The Rhineland Restaurants

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  • 1. Casa di Biase Brasseria

    $$$$ | Südstadt

    Sophisticated Italian cuisine is served here in a warm, elegant setting on the city's southwest side. The seasonally changing menu focuses on fish and game, and the wine list is interesting and extensive—although sometimes pricey.

    Eifelpl. 4, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, 50677, Germany
    0221-322–433

    Known For

    • Homemade pastas
    • Risotto
    • Fresh fish

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch Sat.
  • 2. Der Postwagen Ratskeller

    $$

    Sitting at one of the low wooden tables in this rustic spot on the first floor of the Rathaus, surveying the marketplace through the wavy old glass, you can dine well on solid German fare. In warm weather, the terrace provides great views of the Dom.

    Markt 40, Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, 52062, Germany
    0241-35001

    Known For

    • Himmel en Erd (black pudding, mashed potatoes, apples, and fried onions)
    • Sauerbraten (marinated beef)
    • Roasted guinea fowl

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
  • 3. Gutsrestaurant Schloss Vollrads

    $$$

    Great care is taken over the light, seasonal international dishes here, which are made with fresh, carefully chosen ingredients and served with the estate's wines. Choose to dine in the Kavalierhaus (squire's house, 1650), the orangery, or in the summer, on the flower-lined terrace facing the garden.

    Vollradser Allee, Oestrich-Winkel, Hesse, 65375, Germany
    06723-5270

    Known For

    • Creative menu with excellent prix-fixe option
    • Knowledgeable service
    • Relaxed atmosphere

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. and Jan.
  • 4. Naniwa Noodles and Soups

    $

    Düsseldorf has one of the largest Japanese communities outside of mainland Japan, and Naniwa is a standout in the heart of the Japanese Quarter. Lines can stretch down the block, but service is quick and worth the wait for traditional soup and noodle dishes. 

    Oststr. 55, Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, 40211, Germany
    0211-161–799

    Known For

    • 20 different varieties of ramen
    • Customizable dishes
    • Affordable daily lunch specials

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Thurs.
  • 5. Waldhotel Sonnora Restaurant

    $$$$

    At this elegant country hotel in the forested Eifel Hills, guests are offered one of Germany's absolute finest dining experiences in a room plush with gold and white wood furnishings and red carpet. Choose a spectacular five-, seven-, or eight-course menu or dine à la carte: the chef is renowned for transforming truffles, foie gras, and Persian caviar into masterful dishes, and challans duck in an orange-tarragon sauce is his specialty.

    1 Auf dem Eichelfeld, Dreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, 54518, Germany
    06578-406

    Known For

    • Elegant surroundings
    • Excellent wine list
    • Numerous accolades

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Wed. and 2 wks in summer and winter, Reservations essential
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  • 6. Alte Mühle Thomas Höreth

    $$$

    Thomas and Gudrun Höreth's enchanting country inn—a former mill dating back to 1026—is a labyrinth of little rooms and cellars grouped around oleander-lined courtyards. Highlights of the menu include homemade cheeses, terrines, pâtés, and Entensülze (goose in aspic), served with the Höreths' own wines.

    Mühlental 17, Kobern-Gondorf, Rheinland-Pfalz, 56330, Germany
    02607-6474

    Known For

    • Excellent wine and Sekt (sparkling wine)
    • Beautiful location
    • Eclectic, charming decor

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Jan. No lunch weekdays
  • 7. Altes Brauhaus

    $

    For a classic brewery pub experience, look no further than this traditional German restaurant with its classic chequered flooring, wooden furniture, and welcoming owner. The hearty food here comes in large portions: if you're feeling hungry, order the Haxentopf "Spezial," chunks of pork knuckle meat braised with onions and vegetables and served in a cast-iron pan with potatoes and a fried egg; wash it down with a glass of Königsbacher Pilsener.

    Braug. 4, Koblenz, Rheinland-Pfalz, 56068, Germany
    0261-133–0377

    Known For

    • Good selection of beers
    • Friendly service
    • Welcoming atmosphere
  • 8. Altes Haus

    $$

    This wonderfully charming medieval half-timber house (1368) is Bacharach's oldest one standing and a favorite setting for films and photos. It doesn't disappoint with its food and wine, either: the kitchen uses the freshest ingredients possible and buys meat and game from local butchers and hunters, serving up local classics such as Rieslingrahmsuppe (Riesling cream soup) and Reibekuchen (potato pancakes) in addition to the seasonal specialties.

    Oberstr. 61, Bacharach, Rheinland-Pfalz, 55422, Germany
    06743-1209

    Known For

    • Good regional wine list
    • Friendly service
    • Cozy atmosphere

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Dec.–Easter
  • 9. Benner's Bistronomie

    $$$$

    This bistro has a striking art nouveau interior, the walls crammed with paintings, a grand piano (live music nightly), and a good-size bar, attracting an upscale clientele and the post-theater crowd. Delicately mixing French and German cooking, Benner's is well known for its black Angus steaks as well as its very popular (and expensive) Sunday brunch.

    Kurhauspl. 1, Wiesbaden, Hesse, 65189, Germany
    0611-536–200

    Known For

    • Lovely verandah for good weather
    • Relaxed but sophisticated crowd
    • Good service

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations essential
  • 10. Berens am Kai

    $$$$

    While it still retains its Michelin star, this acclaimed restaurant recently adopted a more casual approach, offering a pared-down modern tasting menu as well as à la carte dishes with French, Mediterranean, and Asian influences. The harborfront setting remains spectacular.

    Kaistr. 16, Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, 40221, Germany
    0211-300–6750

    Known For

    • Refined cuisine
    • Wine list with vintages from around the world
    • Magnificent water views

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Tues. No lunch Sat.
  • 11. Bistro Zicke

    $

    Weekend brunch (served until 4 pm) can get busy at this café, located on a quiet square one block from the riverfront. Otherwise, the bistro—with its big windows and walls plastered with old movie and museum posters—is an oasis from the hustle and bustle of the Altstadt.

    Bäckerstr. 5a, Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, 40213, Germany
    0211-327–800

    Known For

    • Stirred egg dishes
    • Swabian ravioli
    • Variety of salads
  • 12. Brauerei im Füchschen

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    This legendary brewery serves classic German comfort food along with its excellent namesake beers (both Altbier and Pils) in typically rustic dining rooms, as well as out in the spacious glassed-in winter garden.

    Ratinger Str. 28, Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, 40213, Germany
    0211-137–470

    Known For

    • Wiener schnitzel with cranberry marmalade and roasted potatoes
    • Pork knuckle (Schweinshaxe)
    • Sauerbraten "Rhein Style"
  • 13. Burg Landshut Restaurant

    $$

    Offering a stunning panorama view over the Mosel River, this sleek and modern dining spot offers beautifully presented traditional dishes. Note that the best views are from the window tables, and these are limited in number. Try the Kaiserschmarrn (a fluffy shredded pancake made popular by Austrian emperor Franz Joseph I) as your dessert to experience a much-loved German comfort food.

    Burg Landshut, Bernkastel-Kues, Rheinland-Pfalz, 54470, Germany
    6531-500--5900

    Known For

    • Mosel river views
    • Modern design located inside a castle ruin
    • Fresh and contemporary German dishes

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Wed.
  • 14. Café Elefant

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    For three decades, writers and artists from Cologne's elegant Agnesviertel neighborhood have been meeting at this cozy locale on a quiet, tree-lined street. Inside, the ambience—like a little corner of Montmartre—is just right for thinking deep thoughts, or simply chatting over a slice of chocolate cake. Even when the cake's all gone, night owls can enjoy the café's delicious Camembert and lingonberry blintzes.

    Weissenburgstr. 50, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, 50670, Germany
    0221-734–520

    Known For

    • Königin Pastete (puff pastry with homemade chicken ragout)
    • Kürbiscreme Suppe (pumpkin soup)
    • Elefantentoast (bread toasted with fresh ham, cheese, and vegetables)

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No credit cards
  • 15. Café Stanton

    $$

    Cologne's main pedestrian shopping street is practical but uninspiring—some even say ugly. This café is an airy, artsy oasis with outdoor terrace seating and a view of the 14th-century Antonite church. The food is international with an emphasis on the Mediterranean, and includes many organic, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. The selection of cakes is divinely German, and there's a jazz dinner every Saturday. Three enormous, delicate chandeliers, made entirely of plastic waste, provide lighting.

    Schilderg. 57, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, 50667, Germany
    0221-271–0710

    Known For

    • Stanton burger (with organic cheese, braised onions, tomatoes, and homemade ketchup)
    • Lammhüfte (leg of lamb with honey sauce, green beans, and potatoes au gratin)
    • Vegan chocolate mousse
  • 16. Capricorn i Aries

    $$$ | Neustadt-Süd

    Locals flock to this stylish corner brasserie serving hearty staples of French rural cuisine with a Rhineland twist.

    Alteburger Str. 31, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, 50678, Germany
    0221-397–5710

    Known For

    • Steak frites with Béarnaise sauce
    • Confit de canard
    • Crème brulée

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch Wed.--Fri.
  • 17. Da Franco Ristorante

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    Da Franco's location on a promenade right on the Rhine and the sunny outdoor terrace is a big plus for this Italian trattoria, serving a range of thin-crust pizzas and salads along with a varied menu of pasta and classic meat dishes: crab meat ravioli with a sage cream sauce, veal stuffed with Parma ham and mozzarella, squid-ink tortellini topped with roasted salmon, lake perch sautéed with anchovies and white wine sauce. Be sure to factor in some extra time to compensate for the distracted wait staff.

    Rheinpromenade 43, Remagen, Rheinland-Pfalz, 53424, Germany
    02642–22422
  • 18. Die Wirtschaft

    $$

    Beate and Florian Kreller give you a warm welcome to their historic building full of cozy niches and exposed beams, where local dishes are the specialty, with emphasis placed on fresh, local, seasonal ingredients. Vegan and vegetarian options are available alongside the schnitzel and sausages.

    Hauptstr. 70, Winkel, Hesse, 65366, Germany
    06723-7426

    Known For

    • Pretty courtyard
    • Friendly service
    • Rustic atmosphere

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch weekdays
  • 19. Em Höttche

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    Beethoven was a regular at this tavern, which has been around since the late 14th century. Today it offers one of the best-value lunches in town, and the kitchen stays open until 1 am. The interior is rustic, the food hearty and nonfussy.

    Markt 4, Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, 53111, Germany
    0228-690–009

    Known For

    • Halver Hahn (an open-face sandwich of soft cheese on rye bread)
    • Bonner Zwiebelmett (minced raw pork with onions)
    • Rheinischer Brauhausteller (fried potatoes with bacon and onions)
  • 20. Früh am Dom

    $ | Altstadt

    For real down-home German cooking, few places in Cologne compare to this time-honored brew house in the shadow of the Dom. It's often crowded, but the mood's fantastic. Bold frescoes on the vaulted ceilings establish that mood, and the authentically Teutonic experience is completed by such dishes as Hämmchen (pork knuckle). The seasonal beer garden is a great spot for people-watching.

    Am Hof 12–18, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, 50667, Germany
    0221-261–3215

    Known For

    • Rheinischer Sauerbraten with dumplings and homemade apple sauce
    • Himmel un Ääd (fried black pudding with potato-apple mash and fried onions)
    • Grilled pork rib specials on Wednesdays

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