Ravensburg celebrates: Kevin Leitner gets first Michelin star!

Ravensburg celebrates: Kevin Leitner gets first Michelin star!

A new chapter in the culinary landscape of Upper Swabia was opened: Kevin Leitner, 36 years old, received the renowned Michelin star for the "Kaisersaal" in the Hotel Kaiserhof in Ravensburg. This award, which was awarded in Frankfurt on Tuesday evening, not only underlines the high quality of the kitchen, but also the meaning that has an outstanding gastronomy for the region. "With this award, our work will be recognized again and at the same time a piece of marketing is operated for Ravensburg," said Leitner [Schwäbische ...] (https://www.schwaebische.de/regional/Oberschwaben/Ravensburg/jetetz-zaehlen-s-zen-grossen-der-er-stern-stern-sta- 3679592).

The success story of the "Kaisersaal" began after a comprehensive renovation in March 2024, and within a few than one year the restaurant has collected remarkable awards: three hoods in the Gault & Millau, eight pans in the GUSTO restaurant guide and two forks in the Falstaff-Guide. These successes show that the hard work and the dedication of the chef reports [my Stuttgart reports that ...] (https://mein-stuttgart.com/stuttgart/wangen/ravensburg-erhaelt-neuen-Michelin-Stern-kevin-leitner-belüngert).

kitchen master with vision

Kevin Leitner comes from Haslach, a district of Wangen im Allgäu, and brings rich experiences from various star kitchens in Munich, Berlin and Constance. He describes his cooking style as modern and classic, placing special importance on seasonal and regional products. For him, it's not just about creating exquisite dishes; He would also like to promote culinary education in the region and attract people [Swabian informs that ...] (https://www.schwaebische.de/regional/oberschwaben/ravensburg/jetzt-zaehlen-sie-zen-grossen-der-michelin-stern-stern-stal

"There is a lot of dynamics in the catering trade, and we want to be part of this development," explains Leitner, who has already received a Michelin star in the hotel in Bodman-Ludwigshafen since 2020. During his work, he depends on the joy of experimentation; New dishes are created by playing fresh, seasonal ingredients. At home in his kitchen, his wife accompanies him while the daughter likes to help with snipping. The good old lasagna can also be found among the chef's favorite dishes, and when it comes to desserts, he says unashamedly that chocolate is his truck.

A look at the gastro scene

The gastronomic landscape in Ravensburg and the surrounding area is also characterized by other outstanding locations. The "Schattbuch" in Amtzell, also owned by Ulrike Müller-Welte and Hermann Müller, is one of the few star restaurants in the region. Most recently, the "Waldhorn" in Ravensburg had a star chef, Albert Blouley, and the "Markos" in Weingarten had to hand in his star after Marco Akuzun's departure. According to the current Michelin Guide, there are a total of 341 restaurants in Germany in 2024 with one or more stars, which represents the highest number of awards Stern highs ....

The increasing number of Michelin stars is a sign of the continuous improvement of German cuisine. The catering scene is promoted by talented chefs, who, despite economic challenges such as increasing costs and lack of staff, work tirelessly on their art. The commitment of the chefs is not only shown in the introduction of new concepts, but also in the willingness to develop again and again.

Upper Swabia has a lot to offer, and with the new Michelin star by Kevin Leitner in the "Kaisersaal", the region is once again the goal for gourmets and gourmets from near and far. A visit to the restaurant could enable the discovery of a new flavor that is deeply rooted in the region.