Nell-Breuning-Hotel

Bistro is housed in Parkhotel Quellenhof, the flagship of Aachen's hotel scene – the marble lobby and the fireplace and tearoom with its exquisite wood panelling are well worth seeing. Classic cuisine with Mediterranean influences is served in a stylish, minimalist-style dining space. The appealing evening menu features dishes such as Black Angus beef tartare with brioche, lobster foam soup with lobster ravioli and tarragon, and Wiener schnitzel with potato and cucumber salad, as well as vegetarian options. There is a smaller selection of dishes available at lunchtime and a snack menu in the a

Planning a romantic night out? Then secure a table at this beautifully restored traditional farmhouse, where the view of the Terworm estate will captivate throughout your meal. A glance at the menu reveals a creative take on fine dining – technically refined, bold and replete with influences from around the globe. For instance, the chef coats a fillet of skrei with a light aubergine caviar and finishes it with a crumble of panko, pistachio and herbs, then serves it with a lukewarm mirin broth. Darwin is a restaurant where diners are kept on their toes from start to finish.

Dario Breuer, the chef-patron behind the name, serves modern French dishes featuring international and Far Eastern influences and with a focus on seasonal produce. The "&" in the name deliberately leaves plenty of room for interpretation, because everyone should feel at home here, whether you go in for laid-back or ambitious cuisine – perfectly in step with its "casual fine dining" byline. The four- to seven-course set menu also has a vegetarian counterpart. Alternatively, you can pick à la carte. The well-curated wine list featuring 265 different labels encompasses big names as well as new fi