When you're vacationing in the German city of Bamberg, eating out will be a most fulfilling experience, because the city has numerous restaurants that offer delectable food. You can find restaurants for almost any kind of food you can think of, including German, Greek, Italian and Asian. There are many breweries in Bamberg that have beer gardens and restaurants, and these establishments offer a truly authentic German dining experience. Here are a few of the well-known restaurants that are worth visiting in Bamberg.

St. Nepomuk Hotel and Restaurant

The St. Nepomuk Hotel and Restaurant is one of the best places to lodge and dine in Bamberg. There are two restaurants within the premises of the hotel, and they are the Kaminrestaurant and the Gallerierestaurant. The Kaminrestaurant offers some of the finest and most imaginative gourmet dishes in the city, and it also serves a great selection of wine from famous vineyards around the country. The restaurant offers a wonderful view of the Alte Rathaus, as well as the river. The Gallerierestaurant, on the other hand, is a perfect place for hosting celebrations and other special events such as seminars or board meetings.

Brauerei Fässla

In Bamberg, eating out in a restaurant will not be a complete experience without trying some of the city’s renowned beers. The Brauerei Fässla is a famous brewery that started producing beer in the 17th century. Other than drinking beer and learning about the process of beer-brewing, visitors can also enjoy delicious snacks and Franconian specialties in the dining room. The Fässla wood-paneled dining room features very simple and rustic décor, and it provides a relaxing ambiance that's ideal for the enjoyment of fine food and beer. The brewery serves lunch from 11am to 2pm, and dinner from 6pm to 9pm.

Schlenkerla

When you are traveling around you in Bamberg, you may hear people mention the name "Schlenkerla." This word not only represents great beer and food; it's a tradition in Bamberg. The Schlenkerla tavern has been a favorite beer drinking and dining destination for Bamberg locals since many centuries ago, and you can be sure that you will have a most unforgettable dining experience there. You will find unique Franconian dishes in the tavern, some of which are cooked with Schlenkerla beer as an ingredient. The house specialties include the Franconian Beerknuckles with Fried Potatoes, Beef with Horseradish and Roll, Pork with Sauerkraut and Potatoes, Housemade Jellied Pork with Fried Potatoes and Steak Tartare with Bread.

Other highly recommended restaurants in Bamberg include the Altenburg Restaurant, Burger Hof, Hofbrau, Brasserie Bamberg and Gasthaus Zum Domreiter.