Location: Speyer
Top Restaurants in Speyer
Where to eat Central European food in Speyer: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Find out what Central European restaurants to try in Speyer. Speyer (German pronunciation: [ˈʃpaɪ̯ɐ], older spelling Speier, known as Spire in French and formerly as Spires in English) is a town in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, with approximately 50,000 inhabitants. Located beside the river Rhine, Speyer is 25 km (16 miles) south of Ludwigshafen and Mannheim. Founded by the Romans, it is one of Germany's oldest cities. Speyer is dominated by the Speyer Cathedral, a number of churches and the Altpörtel (old gate). In the cathedral, beneath the high altar, are the tombs of eight Holy Roman emperors and German kings.
Things to do in Speyer
10. Cafe Maximilian
Overall Ratings
3 based on 173 reviews
Reviewed By MartinFJ71
What makes the Maximilian different fro mother European cafes is the extensive Schnitzel menu... Appart from your usual cafe burger, pasta and sandwiches the Maximilian has a menu of at least ten different schnizels. Furthermore, the cafe offers a daily lunch special that is served within ten minutes.
9. Kardinal2
Overall Ratings
4 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By Fam_Baba
We found this place spontaneously while looking for a place to have a good dinner.Attracted by its good atmosphere we came back to this place after having a walk through half of Speyer looking for a restaurant.We were sooo happy in the end, that we decided for the Kardinal2.We can absolutely recommend the dish "Himmel und Hölle" (sky and hell).It was the best Blutwurst and Leberwurst we ever had. Even better than in Cologne!!They serve perfect wines for very farir prices.The waitress was perfectly nice, funny and she really spoiled us by just looking after us hungry pack perfectly.Thank you for having us! It was awesome!
8. Rays
Overall Ratings
4 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By f_jolles
A bit aside from the downtown, but walkable distance from the cathedral. Nice restaurant above the local Yacht Club with nice decor and great terrasse over the little harbour. Smiley and efficient service, great food, not complex but well prepared.
7. Ratskeller
Overall Ratings
4 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By Stephen B
Not totaly German agree but well presented and with good taste profile it is a good restaurant if your looking for a higherend option in Spreyer Service smooth and attention to detail
6. Gasthaus zum Halbmond
Overall Ratings
4 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By lucm m
We went to this place thanks to a guide who brought us through all the best places in Speyer with a meal between each visit. This place was for the dessert. "Excellent parfait à la praline". It is well located next to the main roman Church. Nothing to complain about.
5. Gasthaus zum Domnapf
Overall Ratings
4 based on 180 reviews
Reviewed By Lukeanthonywflorida
Stopped here for lunch and wanted to eat outside, but there were no tables with shade. The Mother of the owner was sitting at table under an umbrella and she went inside giving us her table.The waiter was very helpful with the menu. We ordered Sen.Schweineschhnitz and gyros-teller.
4. Zum alten Engel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 193 reviews
Reviewed By Theodor F
Cute, quaint and cosy comes to mind, in describing this cellar restaurant. Stone walls and solid wooden furniture ooze character and charm. The cute âcat cornerâ adds the cherry to the cake. My comforting âhay roastâ (Heubraten), which is a slow-cooked beef, served with gravy and a side Spätzle and salad was tasty and melt-in-the mouth. My companions ordered a pan-fried poulard breast which was oh-so-pretty and pork steak, which they enjoyed. The extensive wine list featured a good local Pfälzisch selection, as well as the trusted and true imported full bodied reds. Our friendly waitress rounded off our dining experience. We chose the restaurant to entertain visitors from Australia due to its atmosphere and selection of local dishes and wines, and were simply satisfied.
3. Alter Hammer
Overall Ratings
4 based on 246 reviews
Reviewed By PasdeCalaisJames
We were defeated by the crowds at our first attempt to get close on a warm summer's evening but managed to get in for lunch a couple of days later. Strangely we found no disabled parking bays in the vicinity. The setting by the river is lovely, and the place was deservedly busy with people having a good time. The food was good- typical German- and the service especially friendly.
2. Zur alten Munz
Overall Ratings
4 based on 244 reviews
Reviewed By ihbScotland
Prices ok. I know German food can be heavier than some, but this was stodgy. Schnitzel and salad were fine, but sweet potato chips were not sweet potato and not good chips.If I order belly of pork, I do not expect 2 slices of over salted preprepared pink sliced rolls of meat, The sauerkraut was good as were the bratkartoffel.....but a real palatinate meal it was not.Disappointing......I hope this is not the standard elsewhere.
1. Goldener Hirsch
Overall Ratings
4 based on 289 reviews
Reviewed By Darlene3501
A bright modern restaurant with inside and outside seating. Although it is in the Main Street it didnât fell touristy (menu only in German). The food was very good, with many typical local dishes.
Most Popular European food in Speyer, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
