Top 10 Restaurants in Frankfurt

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Frankfurt's gastronomic scene is rich in first-class restaurants offering a variety of culinary delights. Here are the 10 best restaurants in Frankfurt that attract and delight discerning foodies from all over the world. From innovative gourmet cuisine to traditional specialities, these restaurants are a must for any gourmet lover visiting Frankfurt am Main.

By the way, the Gourmet Club of Restaurant Rankings will be at Restaurant Lafleur** in November 2025 to enjoy an exceptional culinary evening together. If you are interested, you can find our current annual programme here.

The best restaurants in Frankfurt

Restaurant Lafleur in Frankfurt (Main) / Germany

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Andreas Krolik's cuisine at the Lafleur restaurant in Frankfurt is uncomplicated and clear, which particularly benefits his highly acclaimed fish dishes. With a purely vegan menu at two-star level, Lafleur is unique in Germany. Under Valerie Poulter, the team serves Andreas Krolik's dishes with matching wines and drinks. As maître, Boris Häbel recognises the wishes of his guests and ensures an all-round perfect experience. The Lafleur, whose name is reminiscent of the famous Château Lafleur vineyard in Pomerol, offers outstanding cuisine for lunch and dinner. Here you can enjoy high-quality dishes surrounded by greenery. The restaurant seats 50 and the separate lounge is ideal for private dining or for groups of up to 14 people. A selection of regional and international wines is available in the restaurant's own wine cellar.

Restaurant Seven Swans in Frankfurt (Main) / Germany

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The Seven Swans is a Michelin-starred restaurant in Frankfurt that exclusively offers a vegan menu. Under the direction of head chef Ricky Saward, creative meat-free dishes are served here.

Restaurant Carmelo Greco in Frankfurt (Main) / Germany

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Ristorante Carmelo Greco is somewhat hidden behind tall apartment blocks in Frankfurt-Sachsenhausen. The restaurant is anything but the typical ‘Italian restaurant next door’, even if it is run by an Italian. No chequered tablecloths, no antipasti counter, no Insalata con Amore and no Italian evergreens. Instead, various shades of grey dominate the dining room, interspersed with stylish golden accents, and the traditional Italian dishes are presented in an unusual way by Carmelo Greco and served in a relaxed, warm atmosphere. The service team led by restaurant manager and sommelier Enrico Resta serves the creations from the kitchen with typical Italian hospitality.

Restaurant Erno's Bistro in Frankfurt (Main) / Germany

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Erno's Bistro may have become a French culinary institution since Ernst Erno Schmidt opened it in 1974, but not much has changed visually. Instead of red chequered tablecloths, there are now blue chequered ones, but the rows of emptied wine bottles with famous labels on the walls and the wood-panelled rooms have remained and have characterised the ambience since the early days. The bistro has 35 seats and a terrace with 25 seats when the weather is fine. The restaurant is located in the quiet Westend district of Frankfurt and is just a 20-minute walk from the city centre. Patron Eric Huber took over the restaurant in 1995 and hired Valéry Mathis, who has been at the helm of the kitchen ever since. Eric Huber recommends the right bottle from the 600-strong wine list to accompany the French-Mediterranean cuisine.

Restaurant Bidlabu in Frankfurt (Main) / Germany

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In the middle of the city centre, tucked away in a back alley, lies bidlabu, with a small dining room and terrace. Two menus and selected drinks in a cosy city atmosphere.

Restaurant Villa Merton im Union International Club in Frankfurt (Main) / Germany

Villa Merton im Union International Club, Frankfurt (Main) (Germany) 3

The Villa Merton, under the direction of patron André Großfeld, offers modern French cuisine in the charming rooms of the Villa Merton, built in 1927. The Michelin-starred in-house kitchen prepares exceptional culinary moments.

Restaurant Main Tower in Frankfurt (Main) / Germany

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Restaurant with a view, the exclusive, modern design and a first-class concept reflect what awaits guests high above the rooftops of Frankfurt: On the 53rd floor, at a height of 187 metres and with a direct view of the city.

Restaurant Sommerfeld in Frankfurt (Main) / Germany

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Matthias Scheiber hat die ehemaligen Räume des Weinsinn übernommen und hier sein eigenes Restaurant Sommerfeld eröffnet. Küche auf gewohnt hohem Niveau.

Restaurant Masa Japanese Cuisine in Frankfurt (Main) / Germany

Masa Japanese Cuisine, Frankfurt (Main) (Germany) 3

From Japan, Masa Japanese Cuisine preserves the attention to detail, traditional cooking techniques and a sophisticated balance between flavourful aromas and the naturalness of the ingredients. By incorporating selected European preparation techniques and foods, the result is a perfect balance and an unforgettable flavour experience.

Restaurant Yaldy in Frankfurt (Main) / Germany

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Mitten im berüchtigten Bahnhofsviertel von Frankfurt befindet sich diese Kneipe für den gehobenen Geschmack. Das Motto ist Locker und das wird von den hippen Gästen gut angenommen. Cocktails, gutes Essen im Sharing-Format.

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Frankfurt restaurants with a view

Here are a few of the hottest restaurants with a great view:

1. Main Tower

Why: Exclusive, modern design and a first-class concept high above the rooftops of Frankfurt. On the 53rd floor, at a height of 187 metres and with a direct view of the city, you can enjoy an excellent menu concept in the evening in elegant and stylish rooms.
The lounge offers sophisticated drinks in a chic atmosphere from 9 pm. The Main Tower Restaurant & Lounge is one of Frankfurt's favourite addresses for connoisseurs.
Top themes: "Frankfurt restaurant with a view", "Top restaurants in Frankfurt", "Culinary highlights in Frankfurt".
Address: Neue Mainzer Strasse 52-58, 60311 Frankfurt am Main.

2. upstairs (Senkenberg)

Why: An extraordinary atmosphere and a Spanish-Mediterranean flavour experience await you at the "Restaurant & Skybar oben". On the 15th floor of the Hotel Meliá Frankfurt City is Frankfurt's new "place-to-be", which is part of the spectacular 140 West Tower. Not only does the adjoining terrace offer a unique view of the famous Frankfurt skyline or the neighbouring Taunus mountains, but the floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the area also guarantee every guest a breathtaking view.
Top themes: "Restaurant recommendations Frankfurt", "Frankfurt restaurants with a view", "Gourmet restaurants Frankfurt".
Address: Senckenberganlage 13, 60325 Frankfurt am Main.

3. Franziska (Henninger Turm)

Why: Until its demolition in 2013, the Henninger Turm was the city's most recognisable architectural landmark. No building has ever characterised the Frankfurt skyline nearly as much as this striking monolith. Although the new old Henninger Turm is now taller and wider than its legendary predecessor, it still bears the same unmistakable silhouette of its historical model. Accordingly, the impressive Franziska restaurant in the tower also floats majestically above the rooftops of the city.
Top topics: "Top 10 Restaurants Frankfurt", "Fine Dining Frankfurt", "Frankfurt Restaurants with a View".
Address: Hainer Weg 72, 60599 Frankfurt am Main.

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