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…
Must-see restaurants in Germany
Frankfurt am Main
Hang your coat on a hook along the wood-panelled wall of this apple wine tavern, take a seat at a long table and order something local from the menu –…
Berlin
Art meets food in this project space headed by chef-artist–gallery owner Ulrich Krauss. Krauss invites different artists to create a site-specific…
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Erstwhile home of Heinrich Toppler, one of Rothenburg's most famous medieval mayors (the dining room was his office), the 700-year-old Golden Griffin is…
Frankfurt am Main
French-inspired mains on Opern's weekly changing menu, such as salmon tartare with avocado mousse or beef with béarnaise sauce, are the pièces de…
Weimar
The locally adored and perfectly situated ‘Resi’ is a Viennese-style coffeehouse that always has something to offer, no matter where the hand's on the…
City West & Charlottenburg
Family-run since 1928, Rogacki is chiefly a deli where display cases are piled high with cheeses, cold cuts, bread, salads, smoked fish (done in-house)…
Koblenz
Grilled calf's liver with masala jus; gilthead, tiger prawn and lime risotto; ribbon noodles with feta, spinach and tomatoes; and chocolate cannelloni…
Munich
This Bavarian tavern's simple slogan is 'Beer and dumplings since 1901', and it's this time-honoured staple – dumplings – that's the speciality here (the…
City West & Charlottenburg
This next-gen food court at the stylish Bikini Berlin shopping mall has Instaworthy looks thanks to its mash-up of industrial edge and playful design…
Potsdam
This charming little brasserie with dark-wood tables and chocolate-brown banquettes is great for a hearty meal, perhaps featuring a steak cooked on the…
Neukölln
This casual fine-dining outpost in a late-19th-century distillery serves meals with a strong native identity, composed largely with seasonally hunted and…
Konstanz
Tables set up in front of the Münster, a slick bistro interior and a lunchtime buzz have earned Münsterhof a loyal local following. Dishes from cordon…
Schleswig-Holstein
Right across from the harbour on the edge of the Altstadt, Olschewski's is a local icon. The large and sunny terrace fills up fast on weekends when you…
Thuringian Forest & the Saale Valley
A little removed from the Old Town action, this free-standing villa on the road to the Wartburg shows some serious Italian flair in the kitchen…
Historic Mitte
Tourists, concertgoers and hearty-food lovers rub shoulders at rustic tables in this authentic Bavarian beer hall. Soak up the down-to-earth vibe right…
Fairy-Tale Road
The bulging, uneven walls and weathered half-timbering of this historic inn signal its venerable status, even before you learn that it's been serving food…
Munich
In an area traditionally settled by Italians, this is one of Munich's longest-established Italian osterie. Choose between the small beer garden out front…
Bremen & the East Frisian Coast
The lower deck of a giant, three-masted barque (sailing ship) built in 1919 has been converted into a floating seafood restaurant with understated…
Ostwestfalen
When Paderborn locals arrange to meet at 'the' beer garden, they mean this sprawling gem sheltered by a grove of old trees hugging the little Pader river…
Trier
Feast like a Roman on dishes based on the recipes of 1st-century local chef Marcus Gavius Apicius: mulled Moselle white wine followed by barley soup, pine…
German Wine Route
Within the Deidesheimer Hof is St Urban, whose modern take on regional cuisine might include Saumagen (stuffed pig's stomach; made with chestnuts in…
Kreuzberg
This Old Berlin institution operates on the KISS (keep it simple, stupid!) principle: milk-fed chicken spun on the rotisserie for moist yet crispy…
Heidelberg
Dark-wood panelling, linen-bedecked tables and low lighting make an elegant backdrop for newly interpreted classical dishes. Each is prepared with fresh…
Prenzlauer Berg
This stylish nosh spot welcomes a steady stream of tousled hipsters, yoga mamas and even the occasional celeb (yes, Clooney was here). The modern-meets…
Fairy-Tale Road
Choose from two separate menus at this venerable restaurant, opened by G Dietrich Bücking in 1807 and now offering German standards alongside lesser…
Friedrichshain
Watch snow-white swans drift around their pond at this fairy-tale setting in the middle of Volkspark Friedrichshain while tucking into Austrian fare with…
Kreuzberg
The patina of yesteryear hangs over this ode-to-old-school gastropub, named for the cheeky Wilhelm Busch cartoon characters. Since 1902, it has packed…
German Wine Route
You can just drop by to try local wines by the glass, but top-notch local specialities at this rustic Weinstube include Saumagen (pig's stomach) stuffed…
City West & Charlottenburg
We don't know if Grace Kelly inspired the name of this glamorous restaurant, but the late princess would likely have felt at home in this cosmopolitan…
Schöneberg
Named for an Austrian Jewish writer, this wood-panelled salon time warps you back to the 1920s, when Roth used to live next door. Walls decorated with…
Hamburg
As unadorned as a piece of salt cod, this little restaurant in Hamburg's old Portuguese neighbourhood captures the bright flavours of the Mediterranean…
Weimar
At the White Swan, a venerable inn dating to the 16th century and numbering Cranach and Goethe among its erstwhile clientele, you can fill your boots with…
Frankfurt am Main
Walk past the shelves piled high with chocolate pralines to order espresso brewed from Frankfurt-roasted beans, hot chocolate and luscious cakes such as…
Around Berlin
The olde-worlde ambience at this vaulted cellar-warren in Köpenick's historic town hall is fun, and the menu full of classic rib-stickers (try the smoked…
Eastern Saxony
The vaulted space right on the historic Untermarkt has been lavishly converted and is Görlitz's prime foodie destination. The menu, courtesy of the…
Coastal Mecklenburg – Western Pomerania
Don’t be dissuaded by Fischermann’s touristy location in a tall red-brick warehouse on the waterfront. Diners pack its elevated terrace on sunny days; the…
Potsdam
There's a rustic lyricism to the French country cuisine in this darling Dutch Quarter bistro, no matter whether your appetite runs towards a simple…
Bremen City
This long-standing local favourite evokes a slight Mediterranean vibe, and serves up salads, fresh pastas and an inspired selection of tapas. Top marks,…
Aachen
You won't feel the sharp end of the namesake golden unicorn at this main square restaurant that goes one better than most of its neighbours. The…
