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Werners Restaurant, at Schloss Eberstein 1 in Gernsbach near Baden-Baden, holds one Michelin star (2026) for a Baden-French kitchen working inside a castle that is more than 700 years old.
Bernd Werner is the name on the door, and Paul Nash runs the kitchen as head chef. Together they cook light, French-inspired haute cuisine with a Baden accent. Menus come in five or six courses, with vegetarian versions, and there is an à la carte option. Schlemmer Atlas gave the restaurant 3.5 Kochlöffel in 2026.
In autumn the venison loin arrives with Hokkaido pumpkin, beech mushrooms and cassis. The cod takes a Mediterranean turn with dried tomato, saffron, Amalfi lemon and chorizo. Vegetarians get a cannellini bean velouté finished with parmesan and black truffle.
Floor-to-ceiling windows look over the estate's own vineyard and down to the Murg. Inside, the walls are dark beige and the seating is orange, which lets the artwork stand out. The wine list runs past 500 selections, centred on France and southwestern Germany, with the castle's steep-slope wines given prominent place.
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Perched in a prominent location, Castle Eberstein has stood proudly for over 700 years. The view over the estate's vineyard into the Murg Valley is as breathtaking as the French-inspired six-course menus by Paul Nash.
Concept Fine dining in a beautifully situated castle, where floor-to-ceiling windows offer a lovely view of its own vineyards and the Murg river. 5- and 6-course menus (also vegetarian), à la carte. Second restaurant, “Schlossschänke”, serving Baden cuisine. Cooking classes and themed evenings. Culinary Style Delicate Baden-French haute cuisine. The venison loin with Hokkaido pumpkin, beech mushrooms, and cassis is featured in autumn. The cod receives a Mediterranean interpretation with dried tomato, saffron, Amalfi lemon, and chorizo. As a vegetarian alternative, a velouté made from cannellini beans with parmesan and black truffle. Wine Over 500 selections focusing on France and southwestern Germany, with the estate’s own steep-slope wine range prominently featured. Atmosphere A bold embrace of color in the elegant castle: dark beige walls and orange tones on the seating furniture – which allows the artwork on the walls to be a bit more vibrant. Paired with unpretentious, consistently attentive service. Conclusion Enjoyment at a reliably high standard. And that with a view.
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