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  • 1. Adolf Wagner

    $$ | Sachsenhausen

    With sepia-toned murals of merrymaking above the dark-wood wainscotting, this Apfelwein classic succeeds in being touristy and traditional all at once, and it's a genuine favorite of local residents. The kitchen produces the same hearty German dishes as other nearby taverns, only better. Cider is served in large quantities in the noisy, crowded dining room with many large, communal tables. Reservations are recommended on weekends. Warning: it serves no beer! The family also operates a hotel upstairs.

    Schweizerstr. 71, Frankfurt, Hesse, 60594, Germany
    069-612–565

    Known For

    • Schnitzel
    • Tafelspitz mit Frankfurter grüner Sosse (stewed beef with a sauce of green herbs)
    • Fresh fish (a Friday special)
  • 2. Alte Kanzlei

    $$ | Mitte

    Steps from the Altes Schloss, the building dates from 1565, but the menu is modern, offering both pastas, traditional Swabian specialties and vegetarian dishes. In a nod to Bavarian neighbors, the menu also offers Weisswurst, or veal sausages, but only on weekends. The Käsespätzle, or noodles with cheese, served with a salad, is enough for lunch or a light dinner, especially when combined with Opfenschulpfer, an airy bread pudding topped with vanilla sauce. There are daily beer and wine specials featuring local and regional producers. It's popular with local office workers for its location, service, and good prices.

    Schillerpl. 5A, Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, 70173, Germany
    0711-294–457

    Known For

    • Regional specialties including Maultaschen (meat-filled ravioli)
    • Feaured wine of the month specials
    • Seasonal specialties including Spargel (white asparagus)

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations essential
  • 3. Auerbachs Keller

    $$

    The most famous of Leipzig's restaurants is actually two restaurants: one that's upscale, international, and gourmet (down the stairs to the right) and a rowdy beer cellar (to the left) specializing in hearty Saxon fare, mostly roasted meat dishes. Goethe immortalized one of the vaulted historic rooms in his Faust, and Bach was a regular here because of the location halfway between the Thomaskirche and the Nikolaikirche.

    Grimmaische Str. 2–4, Leipzig, Saxony, D–04109, Germany
    0341-216–100

    Known For

    • One of the oldest restaurants on the continent
    • Tasting menu worth the splurge
    • Extensive wine list

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon., Reservations essential
  • 4. Café Mozart

    $ | City Center

    Reminiscent of a traditional coffeehouse, this café has been offering all types of sweets and pastries, along with breakfast, lunch, and dinner since 1915. Open daily, it's on a quiet, tucked-away street that's steps from the main shopping area, Zeil. In warm weather, there's a lovely outdoor garden.

    Töngesg. 23, Frankfurt, Hesse, 60311, Germany
    069-291–954

    Known For

    • Great coffee
    • Sacher Torte (chocolate layer cake)
    • Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte (Black Forest cake)
  • 5. Clärchens Ballhaus

    $$ | Mitte

    Opened in 1913, this former club has a new life as a trendy restaurant serving well-prepared German classics; dine inside amidst the soaring ceilings and peeling walls, or when the weather's nice, outdoors in the lovely courtyard. Try a three-course seasonal menu or opt for tasty flammkuchen, potato rösti, or schnitzel, washed down with a well-mixed signature cocktail such as a Clärchens (tequila, currant, lemon, sugar, and mint).

    Auguststr. 24, Berlin, Berlin, 10117, Germany
    030-55578–5440

    Known For

    • Classic German cuisine
    • Cool, retro atmosphere
    • Weekly dance instruction and parties

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No lunch Tues.–Fri.
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  • 6. 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.
  • 7. Die Henne

    $ | Kreuzberg

    The 100-plus-year-old Kreuzberg stalwart has managed to stick around thanks in part to its most famous dish, which is still just about all it serves: a crispy, fried half chicken. The rest of the menu is short: coleslaw, potato salad, a few boulette (meat patty) options, and several beers on tap; for "dessert," look to the impressive selection of locally sourced brandies and fruit schnapps.

    Leuschnerdamm 25, Berlin, Berlin, 10999, Germany
    030-614–7730

    Known For

    • Scrumptious fried chicken
    • Front-yard beer garden
    • Charming historic setting

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No lunch
  • 8. Einsunternull

    $$$$ | Mitte

    In a clean and modern Scandinavian-styled space done up in woods and light colors, chef Silvio Pfeufer combines local German dishes with global influences (think pike perch served with finger limes and veal tongue with black truffle and parmesan) on his six-course tasting menus; there's also a separate menu for vegetarians. Pair your meal with a fine selection of wines from Austria, France, Italy, and Spain, or opt for their house-made non-alcoholic drink accompaniments.

    Hannoversche Str. 1, Berlin, Berlin, 10115, Germany
    030-2757–7810

    Known For

    • Beautifully presented modern German cuisine
    • Inspired wine or alcohol-free beverage pairings
    • Pretty contemporary dining space

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed. No lunch
  • 9. Essigbrätlein

    $$$$

    The oldest restaurant in Nuremberg, built in 1550 as a meeting place for the city's wine merchants, is also the top restaurant in the city and among the best in Germany. Today its tiny but elegant period interior caters to the distinguishing gourmet, but don't be put off if the restaurant looks closed—just ring the bell and a friendly receptionist will help you.

    Weinmarkt 3, Nürnberg, Bavaria, 90403, Germany
    0911-225–131

    Known For

    • Four-course dinner menu
    • New German cuisine with uniquely blended spice mixes
    • Perfect wine pairings

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Reservations essential
  • 10. Forelle

    $$

    Beautiful ceilings painted with vine motifs, exposed beams, wooden wainscotting and an old tile stove make for a gemütlich (cozy) atmosphere. This small restaurant fills up fast, not least because of the Swabian specialties which dominate the menu and fresh, regional ingredients. Save room for dessert, especially the house-made Schwäbische Apfelküchle (Swabian apple cake) with vanilla sauce. There's also a children's menu.

    Kronenstr. 8, Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg, 72070, Germany
    07071-568–8980

    Known For

    • Maultaschen (meat-filled ravioli), a regional favorite
    • The inn's namesake trout, often served as French-style amandine
    • Daily lunch specials

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues.
  • 11. Gasthaus zum Riesen

    $

    An absolute must when in Miltenberg, this 425-year-old traditional guesthouse, owned by the Faust brewing company, is an architectural gem and a great place to try out authentic German food and the best in Bavarian beer. Diners (and drinkers) sit at long tables under high beamed ceilings with traditional murals and arched stone doorways, but there are a few little niches with private tables and a large outdoor terrace with lovely views of the town. Generous portions of weinerschnitzel, traditional bratwurst, and sauerkraut with potato purée are accompanied by one of ten beers and ales on tap. There are also plenty of smaller dishes and desserts, or you're perfectly welcome to just stop in for a beer.

    Hauptstraße 219, Miltenberg, Bavaria, 63897, Germany
    49-09371–989948

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations essential
  • 12. Herr Käthe

    $$

    A fireplace, charming rooms, an indoor balcony, and a lovely garden along with modern German "gastronomic" cuisine served by friendly waiters add up to a top-notch choice in town. Start with a tangy parsley and arugula soup followed by baked salmon or pork filet with a thyme-sherry sauce. Desserts run the gamut from sinful chocolate torte to fresh fruit sorbets topped with wild strawberries. A good choice of wines by the glass is available for non-beer drinkers.

    Katharinenstraße 4, Torgau, Saxony, 04860, Germany
    03421–778–665
  • 13. Kaiserstuhler Hof

    $$$

    For quality dining and impeccable service, this handsome ivy-clad inn and restaurant, an easy stroll from the port, is the place to go in Breisach. You'll feel pampered from start to finish, from the elegant wood-paneled dining room sparkling with crystal and white linen, to the gourmet menu of market-fresh dishes: housemade goose-liver pâté or creamy cauliflower and white truffle soup to start, followed by tender roast veal with spring vegetables, sautéed monkfish complimented by a buttery shallot-wine sauce, or pasta and scallops with fresh basil coulis. The expert staff is delighted help you choose just the right pairings from an extensive wine list.

    Richard-Muller-Strasse 2, Breisach, Baden-Württemberg, 79206, Germany
    7667–83060

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon., Reservations essential
  • 14. Kartoffelküche

    $

    For more than 30 years, this simple restaurant has been serving traditional dishes accompanied by potatoes cooked every way imaginable. The potato-and-broccoli gratin and the potato pizza are excellent, as are the Hessian potato pancakes with toppings including mushrooms, smoked salmon, or a fried egg. For dessert, try potato strudel with vanilla sauce. The charming decor includes colorful art deco dishes and lamps.

    Audenstr. 4, Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, Hesse, 61348, Germany
    06172-21500

    Known For

    • Good kids menu
    • Potato soup with and without sausage or bacon
    • Schnitzels

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch Mon.–Thurs.
  • 15. Konnopke's Imbiss

    $ | Prenzlauer Berg

    Under the tracks of the elevated U2 subway line is Berlin's most beloved sausage stand. Konnopke's is a family business that's been around since 1930 and, though there are several options on the menu, this place is famous for its currywurst, which is served on a paper tray with a plastic prong that can be used to spear the sauce-covered sausage slices; with French fries and a pilsner, this is one of the quintessential Berlin meals.

    Schönhauser Allee 44b, Berlin, Berlin, 10435, Germany
    030-442–7765

    Known For

    • Much-loved currywurst with fries (there's also a vegan option)
    • Throngs of people all day long
    • Quick, cheap eats

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 16. Landhaus Scherrer

    $$$$ | Ottensen

    A proud owner of a Michelin star since it opened its doors in 1978, Landhaus Scherrer continues to be one of the city's best-known and most celebrated restaurants. The focus is on the use of organic, sustainable ingredients to produce classic and modern German cuisine with international touches, and unsurprisingly, the accompanying wine list is exceptional.

    Elbchaussee 130, Hamburg, Hamburg, 22763, Germany
    040-8830–70030

    Known For

    • Vierländer duck
    • Parklike setting
    • On-site bistro for similar fare at lower prices

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Reservations essential
  • 17. Mundart

    $$

    One of the best restaurants in town is known for its innovative Bavarian cuisine based on regionally sourced seasonal ingredients. Young chef Steffi Bauer changes the short but appealing menu, which features local fish, meat, and veggie dishes, about every two months and also offers a daily special.

    Bahnhofstr. 12, Oberammergau, Bavaria, 82487, Germany
    08822-949–7565

    Known For

    • Vegan preparations on request
    • Innovative takes on Bavarian "tapas"
    • Delicious daily specials

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch
  • 18. Nobelhart und Schmutzig

    $$$$ | Mitte

    The locavore obsession is taken seriously at this trendy spot that uses only the most local ingredients in the simple but sublime preparations that come from the open kitchen and are served at a long, shared counter. One 10-course menu is served each evening (dietary restrictions can usually be accommodated) and everything—from the bread and butter through several vegetable, meat, and fish courses—is gorgeously presented and delicious.

    Friedrichstr. 218, Berlin, Berlin, 10969, Germany
    030-2594–0610

    Known For

    • One nightly 10-course tasting menu (slightly cheaper on Tues. and Wed.)
    • All-natural wines, best experienced when paired with each dish
    • Friendly servers who share the stories behind every plate

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Reservations essential
  • 19. Restaurant JM

    $$$$

    Owner Jörg Müller, considered by many to be the island's leading chef, serves haute cuisine in the gracious and friendly setting of an old thatch-roof farmhouse, which doubles as a small hotel. Restaurant "JM" offers outstanding dining with a seasonal menu that incorporates a diverse locally sourced selection of produce and fish.

    Süderstr. 8, Westerland, Schleswig-Holstein, 25980, Germany
    04651-27788

    Known For

    • Rustic Frisian atmosphere
    • Local seafood, lamb, and beef
    • Wine cellar

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues., Reservations essential
  • 20. Restaurant Reinstoff

    $$$$ | Mitte | German

    The perfectly crafted and creative haute cuisine at the Michelin-starred Reinstoff, prepared by renowned chef Daniel Achilles, focuses on both rare and traditional German ingredients but gives them an avant-garde twist and often playful presentations. Diners choose either five-, six-, seven-, eight-, or nine-course menus (à la carte is only by special request), either with or without wine pairings, and the relaxed but professional service and quietly refined atmosphere make this one of the most enjoyable dining experiences in the city. It's expensive but worth it. The wine selection is heavy on European wines.

    Schlegelstr. 26c, in Edison Höfe, Berlin, Berlin, 10115, Germany
    030-3088–1214

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Reservations essential

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