The Places · Germany
Frankfurt on the Main
Made By profiles 8 places in Frankfurt on the Main, spanning modern austrian with international influences, modern european bistro, modern european seasonal fine dining — each tied to the people and producers behind it.
01.Modern French Fine Dining with Vegan Options
Lafleur
Frankfurt on the Main, Germany
Set inside Frankfurt's listed Palmenhaus building, adjacent to the Palmengarten botanical garden, Lafleur holds two Michelin stars and a La Liste score of 92 points (2026). Chef Andreas Krolik runs parallel menus, a classic 'Grands Produits' format alongside a dedicated vegan programme that earned four Radishes in the We're Smart Green Guide, placing the restaurant at the precise intersection of French classical technique and plant-forward cuisine.
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02.Vegan Fine Dining
Seven Swans
Frankfurt on the Main, Germany
Seven Swans holds a Michelin star (2024, 2025) and a We're Smart 5-Radish rating for its 100% plant-based tasting menu on Frankfurt's Mainkai. Chef Ricky Saward works strictly within seasonal constraints, placing this among Germany's most credentialed vegan fine-dining addresses. The €€€€ price tier puts it alongside Frankfurt's French-leaning fine-dining establishment, not the city's casual plant-based market.
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03.Modern European Bistro
bidlabu
Frankfurt on the Main, Germany
Michelin-starred bidlabu Frankfurt on the Main redefines fine bistro dining through Chef André Rickert's sophisticated yet approachable contemporary European cuisine. This intimate 35-seat gem features daily-changing menus, expert German wine pairings, and an open kitchen concept that transforms seasonal ingredients into culinary artistry within a warmly elegant atmosphere.
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04.Modern Japanese-French Fusion
MAIN TOWER Restaurant & Lounge
Frankfurt on the Main, Germany
Perched on the 53rd floor of one of Frankfurt's most recognisable towers, MAIN TOWER Restaurant & Lounge holds consecutive Michelin stars (2024 and 2025) under chef William Béquin, whose kitchen applies Asian technique to continental ingredients. At the €€€€ price point, it sits among Frankfurt's most ambitious dining rooms, with a Google rating of 4.6 across more than 1,000 reviews confirming that the altitude is not the only draw.
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05.Modern European Seasonal Fine Dining
Sommerfeld
Frankfurt on the Main, Germany
Sommerfeld earned its first Michelin star in 2025, placing it among Frankfurt's small cohort of internationally oriented fine dining addresses. Under chef Luigi Speranza, the kitchen at Weserstraße 4 operates in the upper tier of the city's €€€€ bracket, drawing on international technique across a menu that positions the restaurant alongside Frankfurt's most serious contemporary tables.
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06.Modern French Bistro
Erno's Bistro
Frankfurt on the Main, Germany
Erno's Bistro serves classic French cooking in a modern French bistro format, with steak tartare, terrace seating, and Michelin one-star recognition in 2024, 2025, and 2026.
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07.Modern German Fine Dining
Restaurant Villa Merton
Frankfurt on the Main, Germany
Restaurant Villa Merton has held a Michelin star in each of the past two Michelin guides and operates in Frankfurt's Nordend-West district as one of the city's most consistent addresses for classic cuisine. Chef André Großfeld leads the kitchen at Am Leonhardsbrunn 12, where a 4.7 Google rating across more than 400 reviews suggests a dining room that earns its reputation on repeat visits rather than debut hype.
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08.Modern Austrian with International Influences
Lohninger
Frankfurt on the Main, Germany
Lohninger brings Austrian kitchen discipline to Frankfurt's Sachsenhausen district, operating at a price point (€€€) that sits between the neighbourhood's casual wine bars and the city's full fine-dining tier. Ranked #320 in Opinionated About Dining's Classical Europe list for 2025 and holding a Michelin Plate, it earns sustained recognition for cooking that prioritises technique over spectacle. Tuesday through Saturday, lunch and dinner service run on a tight schedule that rewards advance planning.
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