The 12 Best Restaurants at Frankfurt Airport

Thong Thai is a practical stop for travelers who want a hot Thai meal before or after a flight. The menu leans on small plates and includes healthy, vegan and vegetarian choices, and you can eat in or take food away. It serves lunch and dinner in a casual setting and accepts cards. Dishes can be milder than expected, so ask for more spice if you want it.

Restaurant Unterschweinstiege suits travelers who prefer a proper German sit-down meal to airport fast food. The kitchen is known for veal schnitzel and serves apple wine, the traditional drink of the Frankfurt region, alongside classic dishes. The room is warm and a little upscale, which also makes it a fitting choice for a quiet dinner out.

Flavors offers a broader menu than most airport restaurants, covering breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert, with cocktails and a full drinks list. Dishes guests mention include truffle linguine and pork belly, and steak is also on the menu. The setting is casual and works for solo travelers as well as groups.

Hermann's works as a relaxed place to wait for a connection, with beer, coffee and small plates on the menu. You can sit down or take food away, and the room is child friendly. The cheerful atmosphere and straightforward menu make it an easy choice for a short break before boarding.

Paulaner in the Squaire brings Bavarian cooking and a wide beer list to The Squaire, with Schweinshaxe and roasted bratwurst with sauerkraut among the dishes. The dining room has a fireplace, and there is outdoor seating for lunch and dinner. The entrance and seating are wheelchair accessible, which makes it a comfortable stop for a longer wait between trains and flights.

Hausmann's covers the whole day, from breakfast and brunch to lunch and dinner, which helps with early flights and long layovers. The cooking is German with a modern twist, organic dishes are on the menu and there is a bar on site. Dine-in and takeaway are both available, and the casual room suits families and groups. Breakfast choices are limited.

MoschMosch offers a lighter alternative to burgers and fast food, with a Japanese menu of bowls such as poke, pho bo, noodles, rice and curry. Gluten-free and vegan options are available, and you can eat in or take food away. The entrance and seating are accessible. Service can be slow when it gets busy.

Families flying from Terminal 1 will find an easy option at Ciao Italia, an Italian restaurant with outdoor seating, dine-in and takeaway. The entrance and seating are wheelchair accessible and the menu works for children. Service is quick, portions are generous and there is a good range of coffees, so it suits both a full meal and a short stop.

The Bar suits travelers who want a drink while waiting for a flight, with beer, cocktails and organic dishes on the menu. It serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert on level 3 of Terminal 1. The casual setting is welcoming to families, groups and LGBTQ+ guests.

Ludwigs serves hearty German plates such as schnitzel and a sausage platter in Terminal 2, with large portions and vegetarian choices. There is a bar on site and free Wi-Fi, and you can eat in, take away or order delivery. The entrance is wheelchair accessible, which makes it a dependable stop for a longer wait.

A robot server brings dishes to the table at Lucullus Nero, a sit-down Italian restaurant on level 3 of Terminal 1. The menu includes salmon and Caesar salad, vegetarian dishes and a wine list. You can also take food away or use kerbside pickup, which helps when time before boarding is short.

MEYER is a coffee and sandwich stop for the last stretch before boarding. Choose between a quick takeaway, a sit-down in the casual dining area or something to grab on the move. There is also a bar on site. It suits travelers who want something light and fast near the gates.