Restaurant heyligenstaedt

Rating: 14
Author: Gault&Millau

Aulweg 41A, 35392 Gießen, Germany

14/20
Chef's Restaurant

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Chef: Markus Leidner
Cooking: International | Local | Vegan | Vegetarian
Services: Access for people with disabilities | Accommodation | Electric charging station | Private Parking | Terrace
Style: Bar | Casual | Elegant | Exceptional setting | Romantic | With children | With family | With friends

Gault&Millau's review 2025

The heyligenstaedt in Giessen is a successful combination of historic industrial architecture and modern design. Since its founding in 2012 by Bettina and Markus Leidner, it has been one of the best addresses in the region. Chef Markus Leidner convinces with upscale, international-seasonal cuisine that focuses on regional ingredients in a creative way. The menu combines tradition and innovation. A refreshing start is made with pickled Skrei, which is harmoniously combined with avocado, passion fruit, yuzu and salty fingers. The crustacean bisque impresses with the intense aroma of the wild shrimp and finely tuned spices. For lovers of classic dishes, the calf's head offers a sophisticated combination with the delicately bitter Cavolo Nero, homemade Schlutzkrapfen, parsley root and an aromatic juniper jus. The winter cod (Skrei) brings maritime flair, which is perfectly staged with melty, spicy saffron risotto, pleasantly slightly bitter artichokes, Taggiasca olives and a delicate hint of white tomato foam.