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OX, at Mauerstraße 6 in Darmstadt, cooks a French and Mediterranean-leaning menu and earned one Michelin star in 2026. The restaurant sits in the Martinsviertel and has run since November 2019 under brothers David and Norman Rink.
Both brothers are trained chefs and hosts, and the cooking follows the produce. Seasonal menus draw on regional growers and on ingredients from further afield. Lake Müritz zander arrives with kimchi and Kaluga caviar, while a lentil cassoulet gets fennel, capers and Taggiasca olives. Schlemmer Atlas gave the restaurant 3.5 Kochlöffel in 2026 for its stingray wings, redfish and pike-perch.
The Pure Taste menu moves from alpine char with kohlrabi, beechnuts and kaffir lime to Brittany sole with kimchi, salsify and Oscietra caviar. A Bresse duck from Miéral comes with foie gras and Sauce Albufera. The second menu, Oxalis, is built around a fermented kohlrabi course and an Acquerello risotto with algae and grapefruit. Upgrades include a cheese selection and Jamón Ibérico Bellota.
The dining room seats 24 and opens onto a Mediterranean courtyard. The decor is minimalist, and the service is friendly and precise. Wine pairings range from Burgundy and Tokaji to Mosel Riesling, and the list is built to cover both national and international regions.
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Concept An unpretentious fine-dining restaurant in Darmstadt's Martinsviertel, offering multiple menu options along with upgrades and a thoughtfully curated wine pairing. Culinary Style Brothers David and Norman Rink are passionate chefs and hosts, and their restaurant serves as a relaxed destination for culinary enjoyment, featuring contemporary, ingredient-driven cuisine. Stylistically, it embraces an international approach, with hamachi featured alongside freshly caught Zander from Lake Müritz served with kimchi and Kaluga caviar, a lentil cassoulet with fennel, capers, and Taggiasca olives, or boiled buffalo tongue paired with sea buckthorn and wasabi. Wine The accompanying wine selection offers an exciting oenological journey through both national and international wine-growing regions. Atmosphere The atmosphere in the minimalist dining room is just as relaxed as the friendly and highly competent service. Conclusion Exciting and multifaceted culinary experiences with a lasting flavor impression.
Casual and understated restaurant in the university district with a courtyard and gourmet deli. Three creative menus featuring five to seven courses are on offer, including stingray wings, redfish, and pike-perch from Lake Müritz.
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