Top 10 restaurants in Leipzig

The Stadtpfeiffer in the Gewandhaus was opened in 2001 and has been a culinary addition to the cultural program of the famous concert hall ever since. The simple, elegant, modern restaurant with subtle glimpses of the kitchen and views of the square where the peaceful revolution began was awarded a Michelin star in November 2002 and has been reaffirmed every year. Detlef and Petra Schlegel also offer their guests a catering service and cookery courses. On concert days, concert-goers can enjoy a small three-course menu for €52 before the concert. Petra Schlegel reads the guests' wishes from their lips and serves two of her husband's menus, with a choice of four, five or six courses.

At Restaurant Frieda in Leipzig you will find a familiar and extraordinary atmosphere. Traditional dishes from the region paired with maximum creativity result in contemporary cuisine. Innovation combined with the help of global trends and techniques, as well as solid craftsmanship, always creates something new and valuable.

The cuisine at Restaurant Kuultivo in Leipzig, under the direction of head chef Klaus Schunack, focuses on local producers and sustainable products. Guests will often find everyday foods on the menu, but combined in innovative ways. The dishes always follow the seasons. The open kitchen allows guests to participate in the creative process and manual skills.

French cuisine is celebrated at the C'est la Vie restaurant in Leipzig. While the aroma of home-baked baguettes fills the room, the menu includes lobster with tarragon, Charolais beef in veal jus and tartare au couteau. Everything here is typically French.

Casual fine dining at Restaurant Planerts in Leipzig city center. Genuine culinary delights and stylish serenity, international classics reinterpreted. Planerts deliberately dispenses with obsessive etiquette and concentrates on creative, natural cuisine.

The Restaurant Michaelis is located in the hotel of the same name in a listed building from the turn of the century. It has been restored with great attention to detail. Whether you are here on business, on a discovery tour or to relax, you will feel right at home here. The dignified, small restaurant in Leipzig has a wonderful summer terrace that invites you to enjoy culinary delights and relax.

Restaurant Schaarschmidts in Leipzig has been an institution for over 30 years. Fine Saxon and international specialties in uniquely cosy rooms and with a superb wine list. The restaurant garden is a jewel surrounded by ivy.

Since March 2012, Max Enk in Leipzig has been the culinary flagship of the municipal department store, which was completed in 1901. The L-shaped complex was built towards the end of the 15th century as a late Gothic vestment house. Experience, craftsmanship, passion and close contact with farmers, growers and winegrowers are all very important here.

The Macis restaurant in Leipzig is all about good food and honest products. It's about respect for food, which is why a lot of emphasis is placed on the craftsmanship and natural taste of organic products.

In the restaurant genussreich, you can expect flavor-intensive, light and cosmopolitan cuisine. The menu changes every 14 days and promises culinary variety. It is also the perfect location for any occasion - from family celebrations to corporate events.

The Stadtpfeiffer in the Gewandhaus was opened in 2001 and has been a culinary addition to the cultural program of the famous concert hall ever since. The simple, elegant, modern restaurant with subtle glimpses of the kitchen and views of the square where the peaceful revolution began was awarded a Michelin star in November 2002 and has been reaffirmed every year. Detlef and Petra Schlegel also offer their guests a catering service and cookery courses. On concert days, concert-goers can enjoy a small three-course menu for €52 before the concert. Petra Schlegel reads the guests' wishes from their lips and serves two of her husband's menus, with a choice of four, five or six courses.

At 142.5 meters, the skyscraper has been the tallest office building and a landmark of the city of Leipzig for four decades. Built in 1972 as a section building of the university, the high-rise was designed by architect Herrmann Henselmann, who also gained international recognition as the architect of the Berlin television tower. The restaurant consists of 4 different rooms, each with the names of cities located in the corresponding cardinal points.

The Syndeo restaurant combines the Mediterranean lifestyle, delicious food and tasty drinks with a cozy and modern atmosphere. Snacks and classics meet selected Saxon white and Spanish red wines, draught beer and sangria. There is also a changing selection of trendy long drinks and cocktails. This is where hotel guests meet locals.