Bamberg
Beneath wooden beams as dark as the superb Rauchbier poured straight from oak barrels, locals and visitors gather around a large ceramic stove to dig into…
Must-see restaurants in Nuremberg & Franconia
Nuremberg
This unpretentious and intimate restaurant has a Dürer-inspired dining room, prettily laid tables, a ceramic stove keeping things toasty and a menu of…
Nuremberg & Franconia
The top place to source real local sustenance is this large, multilevel dining hall serving the best local food such as house sausages, river trout and…
Bamberg
This beautiful half-timbered brewery is Bamberg's oldest. It draws Stammgäste (regulars) and tourists alike who wash down filling slabs of meat and…
Nuremberg
Seared over a flaming beech-wood grill, the little links sold at this rustic inn next to the Sebalduskirche arguably set the standard across the land. You…
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…
Bamberg
This stylish gourmet eatery may be ensconced in the house where aviation engineer Willy Messerschmidt was born, but there's nothing 'plane' about dining…
Nuremberg & Franconia
At the heart of the pedestrianised shopping boulevard, this multitasking, open-all-hours bar-cafe-restaurant is Bayreuth's busiest eatery. It's good for a…
Bamberg
Bamberg’s oldest Wirtshaus (inn; established 1380) bangs out bargain-priced staples including pork dishes, steaks, dumplings and sauerkraut, as well as…
Bamberg
Don't be deterred by the somewhat style-absent decor at this family-run place 1.5km east of the centre, as the tasty food is lovingly prepared and strict…
Nuremberg & Franconia
A five-minute walk east of the Marktplatz, this vegetarian restaurant plates up imaginative food crafted from fresh organic ingredients. Dishes range from…
Bamberg
Serving gourmet-ish takes on the most traditional of Franconian fare, this bastion of beer, meat and Kloss (Franconian dumplings) has one of the most…
Nuremberg
Push open the heavy copper door to find a real culinary treat that has hosted royals, artists and professors (including Albrecht Dürer) since 1498. You…
Nuremberg
The last remaining Zwinger eatery (a tavern built in a Zwinger, a narrow space between two defensive walls) in Nuremberg is an atmospheric place to chomp…
Bamberg
Bamberg's only brewpub is, as you might expect, a traditional affair and does a killer schnitzel plus pork knuckle and Flammkuchen (Alsatian pizza) that…
Nuremberg & Franconia
This vegetarian eatery has plenty to tempt even the most committed meat eaters, including pastas, jacket potatoes, soups and huge salads. The retro-ish,…
Nuremberg
Refuel after a tour of the Kaiserburg with prime steaks, bratwurst with potato salad, and vegetarian-friendly Swabian filled pastas and salads, as you…
Nuremberg & Franconia
From breakfast to your last cocktail of the day, this friendly inn, just a short walk to the southeast of the centre, is a sure-fire option at any time of…
Nuremberg
The half-timbered 'Witches Hut' ranks among Nuremberg's most enchanting inns and beer gardens. Tucked next to a sturdy town gate at the foot of the castle…
Nuremberg & Franconia
Join Bayreuth's chilled crowd at this alternatively minded bistro-cum-pub for belly-filling portions of salad, pasta and vegie fare, as well as seasonal…
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…
Nuremberg
A gorgeous place on a sunny day, this multilevel waterfront cafe overlooks the covered Henkersteg bridge. It’s especially popular for its continental…
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…
Nuremberg
Unclog arteries and blast free radicals with a blitz of grain burgers, spinach soup or vegan pizza at this strictly bio health-food shop. The fresh bread…
Bamberg
This old town bakery is the place to go for early starters who need breakfast at 6am. It stocks a delicious range of pastries and sandwiches, but if you…
Nuremberg & Franconia
The best pizza in town is found at this tiny place tucked away in a corner of the square near the Stadthalle. There's next to no chance of a seat at…
Nuremberg & Franconia
Bayreuth has lots of cafes, but with its car-boot sale of retro furniture, homemade cakes and 'street art' on the walls, this tiny cafe is something that…
Nuremberg
This fragrantly spicy lunch stop has a weekly changing menu, outdoor seating and a choice of nonliquid mains (sandwiches, salads) if you don't fancy one…
Nuremberg
Take a pew in this 21st-century sugar cube to watch the sushi chef deftly craft your order. When the mercury climbs high, enjoy your nigiri, sashimi and…
Nuremberg
Wedged between the facades of Luitpoldstrasse, this tiny snack bar offers munchies relief in the form of Belgian fries, sausages and trays of Currywurst.
Nuremberg
This retro diner is one of several eateries within the Cinecitta Cinema complex, Germany's biggest multiplex. It serves filling prefilm burgers.
