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May is one of the best months for culinary discoveries. The days get longer, the cuisine becomes fresher and lighter – the perfect time to treat yourself to a special evening. Mastercard cardholders have another exclusive opportunity this month: As part of the Mastercard Culinary Journey, you can experience a specially curated menu at a selected restaurant. Booking is done as usual via the experience platform. priceless.com.
In May, this culinary journey takes you from the hustle and bustle of Munich out to Lake Starnberg – more precisely, to the gourmet restaurant Aubergine at the Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Starnberg. Here, modern haute cuisine meets a relaxed, elegant atmosphere. My companion and I sampled the menu in advance, and I can already tell you: this trip is well worth it. (Here is the link leads to the publications and menus of previous years.)
The Aubergine Restaurant – Fine gourmet cuisine at the highest level
Enjoy a pleasant ambiance and a harmonious feel-good atmosphere at Aubergine.
Just 25 minutes south of Munich lies the Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Starnberg with its renowned gourmet restaurant Aubergine. Anyone dining here quickly realizes that the restaurant stands for a clear philosophy: high-quality products, precise craftsmanship, and a cuisine that combines classic gourmet techniques with modern ideas.
The restaurant itself is elegant, but never stuffy. Subtle colors, stylish table arrangements, and a tranquil atmosphere ensure that you can fully concentrate on what it's all about: good food and a relaxing evening.
The atmosphere in the restaurant is particularly pleasant. You won't be greeted with any fuss, but rather with a highly professional yet warm hospitality. This very combination makes your visit to Restaurant Aubergine so special – you immediately feel welcome and can simply sit back and enjoy yourself.
The fact that this restaurant is part of the Mastercard culinary journey in May is therefore a perfect fit: It is a place where culinary excellence and relaxed enjoyment are wonderfully combined.
The four-course tasting menu in May 2026
From May 1st to 31st, 2026, Restaurant Aubergine offers a menu that perfectly reflects the freshness and variety of the spring season. Even before the first official course is served, the evening begins with two different amuse-bouches from the kitchen – small, creative teasers that whet your appetite for what's to come and provide a delightful start to your evening.
Perfection on a plate. Let yourself be pampered and enjoy the finest creations from chef Maximilian Moser.
The meal begins with a dish that immediately evokes the feeling of May: asparagus combined with green tomato, elderflower, and hazelnut. The tender spring asparagus meets the light acidity of the tomato, the floral notes of the elderflower, and the subtle nuttiness – a very elegant start that perfectly showcases the kitchen's signature style.
The next course is langoustine with water spinach and lemongrass polenta. The succulent seafood blends perfectly in your mouth with the aromatic freshness of the lemongrass and the creamy polenta. Look forward to a dish that is light, aromatic, and wonderfully balanced.
Almost too beautiful to eat: The dessert of your menu
Your main course brings a truly high-quality product to the plate: Poltinger lamb. It's accompanied by aubergine, dates, and pannisse (a type of sweet bread). The combination of savory roasted aromas, delicate texture, and the subtle sweetness of the dates creates an exciting interplay of flavors and demonstrates the refined and precise work being done here. A definite thumbs up for head chef and Michelin-starred chef Maximilian Moser and his team.
To conclude, a rhubarb dessert awaits you, combined with macadamia nuts and wood sorrel – the presentation speaks for itself in terms of creativity and wow factor. The fruity acidity of the rhubarb meets creamy and nutty components and is perfectly complemented by the delicate freshness of the wood sorrel – an elegant finale that beautifully captures the essence of spring.
The complete menu will be displayed to you as Four-course menu including an aperitif of the sommelier's choice and water served and costs 150 euros per person. Anyone who would like to extend the evening a little longer can of course also choose a suitable Wine pairing Book this as an add-on – it will be flexibly compiled according to your wine selection and does not have a fixed price on the evening of your visit.
My conclusion and your booking
A must for every gourmet: The gourmet menu at Aubergine
My visit to the Aubergine restaurant was a perfect example for me of how modern fine dining can work today: precisely cooked, with clear flavors and pleasantly light.
What I particularly enjoyed was that each course had its own unique concept, the ingredients were of absolutely top quality, and each course built upon the previous one. It's clear that the chefs at this popular Starnberg gourmet restaurant cook with a great deal of experience and passion.
If you would also like to experience this special menu, you can reserve your table. from Wednesday to Saturday Reserve. Important to know: The reservation should at least two days in advance This can be done. You can book directly via priceless.com.
I wish you lots of fun and an unforgettable evening at Restaurant Aubergine in Starnberg. As usual, you can also find a Reel of my visit on my Instagram account (biancas_blog).
Step by step – it’s that easy:
- Don't have a Mastercard yet? – Apply for a Mastercard
- On priceless.com register and log in
- The multi-course menu at „"Aubergine“ choose
- Desired date of May 1st to 31st, 2026 select and go directly to the Keyword „Mastercard Menu“ Reserve (two days' notice required)
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May 2026:
Four-course menu at the gourmet restaurant „Aubergine“ in the Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Starnberg
Münchner Str. 17, 82319 Starnberg
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