Must-see restaurants in Frankfurt am Main

  • (GERMANY OUT) Kleinmarkthalle, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Deutschland  (Photo by Sch?ning/ullstein bild via Getty Images)

    Kleinmarkthalle

    Frankfurt am Main

    Aromatic stalls inside this bustling traditional market hall sell artisan smoked sausages, cheeses, roasted nuts, breads, pretzels, loose-leaf teas,…

  • Zu den 12 Aposteln

    Frankfurt am Main

    Glowing with sepia-toned lamplight, the 12 Apostles has ground-floor and cellar dining rooms serving traditional German dishes: Matjes (herring) with sour…

  • Druckwasserwerk

    Frankfurt am Main

    Dating from 1899, this neo-Romanesque pump house in the rapidly rejuvenating industrial area of Westhafen, on the Main 1.2km southwest of the Hauptbahnhof…

  • Dauth-Schneider

    Frankfurt am Main

    With a history stretching back to 1849 (the basement housed an apple winery), this convivial tavern is a wonderful place to sample both the local drop and…

  • Fleming’s Club

    Frankfurt am Main

    Stunning city views and equally stunning food await at this 7th-floor restaurant and bar, reached from the lobby of Fleming’s Hotel via a paternoster lift…

  • Seven Swans

    Frankfurt am Main

    One of Frankfurt's narrowest buildings, at 3.8m wide, houses this inconspicuous restaurant (look for the teensy silver plaque on the facade). Produce from…

  • Vevay

    Frankfurt am Main

    Even diehard carnivores might be converted after tucking into this stylish cafe's creative vegetarian and vegan dishes: tempeh with three-bean and coconut…

  • Salzkammer

    Frankfurt am Main

    Warm timbers give this restaurant a cosy atmosphere, and it has a beautiful umbrella-shaded terrace. But it's the traditional Austrian food that leaves a…

  • Fisch Franke

    Frankfurt am Main

    In a large, light-filled space, 1920-established Fisch Franke serves standout fish dishes: ocean perch with new potatoes and green sauce, pollock with…

  • L'Atelier des Tartes

    Frankfurt am Main

    Heavenly aromas fill this chic polished-concrete cafe. French owner Aurélie bakes tarts both savoury (potato and brie, mushroom and asparagus, and pear,…

  • Main Tower Restaurant

    Frankfurt am Main

    You can admire the cityscape from the Main Tower either at its 53rd-floor restaurant, while dining on dishes like boiled wagyu beef Tafelspitz or yellow…

  • Käsestube Gutes aus Milch

    Frankfurt am Main

    Over 150 cheeses from the surrounding Hesse state (and another 50 from further afield) are sold at this fabulous cheese specialist, alongside regional…

  • Bizziice

    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…

  • Mon Amie Maxi

    Frankfurt am Main

    In a gorgeous belle époque space with bare boards, butter-coloured walls and an elevated front terrace, this grande dame specialises in seafood, including…

  • Siesmayer

    Frankfurt am Main

    Experience highly civilised Westend life at this elegant cafe, whose lovely patio is surrounded by the greenery of the PalmenGarten. A glass case displays…

  • Frankfurt & Friends

    Frankfurt am Main

    Nine different burgers – including a veggie burger, Frankfurt & Friends burger with bacon and cheese, and Tex-Mex burger with guacamole and jalapeño…

  • Main Nizza

    Frankfurt am Main

    A striking glass-box design gives this restaurant uninterrupted views over the Main from inside (even interior-facing tables have mirrors to draw in the…

  • Adolf Wagner

    Frankfurt am Main

    Hang your coat on a hook along the wood-panelled wall of this apple wine tavern, take a seat at a long table and order something local from the menu –…

  • Opern Cafe

    Frankfurt am Main

    French-inspired mains on Opern's weekly changing menu, such as salmon tartare with avocado mousse or beef with béarnaise sauce, are the pièces de…

  • Bitter & Zart

    Frankfurt am Main

    Walk past the shelves piled high with chocolate pralines to order espresso brewed from Frankfurt-roasted beans, hot chocolate and luscious cakes such as…

  • Buffalo

    Frankfurt am Main

    Founded in 1973, this renowned steakhouse serves some of Frankfurt’s most succulent sirloin, tenderloin and rib-eye steaks, ranging from 180g to 450g, all…

  • Pizzeria Montana

    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…

  • Café Hauptwache

    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…

  • Brasserie du Sud

    Frankfurt am Main

    Split between an informal bistro and bar, a 40-seat restaurant and a wraparound, awning-shaded terrace (heated in winter, and open to 10pm in summer),…

  • Karin

    Frankfurt am Main

    Across from the Goethe-Haus, Karin serves German and international dishes and nine different breakfasts named for different Frankfurt neighbourhoods, from…

  • Lobster

    Frankfurt am Main

    In a one-time grocery and milk shop from the 1950s, this cosy ‘wine bistro’ chalks its daily French-influenced meat, fish and shellfish specials …

  • Mozart Café

    Frankfurt am Main

    Take a seat on a red leather wing chair inside or at the Paris-cafe-style pavement tables to enjoy coffee and cake or something more substantial, such as…

  • Erzeugermarkt Konstablerwache

    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 …

  • Café Kante

    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…

  • Ariston

    Frankfurt am Main

    Delicious Greek dishes, both traditional and contemporary, are served in an elegant corner dining room. Specialities include beef, lamb and wild-caught…

  • Metropol Cafe am Dom

    Frankfurt am Main

    At this cafe next to the cathedral, opening to a flowery courtyard, homemade food is inspired by the cuisines of the world: olive ciabatta with parmesan…

  • Leonhard’s

    Frankfurt am Main

    High atop the Galeria Kaufhof department store, this upmarket food court with an outdoor terrace serves everything from coffee and baked goods to freshly…

  • Eckhaus

    Frankfurt am Main

    With smoke-stained walls and ancient floorboards, this cornerstone of the neighbourhood is as old-school as they come. Don't miss its hallmark…

  • 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.

  • Food Market – Südbahnhof

    Frankfurt am Main

    Colourful stalls sell fresh fruit and veggies, dark breads, cheeses, sausages and other picnic fare in front of the Südbahnhof.