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…
Must-see restaurants in Germany
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…
Northern Germany
This old-style Brauhaus (brewery) has been around in some form since the 16th century. Dishes flit effortlessly between tradition and outside influences –…
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…
City West & Charlottenburg
Hip and stylish, this next-gen brasserie feels as snug as a glove and delivers classics with a modern twist. Entrecôte gets grilled on the lava stone and…
Thuringian Forest & the Saale Valley
'Sugar and Cinammon' is both cake shop and cafe, offering coffee, breakfast, salads, sandwiches, crêpes and homemade cakes alongside praline, chocolate…
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,…
Münster
Stay on the sunny side at this feel-good cafe that's worth a stop no matter where the hands of the clock are. Highlights on the small but handmade menu …
Lübeck
One of the oldest traditional cellars in the city still open to the public, Kartoffel Keller has a lovely vaulted ceiling as well as some appealing…
Friedrichshain
From the homemade bread to the wicked crème brûlée, dining at this carefully designed ramshackle space under the U-Bahn tracks is very much a Berlin…
Kreuzberg
If you’re in the mood for a quick Vietnamese pho (soup), glass noodle salad or daily curry special, follow the locals to this low-key landmark. Clever…
Bremen & the East Frisian Coast
This popular restaurant with friendly service specialises in local fish and seafood – North Sea crab, perch, plaice and salmon, to name a few – but also…
Düsseldorf
With a name like 'spoon bar' you'd think that this contemporary outfit was a soup joint. Which it is. Partly. Yes, the menu features bowls of cheese-leek…
Munich
A cluster of pillarbox-red streetside tables and chairs announces you've arrived at this stylish but not ubercool retreat. It offers a choice of three…
Cologne & Northern Rhineland
This charming cafe has plied loyal locals with freshly baked goods and gooey pastries and cakes for well over a century. Current owner Ulrich Läer,…
City West & Charlottenburg
Sitting pretty on the edge of the Tiergarten park, next to a canal lock, Schleusenkrug truly comes into its own during beer-garden season. People from all…
Hamburg
Since 1925, this slightly tilted brick restaurant has served up the most traditional Hamburg fare. Here you can order a 'Hamburger' and you get the real…
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…
The Romantic Road
More than just a place to tuck into tasty pizzas and pastas, this convivially random cafe, Nördlingen's coolest haunt, parades cherry-red walls that…
Chiemsee
This massive half-timbered inn with seven centuries of history, situated on Bernau's main street, plates up south German meat slabs and international…
Bremen & the East Frisian Coast
You may find yourself surprised by the quality and authenticity of this excellent Greek taverna, which is about as far on the other side of the European…
Erfurt
It might be difficult for any self-proclaimed schnitzel lover to pass by a restaurant that pays such unabashed homage to the crumbed cutlet. There's an…
Berlin
This hip little joint was a Berlin pioneer of the banh mi fad. A relic from French-colonial times, these plump Vietnamese sandwiches combine marinated…
Cologne
This cosy restaurant-pub is famous for its habit-forming crêpes, which come in 50 varieties – sweet or savoury, meat or vegetarian and vegan. Also popular…
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…
Museumsinsel & Alexanderplatz
This cute little inn is a faithful replica of the 1507 original, a favourite watering hole of writers and artists, including the caricaturist Heinrich…
Stuttgart
Empty tables are rare as gold dust at this convivial, high-ceilinged restaurant, with a terrace spilling out onto Schillerplatz. Feast on Swabian…
Hanover
'Love it healthy' is the motto of this relaxed Nordstadt cafe, filled with rustic wooden tables and comfy secondhand chairs. The menu features organic and…
Coastal Mecklenburg – Western Pomerania
Always crowded with locals, this fine bistro has tables scattered on the square, throughout several rooms and levels inside, and right on back to a beer…
Heidelberg
Gundel's bakery section has 30 kinds of bread and rolls, as well as delectable pastries. It's a great stop to stock up for a river or forest picnic;…
Prenzlauer Berg
On the site of Joseph Pfeffer's 1841 brewery, the team from Pfefferbräu once again churn out delicious suds brewed in giant copper vats right on the…
Stuttgart
Combining a breath of country air with a pinch of urban cool, wood-panelled Platzhirsch always has a good buzz and, in summer, a packed terrace. Dig into…
Düsseldorf
This Flingern classic caters to an easy-going local crowd who whoop it up on the terrace when the weather plays along. It's a great spot for breakfast, a…
Kreuzberg
For some of Berlin’s top Japanese soups, follow locals to this lantern-lit canal-side charmer, where homemade noodles, fresh vegetables and toppings from…
Hanover
This classic bar and cafe beyond the Hauptbahnhof used to be a student hang-out, but today attracts a balance of ages. It’s popular any time of day …
Trier
Five different soups served with sourdough bread are the mainstay of this bright little hole in the wall: two vegetarian, one vegan and two meat-based…
Bremen City
This surf 'n’ turf place located inside Hotel Überfluss does excellent wood-coal grills, with steaks starting from €20, but it also has many cheaper…
Museumsinsel & Alexanderplatz
Dolores hasn't lost a step since introducing the California-style burrito to Berlin. Pick your favourites from among the marinated meats (or tofu), rice,…
Berlin
Join coffee lovers, families and expats at this New York–meets-Berlin deli for custom-roasted coffee, wraps, bagels with smoked salmon, creative…
Historic Mitte
A coffee house with big-city flair, this cosmopolitan spot is great for scanning the power-crowd for famous politicians, artists or actors – discreetly,…
