Location: Kiel
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Schleswig-Holstein, Germany Food Guide: 10 European food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Kiel
Discover Restaurants offering the best European food in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Ahoy, Kiel! This Olympic city is a hub for international sailing events, including the renowned Kiel Week, held every June since 1882. Originally a Viking settlement, the city has caught up with the times, providing visitors with a plethora of dining, shopping and entertainment options. Meander through lush botanical gardens and marvel at the historic ships bobbing gently in the harbor.
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10. Das Wirtshaus
Overall Ratings
4 based on 340 reviews
Reviewed By Martinriis
This restaurant serves some very good schnitzels. Many different to choose from. Plenty of different German beers. Also some very good schnapps that everyone should try.
9. Ratskeller Kiel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 213 reviews
Reviewed By norskies
This is a good place for some traditional German food while in Kiel. In the center of town, easy to find, this place offers all the menu items you would expect in a good German restaurant. The restaurant itself is attractive and very clean. Service was very good and prices reasonable.
8. Langengrad
Overall Ratings
4 based on 171 reviews
Reviewed By ronv383
Restaurant is located at the harbor, near passenger terminal at fourth floor. Modern interior with impressive harbor view. Food is good, not too extensive card and good properly priced wines. I had a nice fillet, my partner salad with chicken. Prices for the food are not cheap but reasonable for the offered quality. You have to reserve, et seven pm it was already almost full.
7. Elmovenschiss
Overall Ratings
4 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By HonomuRick
Wonderful German seafood (who knew the Germans even had a seafood cuisine?) served in a clean, well-lit, friendly environment (indoor and outdoor seating directly overlooking the yacht harbor where world class regattas and Olympic competitions take place). The food was the star of the show: Matjes herring that melts on your tongue; eel in a sour aspic; fried potatoes with a crunchy, bacon-flavored exterior; surprisingly varied and excellent salads. You know the place makes good food when you learn what the name of the restaurant means: "El", the Spanish "the", in front of some very base German: The Seagull's Poo (no curse words allowed by TripAdvisor, but you can guess the proper translation). I will return whenever in Kiel. Located in the Schilksee neighborhood, directly on the harbor front where the gorgeous sailing yachts race.
6. Fischers Fritz
Overall Ratings
4 based on 104 reviews
Whether fish, meat or vegetables harvested fresh, the claim is always the same: regional, seasonal, freshly prepared and fair, it must be carefully selected and processed. Experience the culinary senses with all the "North German tradition" in the restaur
Reviewed By Hegjoh
Food looks nice, taste less. The pod seem fancy enough, but the taste is just not there. Service slow and inefficient. Dear Hegjoy, we are sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your dinner at our restaurant like most of our guests do- maybe you give us a second chance- Florian Buchebner Restaurant Fischers Fritz im Hotel Birke Kiel
5. Ristorante Rigoletto
Overall Ratings
4 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By theklingon
What a grest place for authentic italian food. Everything is homemade. Service is relaxed but you know what sit back and relax it's totally worth it. Excellent wine selection. This is the place yo go for Italian in Kiel. You will not be disappointed.
4. Block House Kiel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 396 reviews
Qualität ist unsere Leidenschaft! Block House steht für eine gesunde, ausgewogene Ernährung & höchste Qualität.
Reviewed By Bjorn44
This restaurant is just a short distance away from the tourist- and shopping streets. They do have small area for outdoor serving, we preferred our evening dinner to be served inside. Very friendly and serviceminded staff in the restaurant. Our "steak" was turkey medallions (putenmedaillons). They were delicately prepared, juicy and tender. Quite a good kitchen and cook here. We enjoyed the food very much.This is a place my wife and I might visit again.
3. Weinstein
Overall Ratings
4 based on 119 reviews
Reviewed By Thide
This well appointed restaurant on Holtenhauer Str., one of Kiels main shopping and dining streets, is very worthwile a visit. The chef himself served our delicious light dinner and was always ready to give advise and informations on his cuisine. The good Grauburgunder from Baden and the draught beer from a small brewery my daughter had added to the success of the dinner.
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2. Restaurant Pier 16 im ATLANTIC Hotel Kiel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 253 reviews
The modern restaurant PIER 16 offers with its glass front a view on the hustle and bustle in the city centre and the piers. Savour freshly prepared and seasonal northern German specialties in a very special atmosphere.
Reviewed By Rune69
We booked a table in advance to enjoy the lovely white asparagus during May month in Northern Germany.We chose this restaurant because of its location close the harbour and ferry port to Norway, because we didn't have much time.We arrived a bit earlier than booked, but we were met with understanding and got a table anyway. The service was great and we were served wine and alster after a couple of minutes.Our food was perfect, asparagus from Schleswig-Holstein is just the right food for May. Since we are living in Norway, there is seldom a chance to get to taste the white asparagus made the right way with hollandaise and potatoes - everybody thinks the green is better.....but it is NOT.Not to forget the home made hollandaise sauce - it was exquisit and definitely made from scratch.I would highly recommend this restaurant for people on cruise from Oslo-Kiel with Color Line, because you can eat at 12 o'clock and still be back on the boat in time.Dear Rune, Thanks a lot for your lovely recommendation and spending your time for lunch at Pier 16. You're right - some people think the green asparagus is better, but it's not, just as a component in a salad. It's a pleasure to read your words especially for our teams in kitchen and service and we are happy to say Thank you!We hope you had a wonderful trip with Color Line and wish you a very enjoyable summer. Sunny greetings, your team Pier 16, Frank BlasbergGeneral Manager ATLANTIC
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1. Manufactur
Overall Ratings
5 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By Wild_Basil
Although one expects rather something different, quick and simple, when one sees the location, it is really a very special place and food! Super tasty, the menu changes every week, always fresh and in a great combination of self-made sauces and vegetable side-dishes. The prices are not that cheap, but definitely worth it!!!
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