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Imperial by Alexander Herrmann is a Franconian fusion restaurant at Königstraße 70 in Nürnberg, and Der Feinschmecker awarded it 3 in 2026. Alexander Herrmann and Michi Seitz pair regional ingredients with flavours from further afield, served at strictly arranged, minimalist tables.
Schlemmer Atlas gave the kitchen three Kochlöffel for 2026, praising craftsmanship that bridges local roots and cosmopolitan sophistication. Three menus run from two to eleven courses, and the guide calls the place a destination for vibrant culinary escapes.
The Tradition Mood reworks eleven Nuremberg classics. Sauerbraten arrives as wagyu tataki, and bratwurst becomes dim sum with marjoram sausage meat and bread broth. The Celebration Mood is built for sharing, with trout sashimi and tempura carp, while the Glamour menu brings Black Angus, lobster and caviar on one large platter.
The rooms are high-ceilinged, with stucco, columns and an open kitchen, and the house describes every table as a chef's table. The cellar is compact, with standout labels and many wines by the glass. Guests who stay on can order signature drinks at the bar or head up to the rooftop terrace.
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A metropolitan dining hotspot downtown with a cool and worldly attitude. The atmosphere is stylish but not stiff. Michi Seitz offers culinary craftsmanship that bridges local roots and cosmopolitan sophistication.
Concept Casual fine dining with a smart big-city flair. Three menus, 2–11 courses. Cuisine Alexander Herrmann and Michi Seitz unpretentiously refer to what they serve at the strictly arranged, minimalist tables as "Fucking Good Food". The three menus deliver culinary mood lifters. The "Celebration Mood" invites playful sharing, ranging from trout sashimi to tempura carp, while the "Glamour" menu stands for top-tier surf and turf. The new "Tradition Mood" features eleven sleekly reimagined Nuremberg classics: sauerbraten arrives as wagyu tataki, and bratwurst is deconstructed into dim sum with marjoram-spiced sausage meat, bread broth, and Chinese cabbage sauerkraut. A strong finish is guaranteed by the gingerbread fantasy of praline, chocolate, salted lemon, and hot orange-honey broth. Wine A compact cellar with standout labels, featuring many wines by the glass. Verdict The destination for vibrant (culinary) escapes from everyday life.
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