Hotel Klostermühle

Ensconced in the Freigeist hotel is this appealingly modern and lively restaurant. Diners have the option of sitting at the counter with views of the action in the open kitchen, as the team prepares a broad offering of Japanese and South American cuisine: dishes range from sushi and sashimi, tempura and yakitori to meats grilled in the Josper oven. These are also perfect plates for sharing.

Schillingshof has been around since 1648. The family business takes pride in providing first-rate hospitality. Behind the spruce half-timbered façade, you will find an elegant interior where diners enjoy attentive and cordial service and, last but not least, classic cuisine. Made using carefully selected ingredients, the dishes are pared down to the essentials. There are various set menus and tempting à la carte options such as confit char on a bed of mussel risotto with lime foam, or veal fillet "saltimbocca" with rosemary gnocchi, vegetables and sauce divine. The wine list is also fantastic

Diners can opt to eat inside, in the stylish, elegant restaurant, or outside with a view of the historical castle grounds. The seasonal food is positively packed with flavours and aromas, and made with top-notch produce – regional wherever possible – such as game that they have hunted themselves or smoked fish from Leinetal. There is also a vegetarian set menu. The service is cordial and professional. Tip: The wine list comprises a broad selection of French red wines, alongside gin, korn schnapps, vodka and whiskey from the restaurant's own Hardenberg Distillery. "Novalis" comes from an ancest

Daniel Raub represents the third generation at the helm of this family-run business. At Genießer Stube, one of the restaurants of Romantik Hotel Landhaus Biewald, he serves up classic French-based cuisine with a seasonal focus, eschewing any frills and putting his ingredients centre stage. In the evening there is the set menu ("Genießer Menü") that comes in four or six courses - supplemented with little extras. You can also opt for fine wine pairings. The wine list is also worth a look. In winter, food is served in the cosy dining room with its old wooden beamed ceiling. In summer, you can als

Owner Pelle Kossmann and his young team are committed to implementing their own culinary ideas here. The set menu changes every fortnight and is made with select seasonal ingredients sourced from regional producers; some of the livestock and vegetables are raised or grown exclusively for this restaurant. The chefs also adhere to the principle of nose-to-tail eating. The decor is sleek and modern, with a partially visible kitchen and friendly, laid-back service. Fixed charge for table water.

The appeal of the Waldhotel Elfbuchen goes beyond its superb tranquil location in a forest clearing at 536m above sea level – its restaurant draws visitors with fine cooking too. The kitchen presents modern dishes inspired by the seasons and the region, with game sourced from the hotel's own hunting grounds. Precisely prepared dishes packed with flavour are served either à la carte or as a set menu by an attentive and professional front-of-house team. Choose to dine in the cheerful modern interior or out on the lovely terrace. On Sundays, the café serves cakes and tortes from the family's own