Since 1991 the Wielandshöhe has stood for refined regional cooking above the Stuttgart basin. It is Vincent Klink's restaurant, listed with one star in the 2026 Michelin Guide.
Vincent Klink and the Wielandshöhe
Vincent Klink opened the Wielandshöhe in 1991. Over the years it became a Stuttgart institution, and Klink himself became known far beyond the region through cookbooks and television. The Michelin Guide lists the house with one star for 2026.
Klink remains chef-patron, with Jörg Neth at his side, who has been in the house since 2012. Day-to-day cooking now rests more on the team than on Klink alone, which is worth knowing if you are coming for the name on the door. In 2025 Falstaff magazine honored Klink as its Altmeister des Jahres, its old master of the year.
The cooking, and the thinking behind it
Klink's line has always been regional and product-driven rather than showy: refined cooking sourced from the surrounding countryside, with none of the foam-and-tweezers theater. Add to that the panoramic view over the Talkessel, the steep bowl the city sits in. The half-height location on the Alte Weinsteige is part of the experience, not a bonus.
Practical details
Open Wednesday through Saturday, for lunch from noon to 3:30pm and for dinner from 6pm to 11:30pm. Reserve through the official site; tables are scarce.
