Düsseldorf
Crammed with mirrors, tiles and other decorations from Lebanon, this cafe serves great kebabs, falafel and other Middle Eastern specialities. Its takeaway…
Must-see restaurants in Germany
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 …
Leipzig
A depot-sized dining hall next to the converted Westwerk powerplant, Kaiserbad is a result of the ongoing gentrification of the Plagwitz area, drawing…
Munich
The terms 'happy hour', 'cocktail' and 'chilled vibe' don't normally go together with the word 'Afghan', but that's exactly the combination you get at…
Swabian Alps Region
A relaxed and more reasonably priced alternative to the Michelin-starred finery of Rebers Pflug, this chic wine-bar/bistro under the same roof has a…
Berlin
At this colourful mock-Saigon street-food parlour, patrons squat on tiny plastic stools around wooden tables where rolls of toilet paper irreverently…
Schöneberg
In the former home of silent-movie star Henny Porten, this Vienna-style cafe is the living room of moneyed, genteel types reading the morning paper over…
City West & Charlottenburg
This neighbourhood-adored Italian on the quiet end of Bleibtreustrasse lets you dip into a pool of pleasurable classics from around the Boot. Alongside…
Historic Mitte
Feeling worn out from sightseeing or power-shopping? No problem: a helping of massaman beef curry should quickly return you to top form – according to the…
Lübeck
In the historic seafarers' guild hall (1535), Lübeck’s most atmospheric – if not best – restaurant is a veritable museum. Ships’ lanterns, old model ships…
Ulm
If you're craving a little spice, this new Vietnamese restaurant near the Hauptbahnhof is the real deal. Against a retro-cool backdrop of bistro tables…
Prenzlauer Berg
Training the spotlight on Alsatian and southern German food, this jewel made headlines when feeding Bill Clinton back in 2000, and thankfully it hasn’t…
German Wine Route
In a contemporary, airy space in the town centre, this authentic Breton-run crêperie serves savoury buckwheat-flour galettes like forestière (with…
Prenzlauer Berg
Rustic, cosy and decorated with wood, mirrors and vintage enamel signs, the Ausspanne pairs Old Berlin flair with modern German cooking. Head chef Andre…
Dresden
The menu at this easygoing but quietly elegant place, with bare-brick walls and interwar period furniture, celebrates the produce of the Free State's…
Around Berlin
Robust Bavarian cooking is the focus of the menu at this traditional but updated restaurant with an enchanting beer garden overlooking Wannsee lake. Have…
Berlin
If you love meat and Italian food, this hip joint is your kinda place. Sip a potent Negroni while scanning the good-looking crowd and anticipating super…
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…
Bonn
The unfiltered ale is a must at this congenial brewpub adorned with photographs of famous politicians great and failed, from Willy Brandt to, yes, Arnold…
Berlin
In the mood for a Hansel and Gretel moment? Then join the other 'lost kids' for satisfying slow food from the southwest German regions of Baden and Swabia…
Würzburg
Accessed straight from the old bridge, people cram into this old mill to savour modern twists on Franconian classics (including popular river fish). In…
Würzburg
This old-timey warren has been serving hearty Franconian food for decades. Find a table in the cobbled courtyard or one of four historic rooms, each…
Frankfurt & Southern Rhineland
Breads including sourdoughs, soft pretzels and gluten-free loaves are baked continuously throughout the day at this contemporary bakery. Creative…
Mainz
Soaring Gothic vaults make this 15th-century former hospital a fabulously atmospheric spot to try inventive twists on German cuisine: wild garlic and…
Kreuzberg
The global culinary craze for ceviche, Peru’s national dish, has finally reached Berlin. Fish, shrimp, scallops, octopus or any combination thereof are …
Heidelberg
Small and often jam-packed, this cosy wine tavern has you sampling the local tipples (all wines are regional) and cuisine while crouched on wooden…
Weimar
Vegetarians rejoice! In the heart of meat-loving Thuringia, vegetarians (and even vegans) can choose from a decent and delicious selection at this…
Prenzlauer Berg
Josita Hartanto has a knack for coaxing maximum flavour out of the vegetable kingdom and for boldly combining ingredients in unexpected ways. Hers is one…
Prenzlauer Berg
A French children's ditty inspired the curious name, which translates as 'The rooster is dead!'. At this homey restaurant the deceased chicken is turned…
Thuringian Forest & the Saale Valley
Beneath the ancient Fuchsturm, the solitary tower that is all that remains intact of the levelled Schloss Kirchberg, you'll find this atmospheric dining…
Hanover
Germany’s oldest vegetarian restaurant – in business since 1955, though now exclusively vegan since 2012 – is a tad hushed, but the interior, with…
Stuttgart
Once an 18th-century orphanage dishing up gruel, this chic, bustling, bistro-style restaurant now serves glorious Swabian food such as Maultaschen (pork…
Trier
Dining on quality regional produce – and sampling the local whites – is a serious pleasure at this charming Weinstube, either in the barrel-filled, dark…
Füssen
Füssen's best hotel restaurant keeps things regional with a menu of Allgäu staples like schnitzel and noodles, Bavarian pork-themed favourites, and local…
Dresden
The 1730s theme, complete with waitresses trussed up in period garb, may be a bit overcooked, but the local specialities certainly aren't. It's mostly rib…
Mannheim
A former tailor’s shop and cigar store, built in 1902, is now an arty cafe with Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) woodwork, cranberry-red walls and a prewar…
Weimar
If you find yourself inconveniently craving kimchi in Thuringia, this cosy little Korean has you covered. The bibimbap comes in hot stoneware, with sesame…
Prenzlauer Berg
Brave the inevitable queue at this famous sausage kitchen, ensconced in the same spot below the elevated U-Bahn tracks since 1930, but now equipped with a…
Aachen
Leather-covered walls, tiled stoves and antiques forge the yesteryear feel of this rambling cafe established in 1890 (the building goes back to 1655). It…
Around Berlin
Built around vestiges of the medieval town wall, this restaurant specialises in regional food, especially fish dishes. But what you’ll probably remember…
