Restaurant in Schwendi, Germany
Lazarus Stube im Oberschwäbischen Hof
210ptsMichelin-recognised farm-to-table at a fair price.
About Lazarus Stube im Oberschwäbischen Hof
Lazarus Stube im Oberschwäbischen Hof holds consecutive Michelin Plates (2024 and 2025) for farm-to-table cooking in Schwendi, at a €€€ price point that undercuts most Michelin-recognised restaurants in Germany. With a 4.8 Google rating and straightforward booking, it is the strongest case for a dedicated dining stop in Upper Swabia, particularly from late spring through early autumn when seasonal produce is at its peak.
The Verdict
Lazarus Stube im Oberschwäbischen Hof earns consecutive Michelin Plates in 2024 and 2025 for farm-to-table cooking in Schwendi — a small Upper Swabian town where that level of recognition is genuinely rare. At €€€ pricing, it sits below the floor of Germany's big-name destination restaurants, which makes it one of the more accessible Michelin-recognised farm-to-table experiences in the country. If you are driving through Baden-Württemberg or staying nearby, this is worth a dedicated booking.
What to Expect as a First-Timer
The farm-to-table format here means the kitchen works with seasonal and regional produce, so what is available shifts through the year. The strongest case for visiting is in late spring through early autumn, when local ingredients are at peak availability and the kitchen has the most to work with. Arriving in that window gives you the leading read on what this restaurant does well. Winter visits are not a mistake, but the menu's range contracts with the season.
For a first visit, treat the kitchen's sourcing as the through-line. Farm-to-table at this price point and recognition level in rural Germany is not a marketing phrase — it reflects a genuine supply chain connecting the kitchen to local producers. Do not come expecting an international tasting menu format; expect something more grounded in place and ingredient. That is the point.
Booking is direct. With 37 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars, this is not a high-volume operation, and availability is not the crisis it would be at a three-Michelin-star city restaurant. Still, do not leave it to the last day , see the booking section below.
On Takeout and Delivery
Farm-to-table cooking at this level is built around the dining room experience: plating, temperature, the relationship between courses. There is no verified data indicating that Lazarus Stube offers takeout or delivery, and even if it did, the format is not one that travels well. The point of this kitchen is the meal as served, in the room. If off-premise eating is your priority, this is the wrong venue to consider for that purpose. Come in person or skip it.
How It Compares
Against Germany's €€€€ destination tier , Schwarzwaldstube in Baiersbronn, Aqua in Wolfsburg, Vendôme in Bergisch Gladbach , Lazarus Stube is operating at a different price and expectation level. Those are multi-star operations with international reputations and booking windows that run months out. Lazarus Stube is a Michelin Plate restaurant in a village setting, priced at €€€. The comparison is not really apt, and that is to Lazarus Stube's advantage: you get Michelin-recognised quality without the €€€€ spend or the city logistics.
Within farm-to-table specifically, Au Gré du Vent in Seneffe and Wein- und Tafelhaus in Trittenheim are useful reference points for the format, though both are in different countries and regions. The common thread is produce-driven, regionally rooted cooking at a non-metropolitan address. If that format appeals to you, Lazarus Stube belongs on your list for the Schwendi area.
Within Schwendi itself, the Esszimmer im Oberschwäbischen Hof offers a modern cuisine alternative under the same roof. If you are deciding between the two, consider what you want from the meal , Lazarus Stube's farm-to-table focus versus the Esszimmer's modern cuisine format. Both carry Michelin recognition. See our full Schwendi restaurants guide for the complete picture.
Know Before You Go
- Address
- Hauptstraße 9, 88477 Schwendi, Germany
- Cuisine
- Farm to table
- Price range
- €€€
- Awards
- Michelin Plate 2024 and 2025
- Google rating
- 4.8 / 5 (37 reviews)
- Booking difficulty
- Easy , no weeks-long waitlist, but call or check ahead
- Leading time to visit
- Late spring to early autumn for peak seasonal produce
- Also at this address
- Esszimmer im Oberschwäbischen Hof (Modern Cuisine)
- More in Schwendi
- Hotels · Bars · Wineries · Experiences
Pearl Picks Nearby
- JAN in Munich , for a contemporary fine dining alternative in Bavaria
- ES:SENZ in Grassau , southern Germany fine dining with strong regional credentials
- Schanz in Piesport , Michelin-starred wine-country dining if you are touring the region
- The Table Kevin Fehling in Hamburg , if you want to step up to a higher-production tasting menu format
- Waldhotel Sonnora in Dreis , rural Germany fine dining at the highest tier
- Victor's Fine Dining by Christian Bau in Perl , for a comparison point on what Michelin recognition means at the three-star level in Germany
Compare Lazarus Stube im Oberschwäbischen Hof
| Venue | Cuisine | Awards | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lazarus Stube im Oberschwäbischen Hof | Farm to table | Michelin Plate (2025); Michelin Plate (2024) | Easy | — |
| Schwarzwaldstube | French, Classic French | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| Aqua | Contemporary German, Italian/Japanese, Creative | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| Vendôme | Modern European, Creative | Michelin 2 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| CODA Dessert Dining | Creative | Michelin 2 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| Tantris | Modern French, French Contemporary | Michelin 2 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
A quick look at how Lazarus Stube im Oberschwäbischen Hof measures up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Lazarus Stube im Oberschwäbischen Hof?
This is a Michelin Plate-recognised restaurant in Schwendi, a small Upper Swabian town — so plan your visit deliberately rather than combining it with other dining stops. The farm-to-table format means the menu shifts seasonally, so the dishes available when you visit will differ from any fixed reference point. At €€€, it sits in the mid-to-upper bracket for the region. Book ahead; walk-in availability in a venue of this recognition level in a small town is unpredictable.
Does Lazarus Stube im Oberschwäbischen Hof handle dietary restrictions?
Farm-to-table kitchens at Michelin Plate level typically accommodate dietary requirements when given advance notice, but there is no confirmed policy on record for this venue. Contact them directly before booking if dietary restrictions are a factor — do not assume flexibility on the night, especially with a seasonal, produce-led menu that may have limited substitution options.
Can I eat at the bar at Lazarus Stube im Oberschwäbischen Hof?
No bar seating information is confirmed for this venue. Given its format as a farm-to-table dining room in a hotel setting, bar dining is not a documented option. If informal seating matters to you, confirm directly with the restaurant before visiting.
What are alternatives to Lazarus Stube im Oberschwäbischen Hof in Schwendi?
Schwendi is a small town with limited dining options at this recognition level, so meaningful alternatives require a drive into the broader Upper Swabia region. For a step up in formality and accolades, Schwarzwaldstube in Baiersbronn is the regional benchmark. If you want Michelin-recognised farm-to-table cooking without leaving the area, Lazarus Stube is effectively the primary option locally.
Is Lazarus Stube im Oberschwäbischen Hof good for a special occasion?
Yes, with caveats. Consecutive Michelin Plates in 2024 and 2025 give it credible standing for a celebratory dinner, and €€€ pricing is approachable compared to Germany's destination-tier restaurants. The rural Schwendi location means it works best as a dedicated occasion rather than a quick detour — factor in travel time and confirm reservation availability well ahead of your date.
Is Lazarus Stube im Oberschwäbischen Hof worth the price?
At €€€, it delivers Michelin Plate-recognised farm-to-table cooking in a region where that credential is rare — which makes the value case reasonably clear. It is not competing with Germany's starred destination tier on price or ambition, but if you want quality regional cooking with external recognition at a price below the €€€€ level, it holds up. The trade-off is location: Schwendi requires a deliberate trip.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Lazarus Stube im Oberschwäbischen Hof?
No tasting menu format or specific menu structure is confirmed in the venue record. Farm-to-table restaurants at Michelin Plate level commonly offer set or seasonal menus, but do not assume this is the format here. Check directly with the restaurant for current menu options before booking around that expectation.
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