Essigbrätlein
The oldest restaurant in Nuremberg, built in 1550 as a meeting place for the city's wine merchants, is also the city's finest dining establishment.Today its tiny but elegant period interior caters to the distinguishing gourmet, with vegetarian-centered dishes (such as the signature beetroot with caraway caramel) that make the most of local Franconian produce. For dinner, you can opt for anything between four and seven courses (from €180 to €210, with wine pairings or soft drink accompaniments extra), or you can come for a (relatively) lighter four- or five-course lunch. Don't be put off if the restaurant looks closed—just ring the bell and a friendly receptionist will help you.
