Restaurants in Leipzig: Recommended Addresses by Cuisine

Leipzig is a city with a diverse food scene. From Saxon home cooking to steakhouses and Indian cuisine to vegan restaurants, you can find almost everything here. We have arranged recommended addresses from our lists by cuisine and give tips for your planning.

Hearty Home-Style and Saxon Cooking

If you want to get to know the regional cuisine, try classics such as Leipziger Allerlei (a vegetable medley) or Quarkkäulchen (quark pancakes). You will find more addresses in our list Best Hearty Home-Style Restaurants in Leipzig.

Kartoffelhaus N°1

Kartoffelhaus N°1 is at Barthels Hof 4, 04109 Leipzig.

Schaarschmidts Restaurant

You'll find Schaarschmidts Restaurant at Coppistraße 32, 04157 Leipzig.

Auerbachs Keller

Auerbachs Keller is one of the best-known inns in the city and became famous through Goethe's Faust. You can find current opening hours and booking options on the official website.

💡 Tip: Try the regional dishes in a Saxon restaurant. Ask about the menu of the day.

Steaks

For meat lovers, there are several steakhouses in the city centre. You can find out more in our list Best Steaks in Leipzig.

STEAKTRAIN

Head to STEAKTRAIN at Richard-Wagner-Straße 7, 04109 Leipzig.

Restaurant Pepperhouse

Restaurant Pepperhouse is located at Reichsstraße 11-13, 04109 Leipzig.

Indian Cuisine

There are Indian restaurants in many districts of Leipzig. Our list Best Indian Restaurants in Leipzig offers a wider choice.

Indian Palace

You'll find Indian Palace at Nikolaistraße 12-14, 04109 Leipzig.

Safran

Safran is on Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 57, 04107 Leipzig.

Vegan Restaurants

Plant-based dishes are long past being a niche in Leipzig. You will find more addresses in our list Best Vegan Restaurants in Leipzig.

OUAI - Simply Vegan

You'll find OUAI - Simply Vegan at Münzgasse 18-20, 04107 Leipzig.

Fed Up!

Fed Up! is at Zschochersche Straße 23, 04229 Leipzig.

Quan Xanh Veganes Restaurant

Head to Quan Xanh Veganes Restaurant at Zschochersche Straße 48, 04229 Leipzig.

Other Cuisines

Italian and sushi restaurants are particularly well represented in Leipzig. You will find suitable addresses in our lists Best Italian Restaurants in Leipzig and Best Sushi Restaurants in Leipzig.

Practical Tips for Your Restaurant Visit

Booking and Opening Hours

At weekends and during trade fairs, it is advisable to book a table in advance. Opening hours and closing days differ from restaurant to restaurant. You can find current information on each restaurant's website.

Prices

Prices range from an inexpensive lunch offer to an evening set menu. Many restaurants serve lunch dishes that are cheaper than the evening menu. The exact prices are listed on the menus.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which regional specialities should I try in Leipzig? Leipziger Allerlei and Quarkkäulchen are among the best-known regional dishes.

Are there vegan restaurants in Leipzig? Yes, we present three addresses above, and you will find more in our list Best Vegan Restaurants in Leipzig.

Do I need to book? At weekends and during trade fairs, it is advisable, especially for larger groups.

Where can I find steakhouses? In our list Best Steaks in Leipzig.