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Zum Hirsch in Königsbach-Stein: Country Cooking with Michelin Recognition

Zum Hirsch in Königsbach-Stein

In the small town of Königsbach-Stein, the Landgasthof "Zum Hirsch" has earned a place on the Michelin radar for its refined take on country cooking. The restaurant, run by Angelika Ullrich, Britta and Markus Nagy, offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere that feels both traditional and contemporary.

The kitchen focuses on precise, ingredient-driven dishes that change with the seasons. A spring menu, for example, might open with a scallop gateau with green apple and dill-yogurt foam, followed by char in a chive foam on braised veal head-lentil vegetables with roasted potato. Main courses could include Black Forest veal filet with sweetbreads and oxtail ravioli, or a grilled sea trout in Bouchot mussel-saffron broth with roasted octopus and Passe Pierre seaweed.

The menu is structured to be flexible. Guests can choose an à la carte selection of starters, fish and meat dishes, or opt for a multi-course menu ranging from three to five courses, priced from 81 to 119 euros. On Friday and Saturday evenings, the carte becomes more compact, offering two combinable menus. A lunch menu, "Eat & Talk," is available Tuesday through Friday, featuring a starter, main course and dessert for 45 euros.

The wine list and cheese selection are thoughtfully curated, with raw-milk cheese from affineur Waltmann in Erlangen served with caramelised nuts, fig mustard, fresh grapes and spiced bread. Desserts might include filled profiteroles with Piedmont hazelnut cream, salted caramel and Williams Christ pear sorbet.

For guests under 30, the restaurant offers "TWENÜ," a special three-course menu with wine pairing at a reduced price, available Tuesday through Thursday. Reservations are recommended, especially for weekend dining. Vegetarian requests should be made at the time of booking.

The Michelin recommendation acknowledges Zum Hirsch's consistent quality and its ability to elevate simple country cooking into something memorable. It’s a place where the cooking speaks for itself, and the hospitality feels genuine.