Top Rated Restaurants & Cafes in Altenburg

Adding the perfect zest to life is the newest entrant to the vegan food scene in Leipzig called Zest. The restaurant has managed to break barriers and earned its top position among food lovers in the city. It has won everyone over with its super spread of delights like salads, soups, entrees, mains and desserts. They also have a few cheese varieties and cow milk, which is clearly marked in case you want it. Also, the globally-inspired menu changes according to seasons and the availability of ingredients, making it a delight to dine here.

When you are wandering around Connewitz and want to get something to eat or a cold beer, you should definitely visit the Frau Krause. Not so much for the food, even though it is very good, but for the totally authentic, rustic, 1970s East German charm of the place. When you walk in, it feels like a time machine, taking you right back to a "shabby" GDR's drinking hole. The place is so convincing, that in 2010 it was the setting for the German-French movie "Carlos - Der Schakal" without any modifications to the interior. Besides that, the Frau Krause is most famous for its grilled cheese and its schnitzel.

Enjoy true blue deli food at the deli in Leipzig. Only twist? Well, this place offers an all vegan menu, which is to die for. You will find everything here, from delicious and sumptuous burgers to cakes, pastries, milkshakes, sandwiches etc, and all are, of course, vegan. Ambiance of the place is nothing to write home about but it is actually the wide variety of food that will get your attention, especially the burgers. Don't let the absence of meat deter you from trying out this place, the great vegetarian food will ensure that you miss nothing.

Curry Süd Leipzig is your answer to all matters currywurst in the city. Winner of the 2013 Urbanite Gastro awards, this place has managed to get a good number of regular patrons on their list. Apart from the curry, a must try are their delicious and juicy beef burgers. Not just the meat options, but even the vegan options are absolutely delicious and fantastic. Every piece of meat is handpicked and carefully used to make a super luscious patty.