EXTRAORDINARY CREATIVITY MEETS CULINARY PRECISION
“We place great importance on seasonality: only ingredients at their peak make it onto the plate, so that every flavour can truly 44
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Issue 136
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December 2025
A special focus is placed on wine: the list brings together outstanding regional bottles from Schaffhausen with hand-picked selections from across the globe – from France to New Zealand. “Our pairings are always individual, attuned to the dishes,” managing director Joel Kötter says. “We also love to consider the personal preferences of our guests to round off the experience perfectly.”
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Under the direction of Dan Rodriguez-Zaugg, Alejandro Pérez Polo and Katiuska Villalba Paredes (Pâtisserie), the team presents a creative, seasonally changing menu that perfectly unites technique and emotion. Spanish and South American influences meet Asian accents and premium Swiss produce – each dish a small work of art, prepared with precision and passion. Four times a year, the entire menu is reinvented, taking guests on a new culinary journey with every season.
shine,” explains Dan Rodriguez-Zaugg. “You can taste the region in every bite. We’re constantly seeking out the finest ingredients in our surroundings, because fresh, highquality produce forms the basis of everything we serve.” Alejandro Pérez Polo adds: “With new preparation techniques, we experiment with flavours and textures, transforming ingredients in surprising ways to create dishes that not only taste exceptional but also spark curiosity and linger.”
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In Schaffhausen, just a few steps from the Rhine, indulgence becomes an art form. Set within a historic building with an elegant terrace and expansive garden, Villa Sommerlust provides a beautifully balanced fine-dining experience that delights both palate and soul.
Those who visit Villa Sommerlust encounter an atmosphere that is both elegant and relaxed. Warmth, authenticity and professionalism define the service, ensuring that every guest feels welcome from the very first moment. Ultimately, Villa Sommerlust proves that gastronomy is at its finest when curiosity leads the way.
TEXT: MARILENA STRACKE
Villa Sommerlust offers a meticulously conceived fine-dining concept, inspired by international influences and shaped by fresh, seasonal ingredients. The Swiss gourmet restaurant has already been recognised with a Michelin star, 16 Gault&Millau points and three Falstaff forks.