Must-see restaurants in Heidelberg Region

  • Rabennest

    Heidelberg Region

    A half-timbered, green-shuttered building houses this timber-panelled, two-storey winery, which serves Palatinate vintages and specialities such as…

  • 'S' Kastanie

    Heidelberg

    A panoramic terrace provides sweeping views of the river at this gorgeous 1904-built former hunting lodge, with stained glass and timber panelling, set in…

  • Zur Herrenmühle Heidelberg

    Heidelberg

    A flour mill from 1690 has been turned into an elegant and highly cultured place to enjoy refined ‘country-style' cuisine, such as saffron-crusted dorade…

  • Domhof-Hausbrauerei

    Heidelberg Region

    Just beside the Kaiserdom, this historic brewery has a courtyard beer garden shaded by chestnut trees. Regional specialities, some prepared using the…

  • Schnitzelhütt

    Heidelberg Region

    No fewer than 27 varieties of pork or chicken schnitzel are served at this exposed brick-and-timber city-centre restaurant with barrel tables: Gorgonzola…

  • Joe Molese

    Heidelberg

    Sandwiches – like pastrami, tomato and honey-mustard vinaigrette; brie, arugula and truffle oil; or wild smoked salmon with lemon juice and olive oil –…

  • Unter Freunden

    Heidelberg

    Pizza al taglio (by the slice) is the speciality of this hip whitewashed space. Toppings include pear and gorgonzola, mortadella (Italian sausage) with…

  • Schnitzelbank

    Heidelberg

    Small and often jam-packed, this cosy wine tavern has you sampling the local tipples (all wines are regional) and cuisine while crouched on wooden…

  • Café Prag

    Mannheim

    A former tailor’s shop and cigar store, built in 1902, is now an arty cafe with Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) woodwork, cranberry-red walls and a prewar…

  • Weisser Bock

    Heidelberg

    Dark-wood panelling, linen-bedecked tables and low lighting make an elegant backdrop for newly interpreted classical dishes. Each is prepared with fresh…

  • Maximilian

    Heidelberg Region

    Always buzzing, this local favourite by the Altpörtel serves 12 different breakfasts, from traditional German spreads to eggs Benedict and French toast,…

  • Gundel

    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;…

  • Gelato Go

    Heidelberg

    The Hauptstrasse is sprinkled with ice cream shops but Gelato Go trumps them all (hence the constant queue out the door, even in winter). In addition to…

  • Café Weinstube Burkardt

    Heidelberg

    Charming Burkardt's has a superb selection of wines from the Heidelberg region available by the glass, and first-rate food, such as risotto with asparagus…

  • Die Kuh Die Lacht

    Heidelberg

    This sleek burger joint's 19 different, all-natural burgers are handmade on the premises. Choices include chicken caesar, barbecued beef, a Mexican burger…

  • Südlandhaus

    Mannheim

    Filled with German and international wines, cheeses, breads, sausages, hams, olives, liqueurs and chocolates, this aromatic food emporium is an ideal…

  • Café Journal

    Mannheim

    In a prime people-watching location on Mannheim's Marktplatz, French-styled Café Journal serves dishes ranging from asparagus-stuffed pancakes and…

  • Trattoria-Pizzeria Pepe e Sale

    Heidelberg Region

    This long-established Italian-run trattoria/pizzeria serves dozens of varieties of pizzas and pastas along with Italian mains such as veal in Marsala or…

  • Café TE

    Heidelberg Region

    Just south of the Hauptbahnhof, sociable TE (‘Trans Europa’) has communal tables within a huge building. It's a student favourite for its different…

  • Gasthaus Zentrale

    Mannheim

    Dark and rustic, and opening to a terrace in warm weather, this welcoming place rustles up salads, steaks, schnitzel and other pub favourites. Great-value…

  • Wochenmarkt

    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…

  • Mahmoud's

    Heidelberg

    This aromatic spot serves Syrian-style falafel, along with kebabs, hummus, baba ganoush and Middle Eastern salads. Enter via Heugasse.