Restaurant visits in Germany: Price increases dampen appetite, survey shows. As of: February 25, 2024, 6:06 a.m By: Nico Reiter CommentsPressSplit Inflation is also evident on the plate, plus the return to 19 percent VAT.

Many people in Germany seem to have lost their desire to dine. About a quarter of those surveyed still eat out at least once a week. Italian food is ordered most frequently, at 64 percent, closely followed by regional dishes.