Restaurant Stucki - Tanja Grandits — Restaurant in Basel

"Stucki by Tanja Grandits" did live up to its 2 Michelin Stars. We visited on a Friday evening in December before Christmas and was the only Michelin star restaurant we could get a table at with short notice.

We had the taster menu with the optional truffle dish added to the mix.

The restaurant is very well laid out and the room we were seated in was sound damped which meant you could have a nice quiet conversation without hearing what others were taking about. There were maybe 4-5 tables in "our" room.

Service was spot on and very tentative through out the 4 hours we went through the taster menu.The waiting time between dishes was close of being spot on which to me is very important as working your way through a tasking menu takes time...

The starters were served by Tanja Grandits herself which was a nice touch. The Osetra Caviar and truffle dishes were served from a trolley by one of the chefs (photos attached) and overseen by two waiting staff to serve us the dishes.

Over all, it was a good experience but I feel it maybe wasn't up to scratch when it comes to a 2 star Michelin Restaurant. This was the 8th Michelin stared restaurant we went to in 2022, and we have had better meals in 1 star restaurants tbh. This doesn't mean it was bad, on the contrary, it was fantastic but in compartment to others we were not too sure.

Will we come back, yes for sure, when opportunity knocks and it's very recommendable.

We took the 15 tram from outside our hotel at the Marriott in Basel and got off right in front of the Restaurant. Reverse order when getting home so could not have...

To be honest i was a little disappointed. First of all the good points. -if you ask questions they are dutifully answered and even though they tried to accommodate your requests as good as possible. -the food was mostly very very good. A few dishes were not fitting into the concept somehow but overall superb quality of cooking -when mentioned we had some books to sign we were even shown the patisserie. -the armosphere was amazing.

The things which didn’t go so well: -the wine pairing was completely out of synch with dinner. They poured the next wine before we even finished the last one. -the amouse bouche was somehow in a weird order and the one we tried first was overwhelming every taste. -the first starter was absolutely not fitting. -the apero was extraordinary expensive. This is something which bothers me generally. They never tell you how much an apero will cost even though it is important and 35 per glass is outrageous if you only get it on the bill. -we paid 1200 chf for two people and for that it wasn’t good enough to be honest. Most expensive star experience so far and i think other ones were...

The culinary journey that was the nine course menu was pure bliss. Each dish presented was a masterpiece, both visually stunning and bursting with exquisite flavors. Chef Tanja Grandits's innovative approach to cuisine shines through in every bite, showcasing a harmonious blend of textures and tastes.

The service was impeccable, with a knowledgeable and attentive staff who guided me through the menu with expertise and warmth. The attention to detail and genuine passion for hospitality were evident throughout the entire meal, making me feel truly valued as a guest. The ambiance of the restaurant was equally impressive, with a refined yet welcoming atmosphere.

It is a true gem in Basel's culinary scene, and I cannot recommend it highly enough for anyone seeking an extraordinary dining experience. I left Stucki feeling not only satisfied but also inspired by the culinary artistry and hospitality displayed by Chef Tanja...