Le Jardin de France im Stahlbad

Sophie and Stéphan Bernhard have made it their mission to indulge the diners of this city since 1998. Now they operate in the Stahlbad, a beautiful 19C building and former spa hotel in the centre of Baden-Baden, and also previously home to a Michelin-starred restaurant. A delightful ground-level conservatory affords views of the verdant surroundings and converts into a covered terrace in summer. The classic French cuisine by the chef-patron, a native Frenchman, is as much in great demand as it ever was. The dishes are ingredient-led, clearly structured and wonderfully harmonious. The front-of-house team, which includes the proprietress, is exceptionally cordial and accomplished, and the wine recommendations are second to none – the available selection is excellent. Tip: Attractively priced lunch deal Tue-Fri.

• In the Stahlbad, a 19th-century spa building in the centre of Baden-Baden, with a winter garden and a covered terrace looking onto greenery.
• Run by Sophie and Stéphan Bernhard since 1998, with a classic French line that leans seasonal and product-first.
• Regularly recommended for a favourable Tuesday to Friday lunch menu.

Signature Ingredients

• Seasonal fish
• Asparagus (early season), including Provençal asparagus mentioned in the house updates
• Fresh morels

Style and format

• Classic French, seasonal cooking in Baden-Baden's historic Stahlbad building, with a ground-floor conservatory that opens to a covered terrace in summer.
• Product-led, clear-structured plates, and a strong wine focus.
• A good-value weekday lunch menu runs Tuesday to Friday.