Great atmosphere with a staff to match. They were helpful and very friendly. The food was great and…read morecame out fast.

I just had the most delicious pumpkin vegetable soup and crispy shrimp with chili onion garlic…read morespaghetti alongside a cold beer. It was terrific. Thumbs up to the nice service as well.

FYI: the name on the windows of this restaurant reads "L'Opera Romano" vs "Romano"…read more We wandered into this place because it was the only thing open late at night in the town/along the promenade. This is a very quaint, romantic looking restaurant, with lit candles on every table and a piano in the middle of the dining room. When you walk in, it smells AMAZING. We were seated quickly but it took quite a while before the waiter came back to take our order. I think you may just need to expect a slow paced meal when dining here. We ordered a tortellini in cream sauce / carbonara, and a shrimp pasta. Both were outstanding, and at €9 and €12 each, I thought they were an outstanding value. Like all German restaurants, expect that you'll need to buy a bottle of you want water, and also the waitperson will only come around if you call them over. Overall, if you're not in a hurry, this is an excellent option.

Quiet little gem we decided to try. The cod fish fillets with butter and sage was AMAZING! My…read morehusband's pasta arribiatta was perfectly al dente, and he's very particular about his pasta.

Bottom line up front, this was a fantastic experience and the only negative note I will write…read moredoesn't take away at all from the overall rating of 5 amazing stars. This restaurant is certainly worth the Michelin Star it currently has. The castle that Röttele's is part of is a little drive outside Baden-Baden but well worth the €30 taxi ride to get there. Either take a taxi or stay at the wonderful hotel castle because you definitely should enjoy an amazing wine pairing and 6 course chef's tasting menu and no one should be driving after that much spectacular wine. We did the full 6 course but you can do less.... But why choose when you can have all six!? If we had tried to do fewer courses we wouldn't have been able to choose which to leave out. No dish was left wanting. Everything from the Asian seafood sampler to the fresh lamb was more than we could have asked for. And the pairings didn't miss a beat. Starting with a local Riesling from the backyard of the castle! Germans do know how to make great white wine. For pairings they weren't afraid to give credit where credit is due either. To match the tender lamb we got to sample an ample serving of one of the best Bordeaux I've ever had the pleasure of tasting. The menu changes daily to match what's fresh and in season so I won't go into too much detail as I'm sure the menu has already shifted with the changing weather. The only negative I have at all is the atmosphere was a little lacking at 6 PM on a weekday as they only had the back winter garden open. But within a an hour or so the place was packed and happy conversation replaced the missing music. The main takeaway is that Röttele's is an amazing experience and you should make every effort to get out there and try it.

My favorite castle of all the castles I saw on my trip to Germany! Parking is free this castle is…read moreopen to the public, does not cost anything to enter and allows you to just go in and explore an old unrestored castle! The views are gorgeous from the top of the castle and some lower level platforms. You can climb the walls and stairs and really have free range to do as you pleases this is not a restored castle, there is no tours you literally are on your own exploring castle ruins. I would strongly recommend as this was such a fun experience

Schloss Hohenbaden, or Altes Schloss (Old Castle) is situated on top of a hill overlooking the town…read moreof Baden-Baden. The building itself is in ruins but well worth a visit: to look at and, of course, listen to the wind harp installed in what used to be the great hall, to climb the windy stairs and investigate the different levels of the castle, and to ascend to the top of the tower, from which you have stunning views over the Rhine valley and Alsace on one side and the Black Forest on the other. Entry is free and there is a car park nearby. The surrounding wooded area and the rock formation Battert are great for picnics and walks of different difficulties. And if you don't want to provide your own refreshments, there is a restaurant/hotel to the left of the entrance to the castle. A great day out for the whole family!