Location: Karlsruhe
Top Restaurants in Karlsruhe
Top 10 European food in Karlsruhe, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
Find out what European restaurants to try in Karlsruhe. In 1715, margrave Karl III Wilhelm decided he needed more space than he had in Durlach, so he moved his capital to Karlsruhe and had it designed in circular spokes around his new palace. Because of its unique radial shape, Karlsruhe is sometimes called the “fan city.” Home to Germany’s most important federal courts, the city accordingly teems with civil servants. Karlsruhe Schloss (castle) was badly damaged in World War II, but was rebuilt and is now home to the Badisches Landesmuseum.
Things to do in Karlsruhe
10. Stovchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 268 reviews
Reviewed By tez56
We ate outside as it was a nice evening and ordered maultaschen to share. I had read reviews about slow service at times, it only took about 5 or 10 mins longer for food than other bars and it was a Saturday night. The service itself was friendly and the food was lovely.
9. Vogelbrau
Overall Ratings
4 based on 480 reviews
Reviewed By leaf_stone_east
Selling their own beer and and regular regional food. The menu for food isn't large. Has a pretty great beer garden out the back (but don't wander into the neighbouring restaurants area). Large capacity but doesn't feel large. Spread out a little.Good central location
8. Alte Brauerei
Overall Ratings
4 based on 130 reviews
Reviewed By JindÅich M
Stone walls, nice decoration, a wide selection of beers and delicious Argentine steaks. Steaks are served raw on the hot stone and guests bake them by themselves as they like it. Wonderful experience!
7. Mediterrane Durlach
Overall Ratings
4 based on 100 reviews
Creative Mediterranean, high quality cuisine with a warm, relaxed and professional service.Gigantic wine list. Unique terrace. Historic building from the 18th century. Since 1997.
Reviewed By El S
I ordered my favourite meal as it was on the menu and asked for a dry white wine from the region. Super food and drink. Casual but no compromises. I'd definitely return. The high star rating is because of mid price, good food, and good atmosphere.
6. Sokrates
Overall Ratings
4 based on 269 reviews
Reviewed By ElDutchie
This restaurant is absolutely great, the service, the food, the people. No need to spend more words on it. Except, that is it also great for vegetarians. Loads of options :)
5. Restaurant Terra Mare
Overall Ratings
4 based on 371 reviews
Greek - Spanish - Mediterranean Cuisine, Cuisine Open 11:30-14:00 , 17:30-22:00 H
Reviewed By Geeess
This a nice mixed cuisine restaurant in a quiet part of town. It has a medium sized interior with few outside tables.The food includes Asian, Greek, Italian and German so much choice of cuisine though menu is small.We had a Greek salad which was good with large feta chunks. The white fish of the day was nicely grilled. The turkey fillets was a large dish with lots of salads and easy too share.A good comfort place. Enjoyed it. Attentive service too.
4. Osteria Carre
Overall Ratings
4 based on 147 reviews
Reviewed By balu2017
We were looking for a good restaurant, that could accommodate 12 people on rather short notice and that opens early.What we found was a nice small restaurant with a half separated 2nd room, where we all fit in.I had a serving of Tagliolini with seafood (cannot remember the name. It was NOT frutti di mare, but disks of calamari, clams, lots of small shrimps and one big one still in the shell). It was a nice meal and the others enjoyed theirs too.A special tread seems to be the deserts that are served. I didn't have any, but the others were quite happy with their tiramisu and some sort of ice cream.
3. Toro Tapasbar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 492 reviews
Reviewed By None of Y
I invited a relative (who has lived in Karlsruhe about 40 years) to eat here. He had no idea what tapas were but was willing to try. Now he keeps talking about bringing his wife here ;-)The atmosphere in the restaurant is very nice (although it can get loud if a large group is sitting right next to you) and service is extremely attentive and helpful. The food is very yummy with effort put into achieving that typical Spanish taste explosion (it doesn't beat actually eating in Spain, but full marks for trying). When it came to paying the bill, I was pleasantly surprised. Very good food & drink for a very decent price.I can't wait to be back in Karlsruhe to come here again ;-)
2. SAF Antipasti e Vino
Overall Ratings
4 based on 157 reviews
Reviewed By Jos v
I went here with a party of five and we enjoyed the reserved yet attentive hospitality, the quiet atmosphere and of course the beautiful and tasty food. The waiter friendly guides the guests through their selection of drinks and food.Around 10 tables occupy the room and there is room anough to walk between them withouth disturbing other guests. Suffice to say that conversations from nearby tables remain private. The food is of a rare quality. The cooking is obviously done with heart and soul, ie. not your regular professional restaurant type of preparation and this gives a very authentic, warming and delicious taste. The menu has a choice of meat, fish and pasta dishes.Servings are on ceramic colored plates or bowls. (I think the food at SAF deserves other i.e. less opresssive kitchenware as well as non paper napkins). I will not get into detail of our meals, go find out yourself, but just highlight the beautiful arancini arranged on a plate with freshly(!) grated parmesan. Succulent, not fat, echnically perfect. Although they rested too long after preparation and had cooled down too much. I suspect it was very busy in the kitchen. The wine list is adequate but nothing fancy. Italian wines are an art in itself and SAF made a fine selection offered for very reasonable prices. I can only heartily recommend the place.
1. Marianne's Flammkuchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By MeC_TripAdventures
Nice place, very good flammkuchen, wide choice.Also the non-traditional ones were very good, even the sweet ones were a tasteful surprise.We tried the all-you-can but we would have paid basically the same even if we hadn't. Recommended for a night out with hungry friends!
