Frankfurt am Main
Colourful Pizzeria Montana has vivid blue walls framing a communal table down one side and stool seating along the other, with a bright yellow wood-fired…
Must-see restaurants in Germany
Stuttgart
This traditional wine tavern in the Bohnenviertel quarter serves up no-nonsense Swabian cooking, including flavoursome Linsen und Saiten (lentils with…
Prenzlauer Berg
New York meets Berlin at this always bustling expat favourite whose dry-aged steaks, burgers and hand-cut fries might just justify the hype. Sink your…
Hamburg
Celebrated sushi chef Hideaki Morita creates excellent Japanese fare at this 2nd-floor restaurant where virtually everything is unassuming, except for the…
Düsseldorf
Georgia (the country, not the US state) is a cultural and geographical bridge between east and west, which is also reflected in its cuisine. It's meat…
Hanover
Simple wooden tables and benches are enhanced by colourful lanterns at this little cafe serving up fresh, fast and cheap Vietnamese specialities with beef…
Stuttgart
A breakfast institution since the 1970s, the Academy has evolved into a darling French-style bistro where dishes revolve around market-fresh fare but also…
Dresden
At the entrance to Kunsthofpassage, this modern restaurant allows you to build your own meal out of five meat and fish options and a selection of sides…
Düsseldorf
This locally adored cafe is especially lovely in summer when half the 'hood comes out to sip java and eat yummy cheesecake or carrot cake (both homemade…
Bremen City
An offshoot of Berlin’s best-known restaurant for homesick Rhineland public servants, this large, bustling place thrives on its political theme and solid…
Trier
Heavenly Berliner mit Pfannkuchen (doughnuts filled with spiced plum jam) are the draw at this bakery cafe (arrive early before they sell out) but it also…
Bremen & the East Frisian Coast
Choose from a dozen towering burgers in different styles at this upmarket-casual place. Menu options range from a classic bacon-cheeseburger to a 'surf &…
Prenzlauer Berg
Tourists, expats and locals descend upon this old-school gastropub where rustic Berlin charm is doled out with as much abandon as the delish home cooking…
Munich
Below the eponymous fine-dining restaurant, Les Deux's ground-floor brasserie is perfect for taking a tasty break without breaking the budget. Choose from…
Weimar
When you just can't face another Thüringer Kloss (potato dumpling), this slick two-floored modern Vietnamese feels like a godsend. Get your hit of fresh…
Kreuzberg
Canada might not be well known for pizza, but Ron Telesky is a trailblazer. The team serves up giant slices of pizza, and a chilli-infused maple syrup…
Hamburg
We lost track of the number of times a local told us this was their favourite cafe. Their classic dish of green asparagus, new potatoes and local ham is…
Frankfurt am Main
One of Frankfurt's most beautiful buildings to have escaped WWII's destruction is this 1730-built baroque city guardhouse. A restaurant since 1904, it's…
Leipzig & Western Saxony
Literally Bohemian (that is, related to the neighbouring part of Czechia), this easy-going place celebrates all things Czech - from knedlki dumplings and…
Harz Mountains
The fare is traditional, the outdoor seating is nice and on the first Saturday of the month the tables are cleared and the place morphs into a throbbing…
Rhine Valley
Smoked trout roasted in herb butter, pheasant with roast potatoes and bacon, braised beef in horseradish sauce, and warm apple strudel with vanilla…
Schleswig-Holstein
Part of a nationwide chain with its origins on the chichi island of Sylt, this wildly popular place is loved as much for its location (right by the water)…
City West & Charlottenburg
Old Berlin charm is in every nook and cranny of this been-here-forever pub, which pours eight draught beers (including the superb Kloster Andechs) and…
Lower Saxony & Bremen
This rustic and railroad-y, train-themed restaurant (and bowling alley!) oozes ambience and is fun for adults and kids alike. Tasty German meals are made…
Regensburg
Get carbed up at this former 17th-century chapel, where you can splatter six types of pasta with 24 types of sauce, and get out the door for the cost of a…
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…
Moselle Valley
Seriously good cooking inside this half-timbered house spans starters like pan-fried foie gras on a potato-and-apple rösti or sautéed calf's liver with…
Augsburg
Belly-satisfying helpings of creative Swabian and Bavarian food – Spätzle (veal medallions) and more Spätzle – are plated up by friendly staff at this…
Mainz
Sunlight streams in through the glass walls and ceiling of this upmarket restaurant overlooking the Rhine. Watch the chefs in the open kitchen prepare…
Bremen City
Situated on a sunny corner in Das Viertel, this popular hang-out exudes the nostalgic vibe of the old-fashioned pharmacy it once was. The menu features…
Münster
One of Germany's best small brewers, Pinkus Müller has a namesake pub and restaurant in the heart of the Kuhviertel nightlife zone. Nab an outdoor table…
Bremen City
A modern bistro with artful decoration, Schröter’s is known for its antipasti and abundant mains, with options such as risotto, duck breast and snapper…
Regensburg
Tightly packed gastropub with a mouth-watering menu of huge gourmet burgers, sausage dishes, beer hall and garden favourites such as Obazda (cream cheese…
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…
The Ruhrgebiet
This feel-good cafe is beautifully situated in an old house and quite possibly serves the best coffee in town. Join the locals as they indulge in deep…
Ulm
Looking proudly back on a 600-year tradition, this timber-framed restaurant sits by the river. The menu speaks of a chef who loves the region, with…
Around Berlin
On the edge of the Free University campus, Galileo has plied students, faculty and clued-in locals with cheap, authentic Italian fare since 1990. If…
Munich
This vegan restaurant has an uncluttered, wood-rich interior where health-conscious diners feast on meat-and-dairy-free pastas, burgers, salads, soya…
Düsseldorf
A former fruit and vegetable market has been transformed into a foodies' playground. Scores of cafes, artisanal food vendors, stand-up takeaways and…
Erfurt
If atmosphere is high on your list of priorities, you'll love this cosy little bistro in the Wenigemarkt, with its antique cash register, brass scales and…
