Kettner's Kamota

Kettner's Kamota in Essen‑Werden is a restaurant run by chef and co‑founder Jürgen Kettner and business partner Wiebke Meier. Kettner trained at the Residence in Essen and at Bean & Beluga (Dresden), Schöngrün (Bern) and Esplanade (Saarbrücken), later earning a Michelin star at Pietsch by Kettner within six months and being named a rising talent by Gault Millau. The cuisine emphasizes clarity, refined sauces and essences. A la carte on select weekdays; allergies and intolerances are accommodated with at least 24 hours' notice. The dining room feels inviting and exclusive, trendily elegant with traditional Wirtshaus character and aims to make every guest feel like the best guest in the world. The kitchen practices a seasonal, ingredient‑led approach labeled "New Austrian," combining Styrian traditions with Japanese precision and technique. Jürgen Kettner is the head chef. Specialties include seasonal 4‑ or 6‑course degustation menus changing every 6–8 weeks, vegetarian menus on request, and a small greisslerei offering selected Styrian and Japanese products.