Westerstede à la Carte 2026

Open-Air Restaurant Mile

Westerstede à la Carte transforms the Alter Marktplatz into an open-air gourmet mile every July. Instead of individual food trucks, it's local restaurants that present their kitchens outdoors for a week. The event is organized by Wirtschaftsforum Westerstede e.V.

2026 Edition — Thursday to Monday

The 2026 edition runs from Thursday, July 9, to Monday, July 13, 2026. It is open daily from 5 PM to 10 PM — after work and on weekends. The restaurants set up their pavilions around the market square, offering a reduced but high-quality menu and creating a relaxed summer atmosphere.

Culinary Diversity

The offerings range from classic North German cuisine to Mediterranean specialties and international dishes. Example dishes from previous editions: Hot stone beef fillet, porcini mushroom ravioli with truffle foam, gourmet burgers with pulled beef, cevapcici with ajvar, and summer salads. Accompanied by wines from regional wine shops, cocktails, and aperitifs.

Summer Atmosphere at the Market Square

Seated tables, ambient lighting, live music on select evenings — Westerstede à la Carte is an event that celebrates summer in the city center. Reservations are not possible; seating is first-come, first-served. Visitors often combine dishes from multiple stalls.