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Gasthaus Ödenturm sits at the foot of the Lamberg, a short walk from the historic Marienmünster basilica and a five-minute drive from the centre of Cham. The setting is calm, with outdoor seating on a terrace that offers views of the surrounding landscape – a fitting backdrop for the kitchen’s straightforward, flavour-focused cooking.
The team here describes their food as “Feinschmeckerküche nach traditioneller Art” – fine dining prepared in a traditional manner. That means local game and fish, homemade pasta, and a rotating cast of seasonal ingredients: asparagus, mushrooms, roots, and beets, among others. The cooking style is recognisably country cuisine, with Mediterranean touches that keep the plates bright without losing their sense of place. The result is the kind of honest, well-executed food that earned the restaurant a Michelin Bib Gourmand – an award that recognises good quality at a good value.
Menus change with the seasons, and the kitchen lets the ingredients lead. Wild game and freshwater fish feature prominently, often served with robust sauces and vegetables that reflect the Bavarian Forest larder. Homemade pasta appears regularly, and the desserts – crème brûlée, for instance – are made in-house. Portions are generous, presentation is unfussy, and the atmosphere is welcoming rather than formal. The restaurant also accommodates vegetarian guests, and three electric-vehicle charging points are available on site.
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