MAIN TOWER Restaurant & Lounge
Frankfurt on the Main, Germany
⭐1 Star
The Experience
From Michelin Guide
A great location in the heart of Frankfurt. Take the lift up to the 53rd floor and bag a table by the window to experience a view you don't often get to enjoy – the panorama over the rooftops of Mainhatten is downright spectacular! The cuisine is equally impressive. A modern set menu comprising five to seven expressive courses is on offer. The clear Asian, mainly Japanese influences can be seen, for example, in Ikejime Hamachi, Gamba Blanca, Wasabi, 20 year old matured Mirin. First-class product quality. You can sip an aperitif in the lounge before dinner (from 9pm you are also welcome just for drinks). A reservation gets you a free ticket for the lift and also grants you access to the observation deck.
Unique Things
From Visitor Experiences
1. Dining with Panoramic Views from the 53rd Floor
Main Tower Restaurant & Lounge is uniquely situated on the 53rd floor of the iconic Main Tower, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Frankfurt’s skyline. Guests can enjoy their meal while overlooking the cityscape, especially stunning at sunset when the city lights transform the view into a vibrant spectacle.
2. Innovative Fusion of Asian, Mainly Japanese, Influences in Modern Cuisine
The restaurant’s culinary style features a clear Asian influence, predominantly Japanese, integrated into a modern European tasting menu. Signature dishes include elements like "Ikejime Hamachi, Gamba Blanca, Wasabi, 20-year-old matured Mirin," showcasing a sophisticated blend of flavors and techniques rarely found in European Michelin-starred restaurants.
3. Exclusive Multi-Course Tasting Menus with Seasonal and Molecular Gastronomy Highlights
Main Tower offers exclusively tasting menus ranging from five to seven courses, including a notable "Molecular Gastronomy Tasting Menu" with visually stunning and creatively deconstructed dishes such as beetroot salad. The menus highlight seasonal ingredients and innovative culinary artistry, with options for wine or non-alcoholic pairings to complement the experience.
Ingredient Stars
From Visitor Experiences
The most honored or signature ingredients at the Michelin-starred MAIN TOWER Restaurant & Lounge in Frankfurt on the Main include:
Ikejime Hamachi (Yellowtail): A premium fish prepared with Japanese technique, featured in dishes that highlight Asian influences, often paired with wasabi and aged mirin for depth of flavor.
Gamba Blanca (White Prawn): Used alongside Hamachi, showcasing the restaurant's fusion of modern and Asian cuisine, emphasizing fresh seafood and delicate seasoning.
Foie Gras (Duck Liver): Celebrated for its delicate umami flavor, skillfully balanced with salt, nashi (a floral sweet fruit), pistachio, and ponzu to highlight its richness without overpowering it.
Red Carabinero (a type of prawn): Featured in signature dishes combined with cashew, cabbage, and Thai mango, reflecting the chef’s style of blending Asian flavors with European ingredients.
Halibut Kyabetsu (Japanese cabbage): Used in refined seafood dishes, often paired with octopus, demonstrating the restaurant’s focus on perfect cooking techniques and harmonious flavor combinations.
These ingredients are integral to the restaurant’s signature tasting menus, which blend Japanese and Asian influences with modern European culinary techniques, creating visually stunning and flavorful courses that emphasize quality and creativity.
Menu & Pricing
Current Offerings & Prices
Set Menus
- 7 Course Tasting Menu: €212
- Includes a variety of dishes, with options for additional courses.
- 6 Course Tasting Menu (without Duck Liver): €198
- A slightly shorter version of the tasting menu.
- 5 Course Tasting Menu (without Duck Liver and Ris de Veau): €169
- A more concise version of the tasting menu.
Additional Courses
- Royal Belgian Caviar Addition to Mackerel: €50
- Cheese Selection from Affineur Bordier with Chutney: €28
- Japanese Wagyu A5 with Leek and Potato (as an additional course): €96
- Instead of Sweetbread: €75
Wine and Non-Alcoholic Pairings
- Wine Pairing for 7 Course Menu: €109
- Wine Pairing for 6 Course Menu: €99
- Wine Pairing for 5 Course Menu: €89
- Non-Alcoholic Pairing for 7 Course Menu: €73
- Non-Alcoholic Pairing for 6 Course Menu: €65
- Non-Alcoholic Pairing for 5 Course Menu: €57
A La Carte Options
- No specific a la carte options listed.
Special Seasonal Menus
- No specific seasonal menus detailed. The menu is described as seasonally changing, but no specific seasonal options are listed.