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Weinstock, at Hauptstraße 12 in Volkach, holds a Michelin star (2026) for country cooking with a contemporary edge. It is the fine-dining restaurant of the Romantik Hotel Zur Schwane, and Hendrik Friedrich runs the kitchen.
Friedrich cooks under the motto "Home & Herbs", a fresh, youthful style with green accents. The nine-course menu pairs Franconian truffles with parsley, hazelnuts, leek and parsnip. Bavarian duck comes with shiso, apple, lingonberry and red cabbage, each shown in several textures. Cheese arrives as a toast of brie and lemon balm, with quince and truffle.
The hotel has its own winery, and the list is built around Franconian bottles in full range, red and sparkling included. Der Feinschmecker gave Weinstock 2.5 in 2026 and summed it up as regional roots on the plate and in the glass, presented in a contemporary manner.
The hotel has more than 600 years of history and stands between the upper and lower city gates, diagonally opposite the church. Inside, walls, ceilings and floors have been restored with care. Designer furniture and lighting sit against the old fabric. A second restaurant, Schwane 1404, shares the house.
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Between the upper and lower city gates, diagonally opposite the church, lies the hotel with over 600 years of tradition, two restaurants, and its own winery. The head chef is Hendrik Friedrich.
Concept Fine-dining restaurant at the Romantik Hotel Zur Schwane with an associated winery. Second restaurant “Schwane 1404”. Menu (9 courses). Kitchen Style Under the motto “Home & Herbs”, Hendrik Friedrich has further refined his fresh, youthful style with green accents. The menu pairs Franconian truffles with parsley, complemented by hazelnuts, leek, and parsnip. Bavarian duck is combined with shiso alongside classic accompaniments of apple, lingonberry, and red cabbage, each presented in various textures. An original cheese course: cheese toast with brie and lemon balm, accompanied by quince and truffle. Wine Franconian wines in their full spectrum – including red and sparkling varieties – form the heart of the wine list. Atmosphere The walls, ceilings, and floors have been stylishly restored, while designer furniture and lighting fixtures create a harmonious blend. Conclusion Regional roots on the plate and in the glass, presented in a contemporary manner.
Two beautiful historic wine taverns in a 600-year-old traditional hotel. Here, modern, classic, and cosmopolitan dishes are served. Dining is also available in the cozy inner courtyard during pleasant weather.
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