Business & Art Hotel Markgraf

A cosy atmosphere reigns in this lovely inn run by the Frey family. The decor is inviting, with dark wood panelling and neatly laid tables at which the classic cuisine of chef Axel Frey is served. Dishes such as "pike dumplings, leaf spinach, lobster sauce" or "boiled veal 'pink', Maultasche (German raviolo), braised vegetables, herb velouté" make an impression with their flavour and quality. You can choose à la carte or opt for a set menu. The wine list is also definitely worth a look! The service is friendly and attentive. The terrace is wonderful for those summer days. Tip: Visit the local

In this historic inn with a lovely half-timbered façade and a cosy rural-style feel inside, the young owner serves up dishes such as braised knuckle of pasture-raised lamb with Madeira, or pike-perch fillet with chanterelles. The terrace lies under a big old chestnut tree. There are also guestrooms for an overnight stay.

This establishment is run by the Trienen family in a beautifully renovated old townhouse. The food here is exceptional; the cuisine is seasonal and regional, drawing on modern and international influences. Tip: Try the daily specials as a set menu. There are two pleasant terraces: one out on the pavement, and one in the courtyard to the rear of the building, which is quieter. Comfortable modern guestrooms.

Run by Thierry and Elisabeth Falconnier, this charming restaurant is a real institution in the Freiburg area. Set in a little house by Gundelfingen's railway station, the place has a cheerful, easygoing feel. Inside, watercolours by the owners' daughter adorn the walls; outside, the cosy terrace is lovely in summer. True to his roots, the chef-patron serves up French cuisine – pleasingly pared down, brimming with flavour and made from excellent ingredients. Fish is the speciality here: think salmon carpaccio, monkfish with porcini or grilled sea bass. Meat lovers are also well catered for, wit

Savour classic Baden fare with French and international influences in these cosy, quintessentially "Black Forest" dining rooms. In winter, for example, the game and goose dishes are popular. In summer, there is outside seating in the Adler Gärtle. The service is friendly and there are comfortable guestrooms, some simpler than others.