We had the great pleasure of spontaneously visiting the Can VaRa restaurant in Bad Münstereifel last night. It was an experience we won't soon forget.
Despite not having a reservation, we were seated at a cozy table near a wonderful bush basil plant, which smelled so wonderful and immediately made us feel like we'd been transported to the heart of the Mediterranean.
The menu offered a fantastic selection of Mediterranean dishes and tapas, freshly prepared and bursting with flavor. The combination of high-quality ingredients, attention to detail, and the masterful skill of chef Ralf made for an unparalleled culinary experience. I would especially like to highlight Vanessa's fantastic wine selection, which perfectly complemented my meal.
The two of them were incredibly welcoming from the very beginning and made us feel welcome and appreciated throughout our entire stay.
All in all, our visit to Can VaRa was an exceptional experience. The combination of delicious food, a warm atmosphere, and first-class service makes it a place we would recommend to anyone without hesitation. We're very much looking forward to visiting the restaurant again in the near future!
UPDATE from October 17, 2025
Last Friday, we celebrated our 5th anniversary at Can VaRa in Bad Münstereifel – and it was once again a wonderful evening. We both chose the menu, and just like our first visit, everything was simply perfect: finely balanced flavors, lovingly presented plates, and that very special Mediterranean atmosphere that makes Can VaRa so unique.
Ralf and Vanessa once again managed to delight us both culinary and personal. The food was perfectly prepared, the wine was excellently selected, and their warmth made the evening truly special.
After five years of shared memories, it was the perfect place to celebrate this special day – with enjoyment, warmth, and a touch of vacation feeling in the heart of the Eifel region.
Thank you for this wonderful evening – we'll definitely be back! 💛
We were visiting Augsburg and spontaneously dropped in without a reservation. The service was super friendly and made every effort to find us a table, which worked out. The food was truly delicious. We had a non-vegan friend with us who was also rather skeptical. But he also really enjoyed it and even said he'll probably come here more often from now on. The whole visit was truly lovely and a highlight of the day! Thank you so much, we'll be back!☺️
I had to pause for a moment after the first bite—not because I was feeling sentimental, but because my brain was busy organizing a standing ovation. The food was simply outstanding. Every component on the plate seemed to have been meticulously coordinated in a team meeting beforehand: perfect seasoning, superb timing, and a harmony usually only heard in highly paid orchestras.
The chef doesn't just know his craft—he apparently conducts secret negotiations with the ingredients to ensure they show their best side. Even the side dishes seemed more motivated than I was on a Monday morning.
The service was the charming cherry on top: attentive, quick, and with the rare talent of appearing at your table precisely when you need them—and not when you're trying to elegantly slice a steak (which is never really possible anyway).
In short: If you go in hungry, you'll leave happy. And if you go in full, you'll probably regret it immediately.
Highly recommended. I'll be back—I'll walk there if necessary.
The first time about two years ago was very tasty and special. The bread, the sauces, and the juicy fried chicken.
The ingredients are still great, but the combination of the wrap and the bad-tempered man taking the order are now a reason not to come back. The least you can do is listen and function if you're skimping on friendliness. At first, I thought it was an exceptional situation, but then every subsequent time was the same.
We won't come back until something has changed.