Stucki

Basel, Switzerland

Named after Hans Stucki, who put it on the map in the 1960s, this traditional restaurant on the outskirts of Basel's Bruderholz district has been the domain of award-winning chef Tanja Grandits since 2008. Grandits, who turned her back on a career in chemistry to pursue the alchemy of fine dining, is known for her mastery of herbs and spices. There is one tasting menu (plus a vegetarian alternative) with the option of a different number of courses, ranging from four to the full nine. Dishes focus on one main flavour and one colour – and are as delicate as they are delicious. Green pea soup comes with a coconut chutney and scallop tartare. Venison is glazed with green pepper and appears alongside parsley brioche. Cucumber granita is fresh as anything, served with elderflower panna cotta and sunflower seeds. The dining room is pale and elegant and there's a sun-dappled garden terrace, plus a shop selling products from the Stucki kitchen.

Key Information

• Tasting menu from $364
• Lunch: Sat Dinner: Tues – Sat Annual closing: check website for dates
• +41 61 361 82 22
• Visit Stucki's Website

Location

Bruderholzallee 42, Basel-Bruderholz, Basel, CH-4059