BonVivant Restaurant
Rosenbergerstraße 4, 60313 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Best Restaurants in Frankfurt
Frankfurt’s restaurant scene blends classic Hessian Apfelwein taverns with modern, wine-forward dining. This directory lists 14 restaurants across Innenstadt, Sachsenhausen and Westend, featuring favorites like BonVivant and Apfelweinwirtschaft Atschel. Find menus, wine lists with Riesling and Spätburgunder, and map-based picks for locals and visitors alike.
14 venues
4.5 avg
Tasting Events
MAIN TERRASSE - Winterterrasse mit Skyline-Blick
Schaumainkai 5, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Bidlabu
Kleine Bockenheimer Str. 14, 60313 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Occhio d’Oro
Flemings Selection Hotel Frankfurt-City, Eschenheimer Tor 2, 60318 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Apfelweinwirtschaft Atschel
Wallstraße 7, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Medici
Weißadlergasse 2, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Main Tower Restaurant & Lounge
Neue Mainzer Str. 52-58, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Heimat
Berliner Str. 70, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Cresco
Berliner Str. 55, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Ebbelwoi Unser
Abtsgäßchen 8, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Apfelweinwirtschaft Frau Rauscher
Klappergasse 8, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Zu den 12 Aposteln
Rosenbergerstraße 1, 60313 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Alten Limpurg
Römerberg 17, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Adolf Wagner
Schweizer Str. 71, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Wine Culture in Frankfurt
Frankfurt sits at the crossroads of several major German wine regions. While the city itself is famous for Apfelwein (Ebbelwoi) — a tart local cider central to Sachsenhausen’s taverns — its restaurants lean heavily on wines from nearby Rheingau, Hessische Bergstraße and Rheinhessen. Look for estate Riesling from the Rheingau, elegant Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) from Rheinhessen, and crisp Weißburgunder and Silvaner on many cellar lists. Wine bars and vinotheken in Nordend and Bornheim often showcase small producers and single-vineyard bottlings, reflecting a growing interest in terroir-driven German wines.
Frankfurt’s wine culture is also social and seasonal: spring and autumn bring pop-up wine tastings along the Main, and many restaurants curate by-the-glass lists that rotate with harvests. Sommeliers and well-stocked lists are increasingly common at finer venues such as BonVivant or Medici, while traditional Apfelweinwirtschaften like Atschel pair local flavors with apple wine in an unmistakably Hessian way.
Where to dine with wine in Frankfurt
Neighborhood choice shapes the dining experience in Frankfurt. Sachsenhausen is the place for rustic Apfelwein taverns and hearty regional cuisine — perfect if you want a carafe of Ebbelwoi beside traditional Hessian plates. Innenstadt and the Opernplatz/Westend corridors host fine-dining restaurants and bistros where sommeliers emphasize Rheingau Riesling and aged Spätburgunder; venues like BonVivant and Medici sit comfortably in that refined tier. Bahnhofsviertel and Ostend offer eclectic, modern kitchens and wine bars with international lists—Cresco and Occhio d’Oro are examples of the city’s contemporary side.
For skyline dining, head to riverfront rooftops and terraces: MAIN TERRASSE’s winter terrace offers Main and skyline views paired with seasonal wine selections. Nordend and Bornheim provide casual, neighborhood-focused spots with natural wine and small-production German bottles. Use this directory to match mood and neighborhood—whether you want an Ebbelwoi tavern in Alt-Sachsenhausen or a curated tasting menu with fine German and international wines.
What to Look For
When choosing a restaurant in Frankfurt, prioritize the wine list’s balance of local and regional producers. A strong list will feature Rheingau Rieslings across styles (dry to sweet), Spätburgunder from Baden and Rheinhessen, and a selection of whites like Weißburgunder and Müller-Thurgau. Check whether staff can recommend pairings; attentive sommeliers and servers who know local vintners enhance the dining experience. Pay attention to seasonal menus and daily vintner specials—local produce and fresh fish pair best with lighter German whites in spring and summer.
Other practical markers of quality include clear corkage and reservation policies, outdoor seating facing the Main or in quiet courtyards, and an approachable Apfelwein offering if you want a traditional experience. Whether you pick a Michelin-style tasting menu or a cozy Apfelweinwirtschaft, good restaurants in Frankfurt make wine accessible: informative lists, by-the-glass variety, and staff who can guide local pairings will elevate your meal.
When do wine restaurants in Frankfurt open and close?
14 of the 14 wine restaurants listed in Frankfurt publish their opening hours. The median one opens at 4:30 pm and closes at 11 pm on a typical trading day.
Sunday is the day that catches visitors out: 10 venues in Frankfurt (71% of those with published hours) trade on Sunday, against 12 on Monday. 9 open seven days a week.
13 addresses stay open past 10 pm, which matters if you are buying after dinner rather than before it. Heimat closes latest, at 1 am.
At the other end of the day, Alten Limpurg opens earliest, at 11 am.
These hours come from each venue's own Google Business Profile as read in March 2026. They are regular hours: public holidays, August closures and harvest-season changes are not reflected, so call ahead for a specific date.
What the ratings in Frankfurt actually say
The 14 rated wine restaurants in Frankfurt carry 26,997 reviews between them. The mean rating is 4.54 out of 5 and the median is 4.6, and 11 venues hold 4.5 or better — 79% of the list.
BonVivant Restaurant carries the highest rating with a review base large enough to mean something: 4.8 from 456 reviews. Adolf Wagner is the most reviewed address in Frankfurt, at 9,227.
A five-star average is worth less than it looks on a venue with a dozen reviews, which is why the ranking above is sorted by rating and review volume together rather than by rating alone. The rating also measures the visit, not the cellar: service, queueing and the state of the room all land in the same number as the wine selection. It is a starting filter, not a verdict on what is on the shelf.
How much do wine restaurants in Frankfurt cost?
Price level is published for 12 of the 14 wine restaurants in Frankfurt, and it splits as follows: 9 moderate (75%), 2 upmarket (17%), 1 high-end (8%). Google's price level is a four-step band reported by the venue and by visitors, not a price list, so it says where an address sits relative to its neighbours rather than what a bottle costs.
The specialisations that recur most often in Frankfurt are Tasting Events (1), Local Wines (1). Filtering the list above by one of those is usually a faster route to the right shop than sorting by rating.
Frankfurt compared with the rest of Germany
Frankfurt accounts for 14 of the 133 wine restaurants we list across Germany, spread over 10 cities.
Sunday trading is the clearest local difference: 71% of venues in Frankfurt open on Sunday against 57% nationally, 14 points higher.
Both columns are computed from the same rows that build these pages, so the national figure moves whenever a city's listing does.
| Measure | Frankfurt | Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Venues listed | 14 | 133 |
| Mean rating | 4.54 | 4.61 |
| Open on Sunday | 71% | 57% |
| Median closing time | 11 pm | 11 pm |
Where to look next from Frankfurt
Other wine venues in Frankfurt: 13 wine bars, 20 wine shops, 5 wineries and tasting rooms. In a city with a thin specialist trade, the restaurant list is often where the interesting bottles actually are.
The nearest larger listings in Germany are Leipzig (20), Essen (15), Dortmund (14), Hamburg (14), Berlin (14). Each is a separate page with its own hours, ratings and map.
Bottom line
Frankfurt has 14 wine restaurants on this list, averaging 4.54 out of 5 across 26,997 reviews. The median address opens at 4:30 pm and closes at 11 pm; 10 of the 14 with published hours open on Sunday.
If you only have time for one stop, BonVivant Restaurant is the highest-rated address with a real review base (4.8 from 456).
Ratings, hours and price bands here come from public venue profiles read in March 2026; they describe how an address is reviewed, not how good its wine list is. Confirm hours before travelling for a specific bottle.
Buying wine in Germany: age, tax and trading rules
Germany is the exception on age in this directory: §9 of the Jugendschutzgesetz allows the sale of wine, beer and sparkling wine from 16, and reserves 18 for spirits. Everywhere else on this site the wine counter is 18.
Still wine carries no excise duty in Germany at all — the Zoll levies none on it. Sparkling wine is a different product in tax law and carries the Schaumweinsteuer at €136 per hectolitre for anything at or above 6% ABV, which is €1.02 on a 0.75 l bottle. That single line is why a German Sekt and a still Riesling of the same shelf price are not the same wine in cost terms.
Sunday is the hard constraint. The Ladenschlussgesetz and the state shop-opening laws that replaced it keep retail closed on Sundays and public holidays, with narrow exceptions for stations, airports and a handful of designated Sundays a year. A Sunday bottle in Germany means a petrol station, a station kiosk or a restaurant — not a wine shop.
Sources: Jugendschutzgesetz §9 (gesetze-im-internet.de) · Schaumwein- und Zwischenerzeugnissteuergesetz (gesetze-im-internet.de)
Local Tips
01
Try Apfelwein in Sachsenhausen
Visit Alt-Sachsenhausen for authentic Apfelwein served in traditional Bembels (stoneware jugs). Pair Ebbelwoi with regional dishes like Handkäse mit Musik for a true Hessian experience.
02
Book skyline seating early
For river views and the skyline at venues like MAIN TERRASSE, reserve well in advance—winter terrace and summer rooftop slots fill quickly on weekends and sunset hours.
03
Seek local Riesling and Spätburgunder
Ask for Rheingau Riesling for bright acidity and food-friendly profiles, or Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) for a softer red. Many restaurants feature by-the-glass pours from nearby regions.
04
Use public transport between neighborhoods
Frankfurt’s U-Bahn and S-Bahn link Innenstadt, Sachsenhausen, Bornheim and Ostend efficiently. Plan restaurant hops by rail to avoid parking stress and to fully enjoy wine tastings.
FAQ
This directory highlights 14 notable restaurants in Frankfurt, covering a range from Apfelwein taverns to contemporary wine-focused dining. The list showcases examples across Innenstadt, Sachsenhausen, Westend, Ostend, and neighborhood favorites, offering a compact view of the city's dining and wine culture.
Sachsenhausen is ideal for traditional Apfelwein and hearty Hessian cuisine, while Westend and Innenstadt host finer dining with curated wine lists. Nordend and Bornheim are great for relaxed bistros and wine bars, and the Ostend/Bahnhofsviertel areas suit adventurous diners seeking eclectic, modern wine lists.
Yes. Many Frankfurt restaurants feature wines from nearby regions—Rheingau Riesling, Rheinhessen and Hessische Bergstraße bottlings, and regional Spätburgunder. You’ll also encounter small-producer estate wines and increasingly natural and biodynamic selections at progressive wine bars.
Apfelwein (Ebbelwoi) is a cider made from fermented apples and is a distinct Hessian tradition, not grape wine. You’ll find it in Apfelweinwirtschaften and many casual taverns. Restaurants typically offer both Apfelwein and grape-based wines to suit regional and international palates.
Reservations are recommended, especially for popular spots like BonVivant, MAIN TERRASSE on skyline nights, and weekend dining in Westend or Sachsenhausen. For dinner service and weekend afternoons, booking ahead ensures a table and any special seating requests such as river views or quieter corners.
Tipping around 5–10% of the bill is customary in Frankfurt for good service. Many locals round up for small bills or leave a modest percent at finer restaurants. If service is exceptional, consider leaving a bit more; cash and card tips are generally accepted, but ask staff if unsure.
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