Must-see restaurants in Lake Constance

  • Voglhaus

    Konstanz

    Locals flock to the ‘bird house’ for its chilled vibe and contemporary wood-and-stone interior, warmed by an open fire in winter. Wood-oven bread with…

  • s'Wirtshaus am See

    Lake Constance

    Right on the lake front, this restaurant goes in for the new-wave rustic look, with a sleek blonde-wood interior, contemporary fireplace and funky stag…

  • San Martino Gourmet

    Konstanz

    A class act with space for just 16 lucky diners, this Michelin-starred restaurant rests against the old city walls. Jochen Fecht’s season-inspired food…

  • Ess Bar

    Konstanz

    The packed tables speak volumes at this minimalist-chic, monochrome-toned bistro, with banquette seating and a pavement terrace for summer-day dining. The…

  • Valentin

    Lake Constance

    With a deft hand, the chef sources local, seasonal, largely organic ingredients to go into his Med-style dishes at this chic vaulted restaurant. Dishes…

  • Sol

    Konstanz

    Over the Rhine just north of the Altstadt, this cool and wholesome cafe has a chilled vibe, with exposed stone walls and an open deli kitchen. The menu…

  • Tamara's Weinstube

    Konstanz

    With stone walls, low wood beams, soft lighting and a traditional Kachelofen (tiled oven), this wine bar is as cosy as they come. It's a terrific spot for…

  • Engelstube

    Lake Constance

    Dark wood panelling and plenty of rustic touches keep the vibe cosy at this smart wine tavern, which looks proudly back on more than 600 years of history…

  • Weinstube Frey

    Lake Constance

    This 500-year-old wood-panelled wine tavern oozes Bavarian charm with its cosy nooks. Dirndl-clad waitresses serve up regional wines and fare such as Lake…

  • Casala

    Lake Constance

    At the Romantik Residenz am See hotel's Michelin-starred restaurant, chef Markus Philippi brings sophisticated Mediterranean cuisine to the table. One of…

  • Constanzer Wirtshaus

    Konstanz

    On the banks of the Rhine where it flows into Lake Constance, this delightfully old-school tavern has bags of character, with its vaulted interior and…

  • Münsterhof

    Konstanz

    Tables set up in front of the Münster, a slick bistro interior and a lunchtime buzz have earned Münsterhof a loyal local following. Dishes from cordon…

  • Cafe Glücklich

    Lake Constance

    Glücklich means 'happy' and most customers are that indeed at this sweet, easygoing cafe, decked out with floral wallpaper and mismatched vintage…

  • Grosstadt

    Lake Constance

    There's always a good buzz at this retro-flavoured cafe, full of intimate nooks and crannies and with a terrace spilling out onto the cobbles. The menu is…

  • Gleis 9

    Lake Constance

    In a warehouse right behind Ravensburg's main train station, on what was once platform 9, this industrial-cool pick has a cool backlit, red-brick, lounge…

  • Badische Weinstube

    Lake Constance

    Close to the lake front, this wine tavern combines a mock-rustic interior with a pavement terrace. Try the homemade fish soup flavoured with saffron and…

  • Mohren

    Lake Constance

    'Contemporary rustic' best sums up Mohren, with its bright feel, exposed red brick and log piles. The menu wings you from antipasti to steaks, Swabian…

  • Beach Club

    Lake Constance

    This lake-front shack is the place to unwind on the deck, cocktail in hand, and admire the Klangschiff ('sound ship') sculpture and the not-so-distant…

  • Tolle Knolle

    Konstanz

    On a fountain-dotted square with alfresco seating, this art-slung restaurant lives up to its ‘great potato’ moniker. Potatoes come in various guises: with…

  • Winzerstube zum Becher

    Lake Constance

    Vines drape the facade of this wood-panelled bolthole, run by the same family since 1884. Home-grown Pinot Noirs accompany Lake Constance classics such as…

  • Suppengrün

    Konstanz

    The midday crowds flock to this no-nonsense soup and salad bar. Assemble your own salad (€1.80 per 100g) or go for soups from goulash to pea-coconut…

  • Maximilian’s

    Konstanz

    Fancy a picnic by the lake? Stop by this central deli for fresh bread, cheese, ham, wine and other goodies. It’s also a snug spot for coffee and cake or…

  • La Bodega

    Konstanz

    Squirrelled away in Niederburg, this candy-bright bodega with a pocket-sized terrace whips up tapas from papas canarias (Canarian potatoes) to stuffed…

  • Aika

    Lake Constance

    Slick and monochrome, this deli-cafe has a lakeside terrace for lingering over a speciality coffee, breakfast, homemade ice cream, cake or sourdough…

  • Valentino

    Lake Constance

    The pizzas and light, crisp Flammkuchen (Alsatian pizza) are the stars of the menu at this friendly Italian job. Nab a spot on the terrace when the sun's…