The story
Belsers Restaurant in Nürtingen delivers a refined contemporary cuisine that reflects owner and head chef Christer Belser’s extensive background. He trained at Hämmerle’s in Saarland, then moved through prestigious kitchens including the Bayerischer Hof in Munich, Tschuggen Grand Hotel in Arosa, and the Le Méridien in Stuttgart. His international stops ranged from private dining in Melbourne to preparing meals for Queen Sonja at a fjord hotel in Norway. That global exposure now fuels a straightforward approach to seasonal cooking.
The kitchen updates its menu every month, focusing on high quality ingredients prepared with clear technique rather than heavy embellishment. Guests can choose from a weekly rotating lunch selection or explore the main dinner offerings between Wednesday and Sunday evenings. Summer brings dedicated fish weeks throughout July and August, highlighting fresh catches alongside garden vegetables. This steady rotation defines the modern kitchen served here.
Diners at the main tables look directly across to the historic town hall while enjoying their meals in a clean modern setting. The space comfortably handles everything from quiet weekday lunches to larger celebrations. When the group grows, guests move down into the Kellertraube brasserie, a vaulted cellar accessed separately from Traubenstraße. That practical layout earned a 2,5 Kochlöffel rating from the Schlemmer Atlas, which praised the venue for matching formal evening service with relaxed daytime dining.
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