Restaurants in Germany
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Vitus
Colourful canvasses mix with ancient beamed ceilings at this bustling place serving provincial French food, including delicious Flammkuchen (Alsatian pizza), quiche, salads, meat and fish dishes, as well as a commendable number of meat-free options. Sit in the rustic bar area, the restaurant with linen-draped tables or the child-friendly cafe section.
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Schneeweiss
The chilly-chic all-white decor with the eye-catching 'ice' chandelier is only the first thing to tip you off that Snow White is no student nosh spot. The menu here is inspired by the Alps, from classics like schnitzel or Spätzle to more innovative territory like braised ox cheeks or duck breast with bramble berries. The weekend brunch is a perennial bestseller.
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Weisses Bräuhaus
The Weisswurst (veal sausage) served here sets the city's standard; wash a pair down with the excellent Schneider Weissbier. Of an evening the dining halls are charged with red-faced, beer-fuelled hilarity and Alpine whoops to the strains of a rabble-rousing oompah-band.
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Café Hundertwasserschule
There's a health-conscious streak at this café - from the no-smoking policy to the vegetarian options and fresh juices - but you're still free to indulge yourself with lamb, venison, home-made cakes or beer should you choose. Hundertwasser touches are dotted around the room.
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brennNessel
This much-beloved vegetarian gastropub with leafy cobbled courtyard beer garden is a favourite hang-out for off-duty Semperoper musicians. Choose from creative casseroles, stews, pastas and salads (great ginger-honey dressing!). Some dishes feature the namesake nettles and a separate vegan menu is available.
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Brauhaus Bönnsch
The unfiltered ale is a must at this congenial brew-pub adorned with photographs of famous politicians: Willy Brandt to, yes, Arnold Schwarzenegger. Schnitzel, various pork cuts and sausage dominate the menu, but the Flammkuchen is always a crowd-pleaser.
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Zum Güldenen Rade
For the best potato dumplings in town, report to this gorgeous patrician town house that, centuries ago, housed a tobacco factory. Aside from the classic version with gravy, you can also order them with stuffings, such as spinach and salmon, or with black pudding and liver pâté.
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Dreigroschenkeller
A cosy and labyrinthine brick-cellar pub with rooms based upon Bertolt Brecht's Die Dreigroschenoper (The Threepenny Opera), ranging from a prison cell to a red satiny salon. There are nine types of beer to choose from and an extensive menu of hearty Bavarian soak-up material.
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Witty’s
This ‘doggeria’ practically across from KaDeWe department store has certified organic sausages, although adding a helping of its crispy French fries topped with homemade mayo, peanut or garlic sauce will quickly ruin the illusion that this is a guilt-free meal.
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La Sepia
The aroma of fresh fish wafting from this neighbourhood restaurant stops you in your tracks. Its enormous dining space is adorned with a hotchpotch of maritime relics, like old wooden boats suspended from the ceiling, while dishes incorporate Portuguese and Spanish influences.
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Speisenmeisterei
Decorated with two Michelin stars, this is Stuttgart's best restaurant and a fitting spot to live out any royal fantasies set in play by the decor. Housed in a castle southeast of the city, the lavish dining chambers drip baroque furnishings. It's haute cuisine in haute style.
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Markgraf
White tablecloths and silverware are laid out under the chandeliers and black ceiling beams of this historic, ochre-coloured 14th-century house. Exquisitely presented dishes include the likes of grain-fed chicken with sherry tomato fondue, and lemon ricotta mousse for dessert.
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Zauberberg
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 creations. Single plates are available but in order to truly sample the chef's talents, you should order a multi-course menu.
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Fischermann's
This perennial favourite has minimalist décor, all the better so as not to distract you from the delicious crossover cuisine mixing German, Mediterranean and Asian flavours. Regulars often treat the place as a launch pad for a night on the razzle. Nice terrace in summer.
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Ristorante Bei Marija
Like an embrace from an old friend, Marija is warm and welcoming. The place looks like an overstuffed living room, the owner is a character and the Italian country fare is mouth-watering. It's way off the tourist track; catch the U42 to An der Palmweide. Reservations advised.
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Bobolovsky's
The varied menu at this bustling bistro includes all the old favourites, such as fajitas, quesadillas and chilli. Portions are very generous and on weekdays this place takes the happy-hour concept to new lengths, with incredibly cheap deals on breakfast, lunch and cocktails.
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Ständige Vertretung
An offshoot of Berlin’s best-known restaurant for homesick Rhineland public servants, this large, bustling place thrives on its political theme and solid cuisine washed down with Rhineland wines and beer.
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Moon Thai
Orange walls accented with exotic art create a feel-good ambience at this family affair serving classic Thai dishes with more than a modicum of authenticity. Anything revolving around duck or squid is excellent and even the seitan dishes strut their stuff when paired with fresh vegetables and bold spices.
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Pächterhaus
Foodies on a mission won’t mind making the small detour to this gorgeously restored half-timbered farm house where seasonal and locally sourced ingredients get the gourmet treatment. In fine weather do anything to bag a table on the idyllic terrace beneath a canopy of vines. Take bus 11 to Kirchstrasse.
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Joseph-Roth-Diele
Named for an Austrian Jewish writer, this wood-panelled saloon time-warps you back to the 1920s, when Roth used to live next door. Walls decorated with bookshelves and quotes from his works draw a literary, intellectual crowd. Come here for a quick lunch, cakes or a leisurely drink.
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Marais
Conversation never seem to flag at this dusty haberdasher turned ultra-cosy coffeehouse. The old shelves, glass cases and creaky cash register from the 1930s are still there and everything - from buttons to bio-cosmetic and the antique chair you're sitting on - is for sale.
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Die Ecke
Augsburgers celebrate special occasions at 'The Corner', an elegant dining room with silver plates, white-clothed tables and duck-shaped china terrines, which specialises in cooking deer in creative ways. To whet your appetite, start your meal with the delicious apple soup.
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Yamas
Classy Greek food with a market-driven menu, lots of fresh seafood and a bulging wine cellar.
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La Villa
Fish dishes have a modern Mediterranean accent at this designer cafe/restaurant, where meals are served in a stripped interior of bare boards, banquettes and high-backed wicker chairs. Its extensive tapas menu is best sampled over a glass of freshly made strawberry punch.
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Brik
This slick Japanese-style café, bar and lounge is a temple of minimalism and draws a hip crowd as much for the delicious sushi snacks as for the drinks. From Thursday to Sunday, DJs usually play a wicked mix of indie, techno and top 40. Child-friendly during the day.
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