Bonn has a bigger restaurant scene than you might expect, thanks to decades of diplomats, a large university, and proximity to Cologne. Bad Godesberg has the widest range of international cuisine, while the Altstadt and Poppelsdorf are where students eat well for less.
Ristorante-Pizzeria La Vita is a reliable, inexpensive Italian option good for families -- fresh fish, handmade pasta, and proper pizzas. For a more upscale Italian meal, Il Gambero Rosso is family-run with a focus on seafood.
Rohmuhle sits right on the Rhine in a converted warehouse. It is sophisticated but family-friendly, with a popular Sunday brunch buffet and a terrace overlooking the river.
Em Hottche on the Marktplatz is one of Bonn's most traditional restaurants, serving hearty German food in a building that has been there for centuries. Restaurant Strandhaus in the Altstadt is another solid choice for regional cooking.