A true culinary experience - German gourmet cuisine

Alexander Herrmann is known for being a Michelin-starred chef, a restaurateur, a cookbook author and a TV chef. Hermann's traditional family-run Posthotel to the north of Bayreuth represents yet another Michelin star for the man and a glowing accolade for his career.

Diners will find a sophisticated setting, an exclusive atmosphere and outstanding cuisine perfectly integrated into the overarching concept of a leading theme park at the Ammolite – The Lighthouse Restaurant at Europa-Park.

The vehicles aren't the only star attraction at Autostadt in Wolfsburg. With a three Michelin-starred restaurant, the automotive centre also boasts one of the best dining venues in Germany. Flavour and design are the perfect main ingredients for the finest gourmet cuisine.

Just a few metres from Munich's emblematic Frauenkirche Cathedral, the Atelier Restaurant in the traditional five-star Hotel Bayerischer Hof accommodates the most discerning guests.

Germany's one and only dessert restaurant stands out from the crowd, even in Berlin's quirky Neukölln district. That's right – dessert is served up for every single course here!

A foodie temple without the bling. Modern haute cuisine without the frills. Wolfgang Becker combines his precision and craftsmanship with innovative creativity in the sophisticated setting of his own design hotel.

Overlooking the deep-blue Baltic Sea, standing proudly amid lush green lawns: Courtier in the historic Weissenhaus manor is a gourmet restaurant that boasts culinary delights in an impressive, spellbinding setting.

Offering superior fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere, the Alois is a contemporary restaurant serving light and modern produce-based cuisine, effortlessly uniting serenity and sophistication.

Since Bobby Bräuer's return to his native city in 2013, visitors to BMW World in Munich have been able to combine their passion for fine vehicles with the delights of fine dining in a comfortable setting.

Situated on the roof of The Mandala Hotel in Berlin's Mitte district, Facil Restaurant is a meeting place for self-confessed connoisseurs. In fine weather, the glass roof is opened to allow diners to enjoy Michelin-starred cuisine under the starry sky.

Gourmet restaurant Falco on the 27th floor of the Westin Hotel in Leipzig is one of the top fine dining establishments in Germany. It oozes elegance and offers a spectacular view over Leipzig city centre.

The proof of the pudding is in the eating is the slogan of Klaus Erfort, Head Chef at the GästeHaus in Saarbrücken. And his restaurant is just the place to find out for yourself.