posted on April 06, 2011 05:24
The gourmet restaurant Vendôme, near Cologne, headed by 3-star chef Joachim Wissler, is indeed the best gourmet restaurants in Germany. Enjoy gourmet cuisine by the best representative of so-called "New German Cuisine". The restaurant itself look like a rather well kept Prada store, understated and chic with splashings of sage green and discreet ruby red, and the glossy gourmet crowd are enamoured with the acclaimed menu.
Chef Joachim Wissler serves a blend of classical cuisine, creativity and modernity. In his first award in 2005 the magazine "Der Feinschmecker" voted Wissler "Chef of the Year" and later in 2009 he was deemed "The Best Chef in Germany." Apart from the three Michelin stars, the gourmet restaurant Vendôme at the Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg has also been decorated with 19.5 Gault Millau points as well as 5 Feinschmecker F's, and now it is ranked 21st in the "San Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants" list, and No. 1 in the country.
The minute you turn into the drive of the imposing Schloss Bensberg – the hotel in which Vendôme is housed – you know you're in for a treat. Here, Chef Joachim Wissler invites diners to accompany him on a small or grand 'expedition', where they can feast on simply prepared dishes that come thick and fast. It's a surreal Alice in Wonderland-like jaunt through Germany's forgotten culinary landscape: fun, but with an underlying seriousness.
The chef, Joachim Wissler, first award was the chef of the year by the “Feinschmecker” (“the Gourmet”) in 2005. Finesse, originality and variety are the characteristics of Joachim Wissler’s cuisine. He harmonises high-quality ingredients to create original dishes in diverse variations, from local tradition to international cuisine. Star chef Joachim Wissler, restaurant manager Miguel Angel Calero Novillo and their team have established the Vendôme as one of Germany's best restaurants.
In their first year in business, the Vendôme, which shares its name with the famous square in Paris, received its first Michelin star. Now the restaurant boasts three Michelin stars. Joachim Wissler imaginative concoctions are unforgettable - refined yet daring - using only the finest ingredients, the purest aromas and unique visual arrangements to create an artistically exciting dining experience.
The wine list, featuring over 900 selections, meets the highest standards of world-class wine enthusiasts, offering both classic wines as well many well-kept secrets. Our Sommelier, Romana Echensperger, is happy to help you find the perfect wine of your meal.
The Vendôme, located inside a nobleman's house, was completely renovated in August 2007. Zebrano wood, Travertine granite, carved crown moulding and stained glass enhance the historic atmosphere of the restaurant, for a modern and timeless elegance that matches the culinary excellence.
Contact Details
Address: Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg, Kadettenstrabe, 51429, Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
Telephone: +49 (0)2204 42 1941
Web Site: www.schlossbensberg.com
Opening hours: Wed-Sun: 12:00 - 14:00 hours and 19:00 - 21:00 hours
Signature dish: Calf's head in a parsley-horseradish vinaigrette with wild celery and an aioli of capers