Restaurant Margarete

The story

Restaurant Margarete Frankfurt: Modern German Dining Near the Römer

The open kitchen and the daily menu

Restaurant Margarete sits near Frankfurt’s Römer, operating an open kitchen where chefs prepare contemporary German dishes throughout the evening. The team sources vegetables and meats from regional growers they meet regularly, building a modern German cuisine style that values transparency over heavy sauces. Diners often start with small plates like chilled watermelon dressed with cucumber and shiso, or a thick purple potato soup blended with seven herbs.

Signature plates and shared formats

Hearty entrées anchor the evening service, led by a German roast beef served with kimchi, chard, and tomatillos. Groups frequently order the signature sharing platter, which arranges Frankfurter Grüne Soße tartlets, trout slices, Handkäs, and beetroot hummus across a single board. Sweet finishes lean toward crisp mascarpone pavlovas topped with seasonal berries or vanilla-forward crème brûlée scented with tonka bean.

Room character and critical acclaim

Broad windows face the main street, flooding the dining room with daylight while keeping the atmosphere relaxed enough for casual lunches. The straightforward layout encourages conversation without sacrificing intimacy, a balance that recently earned the venue two spoons from the Schlemmer Atlas guide. Judges specifically highlighted the communicative space and creative presentations like red snapper draped over lobster foam or grilled whole cuts of roast beef.