Restaurant in Lindau, Germany
Drive 4 km from Lindau. Worth it.
VILLINO in Bodolz holds a Michelin star for 2024 and 2025, making it the clearest fine dining choice near Lindau. Chef Tony Hohlfeld's fusion-forward modern cuisine is backed by a cellar of 900 wines and a Pearl member rating of 4.8/5. Book at least a month out for weekend tables — this one fills fast.
If you're weighing VILLINO against dining in Lindau's old town, stop. Chef Tony Hohlfeld's family-run restaurant in Bodolz has held a Michelin star through 2024 and 2025, and its fusion-driven modern cuisine, cellar of 900 wines, and Lake Constance setting put it in a different tier from anything you'll find on the island. For a special occasion dinner in the region, VILLINO is the booking to prioritize — but you'll need to plan well in advance, and you'll need a car.
VILLINO sits at Mittenbuch 6 in Bodolz, roughly 4 km from Lindau's train station. It is not a hotel restaurant or a spin-off of a larger hospitality group — it is a family-run property where the kitchen and the dining experience are the entire point. The cuisine is classified as modern with a fusion direction, which at this price tier (€€€€) and award level means technically grounded cooking that draws on multiple culinary traditions rather than defaulting to a single regional identity.
The wine program is a genuine asset here. A cellar of 900 wines is not a token list , at a venue of this size and setting, it signals serious investment in the dining experience and gives sommeliers enough range to match a multi-course progression with something other than the obvious choices. For guests who treat wine pairing as integral to a special occasion meal, this depth matters in a way that the abbreviated lists at many regional competitors simply cannot match.
The Lake Constance location adds a geographic draw that goes beyond scenery. The region sits at the junction of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, which partly explains the fusion framing , this is a kitchen that can credibly pull from Central European, Alpine, and broader continental traditions without it feeling forced. That context is worth knowing before you book: if you want a restaurant that stays strictly within German fine dining conventions, VILLINO's approach may feel more eclectic than you expect.
Retaining a Michelin star year-on-year is a more meaningful signal than winning it once. VILLINO has held its star for at least two consecutive years (2024 and 2025), which tells you the kitchen is consistent rather than riding a single successful season. For a special occasion where the evening has to deliver , anniversary, milestone birthday, business dinner with high stakes , that consistency matters more than novelty. A Pearl member rating of 4.8/5 reinforces the picture.
The temporal angle here is worth noting: VILLINO's current form reflects a kitchen that is neither newly starred and finding its footing nor a long-established venue coasting on reputation. Two confirmed consecutive stars puts it in an active window of quality that makes booking now, rather than waiting, the sensible call.
Booking difficulty is rated Hard. For a Michelin-starred family-run property in a region that draws leisure travelers from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, that is not a surprise , but it has practical consequences. Do not treat this as a same-week decision. For weekend tables, especially during the Lake Constance summer season, you should expect to book several weeks out at minimum; for prime Saturday evenings, a month or more is the safer assumption.
Hours and online booking method are not confirmed in our current data. Contact the restaurant directly to confirm availability and reservation procedure. The nearest major airports are Friedrichshafen (20 km), Memmingen (75 km), and Zürich (135 km). By train, Lindau is 4 km from the restaurant; you will need a car or taxi for the final stretch to Bodolz. GPS: 47.5672, 9.6732.
For a date night or anniversary dinner in the Lake Constance region, VILLINO is the clearest answer in its category. The combination of a starred kitchen, a deep wine cellar, and a family-run atmosphere gives it a warmth that larger hotel-based fine dining rooms often lack, without sacrificing technical ambition. If you are traveling as a couple and want the evening to feel considered rather than transactional, this is the right call.
For a business dinner, the €€€€ pricing and Michelin credential do the signaling work for you, and the setting outside central Lindau means you are unlikely to be overheard at adjacent tables. For solo dining, the format is less natural , a multi-course tasting menu at this price point is an investment that pays off most clearly when shared, though it is not impossible. Solo travelers should weigh whether the full experience justifies the outlay compared to a shorter meal at KARRisma or Valentin in Lindau proper.
VILLINO's confirmed hours are not available in our current data, so we cannot confirm whether late-night sittings are on offer. What the venue's profile does suggest is this: a family-run Michelin-starred property of this type typically operates a single evening service with a defined end time rather than a late-night bar format. If your group wants to extend the evening after dinner, plan for that to happen elsewhere , Lindau's old town is 4 km away and offers more options for a nightcap. Do not assume VILLINO runs late; confirm directly when you book.
| Detail | VILLINO | KARRisma (Lindau) | Valentin (Lindau) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelin Stars | 1 (2024, 2025) | Check listing | Check listing |
| Price Range | €€€€ | Check listing | Check listing |
| Wine Cellar | 900 wines | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Location | Bodolz (4 km from Lindau) | Lindau town | Lindau town |
| Booking Difficulty | Hard | Check listing | Check listing |
| Leading For | Special occasions, couples | Creative dining | Contemporary dining |
| Nearest Airport | Friedrichshafen 20 km | Friedrichshafen 20 km | Friedrichshafen 20 km |
If you are building a broader fine dining itinerary across Germany and beyond, the following Pearl-listed venues are worth comparing: JAN in Munich, ES:SENZ in Grassau, Schanz in Piesport, Restaurant Haerlin in Hamburg, Victor's Fine Dining by Christian Bau in Perl, Aqua in Wolfsburg, Schwarzwaldstube in Baiersbronn, CODA Dessert Dining in Berlin, and Vendôme in Bergisch Gladbach. For international context, see Frantzén in Stockholm and FZN by Björn Frantzén in Dubai.
Book at least four weeks out for weekend evenings, more during peak Lake Constance summer season. VILLINO holds a Michelin star and sits in a region that draws visitors from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland , demand at the €€€€ tier with this credential consistently outpaces availability. Mid-week tables may open closer to the date, but do not rely on it. Contact the restaurant directly to confirm their current reservation process, as online booking details are not confirmed in our data.
Specific menu items are not confirmed in our current data, so we will not guess at dishes. What the venue's profile does tell you: at a fusion-oriented Michelin-starred kitchen with a 900-bottle wine cellar, the tasting menu with wine pairing is almost certainly the format the kitchen is built around. That is the order to make. If you have a strong preference for à la carte flexibility, confirm the format options when you book , not all starred restaurants in this category offer both.
We do not have confirmed data on VILLINO's dietary accommodation policy. For a Michelin-starred kitchen at the €€€€ level, communicating restrictions at the time of booking is standard practice and gives the kitchen the leading chance of adapting the menu. Contact the restaurant directly before your visit rather than assuming flexibility , or assuming inflexibility. Do not leave this until arrival.
It is possible but not the obvious choice. A multi-course tasting menu at €€€€ is a significant per-person spend that pays off most clearly as a shared experience. Solo diners in Lindau who want serious cooking at lower commitment might consider KARRisma or Valentin as alternatives. That said, if the VILLINO experience is specifically what you are after, solo dining at a starred restaurant is perfectly legitimate , call ahead and ask whether counter or bar seating is available, which tends to make solo meals feel more natural.
Bar or counter seating availability is not confirmed in our data. VILLINO is a family-run property rather than a large hotel restaurant, so a dedicated bar dining option may not exist in the way it does at larger venues. If bar seating matters to your plan , particularly for a solo visit or a shorter informal meal , confirm directly with the restaurant before booking. Do not assume this format is available.
| Venue | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|
| VILLINO | €€€€ | — |
| Aqua | €€€€ | — |
| Schwarzwaldstube | €€€€ | — |
| CODA Dessert Dining | €€€€ | — |
| Tantris | €€€€ | — |
| Vendôme | €€€€ | — |
How VILLINO stacks up against the competition.
Contact VILLINO directly before booking. At the €€€€ price point with a tasting-format kitchen under a Michelin-starred chef, most fine dining operations of this profile will accommodate restrictions when given advance notice. Do not assume on the night — flag requirements at time of reservation.
Solo dining at a family-run, Michelin-starred property in a rural setting is workable but not the natural fit. The experience skews toward couples and small groups celebrating occasions. If you are dining solo, book early and flag it when reserving — some kitchens at this level seat solo guests at a counter or chef's table, though VILLINO's seating configuration is not confirmed in current data.
Bar seating is not confirmed in VILLINO's current profile. The venue is a family-run property in Bodolz rather than a restaurant-bar hybrid, so a standalone bar dining option is not guaranteed. Verify directly before planning around it.
Specific menu items are not available in current data, and fabricating dish names would be misleading at a Michelin-starred kitchen where menus change seasonally. Chef Tony Hohlfeld runs a modern cuisine format with a fusion approach at Lake Constance — the 900-bottle cellar is a documented strength, so lean on the sommelier pairing if it is offered.
Booking difficulty is rated Hard. For a Michelin-starred, family-run room drawing guests from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, plan on at least three to four weeks ahead for weekends, longer for peak summer dates around Lake Constance. If your travel dates are fixed, book the day you confirm your trip.
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