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Le Jardin de France im Stahlbad serves classic French cuisine at Augustaplatz 2 in Baden-Baden, and it holds one Michelin star for 2026. The restaurant occupies a 19th-century building in the spa town centre, with a French kitchen that has become a fixture for regulars and visitors alike.
Stéphan Bernhard leads the kitchen, and Sophie Bernhard shares the running of the house. The Feinschmecker guide describes traditional haute cuisine kept at a consistently high level. Lunch and dinner both offer three- and five-course menus, along with an à la carte selection.
House-made foie gras comes with chutney and brioche. Grilled lobster tail arrives with lobster ravioli, spinach and a sauce made from roasted carcasses finished with mulled wine. Duck from the Dombes is served with soft polenta and seasonal fruit, while venison fillet carries a pepper crust alongside parsley root purée, quince and mushrooms.
The patio sits at ground level among greenery, sheltered by a large roof structure. The higher rooms feel more intimate. The wine list holds around 250 selections from Baden and leading French regions, and the Alsatian roots of the kitchen show up in the bottles as well.
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Concept Sophie and Stéphan Bernard are an institution in this Francophile spa town. In the "little French embassy" (Bernard), there are three- and five-course menus as well as an à la carte offering – and all of this is also available at lunchtime. Cuisine Style For 28 years, this stylish downtown restaurant has stood for traditional haute cuisine at a consistently high level. House-made foie gras terrine, scallop carpaccio with yellow beet, lobster tail raviolo crafted from the claws, and house jus, or venison fillet with chestnuts and sweet-and-sour plum. Wine 250 selections from Baden and the finest French regions; the Alsatian Bernard does not forget his roots here either. Atmosphere Unobtrusive yet attentive service. Many regulars – including some who travel to Baden specifically because of the Bernards. Conclusion Classic indulgence in the best sense within a stylish ambiance.
In the stylish patio, surrounded by greenery, or indoors in a 19th-century building, guests dine in a stylish and classic setting. Chef Stéphan Bernhard serves foie gras, sweetbreads, and lobster.
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