Hotel & Restaurant 5 Linden

An interesting modern dining concept. It all kicks off at 7pm when the guests for the evening arrive. At 7.15pm, service begins. There is a single seven-course set menu (with additional amuse-bouche and final course) showcasing a global palate with strong Asian influences and delivering bold, distinct flavours. Plenty of umami and studied technique are the hallmarks of chef Luis Hendricks's cooking – these underpin the entire menu. Then there are the masterful desserts, such as a perfectly balanced black garlic and dark chocolate mousse, which, together with roasted pecan, banana ice cream and

An intimate atmosphere pervades this small restaurant at Hotel Romantischer Winkel. The open kitchen is a central feature, allowing diners to see, hear and smell every detail. Communication with the team is warmly encouraged; after all, you are practically sitting in the thick of the action. Using primarily seasonal and regional produce combined with international spices, the kitchen creates cosmopolitan, inventive dishes. The restaurant hosts a "Großer Gourmetabend" (eight courses, Thu-Sat) and the "Kleiner Gourmetabend (six courses, Wed). A vegetarian set menu is also available, provided it

"Welcome to the living room restaurant" are the words that greet you when you first look at your menu, and that pretty much sums up the pleasantly relaxed atmosphere in this establishment, whose upscale interior is modern and stylish with light wood furnishings. Service of the set menu begins at 7.15pm for all guests and the courses are served in sync. You should allow plenty of time for this dinner, but an entertaining evening is assured, with the numerous intriguing small dishes emerging from the open kitchen at a good pace, as well as the competent and charming service team led by Florian R

Nestled in a quiet location on the outskirts of town, Hotel Freiwerk's core building is a spruce half-timbered villa dating back to 1894. Its restaurant, 20zwanzig, is housed in the modern extension built in 2020. The chic, trendy interior has large floor-to-ceiling windows that affords a splendid view of the surrounding greenery. The cooking is contemporary and seasonally inspired. Classics on the menu include Oldenburg duck and locally hunted game. Diners can opt for a surprise menu of flexible length or order à la carte. Friendly and professional waitstaff.

The Naturresort & Spa Schindelbruch features an ambitious restaurant concept called Silberstreif ("Silver Lining"), named after the 2022 butterfly of the year. Head chef Eric Jadischke and the young team rustle up contemporary cuisine inspired by the Harz region and its seasons. Some of the ingredients come from the garden that was planted with the restaurant's needs in mind. There is a five- to seven-course set menu, with corresponding wine or non-alcoholic pairings on request. Service is friendly and attentive. You might be interested to know that the dishes are served on Ritter von Kempski

These former stables have been converted into a delightful restaurant, in which terracotta tiles, warm colours and an old brick ceiling lend a real country feel. The international cuisine on offer follows the seasons closely. The six-course "Weinstuben-Menü" (with vegan/vegetarian alternatives) comes with optional wine pairings. À la carte dining is also possible. Attentive service comes courtesy of a friendly and adept front-of-house team. Tip: Summer barbecue evenings (Jun-Aug) – booking recommended. Charming and elegant guestrooms are available in the Hotel Am Brühl.

Kiku means "chrysanthemum" – the Japanese national flower – and, indeed, the cuisine here is strongly marked by Japanese elements, along with seasonal influences and the odd subtle classic French touch. Comprising eight courses, the set menu features dishes such as dim sum with prawns and bisque, and hibachi venison with pumpkin and hoisin. The restaurant is located in a tastefully restored historical building in a small street lined with half-timbered façades, not far from the city centre. Inside, the atmosphere is laid back and elegant, and there is a secluded terrace in the courtyard. The s