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WHERE TO EAT AND DRINK Visitors with Disabilities
If a table with wheelchair access
While German cuisine may not enjoy the many fine eateries, owned and run by is required, it is best to specify
same reputation as that of, say, France, renowned master chefs, have opened in this when making the reservation.
visitors can nevertheless eat very well here. Germany. Not surprisingly, the cuisine served It is also a good idea to check if
A large number of establishments specialize here is of the highest European standards. toilets are disabled-friendly at
the time of making bookings.
in regional cuisine, which, although often From the many thousands of restaurants
heavy, is always very appetizing. It is also in Germany, we have listed the finest on
fairly easy to find good restaurants serving pages 510–33. These have been chosen Dress Code Pasternak Russian restaurant, a long-time
international cuisine such as Italian, Greek, across a range of price categories for their Germans usually dress casually, favourite in Berlin (see p511)
Indian, Chinese, Thai or Turkish. In past years, variety, service and good value. comfortably and practically,
preferring a sporty style to a Italian restaurants – very common
more formal attire. When going and usually very good – are a
out in the evenings, many better choice for vegetarians, as
Types of Restaurants
A Kneipe, which has a similar women – regardless of their age are Indian or Thai establishments.
The term restaurant in Germany atmosphere to an English – wear trousers and comfortable
includes both eateries offering pub, is a great place to spend Elegant dining room of the highly low-heeled shoes, though some Recommended
exquisite cuisine and excellent an evening. Patrons generally acclaimed Fahrhaus in Sylt (see p532) prefer elegant dresses. Men
service, at steep prices, as come here to drink, but there generally wear jackets and ties Restaurants
well as popular local are usually a few hot dishes should be able to help with only during office hours. Going The restaurants recommended
establishments with affordable on offer too. Self-service a translation. In several less to a restaurant does not require on the following pages have
prices. A Gasthaus is a traditional venues offering snacks are expensive places, there is an dressing up. However, diners been chosen for their quality
inn specializing in straight- known as Imbiss. These can additional daily menu with will not look or feel out of place food, good value and decent
forward regional cuisine. Similar have a very varied character, attractive seasonal dishes – in formal clothes in the more service, and include a broad
food is served in a Ratskeller from a stall serving baked often written on a blackboard. expensive, gourmet restaurants. range of cuisines from Persian
located in the town hall cellar. sausages and cans of drink to Mediterranean, and North
These usually have atmospheric, to elegant kiosks offering a Reservations Children African to Chinese.
stylized interiors that are well large choice of salads and In a restaurant offering
adapted to the vaulted, dark fast food. These kiosks are Making an advance reservation Restaurants usually provide traditional German food expect
spaces of the historic cellars. often run by Germans with Al fresco dining at Gugelhof, a French is essential in the best high chairs for toddlers and, to see a lot of hearty dishes,
A Weinstube is a wine bar on immi grant backgrounds, so restaurant in Berlin (see p511) restaurants and advisable in particularly during lunch, offer stews and breads on the menu.
the lines of an old-fashioned Greek, Arabic, Turkish and Thai many good and popular standard light dishes for children. In places German regional restaurants
tavern. Here, good, usually local, food tends to be well repre- served between noon and 2pm, restaurants as well, particularly that do not have such arrange- will often serve dishes that
wine is served along with a sented. Many larger shops, when most establishments on weekend nights. Those who ments, it is always possible to use locally sourced ingredients.
limited menu of quality food. particularly department stores, offer an excellent salad or a have not made any reservations order small portions for kids. Modern German food tends to
A Bierstube is similar, except that will also have a cafeteria for bowl of filling soup. Many can try one of the popular be influenced by the traditional
the beverage is beer. weary shoppers. restaurants serve a special fixed- restaurant complexes for a table. Vegetarians menu but with innovative twists
While the term café has a price menu for lunch that is and more delicate flavours.
variety of connotations in What and When to Eat significantly cheaper than in Prices and Tips Vegetarianism is increasingly Entries highlighted as DK
Germany, it is usually a good the evening. Restaurants start popular in Germany, but the Choice are those that offer some-
choice for breakfast and lunch. Breakfast is usually a hearty to fill up after 6pm, although The cost of a restaurant meal number of vegetarian restaurants thing extra special. This may be
However, guests are welcome affair and involves several types dinner is most usually eaten in Germany depends massively is still very limited, especially in their superb location, romantic
to stop in at any time of day for of bread, cheeses, sausages and after 8pm. on the location. A three-course the smaller towns. Restaurants atmosphere, particularly
a cup of coffee, ice cream, a slice jam. On Sundays, brunch buffets meal without alcohol might serving only German food will creative dishes, sensational
of cake, a beer or wine. There is are offered in many places until Opening Hours typically cost €20, but in the have the most limited selection, cuisine or impeccable service.
often music in the evenings. 2pm. Otherwise lunch is generally centre of larger cities a mini- though there should be at least Book in advance and expect to
Cafés generally open from 9am, mum of €30 would be more one or two vegetarian dishes. enjoy a memorable meal.
while restaurants are open from usual. In a luxury restaurant,
noon, sometimes with a break the bill for a six-course meal,
from 3 to 6pm. The most without drinks, can cost in
expensive places only open excess of €80. The price of
for dinner and are frequently alcoholic drinks also varies,
closed one day in the week. but beer is usually cheapest.
Prices include service and
tax, but it is usual to leave a
Menu tip – around 10 per cent of
In all restaurants and cafés, the total bill. Credit cards are
a menu with prices should not as widely accepted in
be displayed at the door. Germany, but restaurants
Some of the better establish- and cafés that accept credit
ments will have a menu in cards usually display the
English as well as in German, logos of acceptable cards near
The cheerful interior of Der Butt in Rostock (see p533) and where they do not, staff the entrance. Dine with splendid fjord views at Hotel Bellevue’s seafood restaurant in Kiel (see p531)

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