Let us start like this: What do the former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder, the Managing Director of Deutsche Bahn (German Railway Network), Hartmut Mehdorn and comedian Otto Waalkes have in common? They all indulged themselves at the "la vie" restaurant. Since 2006 Thomas Bühner has been the chef at the renowned two-star-restaurant in the heart of the Old Town. In the exquisite cuisine of the "la vie", the gourmet chef draws upon "cuisines of the world" - highest quality and standard of products and preparation go without saying. The strict testers certified that Thomas Bühner offers relaxed, mature and perfectly arranged creations of simple beauty, which satisfy the highest standards of enjoyment.

Another refined address in the city is the restaurant "Vila Real" in the Steigenberger Hotel Remarque. Maitre d' Andreas Klatt runs the small, very stylishly furnished restaurant. He cultivates a Mediterranean, almost breathtakingly purist style of cooking. The restaurant has been awarded several prizes and always gets excellent marks. The menu is adapted according to the seasons and promises culinary fireworks.