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Where to eat in Hanover

21 independent restaurants, bakeries and food spots in Hanover. Chains are left out.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Where to eat in Hanover

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    11A

    A smaller cosy restaurant and wine bar in same building. Pretty large portions with decent price of fusion food (seafood, meat, vegetarian etc). Some seats inside, but most tables outside. Good menu and daily specials. Please book a table in advance on warm evenings, because it is popular among locals. You can also wait for a table in the wine bar, next to green park.

    Open now · closes 11 pm

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    Basil

    Dining in a high ceiling, brick domed room creating a medieval appearance whilst at the same time being contemporary and modern. The menu is fresh and changes every 3 weeks to keep it that way. International meals.

    Mon-Sat 18:30-02:00

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    Bistro Tomate

    Small bistro. There are indoor and outdoor spaces. The equipment is not the newest but it is tidy and gives the shop a certain charm. Customers are warmly welcomed. You have a direct view of the kitchen and can see what is being done. After you have ordered the food at the counter, you can take it with you or it will be brought to your seat.

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    Café Mezzo

    Lister Meile 4. Normally crowded with students during lunch and dinner time. Reservations should be considered if planning to come during this time. Service can be slow sometime, but they offer a wide range of student menus with reasonable prices.

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    Das kleine Museum

    A corner restaurant-pub with large portions of excellent German, French, and Moroccan inspired food. Run by the owner, the staff are warm and welcoming. The decorations are true to its name, replete with stuffed crocodiles on the roof.

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    Gaststätte Kaiser

    Traditional German cuisine of Lower Saxony in an atmospheric restaurant; comprehensive whiskey list. Located near the university, this is a favourite of visiting professors and researchers. The owner also rents rooms upstairs.

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    Hey Ferry

    Fresh ingredients and sauces and freshly fried falafels, really crispy and tasty. Also offers döner kabab. If you're vegan they will take care not to use any dairy products. The staff is friendly and helpful and you can even try before you buy. You can sit in or take away.

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    Kebap 63

    Great kebab with large portions. The vegetarian option is also great. Many different ingredients, including grilled vegetables. They customize your food according to your wish. Free tea is always available.

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    La Perla Restaurant

    Completely Italian. The service is friendly and helpful. Short waiting times. Selection is large. Special requests are accepted and fulfilled in a friendly manner.

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    Markthalle

    market hall

    Check out the variety of food stalls. You will find almost everything from Spanish tapas to Mett (raw minced meat).

    $$

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    Masa

    Afghan food. You may want to opt for the carpeted floor than the tables. Located next door to the cocktail bar "Loft".

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    Mövenpick

    The best place to come for the all-you-can-eat-and-drink breakfast. But not for late sleepers as the breakfast ends at 11:30. Try the ice cream, a bit expensive but definitely worth the price.

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    Pier 51

    Fantastic sun deck where you can eat whilst taking in the views of the lake. Mediterranean meals. Reservations are more than likely a must especially in the summer season.

    12:00-01:00 (kitchen 12:00-15:00, 18:30-22:30)

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    Pizzeria La Lanterna

    Good place for pizzas whether round or square. The vegetarian pizza is really delicious. High quality and somehow a piece of Italy in the middle of the city.

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    Pommesglück

    Tasty french fries. Gluten free options are available. The sauce selection is very varied. The vegan mayo is awesome. The line can get long, especially on weekends.

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    Restaurant "Alexander"

    Great schnitzel. Authentic German food. There's a large menu to choose from, and an English one is available if needed. The beer is good, with a decent selection. There's also a broader drink menu as well as desserts. Great hospitality, very pleasant attitude from the host and staff.

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    Riccardo Berardino Pizzeria

    It has a history of over 40 years. The pizza is well filled, a little fried and therefore very juicy. The stuffed pizza is always worth a detour. Crispy, fluffy dough, aromatic cheese.

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    Street Kitchen - Viet Cuisine

    Fast and good Vietnamese cuisine in Linden-Nord, with outdoor seating during the summer.

    12-22, or 12-23 Fri/Sat

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    Urfa Class

    Turkish breakfast is fantastic here, vegetarian option with Menemen (scrambled eggs with tomatoes) are also available. Great döner kebab. Rare restaurant that cooks with charcoal. The staff is very attentive.

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    Extrablatt

    This is a franchised restaurant easily found in several cities in Germany. They serve burgers, pizza, and wraps. Reasonable prices. For the one in List (Friesenstraße), reservations are not necessary except for large groups.

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    Bavarium

    Bavarian restaurant.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Hanover (CC BY-SA 4.0).