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Dorfstube, in Reutlingen, is a Swabian and classic kitchen at Im Dorf 12, Sonnenbühl, inside the Romantik Hotel Hirsch on the Swabian Alb. The Michelin Guide listed the house with one star in 2026 for its high-quality cooking.
Chef Gerd Windhösel builds his menus around what the Alb produces. Alb lamb, Alb wagyu, Alb buffalo and organic vegetables from nearby growers all appear in his philosophy, which puts regionality and sustainability at the center. The menus change with the seasons, so the produce on the plate reflects what is available that month.
Der Feinschmecker, which named the kitchen the best regional cooking in Baden-Württemberg, cited dishes such as Seckach trout smoked over hot spices with pumpkin, einkorn and kernel oil. Duroc pork loin, charcoal grilled and served with a strong beer sauce, beetroot and three kinds of potato, shows the same local focus. Guests can choose a regional, a vegetarian or a gourmet menu.
The dining rooms follow an elegant country house style, with fresh colors, soft fabrics and tables dressed in white linen. Schlemmer Atlas awarded the restaurant two Kochlöffel for its sausage salad, homemade Maultaschen and roast beef with onions, served in a 19th-century wood-paneled room or the Deer Room. Outdoor seating and wheelchair access are also listed.
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Enjoy sausage salad, homemade Maultaschen, and roast beef with onions in a 19th-century wood-paneled room or in the Deer Room.
High quality cooking
Concept In this traditional hotel on the Swabian Alb, high-quality regional cuisine is served. Three menus (regional, vegetarian, and gourmet). Second restaurant "Dorfstube". Culinary Style For years, Gerd Windhösel has consistently celebrated the region in his menus at an exceptionally high standard, for instance with Seckach trout from hot spice smoke, accompanied by pumpkin, einkorn, and kernel oil. Duroc pork loin is grilled over charcoal and served with a strong beer sauce, colorful beetroot, and triple potatoes. A refined finale features a jelly made from local damson plums, served with almond foam, black walnut, and vervain cream ice. Wine The wine list focuses primarily on Württemberg and Baden, featuring around 150 selections. Atmosphere An elegant country house style with fresh colors and fabrics, perfectly complementing the tables dressed in white linen. Conclusion Successful fine dining in a charming romantic hotel on the Alb.
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