Award-winning top restaurants

Just nine months after opening, the Dopamin in Saarburg was awarded a Michelin star. Head chef Axel Boesen impresses with his modern, minimalist cuisine, which combines top-quality regional produce, precise craftsmanship and creative flavours of the highest standard.

When Wolfgang Becker isn’t in the kitchen of the gourmet restaurant, you’ll find the trained winemaker in his own wine cellar, out in the vineyards, or going about his day-to-day duties as the hotel manager of the design hotel. Clean lines, elegant design and an extraordinary structure – these are the characteristics that set Becker’s Hotel and Restaurant apart.

At the ‘Bagatelle’ in Trier, which has been established for many years, head chef Gerald Schöbert serves up modern cuisine with classic French influences and interesting Japanese touches. Situated right on the banks of the Zurlaubener Ufer in Trier, with views of the Moselle, this is a unique place to indulge in culinary delights.

Monaise Castle, built around 1780 as the summer residence of the Dean of Trier Cathedral, is now Hubert Schied’s retreat. His multi-award-winning cuisine, combined with a widely acclaimed wine list and the stylish ambience, make a visit there an unforgettable experience.

Enjoying the stunning view of the “Trittenheimer Apotheke” vineyard whilst being treated to culinary delights – there is (almost) nothing better in the world. Alexander Oos and his wife Daniela, who is from Austria, show that fine dining can be enjoyed spontaneously and without any inhibitions.

Piesport is not only home to the world-famous “Piesporter Goldtröpfchen” vineyard, but also to Michelin-starred chef Thomas Schanz. Just three months after opening his schanz.restaurant, he earned his first Michelin star. Numerous further accolades followed – culminating in a third Michelin star in 2022. In his refined and modern cuisine, the utmost importance is placed on exquisite flavour.

Originally, this was where the hard-working ‘Halfer’ – who pulled heavy barges along the towpaths by the rivers – were fed. Today, Carina and Christoph Schmah run the country house in Dieblich, near Koblenz, with sheer passion. With its rustic ambience and regional cuisine, the Halferschenke makes the world of fine dining accessible to every guest.

Mike Schiller’s realm is situated a little way away from the hustle and bustle of the city of Koblenz. Exquisite French cuisine with regional influences will delight you with its culinary excellence. At the shop, you can even buy some of the homemade delicacies to enjoy at home.

With its exclusive location on the banks of the Moselle, its elegant ambience and just 20 seats – four of which are at the Chef’s Table in the open kitchen – the small restaurant at the “Fährhaus” hotel offers a special culinary experience. Head chef Yannick Noack presents a cuisine rooted in classic traditions yet creatively interpreted, featuring exquisitely crafted dishes such as Breton sole or venison with unusual twists.

Tucked away in the heart of Koblenz’s old town, far from the hustle and bustle of the city, lies a small restaurant with high standards. David Weigang focuses here on modern, seasonal and regional cuisine, complementing his concept with pralines made in-house. All the ingredients for a culinary fairy-tale journey are thus in place.

A minimalist approach to presentation, a touch of tartness, herbs, house-made oils, and subtle seasoning – ‘keep it simple’ is Rebecca Fischer’s motto. An exclusive culinary experience paired with selected wines. Modern, ingredient-led and seasonal cuisine. And a unique dining concept.