The story
Restaurant Mittermeier in Rothenburg ob der Tauber serves modern cuisine at Vorm Würzburger Tor 7, inside the Villa Mittermeier boutique hotel. It holds a Michelin star (2026), and the menu is built for casual fine dining at a high level.
Thorsten Hauk is the head chef. The kitchen works without silver cloches or white gloves, relying instead on high-quality base ingredients and clear, direct cooking. Christian Mittermeier has cooked for guests across the world, and the menus reflect that range.
Tasting menus run five, seven or nine courses. Der Feinschmecker rated the restaurant 3 in 2026 and singled out an eggplant dish with a Szechuan kick, miso and coriander, plus a cauliflower course with vadouvan and buckwheat. Local produce appears too, in quail with creamed spinach and fermented garlic, and in Lake Constance buffalo served with head lettuce and lovage.
The list holds 360 selections from Europe and beyond. The house Tauberhasen wines come from the hotel's own organic vineyards, where 125 bee colonies also pollinate the vines and supply the honey used in the kitchen. The dining room has a warm, living-room feel with picture shelves, and the kitchen is open beside it.
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At the historic hotel just outside the old town, an exquisite seven-course menu with optional wine pairing is offered. The property also features its own vineyards and beehives.
Concept A classically elegant, effortlessly relaxed dining destination featuring an excitingly worldly cuisine. A tasting menu available in 5/7/9 courses. Culinary Style An original approach that skillfully weaves global flavors into its tastefully sophisticated compositions. Spicy Asian notes shine in the eggplant dish with an aromatic, piquant Szechuan kick, miso, and coriander, as well as in the cauliflower showcasing the umami depth of vadouvan and buckwheat. Local flavor profiles are interpreted with equal finesse – such as the quail, brilliantly composed with creamed spinach and fermented garlic, or the finest offerings from Lake Constance buffalo, served with head lettuce and lovage. Wine 360 wine selections from Europe and beyond. The house “Tauberhasen” range captivates with whites from Franconia and a wonderfully berry-rich Shiraz-Sauvignon blend from South Africa. Ambiance A warm living-room aesthetic adorned with charming picture shelves. The adjacent kitchen is open. Verdict A relaxing, all-around indulgence in a stylish, feel-good setting.
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