Chiemsee
Near the Chiemsee Tourist Office and the lake shore, this fancy restaurant, contemporary beer hall and garden has quirky decor and gourmet-style fare…
Must-see restaurants in Germany
Mannheim
Lively farmers markets set up on the Marktplatz three times weekly, selling fresh fruit, vegetables, fish, spices, wine, flowers and snacks to eat on the…
Swabian Alps Region
The rustic, wood-panelled Wurstküche brims with locals quaffing wine and contentedly munching Schupfnudeln (potato noodles) and Spanpferkel (roast…
Central Germany
Breakfasts, salads, snacks and Flammkuchen are served in the congenial cafe and snack bar in the basement of the Bauhaus Building.
Prenzlauer Berg
This unhurried restaurant with pavement bench seating delivers a daily changing roster of globally inspired dishes that sometimes push the culinary…
Harz Mountains
Sprawling through seven houses, this cafe does decent if unspectacular international nosh and a delicious apple strudel. There’s a kid’s table and small…
Lake Constance
The pizzas and light, crisp Flammkuchen (Alsatian pizza) are the stars of the menu at this friendly Italian job. Nab a spot on the terrace when the sun's…
Bremen & the East Frisian Coast
A decent all-rounder, the Swan has a great spot on the water where you can drink and dine in the sunshine (weather permitting). Things get livelier in the…
Nuremberg
Wedged between the facades of Luitpoldstrasse, this tiny snack bar offers munchies relief in the form of Belgian fries, sausages and trays of Currywurst.
Würzburg
No German-language skills are required to put together a budget breakfast or lunch at this no-frills self-service bakery opposite the train station.
Around Berlin
For a quick fish snack, pop into this little shack along Mühlendamm overlooking the water. Pity their opening hours aren't more visitor friendly.
Prenzlauer Berg
Past the East German Trabi police car, this friendly if tourist-oriented cafe serves simple international dishes amid Cold War-era-themed decor.
Nuremberg
This retro diner is one of several eateries within the Cinecitta Cinema complex, Germany's biggest multiplex. It serves filling prefilm burgers.
Harz Mountains
Breathe in the smell of fresh baking as soon as you walk through the door; it's unlikely you'll be able to leave without a pastry for the road.
Food Market – Bockenheimer Warte
Frankfurt am Main
Bockenheimer Warte's weekly market brims with fresh fruit, vegetables, cheeses, breads and, of course, stalls selling Currywurst.
Heidelberg
This aromatic spot serves Syrian-style falafel, along with kebabs, hummus, baba ganoush and Middle Eastern salads. Enter via Heugasse.
Frankfurt am Main
Colourful stalls sell fresh fruit and veggies, dark breads, cheeses, sausages and other picnic fare in front of the Südbahnhof.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
G-P's best bakery piles the cakes and sandwiches high and ladles out soup throughout the day. Lots of seats and good wi-fi.
Munich
Retro '60s looks and triple duty as bar, DJ lounge and burger joint until the wee hours. Also has a small beer garden.
Central Germany
Vegetarian eatery featuring soups, salads and main dishes with curry and other infusions, changing on a weekly basis.
Central Germany
Antipasti, tapas, salads or pasta dishes match perfectly with the global wine menu at this modern, upmarket bistro.
Munich
This popular but pricey sushi joint serves up piscine morsels and creative cocktails to a Japanese-pop soundtrack.
Trier
The city centre's largest outdoor market is a perfect place to pick up fresh local produce for a riverside picnic.
Ostwestfalen
Enjoy Paderborn's best ice cream and gelato at this always-crowded cafe overlooking Marienplatz.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
You can't say you've been to Bavaria until you've consumed a kebab in a twee medieval setting.
Swabian Alps Region
Hole-in-the-wall joint rustling up Tübingen’s crispiest fries, bratwurst and burgers.
Weimar
There's something of a mid-century vibe at this happy haunt serving up local specialities such as Thuringian Klösse (dumplings) with red cabbage, and…
Erfurt
Sitting atop Erfurt's only significant hill like an incongruous glass Tetris-brick among the baroque-era buildings of the Zitadelle Petersberg, the…
Erfurt
Despite the vaguely Chinese-sounding name, this modern, centrally located bistro trots out a typical menu of Thuringian classics and international bistro…
City West & Charlottenburg
This cafe in a historic building by the entrance to Schloss Charlottenburg park is a handy refuelling stop while palace hopping. Nice tree-shaded outdoor…
