Iwase, named after its eponymous owner, serves tantalizing Japanese cuisine. With just four tables, this simply decorated establishment is certainly on the small side, but it's not the size that counts, and the choice of over 31 different dishes is more than enough. The sushi is tasty and is served with soup, just like the typical Japanese style. Visitors can accompany their meal with a cup of green tea or a glass of sake (Japanese beer). The service is friendly and efficient, the prices moderate.
The show that the chefs put on at KABUKI, rival anything you would see at a circus! Salt and pepper shakers fly through the air, cleavers chop vegetables faster than the eye can see and the teppanyaki grill hisses and spits like a wild animal, right at your table! The excellent meat, fish and poultry dishes are all prepared as part of the show. Their wine list is extensive and exquisitely exotic. The prices are high, but then again, you're getting a whole deal more than food! A must try!
Named after the ornamental tree native to China and Japan, Ginkgo offers a range of cocktails, breakfasts and a select choice of Eurasian cuisine. Guests sit at exquisitely decorated Japanese style tables and enjoy the likes of Pink grilled Ribeyesteak or Pasta spaghetti with homemade rocket pesto. The menu changes according to season, meaning that there is always something new to discover. The terrace is wonderful in good weather.
This elegant restaurant café in the Städel Museum is the creation of a leading designer. Holbein's Café-Restaurant has a modern ambiance with cream colored walls, oak floors, black leather seats and maroon accessories, and their effect is surprisingly uplifting because of the glass and steel construction of the building. The adjoining terrace is delightful. They serve exquisite fare which is a mix between fresh local and world cuisine. Prices are not low and the wine list includes high-quality international wines, but it's the perfect place to have a meal after visiting the museum.
Wacker is a traditional coffee house with wonderful art-deco features located in Bornheim. Guests can have breakfast inside or out on the patio, grab a quick snack or savor an afternoon cup of coffee. A croissant with jam, a roll with Parma ham and a cup of coffee make for a heavenly combination. Coffee lovers can indulge in the wide range of exotic coffee on sale.
With its baroque decor, high ceilings and ornate wooden and gilded decorations, Harvey's is a joy to the eye as well as the palate, a perfect combination of moderate prices, elegant decor and friendly service. A wide selection of international breakfasts is served until late in the day, while the evening menu contains some fascinating culinary concoctions. Choose from an array of crunchy salads, mouthwatering desserts and delicious local snacks. The cocktails are also highly recommended. children's playing area engages children while adults savor the fine menu.
When it comes to baked goods and coffee, Brot und seine Freunde has perfectly nailed the art. This bakery-cum-breakfast space offers delightful combination of sandwiches, cake and coffee. While its chalkboard perched up on the wall announces the daily specials, its window display case allures patrons by showcasing tasty treats. That’s not it, Brot und seine Freunde also offers catering services that features breakfast, brunch and wine options. Call for details.
SuperKato situated on the busy Kornmarkt is a small Japanese food place serving a wide range of sushi in reasonable price. This modest restaurant is bustling with customers from the neighborhood who stop by to grab a quick bite of delicious sushi at all times of the day. SuperKato promises delicious sushi made using only fresh ingredients and fish with no compromise whatsoever in taste and quality.
Located at the heart of Frankfurt, Paninoteca is an elegant Italian restaurants that shuns the pretentious attitude that upscale Italian restaurants are usually guilty of. Simply decorated with comfortable chairs and small, square tables covered with tablecloths, this charming restaurant also boasts of a lovely outdoor patio that makes for a great dining spot during balmy evenings. The menu here is thick with favorite Italian dishes - covering a range of salads pastas, paninis, risottos and pizzas. Meat, poultry, seafood as well as vegetarian preparations are well-represented here. Everything is delicious, to say the least while the serves is friendly yet attentive.
If you're looking for a vast array of tequila choices in Frankfurt, you'll find it here. Be it part of a cocktail or just pure, Tequila Cantina Y Bar has it all. But this isn't just paradise for tequila fans, as the food is very good too: a choice of typical Mexican snacks from tacos and burritos to chilli. The interior is rustic and the staff very friendly. It's not a bad idea to come here in the afternoon, as it's cheaper than in the evening.
To enjoy authentic German cuisine cooked in contemporary style, visit Leib & Seele. Kick start your day on a pleasant note with its lavish breakfast platter or enjoy an elaborate lunch outdoors. Its extensive menu features soups, short eats, main dishes and of course delectable desserts. You can enjoy a wholesome dinner that is not too heavy on the pockets, thereby making for a lovely dining experience. Call for details.
Medici brings modern Mediterranean cuisine from the kitchen of brothers Christos and Stamatios in an upscale and elegant setting in the heart of Frankfurt. Bold creations and subtle flavors inspire the menu which incorporates masterful dishes like King Prawns with Potatoe Carpaccio, Angler Fish Fillet and Duck Breast with Sugar-Peas Artichokes. Food is complemented by local and imported wines, served by glass or bottle. Service and quality sustain a high level and make for a memorable dining extravaganza. Two course and three course business lunches are also offered. Reserve ahead.