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Zur Wolfshöhle at Konviktstraße 8 in Freiburg im Breisgau holds a Michelin star (2026) for Martin Fauster's classical French cooking, shaped by his Austrian roots.
Fauster was born in Styria and says his cooking has "staying power." He keeps to a strictly classical French line and builds it around a few excellent ingredients from producers between the Markgräflerland, the Kaiserstuhl and the Breisgau. The Austrian side shows in fried chicken and quark dumplings. At Friday and Saturday lunch, a Topfenknödel arrives with apricot and tonka bean ice cream.
The seasonal tasting menu has included char with Chioggia beetroot, horseradish and caviar, and Bresse pigeon with salsify and a roasted-onion crêpe. Der Feinschmecker (3.5, 2026) singles out the lukewarm oxtail terrine with pickled onions and potato crunch. The same review praises a sole with scorzonera ragout and parsley purée, served with frothy ham jus.
The cellar runs to more than 500 wines, with a clear lean toward Germany, France and Austria. Bottles from the Kaiserstuhl sit beside Styrian, Burgundy and Bordeaux labels. The dining room has wood-paneled walls, and the terrace sits on a traffic-calmed street in the old town. In summer it is often fully booked.
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Concept Classic dining in historic surroundings. Menu and à la carte offerings; also open for lunch on Fridays and Saturdays. Culinary Style Martin Fauster ("My kitchen has staying power") confidently defies all trends and is dedicated to a strictly classical French cuisine focused on quality ingredients. Thanks to local producers and suppliers, this approach is executed straightforwardly without unnecessary frills. The chef's Austrian roots are reflected in dishes such as fried chicken (served completely authentically) or quark dumplings. Standout is the rich, lukewarm oxtail terrine with pickled onions and potato crunch, where the foie gras pieces feel somewhat out of place. The sole with scorzonera ragout and parsley purée is cooked to perfection and served with frothy ham jus. Wine The list boasts over 500 selections, pleasantly spread across a wide price range, with a clear emphasis on Germany, France, and Austria. Atmosphere Refined interior featuring wood-paneled walls on a grand street in the old town. Thanks to its location in the traffic-calmed city center, the terrace is frequently fully booked during the summer months. Verdict Consistently high quality in what is arguably the city's trendiest restaurant.
A traditional inn with green shutters, leaded windows, and a cast-iron hanging sign awaits the guest. Inside, Martin Fauster serves fried chicken, sea bass, and Bresse squab.
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