Claus Alboth and his team delight guests with their accomplished blend of exquisite cuisine, refined decor and attentive, charming service. Classic dishes newly interpreted with regional and seasonal accents feature on the regularly changing menu alongside contemporary creations inspired by international cooking styles. Alboth's Restaurant is in the heart of Erfurt's picturesque old quarter, within easy reach of the city's main sights.

Peter Herrmann, chef de cuisine at the multi-award-winning Landgrafenstube, delights his guests with honest country cooking based on seasonal, regional and preferably organic ingredients. The views are amazing too, with the Landgrafen terrace offering breathtaking vistas across the Thuringian Forest to the Rhön hills and Hessen. Hotel auf der Wartburg, the hotel at Wartburg Castle, is the perfect destination for rest, relaxation and enjoyment.

Restaurant Landgrafenstube at Hotel Thalfried offers a wide-ranging menu of freshly cooked, regional dishes that are creatively and carefully prepared by chef de cuisine Stefan Luck and his team. The light, contemporary food ranges from Thuringian favourites to a gourmet menu and a selection of wellness dishes, with front-of-house staff providing warm and attentive service. Quality and freshness are a matter of course.

The distinguished history of Romantik Hotel Sächsischer Hof in Meiningen, which goes back almost 200 years, is reflected in its many fine details. Over the years, the quality of the Posthalterei's menus and wine list has improved dramatically, and now subtly accented Asian and mediterranean dishes are served alongside regional specialities. The Posthalterei's cuisine is well reviewed in many restaurant guides, making it one of the most sought-after gourmet destinations in Thuringia.

Schlossrestaurant Sondershausen's theme – princely dining – is inspired by the court of the princes of Schwarzburg, which was once known for its style and its patronage of music and the arts. Creative menus featuring fresh, classic cuisine are now presented by Ralf Kronmüller, the young chef de cuisine. Today, this magnificent palace offers dining in five elegantly decorated, differently coloured salons, with impeccable service to guarantee a princely experience.

Food lovers travel to Weimar from far and wide to savour the fine cuisine at Anna Amalia gourmet restaurant at Hotel Elephant. In an ambience of luxury and discretion, head chef Marcello Fabbri creates taste explosions of mediterranean cuisine. The restaurant is especially charming on balmy summer evenings when the high French windows are flung open and the exquisite food can be enjoyed beneath the stars.