Schlosshotel Hoefingen

The elegant restaurant within the Linden Museum, Baden-Württemberg's state museum of ethnology, is serving Mediterranean-inspired seafood dishes such as "bouillabaisse, sauce rouille, focaccia crisp" or "octopus, beans, chorizo". A five-course set menu is available, with an additional three-course option on Tue-Thu. The vegetarian version needs to be pre-ordered.

Even after all these years, 5 is still bang on trend. This is primarily down to Alexander Dinter's modern cuisine. Since 2018, he has been the creative force at the helm, successfully incorporating his own original ideas into his seasonally inspired set menu. The location near the Schlossgarten, in what was Stuttgart's first ever railway station, is also unique. A laid-back urban vibe combined with an elegant lounge decor makes for a special atmosphere, which persists as you move from the stylish bar on the ground floor to the "casual fine dining" restaurant on the first floor. Here, guests si

An evening here has a distinctly exclusive feel, which can be attributed not least to the intimate setting – with just a handful of tables, the small and friendly team manages to bring a personal touch to your interactions. As maître d' and sommelier, Andreas Lutz provides courteous and highly competent service and astute wine recommendations. Andreas Hettinger (now also owner of the restaurant) continues to run the open kitchen, where he turns excellent ingredients into harmonious dishes that draw on classic, Mediterranean and creative influences, such as "spaghettini, Oscietra caviar, olive

Here in one of Stuttgart's most exclusive residential areas, set amid the lush vines, veteran chef Vincent Klink's Wielandshöhe stands proud. This restaurant is the epitome of elegance with its large windows that afford unobstructed views over the city. Chef-patron Vincent Klink and his right-hand man Jörg Neth deliver classic cuisine that draws inspiration from their Swabian homeland. They steer well clear of gimmickry and frills, instead employing their immense culinary skill to tease out the full flavours of premium ingredients. Unsurprisingly, this place has held a Michelin star almost con

Wine lovers will be delighted to see the walk-in glass wine cabinet upon entering the restaurant – it gives a first impression of the 300 or so labels on offer here. The chic interior with its stylish, minimalist design and distinctive details is also sure to draw the eye. This makes for a pleasant atmosphere, as does the charming and accomplished service. A sophisticated setting such as this serves as a perfect backdrop for head chef Fabian Heldmann's contemporary cuisine which is rich in contrasts, offered as a set menu with up to seven courses. Be aware that on Saturdays they only offer the

Dedicated, cordial and consistent service is the name of the game in the Ottenbacher family establishment, a fact which can be put down to their long tradition of hospitality, which spans four generations! Here, they cultivate tradition and yet continue to evolve – as you can see in the spruce half-timbered house with its green shutters, where historical charm meets more modern and elegant design features. Moritz Feichtinger's classic cuisine also draws on the region for inspiration. There is a choice of three menus - including a vegan and a regional menu - and à la carte dishes. Diners can al

In this long-standing family business, the dedication of the Scherle brothers is plain to see. Their modern brand of cooking is strongly influenced by Japanese cuisine. The duo heading up the kitchens, Jörg Scherle and Holger Haag, create cleverly constructed and extremely precise dishes with skilfully integrated contrasts. These come into their own, for example, in the "yellowfin tuna, sakura, black cherry, celery, finger limes, ponzu, koji beurre blanc" with its delicate interplay of tuna, fruit acidity and sweetness. There are two set menus to choose from, one of which is vegetarian, each c