Cologne
This well-respected Zülpicher Viertel restaurant is an excellent pit stop at any time of the day. Come for extravagant breakfasts, light lunches and…
Must-see restaurants in Germany
Berlin
Authentic Italian pizzeria La Stella Nera features a wood-fired oven and serves up entirely vegan dishes that any carnivore would die for. The atmosphere…
Baden-Baden
Well hidden down cobbled lanes, this wine-cellar restaurant is worth looking for. Baden-Alsatian fare such as Flammkuchen (Alsatian pizza) topped with…
Ulm
Step across the river and into Neu-Ulm in Bavaria for winningly fresh and authentic sushi. Kon-Ya prepares excellent bento, filled with sashimi, maki and…
Lake Constance
Dark wood panelling and plenty of rustic touches keep the vibe cosy at this smart wine tavern, which looks proudly back on more than 600 years of history…
Regensburg
Subscriber to the slow food ethos, the cavernous restaurant at the eponymous cultural centre offers an imaginatively mixed menu of Bavarian, Tyrolean and…
Hamburg
In a tiny little pedestrian street, Von Der Motte does soups, sandwiches and salads, or what they refer to as 'fast slow food' – service is rapid, but the…
Freiburg
As authentic as a taqueria in southern Germany can be, this Mexican joint has cheery decor, smiley service and an upbeat buzz. Taking centre stage are the…
Leipzig
This charming old pub on the Südvorstadt neighbourhood's supercool Karli is a local institution. The selection of burgers, nachos and sausages won't blow…
Berlin
This wine shop–bar-restaurant combo exudes the kind of rustic authenticity that instantly transports cognoscenti to Italy. The food is hearty, inventive…
Lake Constance
This 500-year-old wood-panelled wine tavern oozes Bavarian charm with its cosy nooks. Dirndl-clad waitresses serve up regional wines and fare such as Lake…
Baden-Baden
Liszt and Tolstoy once sipped coffee at this venerable cafe, which has been doing a brisk trade in Baden-Baden’s finest cakes, tortes, pralines and…
Schleswig-Holstein
One of Sylt's best restaurants, Alte Friesenstube does fab fish and meat dishes – we've never North Sea Pannfisch quite this nice. The setting is superb,…
Altstadt
German-born but always with his eye on the horizon, celebrated local chef Steffen Henssler has made a name for himself as a sushi chef. He also does…
Baden-Baden
Lace curtains, cheek-by-jowl tables and flickering candles create the classic bistro tableau at intimate La Casserole. Go for satisfying Alsatian…
Frankfurt am Main
Organic milk, fruit, veggies and nuts are used to make the ice creams served at this tile-floored space. Original flavour combinations include carrot and…
Northern Germany
Light fittings made from cutlery, stripped floorboards and bare tables provide a minimalist contrast with the historic half-timbered walls of this house…
Swabian Alps Region
This inviting bistro receives high praise for its Swabian-meets-Mediterranean menu, from cream of Riesling soup to duck-filled Maultaschen (pasta pockets)…
Northern Germany
Not just the best place to stay in Neustrelitz, Alter Kornspeicher is also the best restaurant, with assured cooking and a seasonal menu in a range of…
Kreuzberg
Cosy Café Mugrabi is the perfect place for a colourful brunch after a night of revelry, or just for a relaxing afternoon coffee. Everything from the…
Prenzlauer Berg
Empty tables are a rare sight at this uncluttered cafe with its small blackboard menu of simply satisfying bowls of beef or chicken piled high with fresh…
Friedrichshain
Nestled in the centre of Berlin's party district, this cosy ramen spot is full of authentic Japanese flair and the wafting smell of rich broths. Sit at…
Hamburg
Altona's best pizza is only part of the story here, in an artfully conceived space where the food is consistently good and the atmosphere clicks along…
Lake Constance
At the Romantik Residenz am See hotel's Michelin-starred restaurant, chef Markus Philippi brings sophisticated Mediterranean cuisine to the table. One of…
Munich
Be driven around Munich in an old yellow US schoolbus as you enjoy either an Italian, American or Bavarian three-course dinner to the accompaniment of a…
Freiburg
Edo's pulls in the midday crowds with superb homemade hummus served with warm pitta, as well as lentils, fava bean salad and falafel. The basic hummus…
Lübeck
This classic deli has been serving all manner of fresh and smoked seafood for decades. There's no better place in town to assemble a picnic.
Hamburg
Eight different burger types, including one with truffle mayo and two veggie options, washed down by craft beers – need we say more?
Northern Germany
A beautiful cheese store. The engaging owner will help you assemble a fabulous picnic to enjoy in the Schlossgarten.
Berlin
Traditional Italian-style ice cream gets a 21st-century twist at this huge cafe on the upper floor of the Potsdamer Platz Arkaden mall. Among the homemade…
City West & Charlottenburg
This bustling greenhouse-style dining hall at the 25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin presents a spirited menu of meant-to-be-shared dishes inspired by…
City West & Charlottenburg
This high-ceilinged symphony of marble, brass, mirrors and glossy wood does a masterful job of recreating the elegant aura of a cosmopolitan Golden…
City West & Charlottenburg
Régis Lamazère's parents ran a fancy restaurant on Paris' Champs-Élysées and, with his authentic brasserie, he has deftly, if in a more down-to-earth…
Café-Restaurant Wintergarten im Literaturhaus
City West & Charlottenburg
The hustle and bustle of Ku’damm is only a block away from this genteel late-19th-century villa with attached literary salon and bookshop. Tuck into…
City West & Charlottenburg
In business for more years than there are robbers in the eponymous fairy tale, Ali Baba is a bustling port-of-call with cult status among local shoppers,…
Historic Mitte
Now here’s a double-Michelin-starred restaurant we can get our mind around. Unstuffy ambience and a stylishly reduced design with walnut and Vitra chairs…
Berlin
Beautifully situated on the quiet Stephanplatz, Valladares Feinkost is showing the up-and-coming neighbourhood of Moabit how to eat vegan, and how to do…
Around Berlin
The seasonal fare at this urban getaway is delish, but even more memorable is the idyllic setting on the Dahme River some 700m south of the Altstadt. Join…
Prenzlauer Berg
This darling living-room-style cafe way off the tourist track is the lovechild of Elisabetta and Bachir Niang who have poured their hearts and cash into…
Berlin
Not even many Berliners know about this enchanting reed-thatched teahouse tucked into the northwestern corner of Tiergarten park. It's best in summer,…
