Status: 4/4/2023 9:16 p.m
334 restaurants nationwide have been awarded the coveted Michelin stars for their culinary art. This surpassed the previous year’s record by seven stars.
In the past year, more top chefs have cooked up a Michelin star for their restaurant than ever before. In the new edition of the “Guide Michelin” restaurant guide, 334 gourmet restaurants nationwide have been awarded the coveted stars – this even surpassed the previous year’s record of 327.
The director of the “Michelin Guide” for Germany and Switzerland, Ralf Flinkenflügel, spoke of the remarkable consistency in the quality of German gastronomy.
Defying the crisis
The testers were particularly impressed by the commitment, courage and flexibility with which the restaurateurs are defying the difficult economic times and the shortage of skilled workers. The increasing awareness of a more sustainable way of working is also gratifying. “Many are committed to sustainability and rely on regionality and seasonality in their cuisine.” For this, 72 restaurants now have a green star. 274 restaurants nationwide have a “Bib Gourmand” for the best value for money.
Rising star of the year is Jan Hartwig, who made it into the highest category with his restaurant “Jan” in Munich’s Museumsquartier. Chef Hartwig, who was already known for his three-star cuisine from the “Atelier” in Munich, has also won over the Michelin testers with his own restaurant. He was awarded the top rating of three stars for his creative cuisine and perfect craftsmanship.
With the “Jan” there is now another three-star restaurant in the highest category in Munich, as well as eight new two-star restaurants and 34 new restaurants with one star. The south and southwest are still ahead in top gastronomy – but big cities are an interesting place to be.
Ten three-star restaurants
“A lot has happened in Berlin in particular,” said Flinkenflügel. He is impressed by the variety and simplicity in the capital. “It was an unusual year in a difficult environment. We never expected such a positive result,” he said. The bars are well frequented again after the Corona period. But times are difficult economically and there is a shortage of skilled workers.
In total, there are now ten three-star restaurants in Germany, 50 two-star restaurants and 274 one-star restaurants. The testers were pleased with the increasing awareness of sustainability, regionality and seasonality.
Behind the renowned red restaurant guide is the French tire manufacturer of the same name. The first Michelin stars in Germany were awarded in 1966. In addition to the “Michelin Guide”, the “Gault&Millau” restaurant guide also appears regularly as an important international gourmet guide. He awards 0 to 20 points for the restaurants.