Location: Detmold
Top Restaurants in Detmold
Detmold Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Detmold
Detmold (German pronunciation: [ˈdɛtmɔlt]) is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, with a population of about 73,400 (2013). It was the capital of the small Principality of Lippe from 1468 until 1918 and then of the Free State of Lippe until 1947. Today it is the administrative center of the district of Lippe and of the Regierungsbezirk Detmold. The Church of Lippe has its central administration located in Detmold. The Reformed Redeemer Church is the preaching venue of the state superintendent of the Lippe church.
Things to do in Detmold
1. Strate's Brauhaus
Overall Ratings
4 based on 193 reviews
Reviewed By 5av10ur
This was recommended by a friend who lives locally and the recommendation was a good one. It is lovely both inside and out and was very welcoming. The menu is simple and as well as their standard fare there is a specials menu. The food is mainly traditional German, although thankfully there isn't a wurst to be seen anywhere. Having caught sight of someone else's main course we decided to not bother with a starter. I ordered the roasted pork flank (similar to pork knuckle) which was amazing and immense. Everyone else enjoyed their food and the waiting staff were prompt and attentive. I would highly recommend this as an example of German cuisine done really, really well. Just make sure you're very hungry first!
2. Georgios
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By grahamp687 - Detmold, Germany
A real change from the regular Greek restaurants "Georgios" is a lot more up-market (Fine Dining) no Gyros...booked a table for 4 and we went through four different starters, main courses and Deserts. Meat dishes all-round, pork medallions, mixed grill, chicken filet...for desert I highly recommend the Ouzo infused raspberries on vanilla ice cream which are set on fire and served hot, and which is prepared at the table.
A wonderful family night out, and the bill wasn't as bad as I thought it would be...happy days!
3. Ban Phaithong
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 66 reviews
4. Restaurant bei Ivo
Overall Ratings
5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By mausejulchen - Osnabruck, Germany
Wir waren hier heute anlässlich einer Hochzeit mittags in großer Runde essen.
Der Empfang war total herzlich, mit Kindern wurde sehr lieb umgegangen und der Service war sehr professionell.
Das Essen war super lecker. Die Hühnersuppe als Vorspeise war genial ( schmeckte hausgemacht), die Salatbar war spitze und die Fleischplatten ( u.a. Cevapcici ) waren der Hammer.
Das gesamte Restaurant und die Gläser und die Einrichtung waren picobello sauber.
Wir würden sogar ohne Familienfeier definitiv nochmal hierher fahren und essen.
5. La Grappa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By Anny454 - Chipping Norton, United Kingdom
We visited La Grappa while staying in the hotel above, run by the family. A wide ranging italian menu, delicious dishes and excellent wine - primitivo recommended. Attentive service - will hope to visit on another occasion.
6. Cafe Haus Hangstein
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Miek03
We went for a hike, and had a lovely lunch in this cosy place. Very friendly people served fresh food: delicious homemade soup and salad. After our hike we went back for the best piece of pie ever! We are definitly coming back
7. Liebharts Steakhouse Agentina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By WeDreamOfTravel - Texas
We stopped here for apple strudel after having dinner at another restaurant. There was only one other table of guests and just one waitress, a young brunette girl. Although it was obvious that we don't speak her language, we could say "one" and "apple strudel" in horrible German, so she understood. The apple strudel was beautifully served and tasted quite good. Large enough for two, it was exactly what we wanted our first night in Germany. We enjoyed it so much, we wanted to return for dinner the next night to try their dinner selections.
When the young lady brought the check, we tried to pay the 5.50 Euro amount with a credit card. She shook her head and seemed to say that they don't take credit cards, so we gave her a 20 Euro note. When she made our change, she laid the coins on the table with their values face-down and quickly walked away. After we turned them all over and counted them, we realized that she had shorted us 1 Euro, and tips are already included in the costs of food in restaurants in Germany. She was either too stupid to count change from 5.50 to 20, or she deliberately short-changed us. While her placing the coins with their values face-down seemed to indicate dishonesty, we prefer to think she is honest but simply too stupid to make change for a 20 Euro note.
Regardless, if you do not speak the language or especially if you are unfamiliar with the Euro coins and their different values, be careful anywhere you travel.
8. Pizzeria da Emanuele Fiorini
Overall Ratings
5 based on 41 reviews
9. Toro Blanco Tapas Bar
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By Suzu T - Fernandina Beach, Florida
Six of us on a sightseeing trip in Germany were getting extremely hungry after a morning of climbing hills and visiting outdoor attractions. We stumbled upon this place, not realizing at first that it was no longer a German restaurant, but a Spanish one. A wonderful find! Service took a bit longer because everything was made fresh, from the tomato bisque to the salads, fish and schnitzels. Although it started out as lunch, the food was so plentiful that it served as our only meal for the remainder of the day. Staff was friendly, the restaurant was clean and tastefully decorated. Definitely one of the best restaurants we found in this part of Germany. The bill for 6 of us, including beer and coffee, was $83 Euros--an incredible bargain!
10. Syrtaki
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Anna T
Amazing food, love the Greek delicacies! Great atmosphere! Excellent service , friendly and helpful staff. Bravo!!!!
