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Entenstuben at Schranke 9 in Nürnberg is a French kitchen that holds one Michelin star (2026) for high quality cooking. The modern French menus are built around seasonal produce, and the restaurant sits in the Wöhrd district, a short walk from the Hauptbahnhof.
Fabian Denninger is the chef and owner. Guests decide at the table how many courses they want, starting at four and reaching seven, which the restaurant calls flexible fine dining. Each menu comes in a vegetarian and an omnivore version. Wine is Denninger's second language, shaped by a childhood in Franconian viticulture.
The winter menu, valid until 20 March 2026, opened with pickled beetroot with kefir and hazelnut, paired with smoked sturgeon. A later course combined braised leek with potato and beurre blanc, served with Norwegian skrei. Seared scallop with rutabaga, apple and caper salad shows the fruity sweet and sour accents Denninger favours, and the Schlemmer Atlas rates the restaurant 3.5 Kochlöffel for its focus on fish.
The dining room seats 30 and has a calm, elegant feel, with a summer terrace. The wine list holds just over 400 European bottles, with a focus on Germany and Austria. Upcoming events include a Good Friday fish dinner on 3 April 2026 and a champagne dinner on 30 April 2026.
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Concept A light, elegant gourmet restaurant with a Francophile flair. Two seasonal menus, omnivorous and vegetarian, offering 4–7 courses. Culinary Style The trend toward shorter menus has also reached the "Entenstuben". Here it is termed "Flexible Fine Dining" and starts with four courses. The meticulous interplay of flavors, textures, and temperatures takes center stage on plates such as braised beetroot with marinated octopus and wild herbs. Chef Fabian Denninger's fondness for fruity sweet-and-sour accents shines through in the seared scallop with rutabaga, apple, and caper salad, which is then topped off by the N25 Caviar with a brilliant hint of sea breeze. Atmosphere France feels just around the corner from this tranquil and elegant restaurant with its lovely summer terrace. Wine Just over 400 European wines, with a focus on Germany and Austria. Conclusion Unwind and enjoy with high standards in a refined setting.
A small, elegant evening restaurant between Wöhrder See and the Old Town, with a passion for fish. Chef Fabian Denninger serves up to seven courses and German wines. The ideal place for a special occasion.
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