Where to Eat in Görlitz: Best Restaurants & Cafés in Görlitz Germany

Where to Eat in Görlitz, Germany

Looking for where to eat in Görlitz? This beautiful German border city has a food scene shaped by Saxony, Silesia and nearby Poland, making it a great place for hearty regional dishes, historic cafés, riverside restaurants and cross-border dining.

Görlitz sits right on the German-Polish border, beside Zgorzelec, so you can enjoy lunch in Germany and dinner in Poland with only a short walk across the bridge. Expect dishes such as poppy seed strudel, nüsstörtchen, potato specialities, Silesian dishes and comforting Central European food.

Here are some of the best restaurants, cafés and places to eat in Görlitz, including places we visited and others recommended by Görlitz Tourism Office.

Map of Where to Eat in Görlitz

Best Restaurants in Görlitz Old Town

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Horschel Restaurant, Untermarkt 1

Set within the Emmerich Hotel, Horschel is one of the smartest places to eat in Görlitz old town. The restaurant overlooks the Untermarkt and focuses on seasonal regional ingredients with a relaxed but polished feel.

It is ideal for a special meal, date night or a more refined dinner in the historic centre. During our visit, the menu included German cuisine with international touches, local beer from Görlitz breweries and generous portions.

Read our full review of Horschel Restaurant in Görlitz.

Ratscafé Görlitz, Untermarkt 24

Ratscafé is one of the most atmospheric cafés in Görlitz, found in a historic building on the Untermarkt. It is a good choice for lunch, coffee, cake or a relaxed stop while exploring the old town.

On our visit, we tried seasonal white asparagus, an omelette and the local nüsstörtchen, a small nut cake associated with Görlitz.

Read our full Ratscafé Görlitz review.

Görlitzer Kartoffelhaus, Steinstrasse 10

If you are hungry after a day of sightseeing, Görlitzer Kartoffelhaus is a good place for hearty German food. As the name suggests, potatoes are the star here, with everything from soups to generous main courses.

This is one for traditional comfort food, big portions and a casual meal in the centre of Görlitz.

Read our Görlitzer Kartoffelhaus review.

Traditional and Regional Food in Görlitz

Restaurant Distille, Hotel Paul Otto, Nikolaistrasse 6

Restaurant Distille specialises in Silesian cuisine and is set within Hotel Paul Otto. The restaurant also has an unusual historic feature: a cellar area with a former Jewish bath, which can be viewed by prior arrangement.

Vierradenmühle, Hotherstrasse 20

Vierradenmühle serves Silesian and Lusatian cuisine, with homemade dishes inspired by family food traditions. It is a good option if you want something regional and rooted in local cooking.

Obermühle, An der Obermühle

Obermühle is a slow-food restaurant beside the River Neisse. Its riverside setting makes it one to consider for a more scenic meal in Görlitz.

Jakobs Speiselokal, Jakobstrasse 5A

Jakobs Speiselokal focuses on regional and seasonal organic produce, with vegan dishes also available. This is a useful option if you are looking for fresh, lighter or plant-based food in Görlitz.

Cafés and Cake in Görlitz

Cafehaus Lucullus, Peterstrasse 4

Cafehaus Lucullus is a good stop for traditional cakes, including poppy seed strudel and homemade bakes. Add this to your list if you want coffee and cake between sightseeing stops.

Cafe Herzstück, Weberstrasse 2

Cafe Herzstück is a cosy café serving vegan delicacies and food made with fresh regional ingredients. It is a good casual option for coffee, cake or a lighter lunch.

Where to Eat Across the Border in Zgorzelec, Poland

One of the best things about visiting Görlitz is how easy it is to walk across the bridge into Zgorzelec in Poland. This makes it simple to add Polish food to your Görlitz food itinerary.

Miódmaliny, Daszynskiego 17

Miódmaliny is located in the oldest part of Zgorzelec, on the former Via Regia route. It serves Polish cuisine with views across the river towards Görlitz.

Piwnica Staromiejska

Piwnica Staromiejska is a memorable place to eat thanks to its riverside location beside the old bridge. It serves Polish cuisine in an atmospheric old mill building.

Read our Piwnica Staromiejska review.

Villatoro, Wolności 9

Villatoro is set within a striking villa and offers a wider menu, with dishes such as smoked beef carpaccio and black pasta with saffron sauce. There is also a separate coffee shop for something more casual.

Foodie Explorers Tips for Eating in Görlitz

Best area for atmosphere: Untermarkt and the old town.
Best for traditional food: Görlitzer Kartoffelhaus, Restaurant Distille and Vierradenmühle.
Best for cake: Ratscafé and Cafehaus Lucullus.
Best cross-border option: walk to Zgorzelec for Polish food.
Good to know: some menus may be German-only, so a translation app is useful.

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FAQs About Where to Eat in Görlitz

What food is Görlitz known for?

Görlitz food is influenced by Saxon, Silesian and Polish cuisine. Look out for poppy seed strudel, nüsstörtchen, potato dishes and hearty regional cooking.

Where is the best area to eat in Görlitz?

The old town, especially around Untermarkt, is one of the best areas to eat in Görlitz thanks to its historic setting, cafés and restaurants.

Can you eat in Poland from Görlitz?

Yes. Görlitz is connected to Zgorzelec in Poland by bridge, so it is easy to walk across the border for Polish food.

Is Görlitz good for vegetarians or vegans?

Yes, there are vegetarian and vegan-friendly options in Görlitz, including Cafe Herzstück and Jakobs Speiselokal.

Do restaurants in Görlitz have English menus?

Not always. Some restaurants may only have German menus, so it is worth using a translation app or checking menus online before visiting.