The story
Christian Steska’s passion for food and wine found its match in Herr Heinzerling, owner of the wine bar Bordeaux & Friends in Fulda. Over a bottle of Château Rayas 2005, they conceived a space where exceptional wine and precise cooking meet. The result is Christian & Friends, Tastekitchen – a restaurant that earned a Michelin star in 2026 for high-quality cooking.
The menu changes regularly but stays true to a style that bridges classic and modern cuisine. A recent dinner opens with an amuse-gueule, then moves to dishes like sturgeon fillet with mandarin, celery, and a spiced broth (with the option to add local Fulda caviar), or a playful “Schweinerei³” combining mimolette, black cumin, and carrot. A Borschtsch-inspired course features US onglet with kale, miso hollandaise, and beetroot. Desserts such as raspberry with pistachio and matcha, or olive-pecan ice cream with liquorice and white chocolate, round out the meal.
Guests sit in a relaxed, living-room-like setting with an open kitchen, watching the team at work. Two menus are offered: a five-course “Experience Tastekitchen” (69 €) and a longer tasting menu (139 €), served for dinner Wednesday through Saturday.
The wine list reflects Steska and Heinzerling’s shared obsession. It features rarities from Domaine de la Romanée Conti and Grace Family Vineyards, alongside a deep selection of German and French labels – from Clemens Busch Riesling to Laurent-Perrier Champagnes. The restaurant’s “Interesting Wine List” tag is well earned.
For special occasions like the Hessentag 2026 menu, Steska partners with regional producers: DESIETRA, Germany’s first caviar farm in Fulda, and Geflügel Petersen, a poultry supplier from the Rhön. This commitment to local sourcing runs through the kitchen’s philosophy, bringing classic and modern cuisine together on the plate.
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In the heart of the city, guests dine in a living room ambiance with personal interaction with head chef Christian Steska. A four-course and a six-course evening menu are offered, each designed to deliver a memorable experience.
Concept Hidden in a small alley is the restaurant of Christian Steska, who offers two fixed menus (four and six courses), though the shorter menu is only available on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Culinary Style The self-proclaimed "kitchen magician" Steska frequently incorporates show elements into his creative dishes, playing with factors such as consistency and temperature – a skill he learned not only from Grandmaster Amador. Pumpkin soup arrives at the table in test tubes, and he occasionally serves potatoes as a foam. Standout dish: the raspberry-pepper ice cream with pimentón and lychee. Wine The wine list impresses with over 800 selections, ranging from top regional labels to international rarities. The offering is complemented by a refined selection of fine digestifs. Ambiance A small, living-room-style space where the atmosphere is defined by wine glasses and bottles. Kitchen visits are part of the experience, fostering personal, family-style evenings. Conclusion Wine & Dine at a spectacular level.
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