12 Restaurants in Heidelberg for Every Palate

Heidelberg enchants not only with its romantic castle and picturesque old town, but also with a varied dining scene. The city on the Neckar offers places for almost every taste and budget. In this guide, we introduce twelve restaurants from our list of the best, arranged by cuisine, so you can quickly find the right one for your evening.

Hearty Home-Style German Cooking in the Old Town

If you are looking for classic German cooking, you will find it above all around Hauptstraße, which runs through the whole of the old town. Several inns stand close together here.

Roter Ochsen

You will find Roter Ochsen at Hauptstraße 217 in the old town. It features in our list of hearty home-style German restaurants.

Zum Seppl

Just a few steps further on, at Hauptstraße 213, is Zum Seppl, also an entry in the hearty home-style German cooking category.

Restaurant Sudpfanne

Restaurant Sudpfanne has its address at Hauptstraße 221/223.

Wirtshaus Zum Spreisel

On the banks of the Neckar, you will find Wirtshaus Zum Spreisel at Neckarstaden 66.

💡 Tip: Book in good time, as restaurants in the old town fill up quickly, especially at weekends and during the tourist season.

You will find more addresses in our list of the best hearty home-style German restaurants.

Italian Restaurants

Italian cooking is widely represented in Heidelberg. Plöck, a street on the edge of the old town, stands out, with several restaurants right next to each other.

Casa Mia

Casa Mia is an Italian restaurant at Plöck 59.

Ai Portici

Very close by, at Plöck 42, is the Italian restaurant Ai Portici.

Trattoria Toscana

You will find Trattoria Toscana right on Marktplatz 1.

You will find all the Italian addresses in our list of the best Italian restaurants.

Asian Cuisine

If you love Asian food, it is worth a look at our list. Here are two addresses in the old town and its surroundings:

Baan Thai

Baan Thai is an Asian restaurant at Plöck 55.

Saigon Sonne

Saigon Sonne is at Hauptstraße 170.

You can read more about the selection in our list of the best Asian restaurants.

Upmarket Restaurants for Special Occasions

For a special evening, Heidelberg has a few upmarket addresses. Three of them from our list:

Oben

The restaurant Oben has its address at Hauptstraße 146.

Scharffs Schlossweinstube

You will find Scharffs Schlossweinstube at Obere Straße 1.

Traube

Traube is at Rathausstraße 75, 69126 Heidelberg.

💡 Tip: At upmarket restaurants, it is worth booking your table a few days in advance and checking the current menus beforehand.

You will find all the upmarket restaurants in our list of the best.

📍 Discover more: Explore more recommendations for Heidelberg on our city page.

Conclusion: Enjoying the Variety in Heidelberg

The dining scene in Heidelberg is as varied as the city itself. If you want to make the most of a visit, bear a few simple things in mind:

• Book in good time, especially in the old town.

• Try both regional and international cooking.

• Make use of the setting on the Neckar for a walk before or after your meal.

• Also discover places away from Hauptstraße, for example on Plöck.

Frequently Asked Questions about Restaurants in Heidelberg

Where can I find hearty home-style German cooking in Heidelberg?

Several inns are located in the old town on Hauptstraße, for example Roter Ochsen and Zum Seppl.

Where are the Italian restaurants?

A number of Italian restaurants are on Plöck, such as Casa Mia and Ai Portici.

Which restaurants are suitable for special occasions?

Our list of upmarket restaurants includes Oben and Scharffs Schlossweinstube, among others.

Do I need a reservation?

A reservation is advisable for popular places in the old town, especially at weekends and during the travel season between spring and autumn.