Schwarzwaldstube (restaurant)
| Company type | Restaurant |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality, Fine dining |
| Founded | 1977 |
| Headquarters | Baiersbronn , Germany |
Key people | Torsten Michel (head chef) |
| Products | Fine dining cuisine |
Schwarzwaldstube (translated as Black Forest Parlor) is a distinguished dining venue located inside the Traube Tonbach Hotel in Baiersbronn, Germany. It has proudly maintained a three-star Michelin distinction since 1993, marking the longest continuous period of this accolade in the country. The gastronomy platform recognized Schwarzwaldstube as the premier restaurant in Germany.
In the 2024 edition of the La Liste rankings, Schwarzwaldstube achieved an impressive score of 99.5 points, positioning it among the globe’s elite culinary establishments such as Guy Savoy in Paris and Le Bernardin in New York City.
History
Established in 1977, Schwarzwaldstube began with Wolfgang Staudenmaier as its head chef and Heiner Finkbeiner overseeing restaurant management. Shortly following its inauguration, the restaurant was awarded two Michelin stars.
In 1980, the culinary leadership transitioned to Harald Wohlfahrt, under whose guidance Schwarzwaldstube attained its inaugural three Michelin stars in 1993.
Torsten Michel took over as head chef in 2017 and has successfully preserved the restaurant’s three-star status.
A fire in January 2020 resulted in the destruction and subsequent demolition of the original Schwarzwaldstube building. To continue operations, the restaurant temporarily reopened under the name "Temporaire" in May 2021. After reconstruction on the original site, Schwarzwaldstube resumed service in its new location on 8 April 2022 and reaffirmed its three Michelin stars that same year.