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Michelin Guide 2027

New three-star restaurant in Chengdu

13 restaurants have been awarded stars

[Translate to English:] Wiesn-Auftakt zum Oktoberfest 2026 im LOUIS Hotel | Foto: Tony Gigov

Oktoberfest Warm-up

LOUIS Hotel: Kick-off for Oktoberfest 2026

Around 65 invited guests enjoyed the first signs of the fifth season high above the rooftops of the old town.

Restaurant review

Das Philippin, Rutesheim

“For us, every plate is a highlight”

Reply

Thomas Bühner: “Fine dining isn’t dead”

"But the fine dining sector must constantly ask itself why it exists."

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The Gourmet

Tim Striegel is the ‘Rising Star of the Year 2026’

The 25-year-old chef from Rutesheim has come out on top against six other up-and-coming talents in the magazine’s readers’ poll

Restaurant review

Marie, Hanover

“Sven Holthaus and his team bring a touch of colour to Hannover’s culinary scene that is not replicated in this way by the other excellent restaurants.”

Withdrawal

Bruno Verjus is closing his restaurant

Verjus has declared fine dining ‘dead’ and aims to ‘feed as many people as possible’ in future

Restaurant review

Pietsch, Wernigerode

“If you’re looking to enjoy a culinary evening that’s off the beaten track, Restaurant Pietsch is the perfect place for you.”

Staff news

Sven Wassmer is closing his restaurants

In February 2027, the three-star restaurant Memories and the one-star restaurant Verve by Sven will close

Restaurant of the Month

A Silver Lining at the Hotel Schindelbruch

Nestled in the wooded landscape of the southern Harz Mountains, at the Naturresort & Spa Schindelbruch near Stolberg, the Silberstreif gourmet restaurant invites you on a culinary journey of discovery. (ADVERTORIAL)

Simon Bantle am 26.04.2026, Koch des Jahres, Semifinale, Allianz Arena München | Foto: Melanie Bauer Photodesign

Portrait

Simon Bantle: In a Michelin-starred kitchen at the age of 12

A profile of the Chef of the Year finalist: Simon Bantle

Overview

All revaluations and devaluations in August 2026

Which restaurants in Germany have received higher or lower ratings from the guides in recent weeks?

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Restaurant Rankings, September 2026

Top 20 restaurants confirm their rankings

New records for Esplanade and La Vie by Thomas Bühner

Restaurant review

Kettner’s Kamota, Essen

“If I were allowed to ‘knock together’ my dream venue [...] myself, I’d probably use Kettner’s Kamota [...] as a blueprint.”

Online search

A fresh look at Hamburg’s restaurants

The Menù shows that Hamburg enjoys life with an open mind

Restaurant review

VOTUM, Hanover

"That was great fun."

Farewell

Les Deux Dienstbach is closing

Rheingau restaurant closes its doors on 4 October

Staff news

New head chef at the Steigenberger Leipzig

Christian Müller is the chef at Brasserie Le Grand

Restaurant review

Essigbrätlein, Nuremberg

“Every time we round the corner of the Weinmarkt and catch sight of the restaurant’s entrance, we’re particularly delighted.”

Gourmet-Club