Hotel Burg Kerpen

Restaurants nearby

• ATAMA by Martin Stopp★★ Michelin In a chic space, Martin Stopp, who made a name for himself at LOUIS in Saarlouis, presents two exceptionally interesting set menus: "Menü für die Seele" ("Menu for the Soul"), which is pared back and ingredient led, and the creative, somewhat more playful "Menü für die Sinne" ("Menu for the Senses"). The former, for example, impresses with a perfectly cooked saddle of fallow venison with an exquisite black pudding crust and fresh cranberries, finished with a wonderful dense and intensely flavoursome shiso Rouennaise sauce. The other boasts exciting combinations such as veal and unagi, pea ash,12.4km
• midi★ Michelin Located on an industrial estate, this restaurant has a modern look. In the evening, the team led by Peter Wirbel – a talented chef who has worked at top-flight establishments in the area – prepares finely balanced dishes with harmonious seasoning and character, using regional ingredients whenever possible. A fine example is "cod, leek, pear, Roquefort". On Tue and Wed, an eight-course surprise amuse-bouche menu is served, and Thu-Sat, the "midi" menu is available in four to seven courses. The well-curated wine list places a clear emphasis on German labels, particularly from the Mosel and Saar.13.6km
• Restaurant Kunz★ Michelin The Kunz family have run this establishment in the village of Bliesen for many years, working together like a well-oiled machine. The proprietor and his chef Patrick Jenal propose two set menus ("Signature" and "Traditional") – both for a minimum two diners – and an à la carte selection as a pleasing alternative. Alongside classic French dishes such as Breton sea bass with artichokes, fennel, sauce Béarnaise and jus, you will also find the well-known Kunz classics, including cordon bleu of milk-fed veal loin filled with honey-cured ham and Taleggio cheese. The quality of the ingredients is out13.7km
• ESPLANADE★★ Michelin This listed Gründerzeit building (1890) in the centre of Saarbrücken is tasteful through and through. Once a school, it now houses a charming little boutique hotel and this chic restaurant, where chef Silio Del Fabro combines classic and modern cuisine. He incorporates French, Mediterranean and Japanese influences. Supremely fresh seasonal ingredients of outstanding quality, some of which are sourced from a farm in the region, go into the dishes. The craftsmanship is superb and the flavours are bold – a prime example being the perfectly roasted US entrecôte, served with a crispy potato millefe16.4km
• GästeHaus Klaus Erfort★★ Michelin Klaus Erfort's restaurant in this stylish white villa remains a beacon of classic French cuisine. Uncompromising in his choice of ingredients, he creates dishes that are harmoniously balanced, the flavours teased out with finesse. A four- to seven-course set menu is offered, with accompanying wines on request. Alternatively, "Les Grands Classiques" is available by preorder – this includes langoustines royales cooked on sea salt with grilled young leeks or Bresse poularde with truffles and potato foam. Perfectly washed down with a bottle from the high-calibre wine list. Charming service from an16.9km
• Die Alte Brauerei This establishment started out in 1877 as Becker-Brauerei and the interior decor incorporates a combination of historical, rustic and modern elements. In today's iteration of the restaurant, Florian Dauphin, son of the friendly owners, Eric and Isabelle Dauphin, heads up the kitchen team. Lorena-Jil, his charming wife, manages the service with professionalism, care and attention. You will be treated to seasonally influenced French dishes – choose à la carte or go for one of the set menus: the four-course "Découverte" or six-course "Signature". During the week, they propose a reasonably priced 11.7km
• Locanda Grappolo d'Oro It really is a joy to dine at this restaurant, which has been run by the same family with great dedication for years. The decor is bright and cheerful, and warm hospitality and service come courtesy of the lady of the house. The Mediterranean-inspired cuisine is fresh and delicious. The pasta, the gnocchi, the bread… It's all house-made. No wonder this place draws so many regulars from the region.12.3km
• Ressmann's Residence The modern decor, with its sleek design and light, warm tones, is a hit with diners, as are the ambitious, international, seasonal cuisine and fine wines. Tip: At lunchtime, you can put together your own inexpensive three-course menu or simply order à la carte. For those hot summer days, one of the dining rooms is air-conditioned, but if you would rather sit outside, there is a lovely garden terrace tucked away behind the building. Overnight accommodation is also available.16.3km
• Le Comptoir Located in the Nauwieser Viertel, this restaurant is housed in an old sandstone and brick building, incidentally the birthplace of director Max Ophüls. An attractive modern interior and a friendly atmosphere await you here. The seats at the counter ("le comptoir" in French – hence the name of this establishment) are very popular. In the evenings, a modern seasonal set menu comprising four or five courses is served.16.3km
• Le petit CINQ This is a pleasant alternative to the two-star restaurant Esplanade in the tastefully designed boutique hotel of the same name. Modern cuisine made with seasonal ingredients is served in two three- or four-course set menus; these change on a weekly basis and one is vegetarian. Le petit CINQ takes up residence in the beautiful rooms of the fine dining restaurant when the latter is closed – Sunday to Tuesday, you can eat both lunch and dinner here. David Wottke, long-time sous chef to Esplanade's head chef Silio Del Fabro, is in charge of the kitchen.16.4km

Includes Michelin / Black Pearl / guide picks (reference quality, no prices); data from Overture, Michelin Guide and others.