Celebrated table

Salzhaus

Salzhaus in Solothurn serves Asian-accented fusion cooking on the Aare, with a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2026 and chef Christian Härtge at the stove.

The story

Salzhaus Solothurn: Asian-Accented Fusion Cooking by the Aare, Michelin Bib Gourmand 2026

Salzhaus sits at Landhausquai 15 A in Solothurn's old town, directly on the Aare, and the Michelin Bib Gourmand it received in 2026 recognises good-quality, good-value cooking. The restaurant runs a fusion kitchen that blends classic dishes with Asian accents.

Chef Christian Härtge's cooking

Christian Härtge leads the kitchen and describes his cooking as Asian-inspired fusion. Familiar dishes are reinterpreted with Asian touches, built on fresh produce that is largely regional. Gault&Millau awarded the restaurant 13 points in 2026. Its reviewers liked a vitello tonnato that leaned on the veal fillet instead of the tuna sauce.

The riverside room and the glass

The dining room looks out over the river in a car-free stretch of the old town. The wine list focuses on quality producers, including Maison Carrée in Auvernier and Georg Fromm in Malans. Alongside the weekday lunch box, guests can order a bar snack or the Japanese menu, which runs on Thursday evenings.

Recognition

Awards & accolades

2026
Gault&Millau
13
13
2026
Michelin
Bib Gourmand
Bib Gourmand

Ambience

A glimpse inside

Details

At a glance

Gault&Millau 2026 — 13
Michelin 2026 — Bib Gourmand
Cuisines Contemporary, International
Services Accomedation, Bar, Dinner, Events, Fine Dining, Lunch, Outdoor Seating, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wi-Fi

History

On the record

2026
Michelin — Bib Gourmand

good quality, good value cooking