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Ahlmanns is the fine dining restaurant of the historic Hotel Kieler Kaufmann, at Niemannsweg 102 in Kiel. The German and Nordic kitchen holds one Michelin star (2026), and chef Lasse Knickrehm leads the cooking with regional ingredients.
Knickrehm draws ideas from around the world but builds the menu on products from the region. Meals run from three to eight courses, and a vegetarian option is available on request. The kitchen works closely with regional suppliers, which the restaurant credits for the freshness of its ingredients.
A meal can begin with a potato waffle topped with dike cheese and sorrel. North Sea sea bass follows, served Mediterranean-style with chorizo, quince and sauerkraut. Old dairy cow comes with port wine and Jerusalem artichoke, and the cheese course uses produce from affineur Waltmann in Erlangen.
Dark wood, bare tables and dimmed lighting set a calm mood in the villa dining room. The house sits in the Düsternbrook villa district near the Kiel Fjord. In summer, guests can eat on the terrace overlooking the water. The wine list offers 100 bottles, with 10 available by the glass. Schlemmer Atlas awarded the restaurant 3.5 Kochlöffel (2026).
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Concept At the historic Hotel Kieler Kaufmann, the restaurant "Ahlmanns" serves a regionally inspired menu featuring three to eight courses. Culinary Style Lasse Knickrehm draws inspiration from around the world but uses regional ingredients for his menu and also offers a vegetarian option. The meal begins with a potato waffle with dike cheese and sorrel, followed by North Sea sea bass served Mediterranean-style with chorizo, accompanied by quince and sauerkraut. Old dairy cow is served with port wine and Jerusalem artichoke. The cheese comes from the master in Erlangen: Affineur Waltmann. Wine 100 wines are offered, with 10 available by the glass. Atmosphere Dark wood, bare tables, and dimmed lighting create a pleasant atmosphere. The service is attentive and relaxed, and in summer you can enjoy your meal on the terrace overlooking the fjord. Conclusion Relaxed fine dining on the coast of Kiel.
Elegantly situated in the villa district of Düsternbrook, close to the Kiel Fjord, the house counts the Schleswig-Holstein State Parliament, various state ministries, and the Kiel Yacht Club among its neighbors.
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