"Schloss Schauenstein": 3 stars and 5 toques
The castle is a fine-dining destination with guest rooms. Enjoy special benefits with American Express.
Everything you need to know at a glance
"Schloss Schauenstein" in Fürstenau is one of Switzerland’s premier gourmet destinations: Andreas Caminada serves three-star cuisine there, which has been awarded five toques by GaultMillau. The focus is on regional products, vegetables, herbs, and alpine flavors.
Guests can enjoy multi-course menus for lunch or dinner, and larger groups can also dine at the Chef’s Table with a direct view of the kitchen. In addition, the property features twelve individually designed guest rooms and suites in a historic castle setting. American Express Platinum Card members receive special benefits at “Schloss Schauenstein.”
“Schloss Schauenstein”: A Gourmet Legend in Graubünden
When “Schloss Schauenstein” was leased in 2003 by the then-up-and-coming young chef Andreas Caminada, no one could have imagined that more than 20 years later, he would still be running it—now as the owner—and that it would be home to one of the world’s best restaurants: Few gourmet temples boast three Michelin stars and five GaultMillau toques.
The third star was awarded in 2010: for a cuisine that does not rely on the typical luxury ingredients that are de rigueur in other fine-dining restaurants. Instead of lobster, oysters, and caviar, “Schloss Schauenstein” primarily serves regional products, such as marinated fish from the surrounding lakes.
But even more important to Caminada are the vegetarian elements of his dishes: You can experience just how much can be made from something as simple as an onion, and sample your way through the castle’s entire vegetable and herb garden. The pantry of the surrounding gardens, fields, and forests offers, among other things, red cabbage, artichokes, and nasturtiums.
Lunch and Dinner Menu
If you’d like to experience the flavors of the Grisons mountains, be sure to reserve a table in advance. You can do so on the restaurant’s website, where last-minute openings are also posted.
You can choose from three-, four-, or five-course menus, available for both lunch (Thursday through Sunday) and dinner (Wednesday through Sunday). You also have the option of pairing your meal with alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages.
For groups of six to a maximum of twelve people, the Chef’s Table is also an option. Here, you can sit in a cozy, elegant living-room atmosphere and watch the chefs prepare the dishes.
Staying at "Schloss Schauenstein"
The castle offers twelve lovingly furnished guest rooms and suites. While these can be booked independently of a restaurant visit, some tables are reserved for hotel guests. In addition, exclusive packages are available that combine, for example, two nights at the castle with two restaurant visits.
“Schloss Schauenstein”: A Unique Culinary Experience
The restaurant at “Schloss Schauenstein” offers a level of quality that is not a given even for a three-star establishment. Creativity, originality, and, of course, the aromatic diversity impress not only the guests time and again, but also the restaurant critics of the most renowned culinary guides.
All menus have a strong connection to the castle’s own garden as well as to the region’s produce and flora. The boutique hotel within the castle also offers the perfect setting for alpine fine dining in a historic castle atmosphere and a multi-day stay where you can indulge in complete comfort.
When booking, remember your American Express card, which offers you benefits in many ways. With your Gold Card or Platinum Card, you not only enjoy worldwide acceptance but also earn valuable points in the Membership Rewards bonus program with every card use. You can later redeem these for attractive rewards, such as hotel and rental car bookings.
Frequently asked questions and answers
The castle is located in the small village of Fürstenau in the Swiss canton of Graubünden, a few kilometers southwest of Chur.
The restaurant has been awarded three stars by the Michelin Guide and five toques and 19 points by GaultMillau. This makes it one of the world’s best restaurants.
As of June 2026, a meal, excluding beverages, costs between approximately CHF 270 and CHF 320, depending on the number of courses.
