Dresden
This little joint gets howling in the wee hours, when starving nightowls invade in hopes of restoring balance to the brain with fist-sized burgers made…
Must-see restaurants in Germany
Frankfurt am Main
This central farmers market is a great place to shop for wholesome picnic fare including fresh fruit and veggies, home-baked bread, delicious Wurst …
Nuremberg & Franconia
The best pizza in town is found at this tiny place tucked away in a corner of the square near the Stadthalle. There's next to no chance of a seat at…
Mannheim
Filled with German and international wines, cheeses, breads, sausages, hams, olives, liqueurs and chocolates, this aromatic food emporium is an ideal…
Altstadt
Top regional ingredients are used in fresh lunches served in a casual setting. There are vegetarian soups and salads plus sandwiches featuring roasted…
Konstanz
Fancy a picnic by the lake? Stop by this central deli for fresh bread, cheese, ham, wine and other goodies. It’s also a snug spot for coffee and cake or…
Mainz
Along the north and east sides of the Dom, this big, open-air market's colourful stalls spill over with fruit, vegetables, cheeses, sausages, breads and…
Northern Germany
A cut above your average Ratskeller, Stade's is on a shady back lane near St Wilhadi. It has its own brewery, fine hearty, meaty fare and plenty of…
Bremen & the East Frisian Coast
A stylish corner cafe with a full menu of coffee drinks, tea and soft drinks, along with a small range of cakes and pastries. Also serves bagel sandwiches…
Central Germany
This brewhouse is a local institution, known for its crisp light beers and heavy dark ones, its lively atmosphere and its hearty pub fare, including…
Konstanz
Squirrelled away in Niederburg, this candy-bright bodega with a pocket-sized terrace whips up tapas from papas canarias (Canarian potatoes) to stuffed…
Freiburg
Sweet little Thai place for inexpensive daily specials (€4.90 to €6.50), from green curry to pad thai. It gets rammed at weekends so be sure to book a…
Harz Mountains
Serving traditional German fare with flair, this atmospheric restaurant is loved by locals and visitors alike. If you're seeking hearty comfort food, look…
Stuttgart
Wholesomely hip, kid-friendly cafe in the Forum Theatre, with yogi teas and organic snacks (soups, salads, Maultaschen – pasta pockets – and the like).
The Black Forest
Seehof is an inviting spot for a bite to eat, with a terrace overlooking the lake. Its menu is packed with local fish and meat mains, salads, pizzas and…
Regensburg & the Danube
Sunny days see locals linger over an Augustiner and some neighbourhood nosh outside by the Isar. In winter you can retreat to the simple whitewashed…
Freiburg
Eat your way around the world – from curry to sushi, oysters to antipasti – at the food counters in this historical market hall, nicknamed 'Fressgässle'.
Lake Constance
Slick and monochrome, this deli-cafe has a lakeside terrace for lingering over a speciality coffee, breakfast, homemade ice cream, cake or sourdough…
Frankfurt am Main
The tantalising aromas of baking breads, cakes and croissants engulf you as you enter this tiny space filled with vintage bric-a-brac. Fantastic coffee…
Rosenthaler Grill und Schlemmerbuffet
Berlin
Excellent doner joint with outdoor seating and nonstop service for early birds, night owls and everyone in between. Also has good grilled chicken and…
Schleswig-Holstein
The in-house microbrewery at Theodor Storm Hotel has a good range of brews, a beer garden and casual German fare – everything from steaks to light meals.
Hanover
The Linden branch of a local bio-organic supermarket chain – a great place to stop for picnic supplies or snacks.
The Black Forest
The woodsy summit cafe at Stöcklewaldturm is an inviting spot for a beer and snack or, in winter, hot chocolate.
Munich
The only cool thing about this delightfully old-fashioned central European coffeehouse, which serves cakes, snacks and drinks, is the marble tabletops.
Hamburg
Perfect for that much-needed pause, this cute little cafe has excellent coffee drinks as well as tasty baked goods, including the best bagels in town.
Northern Germany
With an atmosphere as fresh as the tastes they prepare in the kitchen, Viscvle is fun and ranges from veggie flatbread or bruschetta up to steaks.
Würzburg
This outpost of the bel paese has been plating up pronto pasta and pizza since 1952 – it was in fact Germany's first ever pizzeria.
Hamburg
The menu here is astonishingly broad (tapas, pizza, pasta, seafood) without compromising on quality. Their speciality is flame-grilled meats.
East Frisian Islands
This stylish restaurant is an excellent choice for seafood tapas and fresh grilled fish, such as perch, Norwegian salmon or sea bass.
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
Sweet offerings abound at this aromatic and traditional bakery. Try a nussecken, a crunchy, nutty, triangular-shaped pastry.
Schleswig-Holstein
This deceptively casual little place gets consistently good reviews from travellers for their salads, fish and veggie dishes.
Northern Germany
The perfect pause for your Güstrow visit. This cafe has been creating luscious cakes in the shadow of the Dom since 1852.
Central Germany
Naumberg's top eatery boasts charming decor in its two rooms, a cafe area and excellent meat dishes, pasta and other fare.
Northern Germany
Given that this place is part of the castle itself, there's no finer place in Ludwigslust for Kaffee und Kuchen.
Freiburg
Bag local goodies (honey, cheese, fruit and the like), or snack on a wurst in a bun, topped with fried onions.
Swabian Alps Region
All hail the ‘chickpea’ for its scrummy falafel. Grab one of the few tables to chomp on a classic.
Swabian Alps Region
Bag glossy fruit and veg, oven-fresh bread and local honey and herbs at Tübingen’s farmers' market.
Regensburg & the Danube
Wash down simple Bavarian fare with a Papst-Bier (Pope's Beer) at this traditional inn.
The Black Forest
Hemingway once waxed lyrical about the trout he ordered at this venerable restaurant.
