Giardino serves up gourmet Italian dishes in an elegant and tasteful setting. There are a variety of excellent pasta dishes, as well as seafood recipes and hearty meat entrees, including steaks. The service is very friendly, and the staff is helpful in making suggestions regarding food or wine. There is a good selection of the latter, hailing from Italy of course. One special note: don't expect to find any pizza on the menu.
Situated in a tiny alleyway just around the corner from the tourist office at Neckarmünzplatz, Kulturbrauerei Brauhaus, a traditional brewery occupies a beautiful old building with a dramatic yellow and red facade. The interior is equally attractive, with wooden floorboards and long, rustic tables. The specialty of the house is home-brewed beer, perfect for washing down the hearty meat dishes (although there is also a good choice of vegetarian fare). All in all, this is a friendly and unhurried place. Also, a wide range of beer is also available here.
Located inside the Heidelberg Marriott Hotel, this delightful steakhouse is sure to impress. Dine on the lovely terrace and look out at the Neckar River. The menu is impressive with American steakhouse classics, including USDA prime beef. If you want a German style cuisine, try their changing seasonal dish that's often based on local food.
Located in the beautiful Schloss Heidelberg grounds, the elegant dining room offers diners sumptuous, elegant meals in the most refined settings. The restaurant serves up a delicious array of contemporary culinary creations. The menu is seasonal, and the best quality of ingredients ensures a superb meal. Whether you're seated in the historic dining rooms, or out on the summer terrace, rest assured that you won't be disappointed by your dining experience here. Seated out in the open, amongst the historic ruins, with a chilled bottle of fantastic wine certainly makes for a romantic evening. Reservations are recommended especially in the summer season.
Hemingway once said, "There is not a problem in the world that a double whiskey cannot solve." His namesake bar is testimony to that, for when you sit on your wicker chair and gaze over the river, with double whiskey in hand, your troubles will float away. Decorated with mementos and photos of the great writer, Das Hemingway's Heidelberg is a great place to hang out and contemplate life's great adventure. And if whiskey is not your thing, Hemingway's serves wonderful hot drinks and classic American diner food.
Chic, stylish and romantic, Cafe Rossi is a favorite with young professionals and well-to-do twenty and thirty-somethings. Spread over two floors, the café is extremely spacious; the interior design is classic, but the atmosphere is surprisingly relaxed and unpretentious. In the summer, guests can sit out in the beer garden and enjoy a selection of German and European dishes at reasonable prices. A top tip for a stylish but affordable evening out.
Abt- und Schäferstube is situated within Der Schafhof Amorbach hotel. This Michelin-star restaurant is replete with a vintage grandeur. Old-styled oil paintings grace orange brick walls, while the windows sport polished wooden frames. The floral upholstery, charming lamps, ornate wall paneling and curios lead to a luxurious atmosphere. Guest can also choose to dine outdoors, surrounded by quaint cottages and colorful flower blossoms, and enjoy views of the rolling green hills. The ambiance is ideal for a romantic candlelight meal or a business dinner. The restaurant offers a choice of three to six-course menus that feature dishes like Essence of Odenwald Deer and Medallions of Venison, accompanied by Burnt Cream of Hazelnut for dessert. The meal is followed by fine wines from the cellar and gourmet cheese platters.
Headed by Chef Robert Raedel, the restaurant Oben (meaning above) offers a spectacular menu of contemporary German delicacies. The setting forms the semblance of a rustic lounge with wooden accents, cozy sofas and black walls. The menu is seasonal and you can opt for set menus for an all encompassing experience for your taste buds. Awarded with a Michelin star, the restaurant makes for a great dining experience.