Michelin-star restaurant on Lake Tegernsee – the gourmet restaurant Dichter

The Dichter gourmet restaurant at Parkhotel Egerner Höfe in Rottach-Egern is a distinguished destination for sophisticated fine dining on Lake Tegernsee. Led by two-Michelin-star chef Thomas Kellermann, it creates menus that bring together regional roots, seasonal ingredients, and creative taste experiences.

The cuisine follows a nature-inspired philosophy that is also reflected in the restaurant’s architecture. Carefully selected ingredients, refined aromas, and surprising textures shape Dichter’s culinary signature.

Restaurant with white-clothed tables beside a large window front overlooking the garden.

Modern plated dessert in a white bowl with a green sphere, cream, sauce and leaves.

Illuminated hotel entrance with glass facade, plants, and view into the lobby at night.

Creatively plated dessert with strawberries, green sauce, cream and crisp elements on a white plate.

Several chefs plate dishes in an open restaurant kitchen beneath heat lamps.

Small gourmet dish with cream, tomatoes and herbs on a large white plate against a dark background.

A couple sits in a restaurant and toasts with two white wine glasses at a set table.

Illuminated chalet-style hotel exterior with balconies, flowers, and a glass ground floor at night.

Your two-Michelin-star restaurant on Lake Tegernsee

The Dichter gourmet restaurant has been awarded two stars by the Guide MICHELIN. Further accolades include ten Gusto pans and 4.5 Feinschmecker points.

These awards recognize the quality and individuality of the cuisine and make Dichter a renowned destination for fine dining in Upper Bavaria.

If you are looking for a Michelin-star restaurant on Lake Tegernsee, the Dichter gourmet restaurant offers a cuisine that combines seasonal produce, regional influences and creative compositions into an exceptional dining experience.

The signature style of Thomas Kellermann

Michelin-starred chef Thomas Kellermann works with his kitchen team to create a modern cuisine full of character. The focus is on seasonal products, preferably from the Lake Tegernsee valley region, prepared with artisanal precision and creative ideas.

Unusual flavor combinations, surprising textures, and fresh herbs reinterpret familiar ingredients. The result is menus that place nature, product quality, and culinary sophistication center stage.

A chef in a white jacket stands with folded arms in front of an open restaurant kitchen.

A plated gourmet dish with vegetables and green sauce on a white plate, with a spoon pouring sauce above.

Highlights

A play of unusual aromas and textures

Seasonal products from the Tegernsee Valley region

Awarded 2 Michelin stars, 4.5 Feinschmecker points and 10 Gusto pans

The RockBar – the most exclusive seat at Dichter

Some evenings delight. Others stay with you forever.

At the RockBar in the Dichter gourmet restaurant, you take your seat where culinary masterpieces begin. Right by the open kitchen, only four guests each evening experience the fascinating world of Michelin-starred chef Thomas Kellermann up close – immersive, personal, and incomparable.

Here, the line between kitchen and guest fades away. With calm precision, outstanding craftsmanship, and a refined sense of flavor, course by course, a menu takes shape before your eyes that is far more than a culinary experience – it is a performance for all the senses. Every movement tells a story of passion, every plate of perfection, and every moment of dedication to exceptional hospitality.

But what makes it extraordinary is not only what is on the plate. Thomas Kellermann and his team personally present and serve every creation. Conversations unfold about inspiration, products, techniques, and the stories behind the dishes – authentic, approachable, and full of passion. Dinner becomes an encounter.

The RockBar is an invitation to experience fine dining from a perspective reserved for only a few. Indulgence can hardly be more exclusive: an evening of bold flavors, personal encounters, and unforgettable moments – where culinary excellence comes to life.

Set restaurant table with glasses, folded napkins and a chilled bottle in front of an open kitchen.

Chef plates dishes in an open restaurant kitchen while other staff work in the background.