schanz. restaurant.
Piesport, Germany
⭐3 Stars
The Experience
From Michelin Guide
You would not necessarily expect to find such a first-class restaurant in tranquil Piesport. It is thanks to Thomas Schanz that this small town on the Moselle, already known for its excellent wines, has also become a mecca for foodies. With his own distinctive style, he puts a modern spin on classic cuisine, harmoniously combining bold flavours. He is uncompromising when it comes to the quality of his ingredients. One signature dish not to be missed is the truffle egg; another tempting option is the tranche of wild turbot with porched gillardeau oysters, egg yolk pearls, water chestnuts and juniper sea extract. The team are dedicated to recommending just the right wine to you – including bottles from their own winery. Thomas Schanz is not only a trained chef but a hotelier as well, and there are lovely guestrooms in the hotel he has taken over from his parents.
Unique Things
From Visitor Experiences
Here are three unique and unconventional aspects of schanz. restaurant. in Piesport:
1. Signature Dish: The "Trüffel-Ei" (Truffle Egg)
One of the restaurant's standout and signature dishes is the "Trüffel-Ei," which combines egg and truffle in a refined and delicate preparation. This dish exemplifies the chef's commitment to simplicity paired with intense, well-matched flavors, making it a must-try for visitors.
2. Integration of Own Vineyard Wines
Schanz. restaurant. features wines from its own vineyard, the world-famous "Piesporter Goldtröpfchen," which surrounds Piesport like an amphitheater. The chef passionately recommends perfect wine pairings from this local vineyard, enhancing the dining experience with a unique connection to the terroir.
3. Chef Thomas Schanz’s Dual Role as Chef and Hotelier
Thomas Schanz is not only a highly acclaimed chef but also a trained hotelier. The restaurant is part of a family-run establishment that includes tasteful guest rooms, allowing guests to enjoy a comprehensive culinary and hospitality experience in an elegant, warm setting that references the local region.
These features combine to make schanz. restaurant. a distinctive destination in the Moselle region, blending culinary artistry with local heritage and hospitality.
Ingredient Stars
From Visitor Experiences
The most honored or signature ingredients at the Michelin three-star schanz. restaurant. in Piesport are:
Truffle: Featured prominently in their signature dish "Trüffel-Ei" (truffle egg), truffles add an intense, earthy aroma and flavor that exemplifies the restaurant’s refined and modern take on classic cuisine.
Egg: Central to the "Trüffel-Ei" dish, the egg provides a delicate, creamy texture that pairs beautifully with the richness of truffle, showcasing the chef’s skill in balancing simplicity with luxury.
Wild Mushrooms: Used in a wild mushroom pot-au-feu dish, they contribute deep umami flavors and are paired with pigeon breast, coriander, and truffle slices to create complex, well-matched flavors.
Pigeon Breast: Featured in the wild mushroom pot-au-feu, the pigeon breast offers a tender, gamey element that complements the earthy mushrooms and truffle, highlighting the chef’s commitment to quality and harmony in flavors.
Gillardeau Oysters: Used in a dish with wild turbot, egg yolk pearls, water chestnuts, and juniper sea extract, these oysters add a luxurious, briny note that enhances the seafood dish’s complexity and refinement.
These ingredients are carefully selected for their outstanding quality and are used in dishes that emphasize precise, delicate preparation and bold yet harmonious flavor combinations, reflecting Thomas Schanz’s modern French culinary style.