Maltes hidden kitchen

The story

Maltes hidden kitchen – Modern Cuisine, Michelin 1 Star in Baden-Baden

Casual Fine Dining in a Hidden Kitchen

Tucked inside a traditional Kaffeehaus on Gernsbacher Straße, Maltes hidden kitchen is a space where the formalities of fine dining give way to a more relaxed, accessible elegance. Owner Malte Kuhn has created what he calls “Casual Fine Dining” – a world apart from the coffeehouse that operates downstairs during the day, yet still grounded in the same passion for quality.

The restaurant’s vision is clear: to capture the taste of the region. The team reduces dishes to their essentials, letting the diverse aromas of carefully selected products take center stage. The craftsmanship is described as “clear and expressive,” and the result is a single, unified menu – a set sequence designed to let guests immerse themselves in the kitchen’s finest compositions. This focus on Modern Cuisine, rooted in local terroir, has earned Maltes hidden kitchen a Michelin star for high-quality cooking.

Atmosphere and Approach

The setting within the classic Kaffeehaus remains stylish and understated – a fitting backdrop for an evening that balances sophistication with genuine warmth. The team works with passion, and the open approach to Modern Cuisine means each plate is built on clarity rather than unnecessary complexity. With air conditioning and outdoor seating available, the restaurant adapts to the season while keeping the focus on what matters: the food and the experience.

A Place of Its Own

Maltes hidden kitchen is open Wednesday through Saturday from 7 p.m. It is, in every sense, a hidden kitchen – a discreet, refined destination within a beloved local institution. Here, the Michelin star is not a label but a natural consequence of a kitchen that values expression over excess, and regional flavor above all.