Schwarzwaldstube

Following a transitional period as a "pop-up" restaurant, Hotel Traube Tonbach's Schwarzwaldstube moved back into a splendid new building at its old location in the middle of last year. The interior design is modern and elegant, incorporating a regional touch; the floor-to-gable window façade affords unobstructed views of the valley. Chef Torsten Michel and his team bowl diners over with a savvy mix of dishes that draw on modern and classic influences. Made using top-notch ingredients, these are clearly structured creations brimming with finesse and flavours. Piet Gliesche's fabulous desserts also deserve a mention. And then there is the extremely pleasant, perfectly organised service team led by restaurant manager Nina Mihilli and head sommelier Stéphane Gass, who is highly competent and has bags of personality.