Frankfurt am Main is known as a banking metropolis, but anyone who looks past the high-rise facades will discover a diverse and exciting dining scene. Here are the best insider restaurant tips in Frankfurt.
Tip #1: Le Petit Chef
© Le Petit Chef Frankfurt
He's only 58 millimeters tall, yet he's the undisputed star of the evening: Le Petit Chef is the smallest chef in the world. Using precise 3D mapping technology, the tiny chef is projected directly onto the plates. He takes guests on a culinary journey around the world.
The multi-course menu is carefully coordinated with the show, so that each dish complements the visual narrative. Matching props and music round out the evening. The experience is equally suited to couples, families, and groups.
Please check the website for current dates.
Address: Bethmannstraße 33, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, inside the Steigenberger Icon Frankfurter Hof
Phone: +49 69 348676366
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @le.petitchef
Tip #2: Kabuki
© Kabuki Frankfurt
Since 1989, the Japanese teppanyaki restaurant Kabuki on Kaiserstraße has stood for an experience that uniquely combines flavor and entertainment: the chefs prepare everything fresh right at the table on a hot teppanyaki plate. That makes Kabuki one of the coolest restaurants in Frankfurt!
The concept is based on the Japanese tradition of hospitality, omotenashi, which puts the guest at the center, not the business. Whether seafood, meat, or fresh vegetables, every course is both culinary craft and live show.
Wednesday to Sunday: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Monday and Tuesday: closed
Address: Kaiserstraße 42, 60329 Frankfurt am Main
Phone: +49 69 234 353
E-Mail: [email protected]
Instagram: @kabukirestaurant_frankfurt
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Tip #3: Abacco’s Steakhouse
© Abaccos Steakhouse at Druckwasserwerk Frankfurt
Abacco's Steakhouse is located in the former Druckwasserwerk (hydraulic power station) at Frankfurt's Westhafen. High ceilings, historic brickwork, and a unique terrace overlooking the Main River make it a special restaurant in Frankfurt.
The concept is as simple as it is grand: Wagyu or Argentine beef steaks are cooked tableside on a hot stone exactly to the guest's liking. The unlimited House Fries are legendary. Abacco's has been voted the best steakhouse in Germany multiple times, making it one of the top restaurants in Frankfurt.
Monday to Sunday: 11:30 AM to 12:30 AM
Address: Rotfeder-Ring 16, 60327 Frankfurt am Main
Phone: +49 69 256 287 700
E-Mail: [email protected]
Instagram: @abaccos_steakhouse
Tip #4: Occhio d'Oro
© Occhio d'Oro Frankfurt
Occhio d'Oro sits atop the Fleming's Selection Hotel in downtown Frankfurt. It offers a unique 360-degree panoramic view of the city skyline. This beautiful Frankfurt restaurant also boasts a great vantage point — located on the 7th floor, at eye level with the Eschenheimer Tower.
The cuisine focuses on Tuscan flavors: seasonal and made with high-quality ingredients. Falstaff recently named Occhio d'Oro one of the top 10 Italian restaurants in all of Germany. In addition to the evening menu, there's a special brunch on select Sundays that's especially popular with couples, families, and groups.
Monday to Saturday: from 6:00 PM
Sunday: closed
Address: Flemings Selection Hotel, Eschenheimer Tor 2, 60318 Frankfurt am Main
Phone: +49 69 989 728 500
E-Mail: [email protected]
Instagram: @occhio_doro
Tip #5: Jasper's
© Jasper's Frankfurt
Jasper's is intentionally hard to find — tucked away in a small courtyard in Sachsenhausen, with no flashy signage. A genuine insider restaurant tip in Frankfurt for anyone wanting to dine off the beaten path. Those who do find it are rewarded with an authentic bistro atmosphere and a warm ambiance.
Since 1994, the team has been serving international cuisine with a strong French influence. Whether traditional dishes or original creations, everything tastes wonderful and comes paired with a fitting wine.
Monday to Saturday: 7:00 PM to 1:00 AM
Sunday: closed
Address: Schifferstraße 8A, 60594 Frankfurt am Main
Phone: +49 69 614 117
E-Mail: [email protected]
Instagram: @jaspers_restaurant_ffm
Tip #6: Bar Shuka
© Bar Shuka Frankfurt
Bar Shuka is located in the 25hours Hotel at the edge of the Bahnhofsviertel and is a lively, distinctive restaurant in Frankfurt. Expect an open show kitchen, freshly baked pita bread, open-fire Jerusalem kebab, and an atmosphere that brings a slice of Tel Aviv to Frankfurt. If you're looking for trendy restaurants in Frankfurt, insider tips, and the best food spots, this is the place.
The cuisine is called "New Tel Aviv Cuisine." It blends Arabic and Jewish recipes with local Frankfurt ingredients. Everything is meant for sharing, whether hummus, falafel, mezze, or green sauce made from Mediterranean herbs. Hidden behind the restaurant door is also the secret Shuka Bar: a speakeasy with a focus on sake, dim lighting, and DJ weekends.
Breakfast: Monday to Friday: 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM, Saturday and Sunday: 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Dinner: Tuesday to Saturday: 5:30 PM to 12:00 AM
Address: 25hours Hotel, Niddastraße 56, 60329 Frankfurt am Main
Phone: +49 69 256 677 2280
E-Mail: [email protected]
Instagram: @barshuka
Tip #7: Oben Restaurant & Skybar
© Oben Frankfurt
Oben is located on the 15th floor of the One Forty West Tower at the Meliá Frankfurt City and offers an unmatched view over the city. Floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows and a 170 m² rooftop terrace promise the best views in town.
Steaks and seafood are the house specialties, alongside creatively reinterpreted vegetarian dishes. No reservations are possible for the skybar and terrace. Anyone wanting a table in the restaurant should book early, especially on weekends.
Restaurant open daily from 12:00 PM
Address: Meliá Frankfurt City, Senckenberganlage 13, 60325 Frankfurt am Main
Phone: +49 69 668 198 4084
E-Mail: [email protected]
Instagram: @meliahtlresorts




