Hanover now has a Michelin star restaurant: The Marie”!

Hanover now has a Michelin star restaurant: The Marie”!

A new jewel in Hanover's gastronomy has found its way onto the radar of gourmets in recent weeks: the restaurant “Marie” in the eastern part of the city. At the gala awarding of the Michelin stars on June 17, 2025 in Frankfurt am Main, “Marie” was recognized as the sixth new star restaurant. This honor, awarded by the respected Michelin Guide, is considered a great success for operator Sven Holthaus, who was finally able to realize his dream of a Michelin star, as haz.de reported.

Holthaus, which was named Restaurant of the Month in April, has been relying on a concept of French-inspired dishes and fine culinary experiences for around three and a half years. At 6:46 p.m. he accepted the coveted Michelin award on stage while the event was streamed live on the Michelin Guide's social media channels. “It is my dream to receive a Michelin star,” said Holthaus in an emotional moment.

An important moment for Hanover

The “Marie” award is not only a triumph for the operator, but also for the entire gastronomy scene in Hanover. The Michelin Guide, which has been the benchmark for culinary excellence in Germany for over 60 years, plays a prominent role in the evaluation universe. There are around 300 star restaurants in Germany, with around 10 of them being awarded 3 stars, around 50 with 2 and around 280 with 1 star. This number illustrates how high the bar is set for gastronomy professionals and how significant the award is for the affected restaurants, according to tageskarte.io.

A Michelin star is seen as confirmation of “very good cuisine in its category”. Testers from the Michelin Guide travel anonymously and rate not only the quality and taste of the food, but also the ambience and service of the restaurant. This comprehensive assessment makes receiving a star not only an honorable but also a highly desirable goal for the restaurant industry.

The variety of awards

The Michelin Guide is not the only restaurant guide that is highly valued in Germany. Gault & Millau is also established as a gourmet guide that rates restaurants with toques. While the highest award in Gault & Millau is five toques, the Michelin Guide has its own star system. Stars are awarded for kitchen performance and additional green stars for sustainable practices. This large number of awards motivates the catering industry to always strive for the highest quality and to develop innovative concepts, as is also described in meintophotel.de.

The success of “Marie” is not only a personal achievement for Sven Holthaus, but also represents the culinary boom in Hanover and beyond. With a new Michelin star in the Oststadt, the city is sure to continue to appear on the gastronomic radar and attract foodies from near and far.