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ammolite - The Lighthouse Restaurant, at Peter-Thumb-Straße 6 in Rust, Germany, serves Classic French cooking and holds Michelin 2 Star (2026) for excellent cooking. The restaurant sits inside a lighthouse at Europa-Park, and guests can book without a park ticket.
Chef Peter Hagen-Wiest builds each course around the flavour and character of its main ingredient. The kitchen aims to keep things focused rather than fussy. Regional produce from the Black Forest and Kaiserstuhl appears often on the plate. Two eight-course menus are offered, one of them vegetarian.
Recent courses have included huchen with trumpet chanterelles and citrus, and monkfish with Black Forest sausage, swede and juniper. Cheese comes from Maître Affineur Antony, and dessert has paired banana with dark Caraïbe chocolate. The printed menus also list Japanese wagyu, veal sweetbread and Poltinger lamb.
The round dining room is tall, with grand chandeliers and sheer curtains that divide the tables under low light. Lisa-Marie Schmidt leads the front of house. Sommelier Sascha Schmidt oversees a wine list with many prestige bottles and a solid selection by the glass, and wine pairing is available with the menu.
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Concept Gourmet restaurant at Europa-Park – the circular shape of the room, the high-quality cuisine, and the spectacular design form an impressive overall concept. Two menus are offered, one vegetarian. Culinary Style Peter Hagen-Wiest has elevated the restaurant to the top in Germany. His meticulously crafted compositions consistently deliver an experience: he serves huchen with trumpet chanterelles and citrus accents; monkfish is paired with robust notes of Black Forest sausage, swede, and juniper; a fitting finale features the finely matured cheese selection from Bernard Antony and a rich composition of banana and dark Caraïbe chocolate. Wine Sascha Schmidt oversees a spectacular wine list featuring numerous prestige bottles, alongside a solid selection by the glass. Atmosphere Within the tall circular room, grand chandeliers make a striking impression, while sheer curtains subtly partition the tables, casting everything in subdued light. Lisa-Marie Schmidt attends to guests with considerable charm. Conclusion An impressive setting for an impressive kitchen.
In Europa-Park Rust, the top destination for gourmets is located in a lighthouse – an experience you can enjoy even without a park ticket. An exclusive atmosphere with mystical lighting design. Peter Hagen-Wiest brings it to life.
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