Must-see restaurants in Erfurt

  • Ginkgo

    Erfurt

    Behind an unassuming storefront down a side street off Domplatz, you'll find this purveyor of authentic Japanese sushi, run by the engaging Mr and Mrs…

  • Zum Wenigemarkt 13

    Erfurt

    This upbeat restaurant in a delightful spot serves traditional and updated takes on Thuringian cuisine, starring regionally hunted and gathered…

  • Faustfood

    Erfurt

    Despite its casual, student-y vibe, this rambunctious grill house is a great place for traditional Thuringian grills (Rostbrätel and bratwurst), plus more…

  • Zum Goldenen Schwan

    Erfurt

    This authentic inn serves all the usual Thuringian classics, but if you’re up to mounting your own Man vs Food challenge, try something called…

  • Drogerie Bistro

    Erfurt

    If atmosphere is high on your list of priorities, you'll love this cosy little bistro in the Wenigemarkt, with its antique cash register, brass scales and…

  • Schnitzler

    Erfurt

    It might be difficult for any self-proclaimed schnitzel lover to pass by a restaurant that pays such unabashed homage to the crumbed cutlet. There's an…

  • Fellini

    Erfurt

    You can't beat the Fischmarkt location of this smart Italian affair, where local suits and casual tourists dine side by side. Expect traditional Italian…

  • La Gondola

    Erfurt

    What's so great about this ostensibly run-of-the-mill Italian joint where nary a word of English is spoken and the meals are tasty and reasonably priced,…

  • Altstadt Cafe

    Erfurt

    Chatty mothers, foot-weary sightseers and solo bookworms gather at this cheerful cafe in the former 14th-century fishmonger's house known as Kleiner…

  • Henner

    Erfurt

    This upbeat bistro makes a great daytime pit stop for freshly made sandwiches with fillings that change weekly. Or there are crisp salads and interesting…

  • Glashütte Petersberg

    Erfurt

    Sitting atop Erfurt's only significant hill like an incongruous glass Tetris-brick among the baroque-era buildings of the Zitadelle Petersberg, the…

  • Si-Ju

    Erfurt

    Despite the vaguely Chinese-sounding name, this modern, centrally located bistro trots out a typical menu of Thuringian classics and international bistro…