Whether you consider yourself a gourmand or not, Vicino lives up to anyone’s high standards for Italian food.

A brother-and-sister duo’s dedication to a local Italian legacy and quality can be experienced at Pastificio Cuomo Traditional Trattoria, which features pasta made on-site in Gragnano, Italy, and used in a variety of traditional southern Italian dishes sourced with local ingredients and prepared by community chefs.

The Piemont Restaurant in Kirchheimbolanden, Germany, caught my eye due to its seafood and delicacies from the Piedmont region. Nothing was typical about my experience.

In Nuremberg, Eku Inn has been serving prime cuts to residents and tourists alike for 50 years. They offer steaks from top beef exporters as well as selections like lamb, bison and ox.

Here are some desserts found in and around Kaiserslautern, Germany, that are well worth saving space for.

Henninger am Turm is a brewhouse in Frankfurt serving Henninger beer on what was once the brewery’s grounds.

Burrito Bros in Aviano is proving to be a hit with burrito bowl-loving American service members nearby.

Angelos in Vogelbach is a spot for local anglers to gather over a beer, cast a line in the Vogelbach fishing club’s pond or grab a bite to eat. 

Le Quattro Stagione in Longare isn’t a restaurant we would have considered if we’d had other options. But now it’s a new favorite.

Hirschens Restaurant Wirtsstuben near Hohenfels is one of the ever-reliable traditional German hotel restaurants found around the country. Its outdoorsy charm was complemented by meals that did not disappoint.