Food & Drink
in Karlsruhe

Slow Food at erasmus Karlsruhe

Germany's first organic fine dining restaurant erasmus is located in a listed Bauhaus-style building in Karlsruhe's Dammerstock district. It was awarded the green star for sustainability by Michelin in 2022. Andrea and Marcello Galotti's kitchen combines "Italian software with regional hardware". They use seasonal, certified organic and primarily high-quality regional products. When using meat, attention is paid to "nose to tail", i.e. the whole animal is used. In the adjacent delicatessen store, some of the products you have just tasted, such as pasta, natural wine and olive oil, can be purchased.

Crossover cuisine at IVY Restaurant - Bar

The IVY Restaurant - Bar shines with a fine-dining menu and a newly interpreted, innovative crossover cuisine with an international, primarily Asian influence. The best regional products, a sense for modern, trendy cuisine paired with a genuine passion for cooking, which chef Mario Aliberti was born with, complement each other to create a special culinary experience. The centrally located restaurant on the first floor of the 133 Boutique Hotel impresses with its successful color concept and stylish, chic bistro-style furnishings. The adjoining bar serves exquisite drinks ranging from champagne to cocktails.

The Restaurant 1463 is located in Karlsruhe's oldest building, a half-timbered house dating back to 1463 in the Grötzingen district. The Weick family offers regional and seasonal cuisine, much of it organic, both as set menus and à la carte. The cozy courtyard is wonderful in summer and the six apartments are located in an old barn and the outbuilding.

Asian fusion at TAWA YAMA

The glass and steel facades of an old sewing machine production facility in the creative environment of the Durlacher RaumFabrik now house the Asian-Fusion Restaurant TAWA YAMA FINE. Green roofs, an uninterrupted view of Karlsruhe's local mountain Turmberg from the rooftop bar, dark accents with marble and velvety dark green as well as the industrial charm of the premises give the restaurant an elegant, modern ambience. Two styles of cuisine await guests, with the FINE area being awarded one star in the MICHELIN Guide in 2022. There is also a Secret Bar and the Chefs Table. The FINE menu is available in 4, 5 or 6 courses, which are also available à la carte and accompanied by fine wines.

Il Teatro is a popular Italian restaurant in Karlsruhe, which is located in the heart of the city and has been family-owned by the Di Sario family since 1984. The restaurant is known for its authentic Italian cuisine and stylish ambience with high ceilings and warm colors. In summer, you can sit outside on the outdoor terrace.
The restaurant offers a wide range of Italian dishes, from traditional Italian classics such as homemade pasta to modern interpretations of delicious meat and fish dishes. The menu also includes a wide selection of antipasti and desserts, all freshly prepared with high-quality ingredients. A good selection of white and red wines from Italy is also on offer.

The Kesselhaus restaurant in the west of the city is located in a listed factory building that is over 100 years old and has a unique atmosphere. With red brick walls and steel girders, it is a reminder of the city's history as an important location for the railroad industry. The interior of the restaurant is very impressive: with high ceilings and modern, creative elements that emphasize the character of the building, you almost feel as if you are immersed in another world.
 

The menu is full of creative dishes, from traditional classics to innovative creations that have never been seen before. Each dish is a true work of art, prepared from high-quality ingredients. In addition to casual fine dining, the Kesselhaus also offers an impressive selection of (regional) wines and craft beers from local and international varieties. 
 

The Kesselhaus is suitable for both a relaxed lunch and a romantic dinner and has a bar area and a wine lounge with a tapas menu.

The restaurant zeit | geist is located in the Weingarten district of Karlsruhe and the name says it all. It is a modern and stylish restaurant with minimalist furnishings that specializes in upscale international cuisine. "You can taste the joy of life," says and lives chef Sebastian Syrbe and integrates this feeling into his dishes.

The menu offers a wide range of flavors and aromas inspired by local ingredients and seasonal produce. The dishes are prepared with great attention to detail and are innovative and creative.

The restaurant zeit | geist is also known for its extensive wine list, which offers a wide selection of regional and international wines. The wine list is regularly updated and expanded to ensure that guests always have the right wine to accompany their meal.

Be casual fine dining

In the Restaurant seinlocated in Karlsruhe's Weststadt district, you can simply "be": the name says it all. The tastefully decorated restaurant was awarded one star in the MICHELIN Guide in 2019. This was followed in 2023 by the award of two Michelin stars. Head chef Thorsten Bender offers modern, creative cuisine. The focus is on high-quality products and their excellent preparation. Ingredients are combined in a minimalist yet sophisticated way. Asian-inspired accents can be found time and again, creating successful contrasts. You can choose between two 6-course menus, "querbeet" and "grünzeug", which are occasionally served personally by head chef Thorsten Bender and his kitchen team. At lunchtime, a changing lunch menu with three to four courses is served.

 
MICHELIN star chef Thorsten Bender runs a second restaurant in addition to his own: The lovingly designed, stylish Bistro Margarete. The food here is regional - the menu features classic and modern dishes. A special highlight of the bistro is the wine list. Guests can choose from a large selection of wines from the region and around the world. In summer, you can sit outside on the courtyard terrace.