2 Best Restaurants in Franconia and the German Danube, Germany

The oldest restaurant in Nuremberg, built in 1550 as a meeting place for the city's wine merchants, is also the top restaurant in the city and among the best in Germany. Today its tiny but elegant period interior caters to the distinguishing gourmet, but don't be put off if the restaurant looks closed—just ring the bell and a friendly receptionist will help you.

Michelin-starred chef Maximilian Schmidt focuses on a fusion of German, Asian, and Scandinavian cuisines in a historical building at the edge of the Altstadt. The four and six-course tasting menus are the perfect way to experience modern German cooking.