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The 400-year-old half-timbered house, which houses Hotel Höerhof and this charming restaurant, makes you feel at home. The combination of historical surroundings and modern touches makes for a special atmosphere, to which the warm service provided by the owner also contributes. In summer, make a beeline for the gorgeous terrace in the secluded courtyard! The excellent cuisine comes à la carte ("Kleine Schlemmerkarte", Tue-Sat), as a seasonal set menu (Tue-Sat) and a fine dining set menu ("Genusswelten", Thu evening-Sat).

Taking its cue from the seasons and made with select ingredients, the food here is meticulously prepared, flavoursome and fresh – it is clear that chef Steve Eulenstein has worked at some top-flight establishments in his time. He proposes two set menus as well as classics such as rump steak. The dining space is attractive and minimalist in style, and the service is friendly and professional. The location in a residential area just a few minutes' drive from the BAB 3 motorway is also convenient.

Located in a park, this smart bankers' villa dating from 1894 is home to a stylish boutique hotel as well as this chic, modern and elegant restaurant. Patrick Bittner, who previously made a name for himself at Frankfurt's Français, where he was head chef for many years, is now at the helm here. The classic cuisine has international influences, and the dishes are served à la carte. Good news for oyster enthusiasts: There are always three varieties to choose from. The modern and elegant interior is tastefully decorated, with a striking open fireplace in the centre of the room serving as the foca

In a narrow village lane in the Altenhain district, chef-owner Isabelle Pering welcomes you to her restaurant done out in a tasteful, clean-lined style. With her set menu, which also comes in a vegetarian version, she demonstrates a knack for creating harmonious flavour combinations – this is where her experience gained at top-flight establishments shines through. Pleasingly minimalist dishes such as "Beef - Carrot - Hay" or "Asparagus - Tomato - Pimentos" also whet the appetite. The majority of the ingredients come from the region and most are certified organic. There is a well-curated wine l

This restaurant housed in a converted power station is more than a stylish location – it also serves extremely good food. The cuisine combines classic, Mediterranean and Austrian influences, including appetising dishes such as lobster with truffle sauce, beef fillet Rossini; the "Austrian classics" section on the menu features the likes of "Bertl's Kalbsfleischpflanzerl mit Kartoffel-Rahmgurkensalat" (veal patties with potato salad in a creamy cucumber sauce). In addition to à la carte dishes, there are two set menus: "Kraftwerk Classics" and "Kraftwerk Finest". The international wine list is