Hotel Spahr

The Oettinger brothers bring great dedication to the running of this family business, whose history stretches back over 150 years. Michael Oettinger's contemporary take on classic French-inspired cuisine revolves around excellent produce – such as superb French Challans duck, the pink-roasted breast of which is wonderfully showcased with preserved lemon, okra pods and sweet potato. The two set menus comprise three to five courses – you can also swap or add on dishes. On Wednesdays, the restaurant serves exclusively the very reasonably priced two- or three-course "Midweek Special Menu" – an ide

Even after all these years, 5 is still bang on trend. This is primarily down to Alexander Dinter's modern cuisine. Since 2018, he has been the creative force at the helm, successfully incorporating his own original ideas into his seasonally inspired set menu. The location near the Schlossgarten, in what was Stuttgart's first ever railway station, is also unique. A laid-back urban vibe combined with an elegant lounge decor makes for a special atmosphere, which persists as you move from the stylish bar on the ground floor to the "casual fine dining" restaurant on the first floor. Here, guests si

Wine lovers will be delighted to see the walk-in glass wine cabinet upon entering the restaurant – it gives a first impression of the 300 or so labels on offer here. The chic interior with its stylish, minimalist design and distinctive details is also sure to draw the eye. This makes for a pleasant atmosphere, as does the charming and accomplished service. A sophisticated setting such as this serves as a perfect backdrop for head chef Fabian Heldmann's contemporary cuisine which is rich in contrasts, offered as a set menu with up to seven courses. Be aware that on Saturdays they only offer the

In this long-standing family business, the dedication of the Scherle brothers is plain to see. Their modern brand of cooking is strongly influenced by Japanese cuisine. The duo heading up the kitchens, Jörg Scherle and Holger Haag, create cleverly constructed and extremely precise dishes with skilfully integrated contrasts. These come into their own, for example, in the "yellowfin tuna, sakura, black cherry, celery, finger limes, ponzu, koji beurre blanc" with its delicate interplay of tuna, fruit acidity and sweetness. There are two set menus to choose from, one of which is vegetarian, each c

The elegant restaurant within the Linden Museum, Baden-Württemberg's state museum of ethnology, is serving Mediterranean-inspired seafood dishes such as "bouillabaisse, sauce rouille, focaccia crisp" or "octopus, beans, chorizo". A five-course set menu is available, with an additional three-course option on Tue-Thu. The vegetarian version needs to be pre-ordered.

In her tiny restaurant, host Giovanna Di Tommaso (known as Nannina) devotes herself tirelessly to her passion: Italian cuisine. Prepared with fresh high-quality ingredients, her dishes are ambitious and packed with flavour. As well as an extensive à la carte menu, there are three different set menus – one for two or more people and another for four. Delightful terrace to the rear of the building. Practical: The restaurant has its own car park.

After driving past seemingly endless rows of vines, you will eventually reach this small vineyard, where a traditional mountain inn has been reimagined as a trendy and modern dining destination. Floor-to-ceiling windows showcase breathtaking panoramic views of the region. There is also a terrace. "Fine Swabian cuisine" is the name of the game at this restaurant, which is run by a young couple – Annika Braun presides front-of-house and her husband, Manuel, is the chef. He mainly uses locally sourced ingredients, following the seasonal availability of produce, and also likes to incorporate eleme