City dining guide

Best restaurants in Erfurt

4 guide-listed restaurants — Michelin, Bib Gourmand, Black Pearl, Must-Eat List, World's 50 Best and more. Reference quality signals; never ranked by commission, no in-app checkout.

Michelin-starred 1

Clara - Restaurant im Kaisersaal

★ Michelin€€€€Modern Cuisine

In this restaurant in the middle of the old town, Christopher Weigel and his team cook up highly elaborate and technically sophisticated cuisine replete with contrasts, finesse and expressive touches. Made with top-notch ingredients and bursting with flavour, the creative dishes are cosmopolitan but also draw inspiration from the region. The friendly and professional waitstaff will gladly recommend just the right wine to accompany the set menu. The stylish interior design adds to the sophisticated atmosphere, with clean lines and a warm colour palette contributing to a modern and elegant aesth

TripAdvisor review sample · 4.7/5 · 94 reviews

Clara Restaurant in Bergen offers modern cuisine recognized for its high quality and Michelin-starred standards. Reviews highlight exceptional food craftsmanship, detailed presentation, and generous amuse-bouches. Service is consistently praised as friendly, attentive, and professional, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere. While the decor is described as puristic and minimalist, focusing attention on the dining experience, this suits those seeking culinary excellence. Minor criticisms mention occasional lack of thematic coherence in tasting menus or insufficient preparation for specific dietary needs. Overall, guests find the experience worthwhile and well-executed, making it a strong choice for discerning diners.

Ideal for diners seeking high-quality modern cuisine and attentive service.

🕐 We-Sa 18:30+

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Other guide picks 3

ESTIMA by Catalana

€€€spanish

Located in the heart of the Old Town, not far from the cathedral, this tasteful little restaurant prepares Catalan-inspired dishes in an open kitchen. At the helm in the kitchen is Jürgen Birth, who skilfully weaves both Spanish and French elements into his modern set menu. For example, scallops with brandade are followed by his "Hamburgesa 2.0" with Bellota Ibérico pork cheeks. His penchant for patisserie is also evident in the wonderfully refreshing mandarin sorbet pre-dessert. Choose between a conventional and a vegetarian set menu option – a pescetarian variant is also possible. Furthermor

🕐 Mo-Th 17:30-22:00; Fr, Sa 17:30-22:30

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Das Ballenberger

€€Farm to table, International

A friendly, modern restaurant in the centre of the old town close to the historic Krämerbrücke bridge, Das Ballenberger serves seasonal, international cuisine including scallops with two kinds of asparagus and orange. You’ll also find some mouthwatering home-made cakes and a delicious breakfast from 9 am after a stay in one of the five charming overnight apartments.

🕐 Mo-Sa 09:00-22:00

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Il Cortile

€€italian

You get to this restaurant, which is located in a pretty little courtyard in Erfurt's old town via Johannesstraße. In a cosy atmosphere, diners tuck into Mediterranean-inspired cuisine that draws on flavours from all over the world. The menu features dishes such as "Ricotta, truffle, pea, Serrano", "Salsiccia, capers, sugar snap pea" or "Fjord trout, grape, risotto, truffle".

🕐 12:00-14:00,18:00-23:00

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