plaisir by Hamid Heidarzadeh

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plaisir by Hamid Heidarzadeh, Aachen: Contemporary French Fine Dining

plaisir by Hamid Heidarzadeh, at Schlossstraße 16 in Aachen, is a contemporary French restaurant that earned a Michelin Recommended listing for 2026. Chef Hamid Heidarzadeh runs the kitchen, while Jil Neunfinger leads the service.

Cooking style

Heidarzadeh trained in classical kitchens and pairs familiar, high-quality ingredients with modern technique. The menus use regional and seasonal produce, handled with respect for the product and the environment. The Schlemmer Atlas awarded the restaurant three Kochlöffel for 2026, praising three to five modern courses that are optionally vegetarian and strong in both flavour and presentation.

Menus and dishes

The set menus run to three, four or five courses, priced at 79, 95 and 112 euros on the published menu. Separate meat and vegetarian tracks follow the same structure. Sample courses include fennel with saffron and citrus, beef with chervil root and shallot, sea bass with pointed cabbage and bak kuh teh, and a dessert of chocolate, vanilla and mandarin. Lunch changes weekly and is served at 14.90 euros per dish.

Service and wine

Jil Neunfinger welcomes guests and guides them through the evening. Glass-by-glass wine pairings are available alongside each menu, priced at 38, 48 or 58 euros depending on the number of courses.