Tuesday, February 25, 2025

6-course Surpise Menu at Restaurant Carte Blanche with the "Frankfurt Gourmet Group", February 2025

6-course surprise menu at Carte Blanche Frankfurt for Euro 112 (including tax and before tip) with the "Frankfurt Gourmet Group".

The food was excellent, at the level of other restaurants in Frankfurt that have a MICHELIN Guide star.

The wine list was exciting; the seven of us had 13 bottles of most interesting wines. We paid Euro 1100 for the 13 bottles, i.e. Euro 85 per bottle on average.

The ambiance was relaxed and cozy.

Thanks Zola Zingler (GM) and Chef/Owner @Sebastian Ziese for a very pleasant evening.

Michelin

As the name "Carte Blanche" suggests, there is no fixed menu here; instead a single surprise menu is proposed. Wine pairings for the individual courses are available upon request. The cuisine is modern and seasonal and made using regional produce wherever possible. The emphasis is on artisanal craftsmanship; even the bread is made in-house. The restaurant boasts a lovely location in an attractive historical building on a corner plot, with high ceilings and stucco work.

Falstaff 85/100

This carte blanche is always a trump card for gourmets - only the content of the menu composed by Sebastian Ziese according to the day's shopping is surprising, but not the consistently high quality. Cozy ambience.

Voyage Provocateur

I moved to Frankfurt from London six years ago and I can truly say that I have slowly fallen for this city.

Frankfurt is so often overlooked, seen more as a stop on the way to somewhere more exciting! BUT Frankfurt’s food scene is as diverse as its people.

I tried to put together a list that shows how original, innovative and thriving Frankfurt’s food scene is. Whether you are a true foodie or just enjoy a decent meal every now and then, this list has all the right spots for you!

And of course, you could go to the Main Tower Restaurant for the views, but that is where everyone goes. Instead, check this insider’s guide to the best restaurants in Frankfurt – dine like a local let yourself be surprised by what this underrated city has to offer!

THE CHAIRS
HEIMAT
YOLDY
BLUMEN
CARTE BLANCHE
BAR SHUKA
SEVEN SWANS
KNOBLAUCH
GUSTAV
LOHNINGER

If you are comfortable with not knowing what you will eat, then Carte Blanche is your place! In other words, this means that Carte Blanche only offers surprise menus (from 5-course to 7-course) to their guests. As a consequence – you need to come open minded, because you may be served some dishes you probably would not order yourself!

Above all, Carte Blanche puts a big focus on the origin of the ingredients. For example, the vegetables and fruits come from fields in Oberrad, and eggs as well as some of the meat come from a farm in Bad Vilbel-Gronau.

Finally, also the wine pairing will be a surprise. Why? Because it would be difficult to pair wine if you do not know what will be served on your plate! Interesting, right?

Carte Blanche

Carte blanche, „weiße Karte“ oder auch „freie Hand“, heißt unser Restaurant und zugleich unser Konzept. Der Name ist Programm, denn eine Speisekarte im üblichen Sinn gibt es nicht.

Patron & Küchenchef Sebastian Ziese kauft frisch, saisonal und überwiegend regional ein und kreiert aus diesem Einkauf „Überraschungsmenüs“. Wir möchten unsere Gäste zum Probieren von neuen Zutaten inspirieren, aber auch von Gerichten, welche sie vielleicht normalerweise nicht bestellt hätten.

Vorteil dieses Konzepts ist ein wirtschaftliches, nachhaltiges und kreatives Arbeiten, geschuldet der Anerkennung unserer Rohstoffe. Da wir großen Wert auf Handarbeit legen, ist vom Brot selbst hergestellt. Auch die Herkunft unserer Produkte spielt für uns eine große Rolle, daher beziehen wir unser Gemüse und Obst von Feldern in Oberrad, unsere Kartoffeln, Eier und teilweise unser Fleisch von einem Bauernhof in Bad Vilbel-Gronau. Aus Respekt und Wertschätzung erstehen und verarbeiten wir häufig ganze Tiere und stellen zum Beispiel selbst Wurst oder Schinken her.

Damit schaffen wir immer wieder neue gustatorische Erlebnisse in intimer Wohlfühlatmosphäre, gestaltet von Zola Zingler, unserer Restaurantleitung mit dem Sinn & dem Auge für die schönen Dinge. Ebenfalls die Auswahl der Weinbegleitung und die Gestaltung der Getränke- und Weinkarte fällt in ihren Verantwortungsbereich.

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