Frankfurt Restaurants

Gastronomy in Frankfurt is both diverse and of a high quality. The number of international visitors ensures that the food and service is of a high standard. Whether it's a full English breakfast or a gourmet French dinner you're after, you shouldn't have any problems finding and choosing something that will satisfy you. The selections are broad, sophisticated and good value compared to other top European destinations such as London.

Where to eat

The Grosse Bockenheimer strasse is one of the best areas to dine. It is the street known locally as Fressgass (translates as ‘eating road’), and is lined with cafés, restaurants and delicatessen food stores. The city centre has many fast-food restaurants and international chains aimed at tourists and businessmen. Unfortunately, many of them can't be recommended, as they are expensive and unmemorable, but you will find a number of good Italian, Greek and Thai restaurants if you choose carefully.

Other areas that are worth considering are Sachsenhausen, Westend and Bornheim, the inner suburb to the north of Altstadt. The working-class and student quarter of Bockenheim is one of the main places to get cheap food.

Local cuisine

Local cuisine, such as cured pork ribs and sauerkraut or spicy cheese and onion, can be found in the many taverns. Handkäs mit musik (special cheese with vinegar sauce) is also popular and can be found on nearly every street corner. Frankfurt is close to several wine-producing regions as well as being an important beer centre. The city's favourite beverage is undoubtedly apple wine (apfelwein or ebbelwei), a sweet or dry cider that is best sampled in the traditional cider pubs. It is usually accompanied by handkase, a type of hard cheese mixed with onions, vinegar and oil.