Calling all foodies: Luxembourg is serving up a feast! 🍴
Some people collect travel magnets. We prefer collecting great places to eat. And that’s perfect timing: the new Gault&Millau Luxembourg 2027 guide has just unveiled its little book of gems! On the menu: award-winning chefs, new restaurants to try and lovely surprises to add to your to-do list.
A little culinary tour, follow the chef! 👨🍳
CHEF OF THE YEAR 2027: RYODO KAJIWARA
Chef of the Year for the second time: that surely deserves a standing ovation, doesn’t it? 👏
Already honored in 2022 for his boldness and mastery of the art of bringing European and Japanese cuisines into dialogue, Ryodo Kajiwara explores his Japanese roots and elevates Japanese gastronomy through remarkable technical skill.
YOUNG CHEF OF THE YEAR 2027: KIM DE DOOD
Youth has talent (and taste!)
The title of Young Chef of the Year goes to Kim De Dood, from the restaurant Le Lys.
At the helm of this establishment (with 1 Michelin star) located at Villa Pétrusse, the chef brings Luxembourgish traditions into dialogue with influences from elsewhere. A fine-dining cuisine that enjoys surprising diners, without forgetting its roots. And because a good restaurant is also about curiosity, this award is an excellent excuse to discover Le Lys! 🍽️
PASTRY CHEF OF THE YEAR 2027: PAULINE MICHELIN
Pauline Michelin, from Grünewald Chef’s Table, wins the title of Pastry Chef of the Year 2027. A distinction that celebrates the art of turning a few ingredients into genuine little moments of happiness. You know, that moment when you announce “I’m no longer hungry,” before tasting your neighbor’s pastry? Exactly. No one is judging here. We simply recommend saving a little room for the end of the meal 🍰
2027 DISCOVERY OF THE YEAR: LA DISTILLERIE, CHEF PETROS KOPTSIS
The discovery setting the kitchens on fire! 🔥
La Distillerie, in Bourglinster, has won the title of Discovery of the Year with chef Petros Koptsis. A great spotlight for this establishment, which has joined the yellow guide’s selection. If you like restaurants that break away from the beaten track and discoveries that make you want to tell everyone about your meal the very next day, here’s one to keep in mind.
SOMMELIER OF THE YEAR 2027: JULIEN GEISLER, FROM THE LOUIS LINSTER RESTAURANT
Because a good dish is always accompanied by a good glass...
Julien Geisler, from Louis Linster restaurant, has been crowned Sommelier of the Year 2027. Behind a good meal, there is also the art of finding the pairing that makes the flavours sparkle. And if you have ever spent ten minutes hesitating in front of a wine list while pretending to understand all the grape varieties, you know how much a good sommelier can save the evening. At the table, all that remains is to let yourself be guided! Congratulations to the guide! 🍷
FRONT-OF-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR 2027: L’ORGUE
A beautiful plate matters. A warm, thoughtful welcome makes all the difference.
In Lintgen, L’Orgue has been awarded Front-of-House Team of the Year 2027. This distinction celebrates the people who orchestrate the service, anticipate guests’ needs and make everyone feel welcome from the moment they arrive. Because a memorable meal is about more than what’s on the plate: it’s also about those little touches that turn an ordinary dinner into a wonderful memory. A huge congratulations to this fantastic team! ✨
MEDITERRANEAN OF THE YEAR 2027: KORE
Sunshine on the plate, even when Luxembourg’s weather is acting up ☀️
The title of Mediterranean Restaurant of the Year 2027 goes to Kore, led by Chiara Putrino and Chef Daniele Giannuzzi. An award that shines a spotlight on modern Italian cuisine, infused with memories and experiences, and celebrates a generous Italy, where every plate has a story to tell 🇮🇹
A true gem for foodies like us! 🍝
BAR OF THE YEAR 2027: TRIANON
Classics sometimes have more than one trick up their shaker 🍸
Trianon has won the title of Bar of the Year 2027, with its great classics served in a setting that has also traversed the eras with panache.
Located in the heart of the Cravat hotel, Trianon has kept the spirit of the great bars of yesteryear alive since 1953. Amid soft lighting, fine materials and a hushed atmosphere, the venue has retained all the charm of another era. Timeless elegance that invites you to linger, glass in hand 🥃✨
H!P OF THE YEAR 2027 : LEVANTINE
Fresh, original and full of personality, Levantine takes home the title of H!P of the Year 2027! ✨ A vibrant spot that brings Luxembourg to life and that we can’t wait to return to… Reopening planned for December, normally! 👀
With this distinction, Levantine joins the places to keep on your radar!
TERROIR AND TRADITION RESTAURANT 2027: GUILLOU CAMPAGNE
In Schouweiler, Guillou Campagne receives the Restaurant Terroir et Tradition 2027 trophy. Katell Guillou and chefs Guillaume Rotario and Fabien Duvauchelle are continuing the legacy of chef Pierrik Guillou, showcasing local products and culinary traditions. This distinction, awarded in collaboration with “Sou Schmaacht Lëtzebuerg”, reminds us that we can enjoy delicious food while highlighting local expertise. A good reason to put regional products back at the heart of the plate 🌿
THE STARS OF MOSELLE
What if we also raised our glass to the country’s winemakers? The guide is strengthening its « Stars of the Moselle » section, dedicated to Luxembourg wines. Gault&Millau Luxembourg and Gault&Millau Belgium are joining forces to give greater visibility to producers in the region, whose quality has improved considerably in recent decades.
After all, great discoveries are not found only on the plate!
EIGHT NEW PLACES TO ADD TO YOUR LIST
Have you already filled your restaurant calendar? Still, save a little room: eight new addresses are joining the Gault&Millau Luxembourg 2027 guide!
On the menu:
La Distillerie, in Bourglinster, also named Discovery of the Year.
Madame Jeanette, in Luxembourg.
Flûte Alors, in Luxembourg.
The First Floor, in Luxembourg.
Café de Paris, in Luxembourg.
Manoir Kasselslay, in Roder-Clervaux.
Levantine, in Luxembourg, also voted H!P of the Year.
Bar à Vin, rue des Capucins in Luxembourg.
Eight new opportunities to discover different culinary worlds, break out of your habits and perhaps find your next favourite spot. The hardest part? Choosing which one to start with. (We advise you not to ask your stomach to decide: it will say yes to everything)
