Gasthof Blumenthal
Country cooking · Spalt
Restaurant in Spalt, Germany
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Franconian Farmhouse Tradition
Price
€
Chef
Lukas Strobel
Dress
Casual
Why go
Gasthof Blumenthal is a strong Spalt pick for country cooking when value and a relaxed local atmosphere matter more than formality. The € price tier and Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition make it especially useful for casual lunches, family meals, low-pressure dinners rather than splurge occasions.
About Gasthof Blumenthal
Gasthof Blumenthal is a country-cooking restaurant in Spalt with € pricing and Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition for 2025. The most useful way to read it is as a direct value choice: a place to consider when the brief is country cooking in Spalt rather than a more elaborate restaurant plan.
The practical details are simple. Gasthof Blumenthal is closed on Monday and Tuesday. It opens Wednesday to Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and again from 5 to 10 p.m.; on Sunday it opens from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. That makes it relevant for lunch from Wednesday through Sunday, for dinner from Wednesday through Saturday.
A country-cooking choice for Spalt when value matters more than ceremony
The recommendation is strongest for diners who want country cooking at an accessible price point in Spalt. For a broader look at other dining in town, a full Spalt restaurants guide is the better starting point, especially if the meal is part of a wider day in the area.
What gives this venue credibility is the combination of country cooking, € pricing, Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition. The safest expectation is a meal chosen for country cooking and modest spend, rather than for a specific service style, room design, or menu format.
For planning purposes, Gasthof Blumenthal is best described by its cuisine, price level, opening days, Bib Gourmand status. Details such as a drinks program, seating setup, chef-led format, or special dietary services should be checked directly with the restaurant before planning around them.
Use it for relaxed meals, not high-stakes occasions
The practical edge is the main reason to choose it. Gasthof Blumenthal has lunch hours Wednesday through Sunday and dinner hours Wednesday through Saturday, so it can fit either a midday meal or an evening meal depending on the day. The € price level also makes it a sensible option when value is a priority.
The decision filter is clear: choose Gasthof Blumenthal if the priority is country cooking in Spalt, Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition, modest pricing. If the occasion depends on a particular room style, drinks list, tasting format, group setup, or special service, confirm those details directly before booking or choose another nearby option that better matches the plan.
Planning details
- Location
- Stiegelmühle 42, 91174 Spalt, Germany
- Website
- gasthof-blumenthal.de
- Phone
- +49 9873 332
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Gasthof Blumenthal presents as a traditional Franconian country inn where regional agriculture shapes the menu. Situated on a mill road at the edge of Spalt, it feels rooted in working farmland — orchards, fields and hop country that frame the kitchen’s supply chain. The place reads as rustic and classic rather than trendy, with a family-run sensibility and an approachable, charming personality. Recognition from the Michelin guide as a Bib Gourmand underscores a quietly confident, authentic operation: modest in price but serious about straightforward, seasonally driven country cooking drawn from the surrounding landscape.
Best For
This is a destination for diners who value regional authenticity and good value over flash. Visitors willing to make a short detour from larger cities find thoughtful Franconian country cooking focused on local pork, pond carp, river fish and seasonal root vegetables. The family-run Gasthof sits comfortably in a single euro-sign bracket yet earns Michelin attention, so it suits casual meals with family or friends and travelers who prefer relaxed, unpretentious dining that showcases nearby producers. It’s less a scene for late-night revelry than for deliberate, ingredient-forward meals.
Ordering Tips
Menus at Gasthof Blumenthal emphasize what the immediate region produces; order with seasonality in mind. Expect offerings built around Franconian staples—carp from local ponds, pork from regional farms, river fish and hearty root-vegetable preparations—so favor dishes that highlight those ingredients. The Bib Gourmand cue signals balanced portions and strong value, so is a good reason to sample multiple small plates or a set menu if offered. Because the kitchen’s sourcing logic is central, ask staff about the day’s producers and the seasonally driven specialties to get the clearest sense of place.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy, relaxed Franconian gasthof atmosphere with friendly, informal service, comfortable dining rooms and a pleasant terrace/courtyard.
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Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
Signature Dishes
Oma's Sauerbraten mit Kloß
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Zur Sonne, Country cooking, €€
- Schwanen, Country cooking, €
- Waldgasthof am Letten, Country cooking, €€
- Rotes Ross, Country cooking, €€
- Landhaus Lebert, Country cooking, €€
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Gasthof Blumenthal is the value play in this country-cooking set. Compared with Zur Sonne, Waldgasthof am Letten, Rotes Ross, and Landhaus Lebert, it sits at a lower price tier, which makes it the smarter choice for a casual meal rather than a planned splurge. The Michelin Bib Gourmand signal supports that read: come here when value is part of the point.
Schwanen is the closest price match, so the decision is less about spend and more about fit. Pick Gasthof Blumenthal for a calm, rural-feeling meal in Spalt with country cooking as the draw. Pick Schwanen if availability, location, or group convenience works better on the day.
For a more polished country-cooking occasion, the €€ peers make more sense. Zur Sonne, Waldgasthof am Letten, Rotes Ross, Landhaus Lebert are better cross-shops when the group wants a more formal meal or is comfortable paying more. For an easier, lower-pressure booking in Spalt, Gasthof Blumenthal is the safer recommendation.
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Compare Gasthof Blumenthal
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gasthof Blumenthal | Spalt | Country cooking | Michelin Guide Germany 20262025 Michelin Bib Gourmand | € |
| Zur Sonne | Pappenheim | Country cooking | Michelin Guide Germany 20262026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand | €€ |
| Schwanen | Köngen | Country cooking | Star Wine Lists 2026 · #1Michelin Guide Austria 2026We're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand | € |
| Waldgasthof am Letten | Lauf an der Pegnitz | Country cooking | Michelin Guide Germany 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | €€ |
| Rotes Ross | Marktbergel | Country cooking | Michelin Guide Germany 20262025 Michelin Bib Gourmand | €€ |
| Landhaus Lebert | Windelsbach | Country cooking | 2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand | €€ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Gasthof Blumenthal?
Gasthof Blumenthal is a country-cooking restaurant in Spalt with € pricing and Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition. Check directly with the restaurant if you need dress-code guidance for a particular occasion.
Is Gasthof Blumenthal worth the price?
It is a strong candidate if the goal is country cooking at € prices in Spalt. The Michelin Bib Gourmand award for 2025 supports choosing it for lunch or dinner when the opening hours fit your plan.
What should a first-timer know about Gasthof Blumenthal?
Start with the basics: Gasthof Blumenthal is a Michelin Bib Gourmand country-cooking restaurant in Spalt with € pricing. It is closed Monday and Tuesday, opens Wednesday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m. and opens Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Is lunch or dinner better at Gasthof Blumenthal?
Choose based on the day. Lunch is available Wednesday through Sunday. Dinner is available Wednesday through Saturday. Gasthof Blumenthal is closed Monday and Tuesday, Sunday is lunch only.
