St Pauli & Reeperbahn
All manner of Currywurst (there's even a vegan version) have made this an icon of St Pauli's nights – a Currywurst at 4am after a hard night of partying…
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
All manner of Currywurst (there's even a vegan version) have made this an icon of St Pauli's nights – a Currywurst at 4am after a hard night of partying…
Hamburg
Checked tablecloths, wooden chairs and down-home Italian cooking make this one of the city's more intimate Mediterranean choices. In addition to the…
Hamburg
Tucked away on a quiet street in Neustadt's north, [m]eatery stays true to its name and prepares what many Hamburgers believe to be the best steaks in the…
Hamburg
Near the Elbmeile waterfront, Fischereihafen serves some of Hamburg’s finest fish, including regional specialities, to a well-heeled clientele. No-frills…
Hamburg
The leafy Grossneumarkt is a relaxed change from the more chichi parts of the Neustadt, and for decades Thämer's has anchored a prime spot with dozens of…
Lübeck
Glossy, richly grained timber lines the walls, tables and even the alfresco courtyard of this sleek, stylish restaurant. The good-value top-end lunches…
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
Don't be fooled by the location, surrounded by a food hall and next to a supermarket. Markt Koenig is a bright modern place that does a range of local…
Hamburg
This pit-stop institution originally fed hungry workers from the nearby abattoir (today the central meat market) and now serves wallet-friendly but waist…
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
The perfect place for a meal while you plan your night out in St Pauli, this clean-lined pub has a good menu of dishes that range from Italian to German…
Hamburg
Like any port city worthy of its fishing fleet, Hamburgers have an abiding love for fish dishes, and this old-fashioned, no-frills purveyor of local…
Northern Germany
Overlooking Schwerin's old goat market (note the life-size bronze goat), this storied, characterful pub has an old interior that features wooden chairs…
Hamburg
Set back from busy Lange Reihe, in the gallery Koppel 66, this veggie cafe is a refined oasis (with a summer garden). The menu could be an ad for the…
Northern Germany
In addition to wood-lined dining rooms dimly lit by stained glass, a large beer garden and a tapas/cocktail bar, this historic (1895), half-timbered inn…
Rostock
At this Rostock institution, cosy wooden booths are lined with stained-glass Hanseatic coats of armour and monster fish threatening sailing ships, while…
Rostock
You can let the hours slip past from one of the terrace tables here overlooking the historic square. The German food is typically hearty and well-priced,…
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
Schwabisch specialities (from the area around Stuttgart) dominate this light-filled restaurant and whisky bar – the combination of the two means you could…
Northern Germany
Much loved by locals for its rare combination of cool, classy and warmth, Wunderbar is part cafe, part bar (great cocktails!) and very much a hub of local…
Hamburg
Vietnamese restaurants are all the rage in Hamburg, and this cool outpost is always popular for its fresh tastes and authentic Vietnamese cooking. Their…
Hamburg
Some of the yummiest ice cream you’ll ever taste is scooped from this little hole in the wall (look for the queues). On any given day, you’ll find around…
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
There's a lot happening here at this hip tri-level restaurant. The varied and inspired slow-food menu is steered by the seasons and whatever regional…
Hamburg
Behind its opaque glass doors, this upmarket bistro with fluted columns and period decor was part of the original vanguard of St Georg’s gentrification…
Northern Germany
Much better than your usual city main square cafe, Rothe has superlative cakes, tarts and other delights. Ponder all the pleasure in the glass display…
Lübeck
This prim little corner cafe makes its own fabulous range of chocolates using top ingredients from around the world. There are a variety of coffees and…
Hamburg
Facing the Elbphilharmonie, this casual place offers predominantly French cuisine, such as croque-monsieur and other toasts in the bistro, with a little…
Lübeck
Take one historic Hanseatic merchant's house, mix in three beautifully restored ballrooms and season with restored elegant gardens. The result is this…
Hamburg
We love the tasteful retro furnishings at this appealing cafe and wine bar. The small but carefully chosen menu changes with the seasons, but ranges from…
Hamburg
Out in Altona's west, Jools is a terrific cafe-restaurant that does risotto, pasta, Currywurst and even burgers. The tastes are fresh, the service is…
Hamburg
Steaks in all their glory dominate proceedings here. We prefer them without sauces, but put us by the Elbe overlooking the water with a medium-rare rib…
Lübeck
In a restored merchant's house that dates back to 1569, this fine little cafe does quiches, cakes and good coffee. Ask about tours of the building at 2pm…
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
This gem of a neighbourhood cafe is the go-to place for warm brioches, some of the yummiest cakes in town, plus daily changing lunch specials. Camp out…
Lübeck
Milky marzipan coffee, marzipan ice cream and a host of other sweet and savoury snacks and light meals are served at the cafe inside Lübeck’s iconic…
Northern Germany
Our favourite breakfast spot in the city, Bell & Beans has a cool Berlinesque sensibility with terrific breakfasts and coffee. Locals love it too, so it…
Northern Germany
Fronting onto the historic Markt, Fürstenhof prides itself on local dishes and fresh local ingredients that change with the seasons. They also have a kids…
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
St Pauli's version of the late-night kebab stop is this timeless place serving fish sandwiches, as well as smoked fish and meats. There's nothing quite…
Northern Germany
A cut above your average Ratskeller, Stade's is on a shady back lane near St Wilhadi. It has its own brewery, fine hearty, meaty fare and plenty of…
Hamburg
Perfect for that much-needed pause, this cute little cafe has excellent coffee drinks as well as tasty baked goods, including the best bagels in town.
Northern Germany
With an atmosphere as fresh as the tastes they prepare in the kitchen, Viscvle is fun and ranges from veggie flatbread or bruschetta up to steaks.
Hamburg
The menu here is astonishingly broad (tapas, pizza, pasta, seafood) without compromising on quality. Their speciality is flame-grilled meats.
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
Sweet offerings abound at this aromatic and traditional bakery. Try a nussecken, a crunchy, nutty, triangular-shaped pastry.
Northern Germany
The perfect pause for your Güstrow visit. This cafe has been creating luscious cakes in the shadow of the Dom since 1852.