Hotel Handelshof

Torben Tönsing, scion of a well-known family of restaurateurs in Herford, took over this restaurant from his parents in 2017. He focuses on contemporary cuisine that draws on both regional and international influences. The 17C half-timbered building has a charming atmosphere – food is served on different levels, and in summer the secluded terrace comes into its own. Excellent wine selection – they even have their own wine shop.

First opened as a bakery 100 years ago, this family-run establishment is now in its fourth generation. Hans-Jörg Dunker and his team have long been synonymous with quality and Westphalian cuisine with an international twist. The restaurant interior is attractive and cheerful, having been given a skilful modern makeover, but care has been taken to leave the traditional character of the building intact. One of the chef's specialities is the wonderful fish and shellfish soup with aioli, bread and Parmesan. A gorgeous terrace for summer. There is also a charming hall available for festivities.

This popular restaurant with a friendly atmosphere lies slightly outside the city, in a small village. In summer you can make the most of the wonderful terrace by the village fountain, in the shade of the chestnut trees. Bernhard Grubmüller and his kitchen team serve up a conventional and a vegetarian set menu, as well as à la carte dishes, including charcoal-grilled dry-aged beef from their own maturing cabinet. The surprise menu comprising new small courses gives a good overview of the cuisine. Tip: Bernhards Küchentisch for smaller groups (on prior reservation).