Germany Restaurant Reviews

The Bavarian Alps

Restaurants in Bavaria run the gamut from the casual and gemütlich Gasthof to formal gourmet offerings. More upscale establishments... (more)

Berlin

Neighborhood stalwarts serve residents from morning to night with a mix of German and international cuisine. Berlin is known for... (more)

The Black Forest

Restaurants in the Black Forest range from award-winning dining rooms to simple country inns. Old Kachelöfen (tile stoves)... (more)

The Bodensee

In this area, international dishes are not only on the menu but on the map—you have to drive only a few miles to try the... (more)

The Fairy-Tale Road

In this largely rural area many restaurants serve hot meals only between 11:30 AM and 2 PM, and 6 PM and 9 PM. You rarely need... (more)

Franconia and the German Danube

Many restaurants in the rural parts of this region serve hot meals only between 11:30 AM and 2 PM, and 6 PM and 9 PM. Durchgehend... (more)

Frankfurt

Smoking is now verboten inside Frankfurt's bars and restaurants (and those in much of the rest of Germany, too). It's OK, though... (more)

Hamburg

Hamburg has plenty of chic restaurants to satisfy the fashion-conscious local professionals, as well as the authentic salty taverns... (more)

Heidelberg and the Neckar Valley

Mittagessen (lunch) in this region is generally served from noon until 2 or 2:30, Abendessen (dinner) from 6 until 9:30 or 10... (more)

Munich

Munich claims to be Germany's gourmet capital. It certainly has an inordinate number of very fine restaurants, but you won't have... (more)

The Pfalz and Rhine Terrace

Lunch in this region is generally served from noon until 2 or 2:30, dinner from 6 until 9:30 or 10. Credit cards have gained a... (more)

The Rhineland

Although Düsseldorf, Köln, and Wiesbaden are home to many talented chefs, some of Germany's most creative classic and... (more)

The Romantic Road

During peak season, restaurants along the Romantic Road tend to be crowded, especially in the larger towns. You may want to plan... (more)

Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia

Enterprising young managers and chefs have established themselves in the East, so look for new, usually small restaurants along... (more)

Schleswig-Holstein and the Baltic Coast

Don't count on eating a meal at odd hours in this largely rural area. Many restaurants serve hot meals only between 11:30 AM and... (more)


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