ESS ATELIER STRAUSS

Upscale furniture fashioned out of salvaged wood, comfortable designer chairs upholstered in lovely check fabrics, edelweiss-shaped lighting fixtures set into the ceiling, and pared-down, elegant tableware – this restaurant has a fresh and modern decor. But it isn't just the chic Alpine look that guests go in for. The dishes conjured up by chef Peter A Strauss are equally inspiring. You will be treated to pleasingly stripped-down classic cuisine that takes inspiration in modern, creative trends. The ingredients are always first-rate and predominantly locally sourced. Only a seasonal surprise menu is served here – no à la carte. The striking glass-fronted wine cooler houses an impressive selection of bottles.

What makes it stand out

• Fresh, modern Alpine design, salvaged-wood furniture, edelweiss-shaped ceiling lights, and pared-down tableware.
• A striking glass-front wine cooler, and a wine list built for pairings.
• Part of the Hotel Löwen and Strauss in Oberstdorf, the fine-dining room runs on a single seasonal surprise menu.

Signature ingredients

• Scallop with tomato, carrot, passion fruit, and asparagus, a clean, modern classic.
• Venison saddle with crispbread, Jerusalem artichoke, broccoli, mushrooms, and pickled damson.
• Seasonal Alpine produce: the menu shifts with the year, keeping flavours stripped-down and precise.

Format

• Seasonal surprise menu only, no a la carte.
• Classic cooking with modern, creative lines, built around carefully selected ingredients.

Dishes you might see (examples)

• Scallop with tomato, carrot, passion fruit, and asparagus.
• Saddle of venison with crispbread, Jerusalem artichoke, broccoli, mushrooms, and pickled damson.

Booking note

• Reservation required, a non-refundable €50 per person reservation fee is credited against the bill.