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Schwabenstube is a Swabian and international restaurant at Stuttgarter Straße 2 in Asperg, and it holds one Michelin star for high quality cooking (2026). It sits inside the family-run Hotel Adler, where the Ottenbacher family has run the house for generations.
The kitchen stays rooted in Swabian tradition while staying open to outside influences. Guests choose a three- to five-course menu or order from the à la carte selection, and a vegan menu is available. The restaurant occupies a 170-year-old half-timbered house.
Yellowtail mackerel arrives with butternut squash, yuzu and wasabi sorbet, a clear sign of the international side. Sole with parsnip, nut butter, hazelnuts and black truffle, and venison loin with scorzonera and pickled blackberries, show the regional classics. Der Feinschmecker (2026) rates the restaurant 2.5 and describes the cooking as exceptionally crafted.
Restaurant manager Marco Hünicke oversees 300 wines, with twelve offered by the glass. Dark wooden floors, comfortable chairs and light tablecloths make up the room, and the service is friendly.
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Concept The family-run gourmet restaurant offers three- to five-course menus (also available in a vegan version) as well as a lovely à la carte selection. Notably, there is a more affordable Twenü for guests under 30. Cuisine Style The fine dining cuisine at the Schwabenstube is rooted in regional traditions yet remains open to international influences. For example, yellowtail mackerel is served with butternut squash, yuzu, and wasabi sorbet. In contrast, classic dishes such as sole with parsnip, nut butter, hazelnuts, and black truffle, as well as venison loin with scorzonera and pickled blackberries, clearly highlight exceptional craftsmanship. The vegan menu features, among other things, spiced carrot with bronze fennel, carrot mousse, and sudachi. Wine Restaurant manager Marco Hünicke offers an extensive selection of 300 wines. Twelve wines are available by the glass. Atmosphere Comfortable chairs, dark wooden floors, and light tablecloths create a pleasant ambiance. This is complemented by friendly service. Conclusion A classic comfort spot with excellent variety.
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