Waldhotel Sonnora

Waldhotel Sonnora sits snugly at the edge of the forest in Dreis/Wittlich. The hotel garden has stunning views of the village below..
Our accommodation was gorgeous, airy and spacious and tastefully furnished.
After a long walk in the forest, just listening to bird song, and completely unwinding, one can relax and prepare oneself, for a culinary delight, in the three star Michelin restaurant.
The chairs in the restaurant are really comfortable, as is the atmosphere. The service was perfect, just right.
We selected the menu so as to be able to try a variety of dishes. The cake of beef fillet-tartar topped with caviar, sitting on a crispy potato rosti, ( my mouth waters just thinking about it) or the grilled langoustines, or turbot with avocado and orange. The dressings that accompany the dishes are not overly rich ,so one doesn't feel overly full and uncomfortable. The sauces are so fresh and light, the desserts too. All in all, so very well thought out, and stunningly presented, works of art.
The wine menu is extensive and for a three Star restaurant, not overly inflated in price.
An amazing selection of artisan breads and a very extensive cheese board!
All in all, 5 Stars, I could not find fault with anything!
This is the best 3 star restaurant that I have dined in, now my most favourite.
So looking forward to our second visit.

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Spectacular classic French cooking, among the finest around (and that includes France). Impecabbly sourced and cooked luxury ingredients with a well priced wine list. One of the top 2 Chef's in Germany with Hartwig. Can't wait to revisit.

Outstanding 3 Michelin starred restaurant. Had a wonderful lunch. Option for 5 or 7 course set meal. Food was exquisite. Wonderful sauces. "Proper" French food and not highly experimental. Very warm and friendly service which is a special treat at a 3 Michelin starred restaurant. Especially warm was the lady of the house, the chef's wife. They were extremely accommodating with our dietary preferences. The restaurant is set in their hotel with a beautiful garden. Thr hotel is just outside a tiny village. Overall a very very very special afternoon and we really appreciate their service and warmth.

Restaurant Waldhotel Sonnora, a legend in the making.
Very bright and tastefully decorated dining room, cozy as well. As for the service, happy, sincerely friendly and professional. The style of the chef I would describe as subtle, to the point, classical but in a personalized and temporary way. He clearly puts flavour and quality of ingredients over complexity and inventiveness. Totally my cup of tea. Our personal ratings for this particular and oh so lovely diner:
First of all for me, a fine continental meal starts with....good bread and butter. Here, a near to perfect score. As for the amuses: razor clam with cauliflower 17/20, tuna on cucumber and mint gel 20/20, wild salmon sashimi with horseradish 20/20, fish fritter in fruit chutney 19/20. Our starters: Marinated Gillardeau oysters with caviar, gherkins and dill 18.5/20. Potato Rösti with beef tartar, cream and Imperial caviar: masterpiece using only a few ingredients, perfectly balanced and masterly executed. Warm/cold effect lifts it to the max! 20+/20.
Mains, fantastic but, we feel that with a small side dish or even garnish of carbohydrates, these could possibly have been even more satisfying.
French quail with fresh (Australian?) black truffle, raspberries and grilled duck liver. Incredible depth of flavour, but served as a light salad. The bird was barely cooked, we are not used to this, yet. Nevertheless 18.5/20. Giant Luctody langoustines, King Alphonso mango, lime beurre blanc. A feast. 19/20.
As for the deserts, amazing. Utterly delicate passion fruit and pineapple soufflé with stuffed coconut. Soo exotic, not normal, 20/20.
Chocolate tartelette, banana, salted caramel, with tropical fruit sabayon on the side. I am not the greatest desert amateur but I truly wish my last supper would include this dish. 20/20. Pre-desert with an overdose of Tahiti Vanille and the finest mignardises: 20/20.
Wine arrangement per glas: 18/20. Overall dining experience: 19.5/20. If this gem of a restaurant will still progress in the future, which we believe since the team is rather young; guides will run out of stars and points in time. We would also highly recommend the hotel. The renovated guest-rooms are timeless modern but very warm and elegant, at a reasonable price.
What a surprising discovery, not only thanks to Michelin but also to the special reviews of Mr. Andy Hayler.

We had the most wonderful dinner. Excellent food, service and location. A big thank you to the entire Sonnora team!

It was just that, excellent. Quiet (no or not too loud musac), most beautiful garden or better park right before your room, and the restaurant... outstanding cooking (pure art) and wonderful wines, service most friendly, perfect!
Auf deutsch: hoffentlich seid Ihr noch da, wenn wir Münchner wieder kommen dürfen...

The food was great and the setting was better. The staff left very little to be desired. If you get a chance and you're already staying at this location, also dine at this location. Its worth your time!

By far the best meal of my life. The tasting menu is a play-by-play of classic French cuisine executed to perfection. It's kind of a trek but totally worth the drive.

Amazing dinner. Choose the tasting meni with wine pairing and it was perfect. Classic french food done well.

Hotel is a bit old fashioned, but up to a high standard nonetheless. Food and service are spectacular, as one would expect from a 3 star restaurant.

Excellent food, nice atmosphere, beautiful room. Overall top experience

Wonderfull cooking. Deserve 3 stars. Classical cooking with twist of modernity. Great wine list.

Incredible. Everything is beautifully executed. Will come again!

Delectable food and excellent service. Well worth the experience

Extraordinary meal, great and friendly service. Was worth the journey.

When it comes to food,it's an experience out of this world.👌

3 Michelin Sterne... What else to say? :-)

TOP!!

best fish ever

Champions league***