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Candela, at Sonnenstrasse 5 in Sankt Gallen, is an International kitchen that Gault&Millau scored 13 points in 2026. The restaurant runs a large, busy team of more than two dozen people across the dining room and kitchen.
Chef Reto Hofer sends out classic dishes alongside seasonal plates. The menu also includes many vegetarian and vegan options. The Michelin Bib Gourmand for 2026 recognises the same approach: good quality cooking at good value.
The opening course was a sashimi of tuna and Scottish salmon with ponzu, wasabi mayo, pickled ginger and papaya salad. A giant prawn "Chorizo" stood out, served with fermented garlic, peperoncini, parmesan and Tellicherry pepper. For mains, the calf's liver with rösti is a long-standing favourite, and the pan-fried pikeperch fillet comes with herb sauce, lemon potato purée and ratatouille.
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