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Where to eat in Nuremberg

29 independent restaurants, bakeries and food spots in Nuremberg. Chains are left out.

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

Where to eat in Nuremberg

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    Albrecht-Dürer-Stube

    A very traditional Franconian restaurant, frequented by locals and tourists alike. It is a good choice if you want to have some hearty local food in an unpretentious atmosphere. As the venue is small and popular, it is often necessary to have an advance reservation.

    Mon-Sat 18;00-00:00, Fri Sun also 11:30-14:30; closed on Sun in June, July & August, warm dishes until 00:00

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    Bra Kebap

    Good fresh ingredients. The dough for Dürüm is freshly prepared. You can choose between veal and chicken when it comes to meat.

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    Bratwursthäusle

    Restaurant in the old city centre specializing in roasted sausages. You can see many tourists there as it's one of the most frequented places to have a "Bratwurst" (grilled sausage). One of the most common packages is "Drei im Weckla" (three [sausages] in a bread roll).

    Mon-Sat 10:00-23:00€8.50 for six sausages

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    Brezen Kolb

    Brezen Kolb is the undisputed local hero in the Nuremberg pretzel business. Especially recommended with butter and chives.

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    Cafe Treibhaus

    Really a great corner during the day to chill & enjoy. Quiet area and lovely shade on a hot day. A very pleasant and quiet place. Nice to sit outside.

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    Historische Bratwurstküche - Zum Guldenen Stern

    Restaurant in an old timber-framed house specializing in roasted sausages. Oldest sausage restaurant in the world, since 1419. Located in a small pedestrian zone in the Lorenz district, near Jacobsplatz, walkable distance (ca. 10 minutes) from the central station

    €7.50 for six sausages, €11.50 for ten (Apr 2017)

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    Kuhmuhne

    If you want tasty burgers without going to a chain of restaurants and regional quality ingredients, this nice burger place is for you. Portions are quite Franconian (i.e. a little too big, maybe;-)

    daily, opens at 12:00, open end with warm cuisine until 22:00burgers around EUR 10 plus side dishes (Aug 2018)

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    Max Express

    Turkey schnitzel and pizza are delicious. Staff very friendly.

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    Mesob

    Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine; while the atmosphere is merely ok, the staff is friendly and the food delicious.

    Tue-Thu 17:00-00:00, Fri 17:00-03:00, Sat 17:00-05:00, Sun 17:00-00:00

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    Padelle d'Italia

    A place to go for authentic Italian cuisine. It may be quite crowded and somewhat loud, but you will most probably find Italians here, too.

    Mon-Thu 11:30-14:30, 17:30-23:00, Fri Sat 11:30-23:00

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    Palais Schaumburg

    One of the smaller beer gardens, this place exists for over 20 years now, nearly becoming an institution. It is especially popular amonsgst the somewhat more alternative and with vegetarians as it offers extensive choice for them.

    Sun-Fri 11:30-01:00, Sat 14:00-01:00

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    Red Curry House

    South East Asian food, tasty, with very good value for price small dishes

    Mon-Sat 11:30-20:30, closed on Sun and public holidaysstarting at €4 per dish (May 2017)

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    Schlemmer Eck - Schlütter's Echte

    The original Nuremberg sausages from the producer in the city. The place is hidden in a small lane.

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    Suppdiwupp

    Great soups and hotpots served with fresh traditional style bread; the offerings change and there are not many dishes, but usually everybody should find something along her/his taste on the menu.

    Mon-Thu 11:00-18:00, Fri 11:00-16:00, Sat 12:00-17:00

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    Wanderer and Bieramt

    Not a beer garden, but a place popular amongst locals and tourists. You can sit at the square, which becomes quite crowded on warm summer nights.

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    Wurstdurst

    Serving the typical German currywurst. Ambiance and food top notch. Cozy atmosphere and super friendly staff. Also offering a tasty vegan currywurst.

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    Würzhaus

    Franconian lunch, on evenings a rather upscale à la carte offering (as of groups of 8, a special menu can be prepared)

    Tue-Fri 11:30-14:00, from 18:00; Sat from 18:00

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    Barfüßer

    A large, lively German-style beer hall, where you can have a keg delivered to your table for you to pour your own drinks. Hearty Franconian food is on the menu, and they brew their own blonde beer.

    €7-12 per entree

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    Goldenes Posthorn

    Traditional restaurant in the old city centre. Founded in 1498.

    daily 11:30 - 22:30, last orders 21:30

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    KonTiki

    Local, Steak and Fish cuisine. Small Beergarden on the river Pegnitz.

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    Restaurant Heilig-Geist-Spital

    Mainly local cuisine. Historic dining room situated over the river Pegnitz.

    €6.70 for six sausages

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    Steichele, Hotel & Weinrestaurant.

    Local cuisine. The Steichele has the opportunity to try, drink and buy selected wines from "Franken", the "Pfalz", "Südtirol" and many more producing regions of Germany.

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    Essigbrätlein

    Famous gourmet cuisine.

    Tue-Sat 12:00-15:30, 19:00-01:00, kitchen closes at 13:30 and 21:30, respectively

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    Kulturbrauerei Lederer

    Sielstraße 12

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    Marientorzwinger

    Lorenzer Straße 33

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    Sangam Restaurant

    Tasty authentic traditional Indian cuisine

    Mon-Sat 12:00-23:00; Sun 13:00-23:00

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    Tibet Café Restaurant

    Indian style food

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    Wiesn' Biergarten on Wörder Wiese

    Wöhrder Wiese

    Mon-Fri 10:00-22:00, Sat 13:00-22:00, Sun 10:00-22:00; Oct-Apr: closed

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