1 star in the Michelin Guide, 17 points in Gault&Millau

Michelin-starred restaurant - Maximilian Lorenz

In the gourmet restaurant, Maximilian Lorenz focuses entirely on local dishes – and develops them into culinary delights.

What's special about the restaurant: The team serves exclusively German wines to accompany the menus and individual courses. At "heinzhermann," guests can enjoy an international selection of more than 1,200 excellent wines alongside German wines. Maximilian Lorenz's credo: "Aromas that are meant to inspire! We take our guests on a culinary journey they will remember for a long time. We embody this philosophy in our New German Cuisine style. From the chef's specialties to the chocolates – everything is homemade."

Familiar tastes are broken down into individual parts and reassembled in a new form

The perfection of the new German flavor cuisine is a success story: Just eight months after opening, the restaurant was awarded a Michelin star, which it still holds today. Shortly before, Gault&Millau had raised its rating to 17 points and named "Maximilian Lorenz" the Newcomer of the Year in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Familiar flavors are broken down into individual components and reassembled in a new form, creating extraordinary combinations and flavors.
The drinks paired with the dishes are as innovative and unusual as the cuisine itself. Let us take you on this culinary journey! The "maximilian lorenz" seats 30 people – plus up to 12 at the restaurant's chef's table.

Chef's table

The Chef's Menu – for you and your guests


The chief table in „Maximilian Lorenz“ is a special table: twelve people can sit at it in an intimate setting. A large window reveals the brigade's work in the kitchen.

Only a chef's menu is served at the chef's table. The chefs responsible for each course bring the food to the table, explain and are available to answer guests' questions.

Chefstable at Maximilian Lorenz

We look forward to welcoming you to „Restaurant Maximilian Lorenz“! Please feel free to make a reservation.
If you no longer see availability online, please contact us by phone or email at any time.  

Reservations:
Groups of 8 or more people, we ask to reserve via mail to info@restaurant-maximilianlorenz.de.
Allergies or intolerances cannot be taken into account in the restaurant Maximilian Lorenz.
We only accept card payments, not cash.

Your company name and billing address will be taken from the reservation. A subsequent change of invoice is not possible!  

opening hours

Tue–Sat: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Closed on public holidays and during Carnival

Wine festival at the Rheinauhafen

Dear guests,

Our restaurants will be closed from August 4th to 10th, 2025 .
You are welcome to visit us every day from 6 to 10 August 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the wine festival at the Rheinauhafen.
We look forward to your visit!

We will be happy to be there for you as usual from August 11, 2025.

Your Maximilian Lorenz and team

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