Hotel zur Brücke

Planning a romantic night out? Then secure a table at this beautifully restored traditional farmhouse, where the view of the Terworm estate will captivate throughout your meal. A glance at the menu reveals a creative take on fine dining – technically refined, bold and replete with influences from around the globe. For instance, the chef coats a fillet of skrei with a light aubergine caviar and finishes it with a crumble of panko, pistachio and herbs, then serves it with a lukewarm mirin broth. Darwin is a restaurant where diners are kept on their toes from start to finish.

Bistro is housed in Parkhotel Quellenhof, the flagship of Aachen's hotel scene – the marble lobby and the fireplace and tearoom with its exquisite wood panelling are well worth seeing. Classic cuisine with Mediterranean influences is served in a stylish, minimalist-style dining space. The appealing evening menu features dishes such as Black Angus beef tartare with brioche, lobster foam soup with lobster ravioli and tarragon, and Wiener schnitzel with potato and cucumber salad, as well as vegetarian options. There is a smaller selection of dishes available at lunchtime and a snack menu in the a