Should dining on the terrace not be possible, try to secure one of the tables next to the large windows at the front – then you can take in the view of Heidsee and the mountains as you savour the chef's ambitious modern take on classic cuisine. The son of a family of restaurateurs, Dominique Schrotter excels at crafting precisely prepared dishes from high-quality ingredients, bringing plenty of bold flavours and finesse to your plate. A fine example is the perfectly cooked, translucent South African scampi – the flavour and seasoning are outstanding: served with a small dollop of caviar, an intense yuzu gel, fresh daikon cress and an impressively airy dashi beurre blanc, it forms a wonderfully harmonious combination. There is also a vegetarian set menu. Armed with astute wine recommendations, the waitstaff are dedicated and very friendly. The list includes some superb well-aged rarities at reasonable prices – you may even discover a bottle from your birth year. Tip: Look out for the regularly scheduled events.