Food & drink

Taste of Stuttgart: a foodie travel guide

Stuttgart is the perfect place to explore Germany’s ever-growing foodie scene, starting with the exotic food market and continuing through the gourmet eateries around the city. From hallmark Swabian dishes like spätzle to wood-fired pizzas and buttery lobster, you can try something new and delicious at every meal when staying at our Hotels in Stuttgart.

20 Mar 2024 4 min to read

Food with a view

Begin your culinary adventure in Stuttgart at the market hall, a palatial Art Nouveau structure dating back to 1914. Take a stroll among stalls stocking aromatic spices, French cheeses and tropical fruits before scurrying for a table at the Restaurant-Café Markthalle. Here you’ll be able to try local delicacies like wine-infused sauerkraut and homemade spätzle, before sipping a refreshing pint in the sun-dappled cobblestone beer garden.

On the top floor of the Stuttgart Art Museum, just ten minutes by U-Bahn from our Park Inn by Radisson Stuttgart, you’ll find Cube Restaurant; an airy, light-filled dining space with expansive city vistas. The dishes in this elegant restaurant are inspired by the Pacific Rim, resulting in concoctions like the delectable yellowfin tuna steak spiced with wasabi and a rich baked king crab in creamy coriander sauce.

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Star chefs

Headed by vivacious top chef Vincent Klink, Wielandshöhe is known for its genial atmosphere and commitment to organic, ethically-sourced produce. The dining room itself feels stripped-back and natural, with quaint flower arrangements and views over leafy Stuttgart. The restaurant’s philosophy is to deliver delicious, wholesome foods, expertly prepared using traditional methods. Signature dishes include roulade of ox in a fragrant mustard sauce and Breton lobster with basil-studded potatoes.

If that gives you a taste for fine dining, visit Speisemeisterei next, to linger over fresh culinary creations from chef Frank Oehler. It’s located just a short taxi ride from the city center, in a magnificent rococo palace. Germany is famed for its meat dishes, and a taste of the divinely succulent roast rack of lamb only affirms its reputation. Vegetarians are also spoiled for choice, with a set menu including Pak Choy with chickpea curry, black garlic and lychee foam.

International icons

At Trattoria Santa Lucia, the aroma of steaming Tuscan fish soup and Milanese braised veal fill the air, while Oggi welcomes guests with warm-hearted service and generous portions of fresh pasta. Start your meal off with a refreshing Caprese salad before indulging in veal cannelloni or lasagna with spinach and salmon.

With a buzzing bar downstairs and a Michelin-starred restaurant upstairs, 5 is the ideal place to settle in for a full evening’s entertainment, with five and seven-course menus available. Once you’ve eaten your fill, head straight downstairs to sip on freshly-muddled mojitos and enjoy a live music performance. If you’re suffering slightly the next morning, don’t miss the lavish Sunday brunch buffet at Pier 51, where diners can fend off a hangover with a glass of sparkling Prosecco and a sizeable plate of scrambled eggs, waffles and cured meats.