The oldest Ratskeller in Germany, Italian trattorias by the Hanseatic harbour, ice cream parlours looking out over the Fischmarkt and comfortable cafés. A selection of places to stop — from north German tradition to international cooking.
A restaurant steeped in tradition, in the vaults of the historic town hall — reckoned to be the oldest Ratskeller still in business in Germany, first mentioned in 1305. The menu is north German classic: fried herring, goulash, Hamburg pan-fried fish and local pilsners.
A restaurant in the historic Knechthausen — a medieval journeymen’s house. An elegant setting, a seasonal menu and local wines. A popular choice for anniversary dinners and small family celebrations.
A restaurant on the Bleicher island, right by the open-air museum and the town park. In summer the garden is one of the loveliest places in town for lunch — greenery all around and the bridge just next door.
The restaurant of the Vier Linden hotel — north German dishes in an elegant, comfortable setting. Wedding and banqueting rooms for larger celebrations.
Open for more than three decades — one of the oldest Mediterranean restaurants in Stade. Classic Italian pasta, fish, meat dishes and a long wine list from southern Europe.
Italian cooking in the atmospheric setting of an old house. Lively evenings, fresh pizza dough straight from the oven, Italian wines as standard and seasonal recommendations from the chef.
An Italian restaurant at the Hanseatic harbour — the terrace looks out over the wooden harbour crane and the Schwedenspeicher. An ideal spot for a summer evening, dinner after work or meeting friends.
A pizzeria known for authentic thin pizza from a wood-fired oven. A good choice for a delivery order or a quick supper after a shift.
Italian cooking in the style of a family trattoria — simple dishes made from good ingredients, and the feel of a relaxed evening. Regulars come back weekly.
A classic ice cream parlour with a long tradition — Italian ice cream in season, cakes, coffee and a dessert of the day. On summer afternoons a favourite with the whole family.
An ice cream café looking out over the Fischmarkt and the wooden harbour crane. Seasonal flavours made on the premises and a favourite meeting place after work — especially in June and July.
An Italian ice cream café with a big choice of flavours. A fixture of the old town, known too for a proper Italian espresso in the morning.
A sports pub at the VfL Güldenstern stadium — German and Asian cooking, with rooms for club and family functions. On match days the atmosphere comes with the crowd.
