es:senz

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

Where Fewer Ingredients Tell Greater Stories

Nestled within the Das Achental resort in Grassau, on the gentle slopes above Lake Chiemsee, es:senz is a fine dining destination that takes its name — and its philosophy — seriously. The concept is beautifully simple: concentrate on the essential. At this celebrated restaurant, 3-star chef Edip Sigl works with only a handful of carefully chosen components per dish, coaxing from each one the fullest expression of its original flavour.

The result, as the kitchen puts it, is cuisine that is pure, surprising and unforgettable.

The Vision of Edip Sigl

Edip Sigl is the creative force and driving passion behind es:senz. In his own words: "Making the pure taste of Chiemgau tangible is my vision and passion. Behind every dish at es:senz lies a story, whose narrative finds its climax on the plate." That story begins with close relationships with regional producers — a deliberate, responsible dialogue about which ingredients to select and how to honour them.

This commitment to provenance transforms fine dining into something deeply rooted in place. Every plate carries Sigl's personal signature while celebrating the culinary treasures of the Chiemgau landscape.

A Team Built Around Excellence

Behind every perfect menu stands a team working with precision, passion and heart. Restaurant manager Barbara Berger and sommelier Iiro Lutter stand alongside Sigl at the heart of es:senz, supported by a kitchen and service team dedicated to bringing the essence of Chiemgau to life with every service. The Wine Spectator recognised this commitment to pairing and hospitality with its prestigious Best of Award of Excellence in 2023.

The Experience

Es:senz opens Wednesday through Saturday from 18:30, offering an intimate fine dining setting within the resort. The signature "Chiemgau Pur" tasting menu is the centrepiece — a journey through the region's finest seasonal produce. For those wishing to extend the experience, the es:senz Dine & Sleep package and the Sparkling Spring six-course champagne dinner offer immersive overnight escapes.

Since 2022, the acclaimed 4 Hands Dinner series has brought exceptional guest chefs into conversation with Sigl, creating evenings that guests carry with them long after the last course is cleared.

At es:senz, fine dining is not about abundance — it is about finding, in the fewest possible elements, something truly extraordinary.