Frankfurt am Main
Aromatic stalls inside this bustling traditional market hall sell artisan smoked sausages, cheeses, roasted nuts, breads, pretzels, loose-leaf teas,…
Must-see restaurants in Frankfurt & Southern Rhineland
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Rhine Valley
Hidden sky-high up a steep vineyard-striped hillside, Günderode Haus' flagstone terrace with sweeping views over the Rhine is an incredible spot for…
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German Wine Route
For a gastronomic extravaganza, book a table at Benjamin Peifer's Michelin-starred, vaulted brick cellar restaurant within a half-timbered house in the…
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Trier
Within the Becker’s hotel complex, 3km southeast of the centre, this supremely elegant wine-house serves sublime internationally influenced dishes like…
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Frankfurt & Southern Rhineland
Saarbrücken's hippest hang-out is this Wurstwirtschaft, which sizzles up street-food-style Currywurst (including a fabulous tofu and wheatgerm vegetarian…
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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…
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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…
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Moselle Valley
Opened in 2018 in the ruined castle Burg Landshut, this state-of-the-art restaurant is worth the steep climb (or shuttle-bus ride) for modern German…
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Wiesbaden
Above the pretty village of Sonnenberg, 4km northeast of Wiesbaden, this sublime fine-dining restaurant occupies a 1201-built hilltop castle, Burg…
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German Wine Route
Inside a charming mustard-coloured, charcoal-trimmed building, Weinrefugium serves exquisitely presented dishes incorporating locally grown flowers, herbs…
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Moselle Valley
Dine on delicious Moselle-style dishes such as homemade black pudding and liver sausage, pork medallions with Riesling cream sauce, or grilled rump steak…
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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…
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Weinwirtschaft Friedrich-Wilhelm
Trier
A historical former wine warehouse with exposed brick and joists now houses this superb restaurant. Creative dishes incorporate local wines, such as trout…
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Frankfurt & Southern Rhineland
Hidden down a passageway in a picnic-table-filled courtyard, this wonderful spot specialises in homemade soups (which change daily): pork meatballs and…
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Mainz
Germany meets France in seasonally changing dishes like grilled tuna with Riesling-and-sage sauce, garlic-crusted rack of lamb with wilted spinach,…
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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…
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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…
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Koblenz
At the Hotel Stein, 2km north of the city centre across the Moselle, Michelin-starred Schiller's utilises premium ingredients like white asparagus, scampi…
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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…
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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…
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Koblenz
A cavernous stone building that once housed a museum is now a restaurant and wine bar serving local specialities such as Koblenzer Saumagen (stuffed pig's…
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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…
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Trier
Set amid the vineyards, Becker's is Trier's most celebrated restaurant, with two Michelin stars. Highlights of its seasonal menu might include scallops…
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German Wine Route
In the vaulted basement of the Deidesheimer Hof, this ultra-gourmet restaurant has gained a Michelin star for its creative French- and Palatinate-style…
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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…
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German Wine Route
Inside the Ketschauer Hof, Michelin-starred LA Jordan has a four-course surprise menu, and five- and seven-course tasting menus that might include dishes…
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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…
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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,…
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Wiesbaden
Towering burgers made with locally sourced produce include the Alamo (cheddar, beef, onion rings, pickles and BBQ sauce), Farmhouse (bacon, beef, tomato,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Heidelberg
Sandwiches – like pastrami, tomato and honey-mustard vinaigrette; brie, arugula and truffle oil; or wild smoked salmon with lemon juice and olive oil –…
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German Wine Route
This convivial spot occupies the landmark Dürkheimer Riesenfass, the world's largest wine barrel, which has had a restaurant inside since a master cooper…
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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…
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Trier
Fronted by a bronze fountain, local favourite Kartoffel Kiste specialises, as its name suggests, in baked, breaded, gratinéed, soupified and sauce-doused…
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Frankfurt & Southern Rhineland
One kitchen covers two dining options at this brewery and German restaurant. Zum Stiefel features good-value classic German and saarländische dishes,…
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Heidelberg
Pizza al taglio (by the slice) is the speciality of this hip whitewashed space. Toppings include pear and gorgonzola, mortadella (Italian sausage) with…
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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…
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Trier
The pick of the cluster of bar-restaurants right on the riverfront, with terraces extending to the path running along the grassy bank, timber-panelled Alt…
