Medici, on Merkurstraße in Baden-Baden, has been a long-running Mediterranean restaurant favoured by the spa town's visitors and regulars alike, offering a menu of grilled octopus, homemade pasta with black truffle, and tiramisu that leans Italian more than broadly Mediterranean in practice. The dining room has an established, slightly formal character built up over years of steady operation, appealing to a clientele that includes many of Baden-Baden's spa and wellness visitors looking for a dependable dinner after a day of treatments. It is open daily for dinner only, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., without a lunch service, so it functions strictly as an evening restaurant. Wine service includes Italian bottles alongside regional German options, matching the pasta-forward menu. Reservations by phone are recommended, especially during Baden-Baden's peak spa season and festival weeks when hotel occupancy in the town rises and dinner tables fill quickly. Its location away from the immediate Kurhaus strip gives it a slightly quieter, more residential feel than the restaurants directly on Kaiserallee.
| Price | €€€ (mains €19–34 / $21–37) |
|---|---|
| Hours | Daily 6:00 PM–11:00 PM |
| Reservations | Recommended, book by phone |
| Address | Merkurstraße 2, 76530 Baden-Baden, Germany |
Signature dishes
- Grilled octopus
- Homemade pasta with black truffle
- Tiramisu
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- Long-running Mediterranean restaurant favoured by Baden-Baden's spa-town visitors
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Location
Merkurstraße 2, 76530 Baden-Baden, Germany
48.7660, 8.2440 View on map
Highlights
- Long-established Mediterranean and Italian menu
- Signature homemade pasta with black truffle
- Popular with Baden-Baden's spa and wellness visitors
- Dinner-only service from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. daily
- Quieter, more residential setting than the Kaiserallee strip
Tips for visiting
- Book by phone ahead, especially during peak spa season and festival weeks
- Visit for dinner only, since there is no lunch service
- Try the black truffle pasta as the kitchen's signature dish
- Choose Medici for a quieter alternative to the busier Kurhaus-area restaurants
- Ask for Italian wine pairings to match the pasta-forward menu
Accessibility
The dining room has step-free street-level access.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Medici serve lunch?
No, it is open for dinner only, daily from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
What cuisine does it focus on?
A Mediterranean menu with a strong Italian lean, including homemade pasta and grilled octopus.
Is it near the Kurhaus?
It sits a short distance from the immediate Kurhaus strip, giving it a quieter, more residential setting.