Michelin Gala: Hesse is celebrating 18 star restaurants this year!

Michelin Gala: Hesse is celebrating 18 star restaurants this year!

There was again reason for foodies to be happy in Hesse this year: a total of 18 restaurants were recognized in the new “Michelin Guide”. The famous restaurant guide was presented in Frankfurt on June 17th and will be published at the end of July. Among the Hessian star kitchens, the restaurant “Lafleur” in Frankfurt stands out, which remains one of the front runners with two stars. The elegant establishment has defended its strong rating and offers a classic and a vegan menu, making it particularly versatile. The newly awarded “Sommerfeld” in Frankfurt is also causing a stir as it has joined the ranks of one-star restaurants after taking the place of “Weinsinn”, which closed in 2024. The Michelin Guide is published by the French tire manufacturer Michelin, which not only focuses on the best restaurants but also on enjoyable experiences.

What is really impressive is that Hesse does not have a three-star restaurant. Although this remains a small drawback, the diversity should not be underestimated: The “Michelin Guide” lists a total of 341 restaurants in Germany with at least one star, which is a new high. Of the 341 restaurants in Germany, 12 have been awarded three stars. In Hesse, the “Gustav” is one of the two-star restaurants, which, together with “Lafleur”, stands for upscale cuisine. The industry remains dynamic, as the “Gustav” was previously awarded two stars and is considered a pioneer for sustainable kitchen culture, which earned it the green star for sustainability.

News from the star kitchen

The list of one-star restaurants in Hesse is just as diverse and extends far beyond Frankfurt. For example, there is the “Christian & Friends Tastekitchen” in Fulda, which has been able to defend its Michelin star for the fourth time in a row. The “BjörnsOx” in Dermbach (Thuringia) also maintains its star and was also awarded a green star, which stands for sustainable cooking. A total of 18 restaurants in Hesse made it into the Michelin guide, many of which surprise with creative cuisine and exceptional dishes.

• Drei-Sterne-Restaurants: Keine
• Zwei-Sterne-Restaurants:
  • Lafleur (Frankfurt)
  • Gustav (Frankfurt)
• Ein-Sterne-Restaurants:
  • Christian & Friends Tastekitchen (Fulda)
  • Erno’s Bistro (Frankfurt)
  • Aqua (Wolfsburg)
  • Masa (Frankfurt)
  • … sowie viele mehr.

The new sustainability rating of restaurants is also receiving more and more attention. In Hesse, a total of seven companies were awarded the green star, with the focus being on regional products and sustainable practices. In addition to the “Gustav” and “Seven Swans”, this also includes the “MARBURGER Dining Room” and the “Hohenhaus Grill” in Herleshausen. This shows that enjoyment can go hand in hand with responsibility.

The high standards and strict criteria of the “Michelin Guide” ensure that the selection of excellent restaurants in Hesse not only represents the culinary experience, but also honors the diversity and quality of the gastronomic scene. The Hessian chefs and their teams are once again showing that they have a knack for outstanding cuisine. Further exciting developments in the catering industry can certainly be expected next year.

For those still looking for their next culinary adventure, it's worth noting that the list of star-winning restaurants will continue to grow in importance in the coming weeks. Anyone looking for tasty, high-quality cuisine and paying attention to the individual Michelin stars will certainly find what they are looking for here.

You can find further information about the Hessian star kitchens at Fulda newspaper, while the overall overview of the Michelin star holders in Hesse is on GNZ can be read exactly. Offers further details and exciting stories from the German gastronomy scene SWP.