Much to the delight of his patrons, Andreas Hillejan, originally from the Lower Rhine, found his way to Upper Bavaria some years ago. In the laid-back, down-to-earth atmosphere of his restaurant in the beautiful village of Mittenwald, at the foot of the Karwendel Mountains, he serves up his own refined take on traditional tavern fare – to great acclaim. You can opt for one of two set menus: "Wirtshaus mal anders" ("Tavern fare with a difference") – in either a conventional and a vegetarian version – or the sharing menu for the whole table as a communal dining experience. Tip: Before or after your meal, take a walk through the colourfully painted houses of this pretty, historical town, which is known for its violin-making tradition and as a climatic health resort – you won't have far to go, as the restaurant is very close to the pedestrian area.