The menu at this place is AWESOME for any LOTR nerd in the world. The pizza is good and well priced…read moreand they have this giant drink called an apfelwein and it has literally a wine glass of cherry liquor inside. It took me hours to finish but it's delicious!

This place was packed on a Thursday evening so I figured I'd found a good one. I ended up taking my…read morepizza to go and it was quite good, especially considering it's very reasonable price

Went there one weekend to meet friends and ordered the 'Power Breakfast'. For 4,50 EUROS you get a…read moreplatter of wurst, cheese, fresh-squeezed OJ, a hard-boiled egg, coffee or tea and two rolls. Can't beat it! We sat upstairs and enjoyed our breakfast as well as a view of the Weinheim castles. Tip: They are open on Sundays and many holidays.

THE SCENE: This quiet outdoor/indoor restaurant is very…read morerelaxing and peaceful on a sunny day! The outdoor wooden tables on a sandy floor remind me of sitting out back with my family in California, quietly enjoying a barbeque meal together. Similarly, on a Sunday afternoon the whole town of Darmstadt seems to have brought the family to relax and enjoy a meal together and when you're there, you feel like you're part of a bigger family! THE FOOD: I ordered a roast pork "Schweinebraten" that came with slow-roasted pork in a reduced champagne sauce that was incredibly delicious. The tender pork was PERFECTLY roasted and melted under the weight of my fork like butter under a hot knife. While it was very tender, it was a little dry but the hearty broth on top more than made up for it. The small serving of sweet potatoes and sauteed red cabbage complemented the meat well but the potatoes had little to no flavor although the beets had flavor enough for both! All in all, this 12 euro dish is perfect and plenty enough to be shared with two. I highly recommend getting a beer as well but I got the Apfelwein spritz which was refreshingly zingy for me and complemented the meal well. Overall, this quiet restaurant is perfect for a date or family as you can enjoy the park then a meal and drink! If you're in Darmstadt, this is a must-visit but make sure to go here when you're winding down as it can be a great end to a great day!

Weinheim is one of my favorite places to visit when we are in the area. Its not as touristy as…read moreHeidelberg but you can get there with the tram from Heidelberg or Mannheim easily. It has an intact medieval city center, a beautiful palace park with a great playground and walking paths through the surrounding hills. This time we came on a September afternoon with the whole family. After a walk in the park and time at the playground, we were all very hungry. There are several restaurants on the main square (Marktplatz) and one of the locals suggested stopping at Diebsloch. We sat outside under large umbrellas and had a great view of the church and the old buildings. The service was pretty good- they gave us two Ikea high chairs for the toddlers be had with us and didn't seem to mind that we stayed a while. Most of the guys got the typical Schnitzel (SchniPoSa) with fries and salad and said it was good. I had Maultaschen, with salad (a Swabian specialty - ravioli filled with ground meat and spices) and a glass of regional white wine. Both were very solid. The only complaint we had were the limited options for vegetarians- they were out of fish that day and there was only an overpriced pasta dish available. The inside is very charming and comfortable, preserving the half timbered walls and sloping rooms of the 500-year-old building. The bathrooms are up a flight of stairs. I could change my son on the little counter but the bigger boy with us had to be changed on the bathroom floor.

Pretty good food. In town for a few days and the local hotel recommended it. Had vet traditional…read moreGerman dishes and of course good beer. The waitress was great and very helpful.