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Star cuisine for your budget: connoisseur tips from Switzerland!
Discover the “Neue Blumenau” restaurant in Lömmenschwil: fine cuisine with an inexpensive lunch menu of 82 francs.
Star cuisine for your budget: connoisseur tips from Switzerland!
The gastronomy scene in Germany is more evident than ever in the diversity and quality of its offerings. Not only are starred restaurants enjoying great popularity, but those that offer a less awe-inspiring ambience are also increasingly attracting guests. In particular, the newly published list of Michelin stars for 2025 brings a breath of fresh air to the culinary landscape. How RND reports, Munich can look forward to the addition of the restaurant “Tohru in der Schreiberei”, which can now boast one of the highest culinary awards.
A total of 341 restaurants in Germany were awarded Michelin stars for 2023, which is a record. The distribution shows that 282 restaurants were awarded one star, 47 were awarded two stars and 12 were awarded three stars. The prestigious three-star restaurants include the “Jan” in Munich and the newly awarded “Tohru in der Schreiberei”.
Prices and ambience
The promotion of high-quality gastronomy also goes hand in hand with the trend of offering impressive cuisine at acceptable prices. That's what she reports NZZ that a growing number of star restaurants are foregoing lavish table linens and high prices in order to create a relaxed, harmless atmosphere. These include the “Da Vittorio” near Bergamo, the original “Boury” in Roeselare and many others that make the gourmet experience more inclusive.
An outstanding example of this is the “Neue Blumenau” restaurant in Lömmenschwil, run by Bernadette Lisibach. Here you can enjoy a tasty three-course lunch menu for 82 francs, which includes, among other things, a pike timbale with alpine pork bacon and celery. The “Wirtshaus zur Säge” in Flüh also ensures happy faces and offers a four-course lunch menu for 80 francs. The simple ambience stands out not only because of the delicious food, but also because of the uncomplicated atmosphere.
A look at the variety of offers
More and more star restaurants are focusing on creative dishes that offer something for every budget. In the “Neue Taverne” restaurant in Zurich, sharing plates start at 19 francs, making the dining experience more accessible. The trend of offering high-quality cuisine at moderate prices should not be underestimated - it seems as if the catering industry is always striving to adapt to the wishes of its guests.
In Switzerland, the “Kle” restaurant is another example of this development, which focuses on fresh vegetables and fine wines and offers a four-course menu for 114 francs. The motto remains: Enjoy without excessive pricing. The rural “Wirtschaft im Franz” has also made a name for itself with its unpretentious menu and a price of 97 francs for four courses.
In conclusion, it can be said that a remarkable wave of culinary creativity and price consciousness can be observed in the star restaurant sector in both Germany and Switzerland. With exceptional dishes, traditional restaurants and a focus on accessibility, the chefs show that haute cuisine can be done differently.