaks, Swabian…
Munich
The industrially exposed interior and barely dressed tables mean nothing distracts from the great food at this theatre restaurant. The daily-changing…
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
This medieval wine tavern is in the town's oldest original buildings, with sections dating back to the year 900. The menu of regional specialities is…
Swabian Alps Region
Down by the river, this brewpub attracts a jovial bunch of locals who come for freshly tapped Haller Löwenbrauerei brews and hearty nosh such as Swabian…
Würzburg
This attractive Weinstube (traditional wine tavern) features fabulous (if pricey) Franconian fish and even better wines. Ambient lighting, scurrying…
Munich
The glass-fronted 1820 palm house where Ludwig II used to keep his exotic house plants warm in winter is now a high-ceilinged and pleasantly scented cafe…
The Black Forest
DeliBurgers does what it says on the tin: top-quality beef burgers, grilled to your taste, with gourmet toppings and organic buns. Everything is made…
The Black Forest
Doubling up as a yoga studio and boutique, this cafe brings the warm colours and boho flavour of India to central Villingen. On the lunch menu are healthy…
Freiburg
For a quick, wholesome vegetarian lunch this buffet takes some beating. The freshly squeezed juices pack a vitamin punch. It's on the 1st floor of a…
The Romantic Road
Choose from a cafe, coffeehouse, restaurant or beer garden at this friendly, multitasking hotel where Mozart stayed as a boy in 1777. The schnitzel,…
Ulm
Hearty fare such as Käsespätzle (cheese noodles) and pork roast soak up the prize-winning beer, microbrewed in Neu-Ulm, at this brewpub. There are also…
Swabian Alps Region
Vegetarians and health-conscious locals squeeze into this hobbit-like cafe for wholesome soups, freshly squeezed juice, organic salads by the scoopful and…
Nuremberg & Franconia
This long-established cafe on Albertsplatz is a good snack stop midsightseeing. The breakfast menu has a historical theme – the 'Martin Luther' (€3.20) is…
Lake Constance
This lake-front shack is the place to unwind on the deck, cocktail in hand, and admire the Klangschiff ('sound ship') sculpture and the not-so-distant…
Munich
A pricey gourmet delicatessen right in the thick of the Altstadt action, Alois Dallmayr is best known for its coffee but has so much more, including…
Baden-Baden
The aroma of freshly roasted coffee fills this artsy cafe, a laid-back spot for an espresso or chai latte and a slice of freshly baked cake. Its shop…
