Bonn, Germany
From Michelin Guide
A well-to-do neighbourhood in Bad Godesberg, a Wilhelminian villa with a stylish yellow and white façade, an elegant interior with stucco, parquet flooring and modern touches – the perfect backdrop for Rainer-Maria Halbedel's cuisine. A legend of the German fine dining scene, he started cooking in 1966, received a Michelin star in 1984 at his former restaurant Korkeiche, and has held onto it ever since. He incorporates modern elements into his classic French cuisine and creates harmonious flavour combinations. Only the best produce is used, including eggs from his own hens and vegetables from his extensive garden in the Eifel. Opf for the Menu Surprise if you fancy the alternative vegetarian set menu. The handwritten wine list is very pleasing – the chef-patron will be happy to provide you with recommendations himself.
From Visitor Experiences
Use of Own Produce from Extensive Garden and Hens: Halbedel's Gasthaus uniquely incorporates eggs from the chef's own hens and vegetables from an extensive garden in the Eifel region, emphasizing freshness and self-sustainability in its ingredients.
"Menu Surprise" Alternative Vegetarian Set Menu: The restaurant offers a distinctive "Menu Surprise" which is an alternative vegetarian tasting menu, providing an unconventional option alongside its classic French cuisine.
Handwritten Wine List with Personal Recommendations: The wine list at Halbedel's Gasthaus is handwritten, and the chef-patron personally provides wine recommendations, adding a unique and personalized touch to the dining experience.
From Visitor Experiences
The most honored or signature ingredients at the Michelin-starred halbedel's Gasthaus in Bonn are:
Eggs from the chef's own hens: These eggs are prized for their freshness and quality, used to enhance the natural flavors in dishes, reflecting the chef's commitment to top-quality, home-sourced produce.
Vegetables from the extensive garden in the Eifel: The garden vegetables provide seasonal freshness and authenticity, forming the basis of many dishes, especially in the "Menu Surprise" and vegetarian options.
High-quality seasonal produce: The chef emphasizes using only the best seasonal ingredients to create harmonious flavor combinations in modern French cuisine, ensuring dishes are fresh and balanced.
These ingredients are significant because they embody the restaurant's philosophy of combining classic French techniques with modern elements, focusing on natural taste without overpowering spices or fats. The use of self-sourced eggs and garden vegetables highlights a farm-to-table approach that is central to the dining experience at halbedel's Gasthaus.
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