"Munich chef Martin Fauster took over in 2022 and won the star back — book Wolfshöhle for classic, produce-led cooking and impeccable sauces."
Zur Wolfshöhle sits in a historic, green-shuttered house on Konviktstraße in Freiburg's old-town pedestrian quarter, and is the city's Michelin-starred address — a star it holds in the current guide. After the long-running Sascha Weiss era ended in 2020, the room was taken over in 2022 by Martin Fauster, the former head chef of Munich's Königshof, who quickly won the star back. The kitchen serves seasonal five-course menus alongside à la carte.
Fauster cooks classically inspired, produce-led food with notably impeccable sauces, and game dishes are a particular strength in season. His Austrian roots show on the menu too, in dishes such as Backhendl (breaded fried chicken) and Topfenknödel (curd dumplings), so the cooking balances refinement with genuine comfort.
The dining room is elegant and quietly traditional, set inside one of the old town's handsome historic buildings, with a terrace that fills in summer. Service is polished and unhurried, and the kitchen opens for lunch on Fridays and Saturdays as well as dinner.
For an anniversary or a quiet milestone in Freiburg, Zur Wolfshöhle is the obvious choice: the city's one starred room, classic and calm enough to talk over dinner, with game, faultless sauces and a summer terrace in the old town.
Not for a casual, quick or budget meal, or diners who want avant-garde plating — this is a classic, formal, produce-led starred kitchen built around set menus and refined technique.
Yes. Zur Wolfshöhle holds one Michelin star in the current guide. After the star lapsed at the end of the previous owner's era, chef Martin Fauster regained it following his 2022 takeover.
Martin Fauster, formerly head chef at Munich's Königshof, took over Zur Wolfshöhle in 2022. He cooks classically inspired, produce-led food and brought Austrian specialities onto the menu.
Classic, produce-driven cooking with impeccable sauces, strong seasonal game dishes, and Austrian touches such as Backhendl and Topfenknödel, served as seasonal five-course menus and à la carte.
It is at Konviktstraße 8 in Freiburg's old-town pedestrian quarter, in a historic house with green shutters and a summer terrace, a short walk from the cathedral.
Yes. The restaurant serves lunch on Fridays and Saturdays, with both set menus and à la carte, and dinner on its other opening days. Reservations are recommended.
Booking via the restaurant; we may earn a commission at no cost to you.
Affiliate disclosure: Restaurants for Kings may earn a commission when you book through our reservation links, at no cost to you. Our scores are editorial and never paid for.
See where Zur Wolfshöhle ranks among Freiburg's tables, sorted by the occasion you're booking.
Read the Freiburg guide →