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roots Basel: Modern Cuisine Restaurant With Two Michelin Stars

roots is a modern cuisine restaurant at Bachlettenstrasse 1 in Basel, Switzerland, holding Michelin 2 Star (2026). The seasonal tasting menu is built around head chef Pascal Steffen's kitchen.

Vegetables at the centre

Head chef Pascal Steffen gives vegetables the centre of the plate, with meat and fish served as exquisite sides. The kitchen works mainly with regional ingredients, hand-selected for each service. The Michelin recognition for the kitchen was announced in 2022, when Steffen received his second star.

Courses and wine pairings

Guests can choose seven, eight, nine or ten courses, and each course follows the season. The menu offers a matching wine selection that moves from modern classics to younger, newer producers. On Thursdays, the restaurant also serves a business lunch.

A relaxed room near the zoo

roots sits in the Bachletten district, next to Basel's zoo. The mood is relaxed, and the formality is light. The team wants guests to feel as comfortable as they would at home.