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Carte blanche, at Egenolffstraße 39 in Frankfurt am Main, is a modern cuisine restaurant with no printed menu. Der Feinschmecker gave it 3 in 2026, and the kitchen plans each evening around what the market brings.
Owner and head chef Sebastian Ziese buys fresh, seasonal produce, mostly from the region, and settles the menu from that day's purchases. The website lists a six-course surprise menu at 118 euros, while the Feinschmecker guide describes four to six courses. Guests who want wine pairings can choose between two options.
Bread, sausages and ham are made in-house. Vegetables and fruit come from fields in Oberrad, and potatoes, eggs and some meat come from a farm in Bad Vilbel-Gronau. Recent purchase notes on the website mention venison from the Rheingau, scallop with hazelnut and black truffle, and skrei.
The dining room has high ceilings and stucco moldings, and the mood is cozy and unhurried. The wine list leans toward organic bottles from Germany, Italy, France and Austria, with a broad champagne selection and non-alcoholic options such as mountain apple juice.
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Concept As the restaurant name suggests, there is no fixed menu, but rather a surprise tasting menu of 4 to 6 courses, prepared from seasonal and predominantly local products. Culinary Style Owner and head chef Sebastian Ziese places great emphasis on market freshness, meaning what is served to guests is decided daily. This constantly inspires new culinary ideas; the ambitious chef is certainly creative. His dishes are meticulously crafted and perfectly balanced in flavor. Bread, sausages, and ham are also made in-house. Wine In addition to an attractive selection of champagnes and non-alcoholic beverages such as mountain apple juice and craft beer from South Tyrol, the wine list features a good selection of organic wines from Germany, Italy, France, and Austria. Atmosphere A cozy ambiance where enjoying food is a true pleasure. Conclusion A delightful surprise concept that you would gladly try again.
White Card" or "Free Hand" is the name of the restaurant located north of the city, featuring high ceilings and stucco moldings. The name says it all, as there is no menu in the usual sense.
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