Hanssen in Lindau/lake Constance

From the stylish, airy, high-ceilinged restaurant, which is reminiscent of an orangery, to the charming inner courtyard with a fountain, this pretty property set amid the orchards has an almost Mediterranean feel. It's a real family affair here, enthusiastically run by hostess Sonja Fischer, her daughter Alisa and her brother Rainer Hörmann, a trained sommelier. The front-of-house team provides professional, cordial service, and savvy wine recommendations – and the lady of the house is always present too. Toni Neumann's cuisine is clearly influenced by Mediterranean – principally Italian – cui

This friendly family-run restaurant serving contemporary regional cuisine proposes a range of very different dining spaces. Stube is cosy and rustic, Rossini is Mediterranean and the Wintergarten is light and airy. Plus there is the secluded inner courtyard.

Tucked away in a small side street of the island's historic centre, this restaurant is housed in a lovely vaulted cellar. In an attractive, modern setting, you can enjoy seasonally inspired cuisine made from high-quality ingredients, presented as an appealing, concise à la carte selection. Service is provided by a friendly team. The intimate courtyard terrace is a pleasant spot, and the wine bar is also a great draw. The nearby sister boutique hotel, Das Ludwig, is home to Das Ludwig x ae restaurant, which serves a modern, French-inspired set menu.

In a magnificent location just a stone's throw from Lake Constance, the Seehotel am Kaiserstrand has plenty to offer, and the restaurant is definitely a huge draw. Upscale and modern, it also boasts a gorgeous terrace overlooking the lake. Choose from a nicely devised à la carte menu of mouthwatering dishes such as "goat's cheese crème brûlée, beetroot, walnut, pumpernickel, pine honey" or "braised wild hare leg with Brussels sprouts and sweet-potato pavé". The desserts and house-made cakes and tarts are tempting, too. Built on stilts, the Badehaus is a novel location for snacks and drinks rig