Clara Restaurant im Kaisersaal

Rating: 16
Author: Gault&Millau

Futterstraße 16, 99084 Erfurt, Germany

16/20
Remarkable Restaurant

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Chef: Christopher Weigel
Cooking: Gastronomic | International | Vegetarian
Services: Access for people with disabilities | Private Parking | Private Room | Terrace
Style: Casual | With family | With friends

Gault&Millau's review 2025

Christoph Weigel does not need the balancing act between modern frippery and old-fashioned gourmet impressions. His smart, fine gourmet cuisine is sovereign. Precise craftsmanship and creativity are obvious. To prove this, the kitchen delivers a firework of amuse-bouches: beetroot shines with fine aromas of its own. The stage belongs to the Thuringian free-range chicken as a creamy, intense ragout and praline made from offal, Coquilles St. Jacques served with classic crustacean bisque, the oyster accompanied by slices of lamb's tongue. Headings of the individual courses of the menu illuminate the relationship between product and preparation. With headlines such as "The Trinity of China", the expectation of the guests is already shown the way. Fish dishes suit the native Northern Lights. The Balfegó tuna "Land of Smiles" is explained by the addition of refreshing lime and coconut. Turbot-wasabi-rocket-Ossietra N25 is discreetly outshone by the combined coffee foam, obtained from a reduction of espresso beans. Perfectly cooked: a slice of redfish along with rich plankton mousse. "Long live the classic" announces the appearance of the seared, glazed sweetbread, pea puree and cucumber caviar. The jus and sauces for the cantonal duck or the North Frisian Wagyu reflect concentration, they succeed powerfully. Before the plum dessert "Late Summer Fire" is ignited, Weigel spoils his guests with as many as varied gourmandises in the form of the pre-dessert. With expertise, the restaurant chef recommends accompaniments by the glass from the wine list, which features many international provenances, with great attention being paid to the wine-growing regions of Saale-Unstrut and Saxony. Above all the craftsmanship qualities that make up a good restaurant is hospitality, the feeling of being welcome, of sinking into warm, heartfelt enjoyment for an evening. Thanks to the Clara team for this.