Jena offers a whole range of venues for wining and dining - from bars with live music to traditional restaurants serving genuine Thuringian specialities and gourmet bistros. Thanks to the prestigious Friedrich Schiller university the town also has a vibrant student scene with plenty of pubs, clubs and bars. There is something to suit everyone's tastes in Jena.Scala restaurant at JenTower
The stylish gourmet restaurant Scala is located on the 27th floor of JenTower. You can dine on light international dishes served with a creative twist whilst enjoying the unique panoramic view of the town. A huge selection of fine wines provide the perfect accompaniment to the five-star dining experience. A selection of creative buffets is available for groups of 20 or more people."Zur Weintraube" restaurant
The "Zur Weintraube" restaurant in the district of Winzerla serves a large selection of traditional Thuringian dishes and specialities as well as light vegetarian meals and all kinds of gourmet delicacies. There is also a wide-ranging menu of fish dishes and an excellent choice of fine wines from around the region."Schwarzer Bär" restaurant
The "Schwarzer Bär" restaurant on Lutherplatz square serves good, old-fashioned cooking. On the menu are hearty Thuringian specialities such as Thuringian dumplings as well as modern, internationally inspired creations. Throughout the year the restaurant has themed culinary weeks with exciting new food creations.