One MICHELIN star · Modern European

LA VIE by thomas bühner (Düsseldorf) menu and prices

Düsseldorf · Chef Timo Fritsche

The Omnivore tasting menu at LA VIE by thomas bühner costs €258 (about US$289) per person. The cheapest way in is the vegetarian tasting menu, at €223. Prices include service, so dinner for two comes to €516.

Cheapest way in
Vegetarian tasting menu, €223 a person, €35 (14%) less than dinner More ways to spend less
Compared with others
Dinner is the dearest of 9 one-star menus in Düsseldorf (middle price €205). Compare them
Price checked
13 Oct 2026 from the restaurant’s website Sources
Restaurant’s websiteGoogle MapsHotels nearby
Dinner, €258, Omnivore menu, 8 courses (other menus from €173)Lunch, not listedWine pairing, –, no pairing listedPer person, service included
Checked 13 Oct 2026 · restaurant’s website
Google rating, live from Google Maps
Menus and prices

How much does the LA VIE by thomas bühner menu cost?

From €223 for the vegetarian tasting menu to €258 for the Omnivore tasting menu, per person in EUR, including service, with the cost for two.

Per personFor two
Omnivore tasting menu8 courses€258€516
Vegetarian tasting menu7 courses€223€446

Every figure is for one guest. Menu prices include VAT. Service is usually included, though some restaurants add a service charge; tipping is optional. Supplements such as caviar are left out. Prices shown in other currencies use the day's exchange rate and are approximate.

Sources: the restaurant’s website (menus). Menus checked 13 October 2026; menus change, so check with LA VIE by thomas bühner before you book.

Spend less

What is the cheapest way to eat at LA VIE by thomas bühner?

The vegetarian tasting menu, at €223 per person for 7 courses. That’s €35 less than the Omnivore tasting menu.

  • Vegetarian tasting menu €2237 courses · Also served as 4 to 6 courses, from €173; wine pairing €78–€148 depending on length · €35 less than the Omnivore tasting menu
  • Setzkasten €165The cheapest one-star dinner menu in Düsseldorf, Modern European
Booking

How to book at LA VIE by thomas bühner

Book online.

  1. When tables are releasedOnline through Zenchef from the restaurant's website, or by email to [email protected].
  2. Where to bookBook on their website
  3. CancellationsA credit card is needed to confirm a booking, and €250 a person is held on it. Cancelling is free up to 48 hours before; later than that, the whole deposit is kept.
  4. Groups and private eventsGroups of six or more book by email ([email protected]). The whole restaurant can be hired for private or business events ([email protected]).

From LA VIE by thomas bühner’s website, checked 13 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.

Before you go

Dress code, children, how long it takes and opening hours at LA VIE by thomas bühner

What is the dress code at LA VIE by thomas bühner?

Smart casual. Guests are welcome to dress up for the occasion.

Can you take children to LA VIE by thomas bühner?

Children are welcome if they can take part in the full meal. There is no children's menu.

How long does a meal at LA VIE by thomas bühner take?

About 3½ to 4 hours for the full menu.

When is LA VIE by thomas bühner open?

It's open Wednesday to Sunday, closed on Monday and Tuesday.

Mon–Tue closedWed–Sat 18:30–23:00Sun 12:30–14:30

Hours from schlemmer-atlas.de, Oct 2026; check before you go, as they change on holidays.

From LA VIE by thomas bühner’s website, checked 13 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.

At a glance

LA VIE by thomas bühner: stars, chef and address

How many Michelin stars does LA VIE by thomas bühner have?

One. LA VIE by thomas bühner holds one MICHELIN star, one of 278 one-star restaurants in Germany.

Who is the chef at LA VIE by thomas bühner?

The head chef is Timo Fritsche.

Where does LA VIE by thomas bühner rank on critics’ lists?

LA VIE by thomas bühner is on one of the critics’ lists we follow, in its latest edition:

From each list’s own website, checked 24 October 2026. The MICHELIN Guide gives stars but doesn’t rank restaurants.

Cuisine
Modern European
Where
Düsseldorf · Germany
Address
Schlüterstraße 1, 40235, DüsseldorfOpen in Google Maps
Dietary needs
Has a vegetarian tasting menu; Can cater for vegetarian and vegan dietsFrom the restaurant’s website; say when you book
Links
Restaurant’s website · MICHELIN Guide page
How it compares

Is LA VIE by thomas bühner expensive for a one-star restaurant?

Its €258 dinner menu is the most expensive of the 9 one-star dinner menus in Düsseldorf with a published price. The middle price is €205, so it costs €53 more than a typical one.

RestaurantCuisineDinnerLunchWine pairing
SetzkastenDüsseldorfModern European€165€115–
JaeDüsseldorfFusion€169–€99
Agata'sDüsseldorfCreative€199––
1876 Daniel Dal-BenDüsseldorfCreative€200––
Zwanzig23 by Lukas JakobiDüsseldorfCreative€205––
Im SchiffchenDüsseldorfClassic€218––
NagayaDüsseldorfJapanese€218––
Yoshi by NagayaDüsseldorfJapanese€228––
LA VIE by thomas bühnerDüsseldorfModern European€258––

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Starred restaurants near LA VIE by thomas bühner

The 6 nearest, all within 4.3 km.

  • 1876 Daniel Dal-Ben Creative · 1.6 km (1.0 mi) away · dinner €200
  • Nagaya Japanese · 2.9 km (1.8 mi) away · dinner €218
  • Yoshi by Nagaya Japanese · 3.0 km (1.9 mi) away · dinner €228
  • Setzkasten Modern European · 3.5 km (2.2 mi) away · dinner €165
  • Jae Fusion · 4.0 km (2.5 mi) away · dinner €169
  • Agata's Creative · 4.3 km (2.7 mi) away · dinner €199

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Sources Restaurant: laviebythomasbuehner.de. Stars: LA VIE by thomas bühner in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: the restaurant’s menus, menus checked 13 October 2026. Booking and visiting: the restaurant’s website, checked 13 October 2026. Critics’ lists: La Liste’s Top 1000 Restaurants 2026, checked 24 October 2026. Rating: Google Maps, shown live. Opening hours: schlemmer-atlas.de, checked 26 October 2026. Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API (27 October 2026).