3 Best Restaurants in City Center, Frankfurt

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Vinum Weinkeller

$$ | City Center Fodor's Choice

Housed in a former wine cellar that dates from 1893 in one of the alleys off Fressgass, Vinum specializes in regional wines by the glass or bottle to accompany a regional prix-fixe menu. The burnished brickwork and low lighting adds to the charm. The wine-themed decor includes such items as glass bowls filled with wine corks.

Kleine Hochstr. 9, Frankfurt, 60313, Germany
069-293–037
Known For
  • Wine-friendly dishes, including cheese platters
  • German specialties, including Würste
  • Sauerbraten with dumplings and red cabbage
Restaurant Details
Closed Sun. (also Sat. Jul.--Aug.)

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Embassy

$$ | City Center

This modern restaurant, bar and lounge near many of the city's largest banks makes it a natural for business lunches, but it also attracts many young professionals for after-work socializing and dinner. The moderately priced menu of contemporary dishes includes nearly two dozen varieties of pizza.

Zimmerweg 1, Frankfurt, 60325, Germany
069-7409–0844
Known For
  • Some two dozen pizza options
  • Pastas
  • Happy-hour specials
Restaurant Details
Closed weekends

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L'Emir

$$ | City Center

The atmosphere is right out of One Thousand and One Nights at this restaurant near the train station, with belly dancers perform every Saturday night and urge patrons to join in. The Middle Eastern menu is largely vegetarian and heavy on garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice. Save room for dessert, either baklava, flaky pastry layered with honey and nuts, or amar eilden, apricot pudding dotted with raisins. Those who are so inclined can retire to the lounge and smoke flavored tobacco from a water pipe.

Weserstr. 17, Frankfurt, 60329, Germany
069-2400–8686
Known For
  • Meze, including delicious falafel
  • Lamb dishes, including the homemade lamb sausage and marinated chops grilled over charcoal
  • Party atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Reservations essential

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