Must-see restaurants in Heidelberg

  • 'S' Kastanie

    Heidelberg

    A panoramic terrace provides sweeping views of the river at this gorgeous 1904-built former hunting lodge, with stained glass and timber panelling, set in…

  • Zur Herrenmühle Heidelberg

    Heidelberg

    A flour mill from 1690 has been turned into an elegant and highly cultured place to enjoy refined ‘country-style' cuisine, such as saffron-crusted dorade…

  • Joe Molese

    Heidelberg

    Sandwiches – like pastrami, tomato and honey-mustard vinaigrette; brie, arugula and truffle oil; or wild smoked salmon with lemon juice and olive oil –…

  • Unter Freunden

    Heidelberg

    Pizza al taglio (by the slice) is the speciality of this hip whitewashed space. Toppings include pear and gorgonzola, mortadella (Italian sausage) with…

  • Schnitzelbank

    Heidelberg

    Small and often jam-packed, this cosy wine tavern has you sampling the local tipples (all wines are regional) and cuisine while crouched on wooden…

  • Weisser Bock

    Heidelberg

    Dark-wood panelling, linen-bedecked tables and low lighting make an elegant backdrop for newly interpreted classical dishes. Each is prepared with fresh…

  • Gundel

    Heidelberg

    Gundel's bakery section has 30 kinds of bread and rolls, as well as delectable pastries. It's a great stop to stock up for a river or forest picnic;…

  • Gelato Go

    Heidelberg

    The Hauptstrasse is sprinkled with ice cream shops but Gelato Go trumps them all (hence the constant queue out the door, even in winter). In addition to…

  • Café Weinstube Burkardt

    Heidelberg

    Charming Burkardt's has a superb selection of wines from the Heidelberg region available by the glass, and first-rate food, such as risotto with asparagus…

  • Die Kuh Die Lacht

    Heidelberg

    This sleek burger joint's 19 different, all-natural burgers are handmade on the premises. Choices include chicken caesar, barbecued beef, a Mexican burger…

  • Mahmoud's

    Heidelberg

    This aromatic spot serves Syrian-style falafel, along with kebabs, hummus, baba ganoush and Middle Eastern salads. Enter via Heugasse.

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