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Landhotel Donner in Meschede – Regional Country Cooking with Michelin Recommendation

Landhotel Donner: Seasonal Country Cooking in the Sauerland

In the quiet village of Remblinghausen, near Meschede, Landhotel Donner offers a warm, unpretentious take on regional country cooking. The restaurant is part of a 3-star-superior hotel, but the kitchen commands its own attention. The team, led by a chef who has worked in a Michelin-starred kitchen, focuses on the four seasons as the guiding principle for their menu.

The atmosphere is defined by honey-coloured wood, carefully chosen fabrics, and a relaxed, welcoming feel. The dining room is complemented by a cosy Gaststube and, in warmer months, a garden terrace where guests can enjoy homemade cakes. The cuisine is described as "light variations of regional Sauerland cooking" alongside unique culinary creations. The menu changes regularly, highlighting what is fresh and seasonal. Early in the year, expect game dishes; spring brings asparagus; summer features fresh chanterelles, matjes herring, and poultry; autumn offers game, duck, and porcini mushrooms; and November and December are marked by crispy, oven-fresh goose. Vegetarian and vegan options are available and prepared daily.

The kitchen’s quality has been recognised by the Michelin Guide, which now includes Landhotel Donner among its Recommended restaurants. It has also been awarded two cooking ladles by the Schlemmeratlas and two chef’s hats by the Bertelsmann Guide. The wine list, with around 55 selections, focuses on Germany, Italy, Spain, France, and overseas regions. For those who want to explore the full range, a four-course surprise menu is available. Landhotel Donner is a place where the seasons dictate the menu, and the cooking is honest, direct, and rooted in the surrounding landscape.