64 Best Restaurants in The Rhineland, Germany

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We've compiled the best of the best in The Rhineland - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Zum Goldenen Schlüssel

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This restaurant is a popular choice, not only for its old-world charm and ideal location on the central Marktplatz, but also for fresh, authentic dishes, attentive service, and outdoor seating. A good selection of German dishes hit the mark: tender veal or pork schnitzels topped with rich cream, mushroom, or horseradish sauce, steak cordon bleu stuffed with melted cheese, and a choice of fresh salads. All are best enjoyed with the local wines. An astonishing price-to-quality ratio is another great reason to dine here.

Zum Haller

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Set in a charming historic building, this restaurant is renowned for its cozy ambiance and top-notch German-European cuisine. Signature dishes include schnitzel and goulash, prepared with traditional flair. The warm, welcoming atmosphere and excellent service make it a favorite among both locals and visitors, offering an authentic dining experience in the heart of Monschau.

German $$$ Dinner
Eschbachstrasse 4, Monschau, 52156, Germany
02472-804700
www.zum-haller.de
Known For
  • Schnitzel
  • Goulash
  • Roast pork with sauerkraut
Restaurant Details
Closed Tues. No lunch

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Zum Krug

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Wine-maker Josef Laufer more than lives up to the hospitality promised by the wreath and Krug (an earthenware pitcher) hanging above the front door of his hotel and restaurant a few kilometers from Eltville. The wood-paneled dining room, with its old tiled stove, is cozy; the service is warm and welcoming; and the regularly changing seasonal German fare includes Riesling cream soup, rump steak, trout from the Wisper River, along with the odd international curveball (Thai green curry, anyone?)

German $$$$ Lunch Dinner
Hauptstr. 34, Eltville, 65347, Germany
06723-99680
www.zum-krug-rheingau.de
Known For
  • Traditional German menu with a few surprises
  • Attentive service
  • Drinks list includes hundreds of Rheingau wines and liqueurs
Restaurant Details
Closed Mon.--Tues. No lunch Wed. No dinner Sun.
Reservations recommended

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Zum Weissen Schanen

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The elegant-rustic ambiance created by wood beams, crisp linens, and antique touches heightens the pleasure of dining on modern German dishes with a continental flair. Regional favorites, like lightly breaded veal cutlets, share top-billing with more sophisticated fare: sautéed scallops with arugula pesto, whole trout stuffed with wild girolle mushrooms, and house-made goose paté, all made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Desserts are lighter than the usual Saxon sweets and the wine list is top notch.