Top Rated Restaurants & Cafes in Leipzig

Johann S. offers something slightly unusual for Leipzig: Koelsch (Cologne's local brew). But Johann S. is not necessarily just a beer pub, it has a restaurant serving superbly satisfying and creative dishes priced moderately. The classic mousse au chocolate is there to finish up with! All in all, you really can't go wrong with a visit to Johann S. as even the area in which it is situated (Thomaskirche) constantly offers the opportunity to watch the tourists and Leipzig inhabitants as they pass by.

Classical music lovers remain at ease! Take a stroll through the celebrated Bach Museum and relax afterwards in Cafe Gloria located directly inside the world famous site. Enjoy the sounds of Bach's eternal compositions while sipping a coffee or other hot beverage in this comfortable cafe. Also serving light meals, freshly baked goods, and a variety of chocolates, pralines, and other sweets, enjoy these gastronomical delights looking out onto the beautiful Thomaskirche (Saint Thomas Church). Tour groups and other larger parties are welcome and encouraged to make prior arrangements so that their staff may serve you better. -Sarah Saurette

INSIDEASIA is not just a sushi place but they have more to them than that. This nice little place serves the best sushi in town and is known for the variations they offer. But, apart from that, they also excel in other cuisines like Thai and Vietnamese. The soups, salads, shrimp preparations, are delightful but it is actually the sushi platters for two, three and four that takes all the credit and praise.

Head to the Weinwirtschaft in Leipzig to experience classy and sophisticated dining at its best. Although the interior vibe is such that you will feel under dressed in your shirt and trousers, do not feel so. It is delightfully casual and cool. Take a seat by the bar or go to the indoor tables and order for sumptuous home cooking sort of food such as beef roulade, sour noodles and other Mediterranean delights However, the draw card of the restaurant is the extensive list of tapas. You will be awestruck by how artisanal, flavorful and insanely delicious the small plates are. The food is also complemented quite well with the vast-ranging variety of wines on offer.

Haus Kandler is a great excuse for allowing yourself a slice of cake and a coffee in the afternoon. As well as a broad range of cakes and gateaux, Kandler offers a terrific and much sought-after selection of teas and the café is renowned for this in Leipzig. Specialities such as Bachtaler and the like make the choice a difficult one. For a classic cup of coffee 'Saxon style', Kandler is as much a part of Leipzig as its trade fairs.

Take a break from bratwursts and pork knuckles and head to Cafe Madrid for a taste of quintessential Spanish food. Decked in paintings and illuminated with candles, this a lovely restaurant buzzing with locals and tourists. Tapas is their forte and they have quite a lineup of small plates to satiate eclectic palates. From a selection of cured meats, cheese platters to delicious seafood, the place has an impressive menu which is best enjoyed with some red wine. Divided between the main restaurant, the terrace, the lounge and the private dining area, the place can accommodate more than 120 patrons making it favorite among larger groups.