Restaurant Schwarzwaldstube, Tonbachstraße 237, 72270 Baiersbronn

We were truly looking forward to our evening at Schwarzwaldstube — a 3-star Michelin institution known for excellence. We hoped this visit would be another dining highlight. The evening started on a promising note: the service team kindly acknowledged my husband’s birthday, and the initial two amuse-bouches from the kitchen were beautifully presented and delightful in flavor. Mr. Finkbeiner's personal greeting also left a warm impression, reflecting genuine care for the guests. However, as the evening progressed, our expectations began to dim. Sadly, the overall culinary experience did not live up to what we expect from a restaurant of this caliber — or to the standard we've experienced in other establishments. The courses that followed were competently executed but lacked the spark, creativity, and innovation we associate with truly memorable dining. The presentation, too, felt uninspired. Beyond Valentine — who was exceptional and deserves sincere praise — the service felt somewhat distant and impersonal. Notably, no one from the kitchen made an appearance, and there was no personalized gesture from the kitchen to mark the birthday — not even a simple touch on the dessert plate, which was a disappointment given the occasion and the restaurant’s standing. We’re left unsure whether we caught an off night, or whether this is representative of the current norm. Either way, spending nearly €900 on a dinner that felt so emotionally disconnected was deeply disheartening. Unfortunately, based on this experience, we would not be inclined to return.

They deserve the 3 stars! We tried the large tasting menu and it wasn't too much even including the other surprise bites because we're afraid we couldn't finish it. Wish we could eat more of the cheese and chocolates because you can take as much as you can but we were so full. We were comfortably full after 5 hours, it was so worth it. I say it's not a meal but an experience. Every dish was beautiful, unique and delicious. You should try the large tasting menu because that's the real amazing experience here and it has the really good lobster dish. The atmosphere was also smart casual and not snobby. Very relaxed and the staff are very attentive and enthusiastic.

i was there september 2019, was before the fire! always be my first top list of real michelin restaurant in the world, old style but excellent one. stay at the traube tonbach for two nights and take a walk along the river and village in the black forest nearby. the autum venison with chanterelle and other wild mushroom was exquisite. their selection of vieux fromage are immense with quality. nothing fancy but classy with their esteem! always in my top list after my alcase trip and baden baden.