Intense - Wachenheim an der Weinstrasse
Matthias Ruhl Matthias Ruhl

Intense - Wachenheim an der Weinstrasse

Intensely flavored, but still well-balanced dishes were the name of the game here, combining local and Japanese influences. A meal that punched above its one-star weight

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Ammolite - Rust
Matthias Ruhl Matthias Ruhl

Ammolite - Rust

The world's only two-starred restaurant in an amusement park served competent French cuisine with Italian influences away from the crowds

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Tohru in der Schreiberei - Munich
Matthias Ruhl Matthias Ruhl

Tohru in der Schreiberei - Munich

A unique cuisine that combines Japanese, German and French influences. Very good throughout, but particularly strong with the more Japanese-inspired dishes

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Haerlin - Hamburg
Matthias Ruhl Matthias Ruhl

Haerlin - Hamburg

Delicious seafood dishes and an almost clairvoyant, relaxed service make this a restaurant that one happily returns to

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Bianc - Hamburg
Matthias Ruhl Matthias Ruhl

Bianc - Hamburg

An Italian dinner with some modern touches had some good dishes, but also several disappointing ones, falling a bit short of the expectations set by its two Michelin stars

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ES:SENZ - Grassau
Matthias Ruhl Matthias Ruhl

ES:SENZ - Grassau

Over two dozen unique presentations often acknowledged the restaurant’s location near the Bavarian Alps. Great main courses were bookended by a few misses among the appetizers and desserts

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Aqua - Wolfsburg
Matthias Ruhl Matthias Ruhl

Aqua - Wolfsburg

Modern German cooking at a high level. The seafood dishes were particularly delicious

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Lakeside - Hamburg
Matthias Ruhl Matthias Ruhl

Lakeside - Hamburg

Many excellent dishes, great service and a fantastic view of Hamburg’s skyline are all good reasons to visit and to overlook the few issues: some dishes that don't work as well, and the lack of a common thread in the tasting menu

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JAN - Munich
Matthias Ruhl Matthias Ruhl

JAN - Munich

Some amazing seafood dishes, and impressive technical cooking, but not every dish was a success for us. Hopefully the uneven service was just a one-off

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Mühle - Schluchsee
Matthias Ruhl Matthias Ruhl

Mühle - Schluchsee

Delicious, light seafood and meat dishes in Germany’s Black Forest. Ingredients could be more local, and salt used less enthusiastically, but otherwise this is definitely worth a stop

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schanz - Piesport
Matthias Ruhl Matthias Ruhl

schanz - Piesport

Delicious French cuisine that balances flavors and textures in every novel dish. The few culinary missteps are easy to ignore next to an interesting wine pairing and the warm welcome befitting a family-run enterprise

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Restaurant Überfahrt - Rottach-Egern
Matthias Ruhl Matthias Ruhl

Restaurant Überfahrt - Rottach-Egern

Modern, creative cuisine inspired by traditional German dishes and confections. Mostly good to very good, only the desserts were a bit of a letdown

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Rutz - Berlin
Matthias Ruhl Matthias Ruhl

Rutz - Berlin

Delicious tasting menu taking direct inspirations from German cooking. Great service, casual atmosphere - a winner

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