Gästehaus Achenbach

The restaurant is wonderfully cosy with its rustic exposed timber frame and dry-stone interior. Michael Knöll conjures up cuisine that combines Mediterranean and regional influences, making use of excellent produce to deliver flavoursome dishes. Choose between à la carte options and seasonal set menus, including a vegetarian version. They also have lovely and well-maintained guestrooms.

This elegant modern restaurant is accommodated in a charming Baroque mansion within the historical Schlosspark. In an airy, high-ceilinged space, diners are served classic cuisine with regional and Mediterranean sides, for you to pick à la carte or as a set menu. The proprietor himself runs the kitchen, using good-quality ingredients to cook up tasty dishes, while the lady of the house takes care of diners in a cordial manner. On hot summer days, make a beeline for the marvellous terrace.

Set in a former ferry house dating back to 1517, this establishment has been run by Wigbert Weck since 2007 and has a loyal following of regulars. The dishes created by the chef-patron are skillfully prepared from fresh ingredients with no unnecessary embellishments, and they are delicious! Tip: the surprise menu (only for the whole table). Complete with a glass-fronted wine refrigerator full of regional wines, the interior has the feel of a modern wine bar. Outside, the lovely terrace overlooks the Nahe River, which is just across the road. Two holiday flats can be booked for overnight stays.

Run by the same family for four generations, Kaiserhof has a surprisingly chic and fresh interior behind its deceptively traditional façade. The tastefully designed dining space is accessed via the open kitchen – diners can also watch the chefs at work. The concept here is a seasonally orientated "Culinary Journey" in six courses – for which you should allow plenty of time. Vegetarian dishes such as aubergine with pointed cabbage and Parmesan are just as enticing as the duck with Savoy cabbage and blackcurrant. Friendly and attentive front-of-house team. The chefs are involved in serving and t

Set in the heart of a quaint wine-growing village, the old house is an enchanting destination. The menu features flavoursome dishes with both classic and Mediterranean influences, such as grilled octopus with celeriac cream and lime, or veal loin and braised pork cheek with mashed potatoes. Dine in the charmingly rustic yet modern interior or out on the terrace in the lovely courtyard. The converted barn is perfect for private events.