It's always a bit of a culture shock visiting Wolfhagen, a tiny town in Hessen ... the Schiffchen…read moreis one of the traditional favourites here with the ubiquitous menu of schnitzel and other popular dishes. Not sure how they got their name and why the place is decorated in a kitsch nautical theme throughout - this is German hinterland, nowhere near the sea. Their chips are probably the best in town - most dishes come with either pommes frites or croquettes and the former are by far the superior choice. Portions are massive! Service was a bit haphazard on my most recent visit but all good in the end - one of the wines we ordered didn't actually exist and the replacement wasn't up to expectations, not sure if my main course should have been accompanied by a salad ... overall tasty enough though and certainly filling, a solid 3 start.

From the owner: Ihr familien- und inhabergeführtes Hotel in Wolfhagen, gelegen im Märchenland der Gebrüder Grimm…read more Ob Urlaub, Kurzurlaub, Wochenende, Wandern, Radfahren, Motorradtouren oder als berufstätiger Geschäftsreisender, Vertreter oder Monteur, bringen wir Ihnen ein Wohlgefühl, Erlebnis Natur. Die kulinarische Vielfalt unseres Restaurants mit Ihren Aktionswochen rundet jeden Aufenthalt ab.

Wolfhagen is a tiny town in a remote part of Germany. However, this restaurants draws visitors as…read morefar afield as the nearest big city of Kassel. La Lanterna is a family-run Italian restaurant popular for its pizzas. The extensive choice of toppings is available in small and large most people don't even manage the small one Everything is XL here: the restaurant itself extends across two large rooms, plus a conservatory for smokers; the choice of dishes on the menu; the portions except the prices which are extremely modest. Probably the best value for money in the entire area. Unfortunately, the complimentary schnaps after each meal was only an introductory bonus when the restaurant first openened or they were plainly too busy on our last visit. Living in London, I am spoilt for choice and would probably not choose La Lanterna over any average pizza chain here. By comparison the pizzas are overloaded too much cheese, and almost every one includes meat (there are a few vegetarian choices avoid the aubergine one as this is extremely greasy!). A good alternative is the grilled sole if you like fish. This is quite heavily seasoned and more greasy than you would expect from a grilled fish but very tasty! To sum up: probably not worth a special trip, but definitely worth a try if you happen to be in the area.