Best restaurants in Halle

Kuultivo

★ Michelin€€€fine_dining, regional

A really pleasant little place with a trendy, rustic bistro-style interior and a laid-back, informal atmosphere. In addition to the striking lamps and various other decorative touches, the open kitchen is particularly eye-catching. Here, they create carefully thought-out, elaborately prepared dishes abounding with appealing details, which are presented in the form of a five- or six-course set menu. First-rate produce, eg venison from the region, is successfully combined with artichokes and blueberries; Atlantic monkfish is served with tomatoes and lovage. The wine pairings are also interesting

🕐 Tu-Sa 18:00-00:00; Mo,Su,PH off

Speiseberg

★ Michelin€€€€Modern Cuisine, Creative

You will need to factor in plenty of time, but a meal here in the restaurant of the traditional Bergschenke – a Halle institution – is a real experience! Previously sous-chef at Speiseberg, Christoph Baumgartner has taken the helm in the kitchen and is gradually putting his own unique stamp on the menu. A single eight-course set menu is served, showcasing unique dishes made with the finest ingredients. The serving of the set menu begins at 7.15pm for all guests (max. 12 people per evening), in the modern, rather minimalist interior of this restaurant that enjoys a fabulous location overlooking

Stadtpfeiffer

★ Michelin€€€€fine_dining

It isn't only concerts that attract visitors to the Neue Gewandhaus – Stadtpfeiffer is also in demand for its cuisine. Detlef and Petra Schlegel have been enriching Leipzig's gastronomic scene with passion and commitment since 2001. They keep up with the times, showcasing their contemporary take on classic French cuisine in two set menus (one of which is vegetarian). The "Hirsch, Senf, Traube" (venison, mustard, grape), for instance, is pleasingly readable, unfussy, and has its own distinctive style. The quality of the produce is second to none; often regional and seasonal, it includes some in

🕐 Jan-Nov: Tu-Sa 18:00-24:00; Dec: Mo-Su 18:00-24:00

Frieda

★ Michelin€€€€Creative, Farm to table

Pleasant, refreshing, unpretentious – this is a place where it's undeniably good fun to eat. In addition to the pleasingly laid-back bistro atmosphere and chic design, it is the food cooked up by this pair of restaurateurs that steals the show. Lisa Angermann and Andreas Reinke organise their modern, ingredient-led cuisine into a regularly changing set menu dubbed "Frieda En Vogue" – the vegetarian version, "Frieda Naturell", should be pre-ordered when making your booking. The quality of the ingredients, the craftsmanship and the seasoning are particularly impressive in dishes such as "cod, ox

The First

★ Michelin€€€€Seasonal Cuisine, Italian Contemporary

The restaurant of the attractive Spa & GolfResort Weimarer Land serves Italian-inspired dishes with classical influences. Chef Marcello Fabbri has made a name for himself in the region. He proposes a five-course set menu made with excellent produce from Italy. His pasta creations are a real treat – not least the nettle cappelletti with a nutty brown butter foam and aromatic morels. The waitstaff are friendly and highly proficient, and the sommelier's recommendations are spot on. The setting, too, is appealing, especially the open kitchen in the conservatory – diners are warmly invited to drop

Masters

★ Michelin€€€€Modern French, International

With just 16 covers, the tasteful little restaurant of the Spa & GolfResort Weimarer Land has a pleasantly intimate character. Comfortable upholstered seats, lovely decoration and a cosy atmosphere provide the perfect setting for the four- to six-course set menu devised by chef Danny Schwabe and his ambitious team. The food is a creative take on French cuisine. The "Voyage" set menu is inspired by the region, but also incorporates international flavours. The wine pairings are thoughtful. Friendly and charming service, with the kitchen team also getting in on the act. The cards informing diners

Warias Am Markt

€€Farm to table

Diners can expect regional and seasonal cuisine that makes use of excellent produce – the daily specials are always a good option. The menu features timeless favourites such as beef carpaccio with pesto and Belper Knolle cheese, or pan-seared fish-of-the-day with potato and cucumber salad. The single five- or nine-course surprise menu served on Friday and Saturday evenings available only by reservation. The restaurant has a convivial atmosphere, and the outdoor terrace is a delightful spot. Conveniently, the establishment has well-kept, light and airy guestrooms for overnight stays.

Landgrafen

€€Seasonal Cuisine, Regional Cuisine

The restaurant close to the observation tower, also known as the Balcony of Jena, serves regional cuisine and offers a fantastic view over the city. Three individual rooms are available: country, Art Deco or honeymoon.

SCALA - Das Turm Restaurant

€€€International, Modern Cuisine

At 128m above street level, the striking JenTower affords fantastic views of the city and surrounding area! The cuisine is modern and international: dinner takes the form of a sharing menu comprising three to five courses (vegetarian version available); the lunchtime selection is a little more streamlined. Tip: From the Neue Mitte multi-storey car park, take the lifts up to the restaurant (there is a sign). Hotel on the floors below the restaurant.

Michaelis

€€€International, Seasonal Cuisine

Tasty and fresh food is served in this refined restaurant in a restored building from the Wilhelminian period, which also houses the comfortable hotel of the same name. The menu is seasonal – there are various set menus (one of which is vegetarian) and a sophisticated à la carte selection. Friendly and attentive service. In summer, the terrace behind the house is very appealing.

C'est la vie

€€€french

This restaurant is dedicated to the French way of life. As you sit comfortably at your table in the stylish modern interior, looking out through the floor-to-ceiling windows, the dedicated team busy themselves in the open kitchen, cooking up modern interpretations of dishes such as sea bass with root vegetables and potato croissant or Bresse chicken with morels, shimeji mushrooms and vin jaune. The creations are organised into two set menus – one vegetarian, one with meat – and accompanied by exclusively French wine, which are charmingly and skilfully presented at your table with the aid of a

🕐 Tu-Sa 18:00-22:30

Münsters

€€€Farm to table

This extremely popular place boasts fresh and flavoursome cuisine in the form of a short menu that changes with the seasons. Tables without tablecloths, wooden floorboards and partly exposed brick walls, as well as appealing wine-themed decorative details make for a cosy bistro feel with a rustic touch. The service is laid-back, friendly and attentive. The chef also gets in on the action front of house, providing charming service and excellent wine recommendations. There's also a great beer garden!

Planerts

€€€international

Casual fine dining near the church (Nikolaikirche) and opera house (Leipzig Oper). The high ceilings, exposed ventilation shafts, urban design and open kitchen create an on-trend industrial-style interior in which to savour cuisine with Asian influences. The dishes can be combined to compose a set menu or chosen à la carte. Friendly service and good wine recommendations. Thu-Sat, lunch takes the form of a dish of the day or a three-course set menu.

🕐 Tu-We 18:00-23:00, Th-Sa 11:30-14:00,18:00-23:00; Su-Mo,PH off

Gasthaus Helmut

€€german

A place everyone would love to have in their neighbourhood. It is Andreas Reinke and Lisa Angermannin's second restaurant, after Frieda, which they also run in the city's Gohlis district. Within the walls of a beautifully maintained historical building, the setting is sleek and modern, with warm red tones enhancing the pleasant atmosphere. The menu features a tempting selection of delicious seasonal dishes, and the set menu on offer is also available in a vegetarian version. Pick a wine from the well-curated list. The restaurant is conveniently located about a 15min tram ride from the centre.

Schaarschmidt's

€€german

This building on a corner plot with a gorgeous leafy façade is home to a cosy restaurant that is run with great dedication. Its many regulars come in droves to enjoy specialities of Saxon cuisine – the beef roulade is a firm favourite! The friendly waitstaff will gladly talk you through the options on the menu. Head for the lovely small terrace planted with trees.

🕐 Tu-Sa 18:00-22:30

AnnA

€€€Contemporary, International

This restaurant inside the luxury Hotel Elephant is bathed in natural light thanks to its enormous windows. Seated beneath the high ceiling, diners can take in the exclusive ambience, including decorative pictures in the entrance area. Head for the delightful terrace in summer. The cuisine is modern and creative with a regional twist. Mouthwatering options include cod and creamy leeks with pasta and tomato and, for dessert, apple and white chocolate bread pudding and vanilla ice cream. At lunchtime, diners can order à la carte. In the evenings, an interesting set menu is also available, which