The MICHELIN Guide presents its new selection of restaurants for Germany.

With L.A. Jordan in Deidesheim (Rhineland-Palatinate), a new restaurant has joined the elite ranks of 3-star restaurants. A total of 339 starred restaurants once again demonstrate the remarkably high standard of German gastronomy. The 2026 selection comprises 12 three-star restaurants (including one new entry), 48 two-star restaurants (including four new entries) and 279 one-star restaurants (including 20 new entries). In addition, four MICHELIN Special Awards highlight the exceptional passion and expertise of selected professionals. Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guide, and the entire
team of inspectors have been impressed by the dedication of the country’s restaurateurs.

A new 3-star restaurant
In total, the new selection features 12 three-star restaurants. Whilst in recent years it was the major cities that made headlines with new entries in the top tier, the 2026 selection focuses on a rural region. In Deidesheim in the Palatinate, on the German Wine Route, the restaurant L.A. Jordan has made it right to the top. On the estate of the former Bassermann-Jordan winery, Daniel Schimkowitsch has taken his restaurant from two to three stars with his minimalist, creative cuisine.
The verdict of the MICHELIN inspectors: “Absolutely top-class! The cuisine captivates with a wonderful clarity that showcases the very best ingredients to perfection – with exciting and harmonious combinations.” The inspectors particularly praise the refined, elegant and exceptionally aromatic preparation of fish and seafood. “The fantastic Norway lobster with Thai flavours and the first-class huchen with a perfectly balanced shiso vinaigrette and a subtle touch of black salsify will definitely linger in the memory!” In this region renowned for its viticulture, the extensive wine list naturally features Palatinate winemakers. This is accompanied by expert advice. The excellent service, which is entirely focused on the guest, rounds off the experience.

48 two-star restaurants – including four new additions There is also news in the two-star category: amongst the 48 two-star restaurants are four new additions that enrich the 2026 selection with exciting concepts. At the architecturally impressive BMW Welt in Munich, THE CLOUD by Käfer is setting new trends with Jens Madsen’s modern ‘Culinary Nomadism’, catapulting itself straight to two stars. Another rising star is Niclas Nußbaumer. For its creative menu full of clear and technically very sophisticated combinations, the cosmopolitan-feeling the dune, located in the luxurious ‘The Florentin’ hotel in Frankfurt am Main, has been awarded two stars straight away. Also awarded two stars straight away, and also in Frankfurt am Main, is the tastefully minimalist restaurant RAUSCH. Here, Jochim Busch presents a clear, essential and ingredient-focused cuisine with skilful contrasts. Jochim Busch was previously in charge of the kitchen at the former “Gustav” at this very location. The fourth in the line-up, “Die Mühle” in Schluchsee has risen from one to two stars. In this beautiful restaurant, which combines modern and regional styles, head chef Fabian Obergfell creates intelligently composed dishes with his own distinctive touch, which are both delicate and robust.

20 new one-star restaurants
Among the 279 one-star restaurants, the Guide presents 20 new entries. These include ‘Das Philippin’ in Rutesheim, which, under the leadership of Tim Striegel, has evolved from a café into a restaurant with an evening
gourmet concept. Also impressing at star level is ‘Die Schote ’ run by Nelson Müller, who moved with his entire team from Essen to Bergisch Gladbach last year and now offers a modern menu here at the idyllically situated ‘Diepeschrather Mühle’. A particular highlight is ‘Eatrenalin’ at Europa-Park in Rust: under the patronage of Peter Hagen-Wiest – who is also responsible for the two-star cuisine at the Ammolite – House of Light – guests enjoy a futuristic dining experience that is surely unique worldwide, whose innovative
concept has now earned the restaurant a star.
Also new to the list of one-star restaurants are:
• Theodor’s, Bonn
• Porte Neuf, Detmold
• Ostseelounge, Dierhagen
• Staderer, Eichstätt
• Teko by Lange Rodriguez, Essen
• Lohninger, Frankfurt am Main
• Arc Restaurant, Hamburg
• Restaurant Mohn, Hohnhorst
• Cølbo, Klingenberg am Main
• NeoBiota, Cologne
• The Tourist Trap, Mannheim
• Dopamin, Saarburg
• ‘1751’ gourmet restaurant, Schwerin
• Harzfenster by Johannes Steingrüber, Seesen
• Tante Anna, Sprockhövel
• Laesâ, Stuttgart
• Café GUPI, Weil am Rhein

In total, the new selection features 12 three-star restaurants. Whilst in recent years it was the major cities that made headlines with new entries into the top tier, the 2026 selection focuses on a rural region. In Deidesheim in the Palatinate, on the German Wine Route, the restaurant L.A. Jordan has made it right to the top. On the estate of the former Bassermann-Jordan winery, Daniel Schimkowitsch has taken his restaurant from two to three stars with his minimalist, creative cuisine. The verdict of the MICHELIN inspectors: “Absolutely top-class! The cuisine captivates with a wonderful clarity that showcases the very best ingredients to perfection – with exciting and harmonious combinations.” The inspectors particularly praise the refined, elegant and exceptionally aromatic preparation of fish and seafood. “The fantastic Norway lobster with Thai flavours and the first-class huchen with a perfectly balanced shiso vinaigrette and a subtle touch of black salsify will definitely linger in the memory!” In a region renowned for its viticulture, the extensive wine list naturally features wines from Palatinate vintners. This is accompanied by expert advice. The excellent service, which is entirely focused on the guest, rounds off the experience.

There is also news in the two-star category: amongst the 48 two-star restaurants, there are four new additions whose exciting concepts enrich the 2026 selection. At the architecturally impressive BMW Welt in Munich, THE CLOUD by Käfer is setting new trends with Jens Madsen ’s modern ‘Culinary Nomadism’, catapulting itself straight to two stars. Another rising star is Niclas Nußbaumer. For its creative menu full of clear and technically very sophisticated combinations, the cosmopolitan-feeling the dune, located in the luxurious ‘The Florentin’ hotel in Frankfurt am Main, has been awarded two stars straight away. Also awarded two stars straight away, and likewise in Frankfurt am Main, is the tastefully minimalist restaurant RAUSCH. Here, Jochim Busch presents a clear, essential and ingredient-focused cuisine featuring skilful contrasts. Jochim Busch was previously in charge of the kitchen at the former “Gustav” at this very location. The fourth in the line-up, “Die Mühle” in Schluchsee has risen from one to two stars. In this beautiful restaurant, which combines modern and regional styles, head chef Fabian Obergfell creates intelligently composed dishes with his own distinctive touch, which are both delicate and robust.

Among the 279 restaurants with one star, the guide features 20 new entries. These include Das Philippin in Rutesheim, which, under the management of Tim Striegel, has evolved from a café into a restaurant offering an evening gourmet experience. Also impressing at star level is Nelson Müller’s Schote, which moved from Essen to Bergisch Gladbach last year with his entire team and now offers a modern menu here at the idyllically situated ‘Diepeschrather Mühle’. A special highlight is Eatrenalin at Europa-Park in Rust: Under the patronage of Peter Hagen-Wiest – who is also responsible for the two-star cuisine at Ammolite – House of Light – guests are treated to a futuristic dining experience that is surely unique worldwide, the innovative concept of which has now earned the restaurant a star. Also new to the list of one-star restaurants are:

• Theodor’s, Bonn
• Porte Neuf, Detmold
• Ostseelounge, Dierhagen
• Staderer, Eichstätt
• Teko by Lange Rodriguez, Essen
• Lohninger, Frankfurt am Main
• Arc Restaurant, Hamburg
• Restaurant Mohn, Hohnhorst
• Cølbo, Klingenberg am Main
• NeoBiota, Cologne
• The Tourist Trap, Mannheim
• Dopamin, Saarburg
• Gourmet restaurant ‘1751’, Schwerin
• Harzfenster by Johannes Steingrüber, Seesen
• Aunt Anna, Sprockhövel
• Laesâ, Stuttgart
• Café GUPI, Weil am Rhein

This year, four awards will recognise the outstanding achievements of true experts in the categories of Service, Young Chef, Sommelier and Opening of the Year.

This year’s Service Award goes to Karin Weißer from the Sankt Benedikt restaurant in Aachen. This dedicated hostess has been an integral part of the team for many years. With her exceptionally attentive and warm manner, she ensures that guests feel at home whilst enjoying Maximilian Kreus’s contemporary cuisine. For this, the restaurant has once again been awarded a star. She advises guests with great expertise and always has a friendly word to offer. She is a cheese sommelière and also highly knowledgeable about wine.

The winner of the Young Chef Award is Axel Boesen, head chef at the Dopamin restaurant in Saarburg, which is located in the ‘Villa Keller’ dating from 1801. With plenty of talent, passion and a flair for creative combinations, the young chef – who, incidentally, most recently worked at the two-star restaurant The Japanese in Andermatt – has created a refined, modern menu with Nordic and Asian influences – and all this whilst still in his mid-twenties. This has earned the relaxed, modern and elegant restaurant a star shortly after its inclusion in the MICHELIN Guide. The award is presented in collaboration with Antonius Caviar.

This year’s Sommelier Award goes to Noris F. Conrad from the two-star restaurant Tantris in Munich. With his extremely thorough expertise, charming and approachable manner, the sommelier makes a significant contribution to the professional and seamlessly coordinated service at this gourmet restaurant with its legendary 1970s flair. With confidence and a pleasantly uncomplicated manner, he recommends the perfect accompaniment to Benjamin Chmura’s contemporary French cuisine, which is based on top-quality produce. The award is sponsored by the French champagne producer Perrier-Jouët.

THE CLOUD by Käfer has been honoured as ‘Opening of the Year ’. With its modern ‘Culinary Nomadism’, the restaurant at Munich’s BMW Welt presents a concept that is anything but ordinary: Head chef Jens Madsen dedicates each year to different regions around the globe, showcasing their culinary specialities as the seasons change. The outstanding execution of this unique concept earned the restaurant, newly included in the selection, two stars straight away.

Ten restaurants receive the Bib Gourmand for the first time

A week ago, the MICHELIN Guide awarded the Bib Gourmand to ten new restaurants. This popular accolade is given to restaurants offering particularly good value for money, regardless of their culinary style. The MICHELIN Guide now features 147 Bib Gourmand restaurants, spread across the whole country and found in major cities as well as in the countryside. What they all have in common is that they offer tasty and carefully prepared dishes made from high-quality ingredients at fair prices.