Am Paradies

What is it that draws legions of visitors from near and far to this tranquil village in Markgräflerland? Douce Steiner and Udo Weiler's hotel-restaurant is housed in a picture-perfect building that dates back over 500 years. In the charming, elegant interior, windows allow a glimpse into the kitchen – there, the chefs can be seen creating a six-course set menu that takes its cue from the seasons, draws on classic French influences and incorporates regional produce. There are also additional dishes to expand or substitute, such as marinated calf's head, glazed heart sweetbreads and langoustine

Served à la carte or as a set menu, classic cuisine made with seasonal produce is the order of the day here. The upscale interior is very comfortable, with harmonious, lovingly arranged decorative objects – it certainly does full justice to the luxurious setting of the traditional holiday hotel of the same name in which this restaurant is housed. For overnight stays, there are elegant country-house-style guestrooms – this is after all the sister hotel of Baiersbronn's Hotel Bareiss. Make a beeline for the gorgeous garden terrace in summer. A must in the afternoon: cakes made to Hermine Bareiss

In the heart of this wine-growing village, the Keller family run this cosily rustic, centuries-old establishment, where warm hospitality meets fresh, seasonally inspired cuisine. Select ingredients are used throughout, often sourced from the region, although international accents also appear on the menu. The cooking is executed with great care and impresses with both craftsmanship and flavour, for example in the terrine made with premium fish and served warm with trout caviar, saffron sour cream and a flower salad, or pan-fried corn-fed chicken breast with ratatouille and wild garlic risotto.

This establishment has been a familiar and beloved landmark for decades. Part of the long-established Hotel Alte Post, the restaurant serves seasonal cuisine made with regionally sourced ingredients, with dishes such as calf's head, risotto and chard, or Black Forest salmon trout and crayfish lasagne with spring vegetables, citrus-infused beurre blanc and verbena shellfish emulsion, available either as a set menu or à la carte. The wine list homes in on labels from the region. Add to that a friendly and charming atmosphere, and very attentive, solicitous service. The terrace is delightful in s

This restaurant enjoys a stunning location up above the town. The interior has a pleasing design and there is an attractive conservatory with a pretty terrace outside offering impressive views. The cuisine is based on good, fresh produce with appetising dishes such as Skrei cod on leaf spinach in beurre blanc.

This absolute gem of an old half-timbered house is tucked away in a side street. The interior is tastefully decorated and replete with charming details; outside, a gorgeous terrace gives onto the wonderful garden. Classic French cuisine is served as a four-course lunch menu. Fresh, top-quality ingredients go into dishes such as sea bass fillet with fennel risotto or Barbary duck breast with root vegetable purée. Attentive, courteous and committed to the well-being of his guests, owner Eric Grandgirard is always on hand and glad to recommend wine pairings from a list dominated by local and Fren