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Staudenwirt in Landsberg am Lech – Bib Gourmand Country Cooking in Finning

Staudenwirt: Three Generations of Honest Cooking in Finning

Just outside Landsberg am Lech, in the small village of Finning, the Staudenwirt has been a cornerstone of genuine hospitality since 1953. What began as a small beer garden surrounded by shrubs and bushes—the “Stauden” that gave the house its name—has grown into a destination for anyone who values real flavour and careful craftsmanship.

Today, the restaurant is run by the third generation: Veronika and Konrad Wolfmiller, both chefs by trade, who returned to the family business in 2011 after running a gourmet restaurant in Herrsching. Their philosophy is simple and refreshing: “The pot is round so that the direction can change.” It speaks to a kitchen that respects tradition but is never afraid to evolve. The result is a style of country cooking that is both rooted and inventive, using only fresh, regional ingredients—no artificial additives, no flavour enhancers, no convenience products.

The kitchen sources vegetables and salads from Streicher’s Garden in Utting and the organic nursery in Schwifting, fish from the Ernst fishery and the Birnbaum fish farm, and bread from local bakeries. On the menu, classics sit alongside modern seasonal dishes: a tender beef tartare with a poached organic egg, house-made linguine with scallops and asparagus, or a slow-roasted duck breast with morels. The famous grilled half-chicken, a house speciality since the 1950s, is still on offer, as is Oma Hilde’s apple strudel. The commitment to quality and value has not gone unnoticed—the Staudenwirt has been awarded a Bib Gourmand by the MICHELIN Guide, recognising its excellent price-performance ratio.

The setting is equally welcoming. The Staudenwirt offers several dining spaces, from the cosy, traditional parlour to a modern hall for larger celebrations, as well as a newly created beer garden in the inner courtyard. There are also modern country-style guest rooms for those who wish to stay overnight. With space for up to 250 guests, it is a place for intimate dinners as well as family feasts. The atmosphere is that of a second living room—warm, unpretentious, and genuinely hospitable.

The Staudenwirt is a living family story, one that has weathered loss and fire with resilience. The current generation has brought a fresh breeze, earning praise from guests and critics alike for their honest, seasonal country cooking. It is a place where the food speaks for itself, and the welcome is as genuine as the ingredients.