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Goldener Karpfen, at Simpliziusbrunnen 1 in Fulda, is a family-run hotel restaurant serving international cuisine with regional roots. The Michelin Guide listed it as Recommended in 2026.
Chef Matthias Klein-Arndt cooks classics with light updates, and guests build their own multi-course meal from an extensive menu. Lobster bisque and beef tartare with fries sit alongside turbot with broccoli, truffle foam and homemade pasta. Rack of lamb, duck breast and venison loin cover the heartier side. Dessert might be olive oil ice cream with citrus foam and mango chutney.
The seafood etagere brings oysters, deep-sea prawns, scallops and salmon tartare with truffle mayonnaise and fries. It can be extended with Siberian sturgeon caviar or half a lobster Thermidor with homemade pasta. For two, the candle-light dinner is a five-course menu with matching drinks, prepared by the chef and his brigade of twelve.
Historical photographs and gold-framed mirrors hang in the classic dining rooms, and the tables are set with white linens. In summer, many guests choose the seats around the Simplizius fountain. The wine list runs to 250 selections, 14 of them by the glass, and Der Feinschmecker rated the house 2.5 in 2026.
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Concept The historic establishment is family-run and offers classic regional cuisine with an international touch. It features an extensive à la carte menu. Culinary Style Chef Matthias Klein-Arndt's kitchen combines classics with subtly updated dishes. From the extensive menu, guests can craft their own multi-course meal. To start, for example, there is a classic lobster bisque or beef tartare with fries. The turbot is served with broccoli, truffle foam, and homemade pasta. The meal concludes with olive oil ice cream accompanied by citrus foam and mango chutney. Wine The wine list features 250 selections, with 14 wines available by the glass. Atmosphere The classic dining rooms are adorned with historical photographs, gold-framed mirrors, and tables set with white linens. In summer, the seating areas around the Simplizius fountain are particularly popular. Conclusion A long-standing Fulda institution: ambitious dishes, seasonal cuisine, and a reliable wine selection.
Located in the heart of the picturesque baroque city is the historic hotel with its fine dining restaurant. The menu features rack of lamb, duck breast, and venison loin—or the classic beef tartare with fries!
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