Gasthof im Almetal

A porthole window in the entrance area provides a peek into the kitchen, setting the stage for an evening of gastronomic pleasure from the moment you arrive. Once seated at your impeccably laid table, you can appreciate the elegant setting and attentive and professional service overseen by your host and sommelier, Laura Simon. With her refreshingly straightforward manner enhancing the welcoming ambiance, chef-patron Elmar Simon creates contemporary dishes rooted in classic cuisine. There are two set menus: one with meat and one vegetarian. The courses from both can also be ordered à la carte.

Founded in 1894, this is a family business with a long tradition – and genuine dedication to match. In the beautifully refined and elegant restaurant of the hotel of the same name, Iris Bettinger has made a name for herself with her "interregiomediterraneurasian" menu – a blend of regional, Mediterranean and Asian influences. After stints at Hotel Colombi in Freiburg and Käfer-Schänke and Mandarin Oriental in Munich, she took over the kitchen here in 2007 – which makes her the fourth generation at the helm. Her cooking marries classical French foundations with regional character and internatio

The spa hotel that houses this fine dining restaurant was originally a manor house that dates back to 1880 and has been in the Deimann family since 1917. The single set menu is bursting with bold flavours and showcases excellent ingredients. Chef Felix Weber is the talent behind it all. The classic beef Wellington is a genuine triumph – with its wonderfully buttery, crisp, golden-brown puff pastry crust, it is aesthetically pleasing – but more impressive still is the masterfully executed preparation of the tender beef fillet and mushroom duxelles, alongside an intense, velvety and aromatic bra

A place with charm! The traditional style that is cultivated here will evoke childhood memories for many diners. Family-run since 1880, the restaurant serves classic French cuisine that is down to earth and delicious. The pleasant setting has an elegant feel. The house-made pâtés and terrines are just as popular as the saddle of veal with Béarnaise sauce or the sole meunière.

This patrician house, successfully remodelled and extended, has an appealing feel of modernity with its clean, simple forms and abundant light. Good selection of Bordeaux wines.

Hotel Waldkrug is a traditional family business in a green and leafy location, and its restaurant is tastefully designed with modern touches. The menu includes good modern bistro dishes in a French vein – think beef carpaccio, Caesar salad or grilled steaks – but also traditional regional dishes, such as beef consommé with marrow dumplings, or schnitzel. In addition, they have pretty terraces at the front and to the rear of the building. The cosy Barstube in the front area is another really lovely option.

This family-run restaurant is now in its third generation. Whether you sit in the rustic-style dining area with its regulars' table or in the pleasant conservatory, you are assured of friendly service. The menu features home-style, regional and more sophisticated dishes. Order à la carte or opt for one of the daily specials on the blackboard. In summer, make a beeline for the outdoor seating area, which is shaded by old trees.