Hotel Gasthof Weißer Löwe

The journey to this friendly family-run establishment on the outskirts of Nuremberg is well worthwhile. Set in a smart sandstone building (1860), Zirbelstube boasts an attractive main dining space and a separate room with a vaulted ceiling. They serve good regional and seasonal cuisine with classical and international influences in the form of two set menus featuring dishes you can mix and match, such as pan-fried octopus with fennel and beans, labneh and olive tapenade, or Franconian Sauerbraten (marinated pot roast), red cabbage and cranberry salad, dried fruit and bread dumplings. Delightfu

This restaurant has various dining spaces with a charming rustic feel – including lovely cosy alcoves – where diners tuck into seasonal cuisine that is regional but also draws on international influences. Served by friendly and attentive waitstaff, the food is prepared with fresh, good-quality ingredients. Affording views of the verdant surroundings, the terraces in front and to the rear of the building are delightful in summer. This family-run establishment is also ideal for an overnight stay – on the edge of the forest, yet with good transport connections.

This charming restaurant is housed in a spruce half-timbered building in the heart of Röthenbach an der Pegnitz, just outside Nuremberg, and proposes casual fine dining in a historic setting. Modern interior design incorporating a rustic beamed ceiling creates a cosy atmosphere. It is a place run with genuine passion and dedication. At the helm are Gerald and Melanie Hoffmann – he a well-known name in the region's culinary scene and she leads the service with exceptional warmth. There is a set menu prepared using regional and seasonal ingredients, with dedicated wine pairings available. In add

"HIO" is the nickname of the small village that is home to this restaurant, which serves a vegetable-led six-course set menu. Much of the produce comes from the restaurant's own garden, which is right by the building, or from local farmers. The interior boasts a stylish blend of modern design and rustic touches, with the open kitchen being a focal point – here you are very much in the thick of things. With capacity for just 16 diners, the place has something akin to a family atmosphere and the service is cordial and pleasingly laid-back. Dishes using regional and seasonal ingredients, such as