Best restaurants in Großalmerode

La Vallée Verte

★ Michelin€€€€Modern Cuisine, French

Surrounded by glorious woodland and meadows, this magnificent estate traces its origins to a knight's manor, its 1901 castle completing a picture-perfect scene. At the helm in the kitchen is Alexander Mayer, who, along with his team, presents modern French cuisine incorporating regional produce and international accents. They serve a single set menu comprising four to six courses. One highlight comes right at the start, in the form of the amuse-bouche of exceptionally delicious calf's head accompanied by various quenelles, ranging from fresh and delicately tangy to salty, buttery and nutty. Th

L'étable

★ Michelin€€€€Classic Cuisine, Seasonal Cuisine

The only hint that you're dining in a former stable (l'étable in French) is in the name of this restaurant. This well-kept old building in the middle of the tranquil old town used to be a coaching post. Where the stables once stood, diners now settle in and enjoy friendly and attentive service in an ambience of understated elegance. Under the direction of head chef Constantin Kaiser, exceptional ingredients are thoughtfully combined and placed firmly in the spotlight. Both the expressive style and the craftsmanship are highly compelling. The set menu is available in three to six courses and in

Flux - Biorestaurant Werratal

Bib Gourmand€€Country cooking, Seasonal Cuisine

Unpretentious, natural, simple and honest – that's the motto here. The dishes, which are created using organic seasonal produce sourced from the region wherever possible, are packed with flavour. The menu is vegan/vegetarian, but meat and fish can be ordered as add-ons. Gluten- and lactose-free options are also available. In summer, the garden is idyllic. Cosy guestrooms at Biohotel Werratal.

Genießer Stube - Daniel Raub

€€€€Classic Cuisine

Daniel Raub represents the third generation at the helm of this family-run business. At Genießer Stube, one of the restaurants of Romantik Hotel Landhaus Biewald, he serves up classic French-based cuisine with a seasonal focus, eschewing any frills and putting his ingredients centre stage. In the evening there is the set menu ("Genießer Menü") that comes in four or six courses - supplemented with little extras. You can also opt for fine wine pairings. The wine list is also worth a look. In winter, food is served in the cosy dining room with its old wooden beamed ceiling. In summer, you can als

mondi

€€€fine_dining

Owner Pelle Kossmann and his young team are committed to implementing their own culinary ideas here. The set menu changes every fortnight and is made with select seasonal ingredients sourced from regional producers; some of the livestock and vegetables are raised or grown exclusively for this restaurant. The chefs also adhere to the principle of nose-to-tail eating. The decor is sleek and modern, with a partially visible kitchen and friendly, laid-back service. Fixed charge for table water.

🕐 Tu-Sa 18:00-23:00

Schillingshof

€€€Farm to table, Classic Cuisine

Schillingshof has been around since 1648. The family business takes pride in providing first-rate hospitality. Behind the spruce half-timbered façade, you will find an elegant interior where diners enjoy attentive and cordial service and, last but not least, classic cuisine. Made using carefully selected ingredients, the dishes are pared down to the essentials. There are various set menus and tempting à la carte options such as confit char on a bed of mussel risotto with lime foam, or veal fillet "saltimbocca" with rosemary gnocchi, vegetables and sauce divine. The wine list is also fantastic

elfbuchen

€€regional

The appeal of the Waldhotel Elfbuchen goes beyond its superb tranquil location in a forest clearing at 536m above sea level – its restaurant draws visitors with fine cooking too. The kitchen presents modern dishes inspired by the seasons and the region, with game sourced from the hotel's own hunting grounds. Precisely prepared dishes packed with flavour are served either à la carte or as a set menu by an attentive and professional front-of-house team. Choose to dine in the cheerful modern interior or out on the lovely terrace. On Sundays, the café serves cakes and tortes from the family's own

🕐 We-Fr 17:00-20:30; Sa,Su 11:30-20:30

Hohenhaus Grill

€€Country cooking, Farm to table

This is the second restaurant of the idyllically situated Hohenhaus hotel, a magnificent property steeped in history. The interior has a classic, rustic decor and a warm atmosphere – plus a lovely 18C tiled stove. The seasonal cuisine is based on premium ingredients, sourced from the region for the most part. Delicious options include barbecued wild game sausage made with meat hunted on site and served with Hohenhaus potato mash, or braised local mutton. It is a treat to sit on the terrace and take in the surrounding countryside.

Intuu

€€€Japanese Contemporary, South American

Ensconced in the Freigeist hotel is this appealingly modern and lively restaurant. Diners have the option of sitting at the counter with views of the action in the open kitchen, as the team prepares a broad offering of Japanese and South American cuisine: dishes range from sushi and sashimi, tempura and yakitori to meats grilled in the Josper oven. These are also perfect plates for sharing.

Stern's Restaurant

€€Country cooking, International

Housed in the long-established Zum Stern hotel, this restaurant has a charming rustic feel with its wood panelling and lovely white tiled stove. The cuisine is regional but draws on international influences. There are two set menus to choose from (one of which is vegetarian), as well as an à la carte selection including barbecued steaks. The options are a little more limited at lunchtime.

Novalis

€€€Classic Cuisine, International

Diners can opt to eat inside, in the stylish, elegant restaurant, or outside with a view of the historical castle grounds. The seasonal food is positively packed with flavours and aromas, and made with top-notch produce – regional wherever possible – such as game that they have hunted themselves or smoked fish from Leinetal. There is also a vegetarian set menu. The service is cordial and professional. Tip: The wine list comprises a broad selection of French red wines, alongside gin, korn schnapps, vodka and whiskey from the restaurant's own Hardenberg Distillery. "Novalis" comes from an ancest

Die Bürgermeisterei 1728

€€Contemporary

A location steeped in history in which to enjoy a meal! The lovingly restored building, which gives directly onto the market square, was once the mayor's residence and dates back to 1728. The elegant fusion of modern style and historical details lends the place atmosphere. The evening menu is ambitious, fresh and full of flavour, with appetising options such as beef bourgignon, dried fig crumble and potato-parsnip mash. The small selection of seasonal dishes is also proposed in the form of set menus, one of which is vegetarian. In summer, make the most of the secluded terrace.

Weinrestaurant Turmschänke

€€Farm to table

In this restaurant in the Nicolaiturm, the lovely historical details, such as paintings and original furniture dating from 1912, foster a rustic yet elegant feel. The waitstaff are pleasingly laid-back and down-to-earth. Meticulously prepared seasonal dishes are served as a set menu or à la carte; mouthwatering options from the barbecue are also available. Complete with helpful descriptions, the wine list comprises some 140 items – most are from the region, but international labels also feature. Special wine evenings are also hosted here.