Warias Am Markt

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Warias Am Markt in Braunsbedra: Casual Fine Dining by the Geiseltalsee

Warias Am Markt, at Markt 14 in Braunsbedra, runs a casual fine dining kitchen that earned a Michelin Recommended distinction for 2026. The restaurant sits in the Warias Hotel & Restaurant, a short walk from the Geiseltalsee.

Cooking with Steffen Warias

Steffen Warias is both the owner and the head chef, and he cooks the food himself. The Schlemmer Atlas awards the restaurant two Kochlöffel for 2026. The house describes its approach as quality, regionality and creative precision in every course.

Surprise menus and reserved evenings

The highlight is the surprise menu, aimed at diners who want something they would not order themselves. Menu evenings run on Friday and Saturday, with five or nine courses for reserved guests. The kitchen also serves à la carte dishes on weekday evenings and weekend lunches.

Rooms and the lake outside

The hotel has 27 rooms and 2 apartments, and guests can leave the car in the free hotel car park for the whole stay. Bicycles can be stored in a lockable bike house, with tools and a local route map on loan. Dogs are welcome, and the lake is about a 20-minute walk away.