(153 Kantstrasse in Berlin, Germany)

Ottenthal restaurant is a little bit of Austria in the midst of western Berlin near theatres, museum...s and the Kurfurstendamm. Proprietor Arthur Schneller is a devotee of both classic and modern Austrian cuisine and he is happy to present it here in charming surroundings accompanied by the finest of Austrian wines. The dishes have been gleaned from traditional Austrian dishes, refined for today’s palate. Dishes might include carpaccio of filet of beef and veal with mushrooms and freshly grated grana cheese, roasted filet of pike-perch on lobster sauce with saffron risotto and young chard, and classic Sachertorte. The dining room, too, is a contemporary interpretation of a country Austrian inn, but without the twee detailing. Very smart. The wine list runs to two hundred fifty Austrian wines which are also for sale in the shop. Pavement tables beacon in warm weather and there are enticing vegetarian choices always on the menu. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Sun 6pm - 1am [moreless]

(7 Hauptsrasse in Büchelberg/Passau, Germany)

Just outside Munich in the traditional German town of Büchlberg is Restaurant Paprika Jancsi, a very... Hungarian proposition. Scrubbed wood floors and chunky pillars are accompanied by pine benches and checked tablecloths for an extremely rustic feel, carefully put together by owner Janos Madarasz and a team of three architects along with a Hungarian antiques dealer who ensured the décor was as true to Madarasz’s roots as possible. This is just the beginning of the experience though. Paprika Jancsi’s menu is as traditional as possible. The chefs make sure to use only the highest quality ingredients – beef from the Hungarian steppes, an ancient breed of pork, again from Hungary. Likewise the wine list includes the finest wines which Hungary has to offer. Cancellations must be made at least 24hrs before the reservation takes place. The table is kept only 15 minutes Opening hours: Mon 5pm - 11pm Tue - Sun 12pm - 2:30pm and 5pm - 11pm Restaurant Paprika Jancsi offers a programme of Hungarian cultural events [moreless]

(Eppendorfer Landstr. 145 in Berlin, Germany)

Refined Mediterranean cuisine. Highly recommended specialities: the homemade ravioli and the fresh s...eafood dishes. Different evening specials and a good-value business lunch round off the package. [moreless]

(Augsburger Str. 44, Swissôtel Berlin in Berlin, Germany)

Named "Cook of the Year 2007" by Gault Millau, Tim Raue is Chef de Cuisine at Restaurant 44 of Swiss...ôtel Berlin at Kurfürstendamm. The Restaurant which was awarded 18 points in the Gault Millau guide (of a possible 20), features seating for 100 and is open daily between 6:00 - 10:30 AM (breakfast), Monday to Saturday 12:00 noon - 14:30 PM (lunch), as well as 6:00 - 10:30 PM (dinner). At lunchtime, a business lunch is offered in addition to the regular menu: three light, flavorful courses for ? 33.00 or four courses for ? 44.00. It is a complete non-smoking area. With his culinary philosophy of "tradition and evolution," Tim Raue is devoted to both regional cuisine (tradition) and avant-garde cuisine (evolution). The menu at Restaurant 44 features extravagant dishes such as King Crab with Rose Jelly, Cranberry Sorbet and Lovage Salad, Halibut Fillet in Apple Broth with Lime Jelly and Tarragon, Braised Beef with Beetroot, and Grapefruit and Green Thai Pepper Jus. In the summertime, when the weather is nice, breakfast, lunch, and dinner can also be enjoyed on the restaurant's terrace. Here, guests can observe the hustle and bustle of Kurfürstendamm from a comfortable vantage point. The combination of Tim Raue's cuisine and the view of the shopping promenade are so popular that reservations are an absolute necessity. [moreless]

(Brüsseler Strabe 11 in Cologne, Germany)

This French restaurant exudes an air of exclusivity from the outside. The menu itself is a mixture o...f French and German cuisine, with a leaning towards the delicious. The décor lacks imagination, but the food does not. The restaurant is located on a relatively quiet street, and there is a peaceful atmosphere in the area. [moreless]

(Sofitel München Bayerpost, 12 Bayerstraße , in Munich, Germany)

The imposing Sofitel Munich Bayerpost is home to Schwarz and Weiz, the perfect spot for anything fro...m a romantic dinner a deux to a business lunch or a catch up with friends. Simply oozing classic style, the modernist monochrome interior of the restaurant - with huge paper lightshades and large screens featuring thoughtful phrases hanging from the ceiling – makes the most of a cavernous space. The clientele, a mixture of well heeled tourists, business visitors and cool locals make for a sophisticated atmosphere. On menu, head chef Sascha Baum creates a beautiful fusion of contemporary dishes inspired by international cuisine, ideal for all tastes and occasions. Cancellations must be made at least 24hrs before the reservation takes place Opening hours: Mon - Sun 7pm - 11pm The Sofitel building was previously the headquarters of the Royal Bavarian Post Office [moreless]

(11 Rosa-Luxemburgstrasse in Berlin, Germany)

Shiro I Shiro restaurant is one superhip dining location in Berlin’s very cool Mitte. The cutting e...dge design – like that of hotel Lux 11 in which it is located – relies on acres of the whitest white offset with electric blue upholstery and modern art work. The bar is a gathering place for Berlin’s beautiful people and there are a few curtained-off niches for more private groups. Bag one if you can. Sharon Stone held a film premiere party here and fit right in. The Asian/Italian fusion menu is extremely unusual for Berlin and an absolute delight: sea bream sashimi with truffle sauce, skate and scallops on rhubarb with orange chilli and salmon caviar, lamb with gnocchi, edamame and cilantro pesto. Got it? The staff are open and friendly – also unusual in Berlin – and the drinks list famous in its own right. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Sun 6:30pm - 11:30pm Bar 6:30pm - 2am [moreless]

(Grand Hotel Schloss Bensberg, Kadette in Bergisch Glandbach, Germany)

Cologne's chic gourmet set love meeting at the Trattoria Enoteca for lively lunches, chatty catch-up...s and romantic tables for two. Tucked away inside the stately Grand Hotel Schloss Bensberg, the restaurant and its moreish Mediterranean menu attracts a well-coiffed international crowd and businessy types. Relaxed and homely – the interior at Trattoria Enoteca has lemon walls hand-painted with vines, ruby red curtains and potted palms, and the hearty Italian-led menu includes favourites such as the hand-tapped beef carpaccio with spinach salad, citrus olive oil, old balsamic and Parmesan cheese; the Amalfi lemon risotto; and the ragoût of organic lamb shoulder with egg, Parmesan and homemade oricchette noodles. [moreless]

(Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg , Kadettenstrasse in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany)

German gastronauts are well aquainted with the interior of Vendôme, the famously 3-Michelin-starred ...restaurant located inside the Grand Hotel Schloss Bensberg in Cologne. The restaurant itself look like a rather well kept Prada store, understated and chic with splashings of sage green and discreet ruby red, and the glossy gourmet crowd are enamoured with the acclaimed menu created by super-chef Joachim Wissler. Star dishes include the calf's head in a parsley-horseradish vinaigrette wild celery and aioli of capers; the grilled saddle of lamb from Müritz with green olives in lamb tea and ricotta gnocchi; and the Manjari chocolate fondant with frozen blackberry foam. Vendôme boasts a 900+ wine list. [moreless]

(10 Fontenay in Hamburg, Germany)

Boasting a fabulous panorama across the resurgent city of Hamburg, Windows - high up on the ninth fl...oor of the Intercontinental Hotel - is a restaurant were you really feel a part of your surroundings. Book an evening meal and watch the lights twinkling through the city and beautiful Alster Lake far below, as you sip your pre-dinner glass of champagne. Apricot walls and huge windows are complimented by a blue and white colour scheme, both contemporary and traditional, with uber-modern chairs against white linen draped tables. From full gourmet dinners to light daytime snacks, the delicious menu is prepared using the finest ingredients with dishes, from the simplest to the most sophisticated, presented beautifully. Cancellations must be made at least 24hrs before the reservation takes place. The table is kept only 15 minutes Opening hours: Tue - Sat 6pm - 11pm The restaurant boasts impressive views of Alster Lake, part of a 53km tributary [moreless]