Julien Binz is one of Alsace’s leading chefs, holder of a Michelin star at his eponymous restaurant in the wine village of Ammerschwihr. A Maitre Cuisinier de France steeped in Alsatian tradition, he combines the region’s culinary heritage with a modern, contemporary sensibility and an exceptional wine culture.
Trained in the great kitchens of Alsace, Binz has built a restaurant that celebrates both the produce and the wines of his home region, earning recognition among the finest tables of eastern France.
TL;DR
- French chef based in Ammerschwihr, Alsace
- Opened Restaurant Julien Binz in 2015; Michelin star in 2017
- A Maitre Cuisinier de France with three Gault Millau toques
- More than 25 years immersed in Alsatian cuisine
- Renowned for one of France’s finest wine lists
Julien Binz key facts
| Nationality | French (Alsatian) |
| Restaurant | Julien Binz, Ammerschwihr (1 Michelin star) |
| Opened | 2015 (star 2017) |
| Title | Maitre Cuisinier de France |
| Known for | Modern Alsatian cuisine; great wine list |
An Alsatian grounding
Julien Binz has been immersed in Alsatian cuisine for more than 25 years. He trained at Aux Armes de France in Ammerschwihr and with celebrated chefs such as Antoine Westermann and Marc Haeberlin, before serving as head chef at the Auberge d’Artzenheim, the Chateau d’Isenbourg and the Rendez-Vous de Chasse in Colmar, where he earned his first Michelin star in 2012.
His own restaurant
In December 2015 Binz and his wife, Sandrine Kauffer-Binz, opened Restaurant Julien Binz in the heart of Ammerschwihr, a wine village famous as the home of the Grand Cru Kaefferkopf. The restaurant earned a Michelin star in 2017 and has held it since, also earning three toques in the Gault Millau guide.
Wine and terroir
Set in one of Alsace’s great wine villages, Binz’s restaurant is celebrated as much for its cellar as its cooking: its wine list won the Grand Prix of the Michelin Sommelier in 2022 and is counted among the hundred most beautiful in France. His contemporary cuisine draws on current trends while preserving the taste and essence of the region’s produce.
Signature style
Binz’s cooking combines modernity and authenticity, rooted in Alsatian tradition but open to contemporary ideas. He works to preserve the true taste and essence of his ingredients, pairing refined, seasonal dishes with the exceptional wines of Alsace – a cuisine deeply expressive of its terroir.
Julien Binz in context
Binz is one of the leading regional chefs of France featured on Pickup Table 4, alongside Jean Sulpice and Florent Ladeyn.
Follow Julien Binz
Restaurant Julien Binz – official site
Julien Binz FAQ
Who is Julien Binz?
An Alsatian chef with a Michelin star at his restaurant in Ammerschwihr.
Where is the restaurant?
In Ammerschwihr, a wine village in Alsace.
How many Michelin stars does he have?
One, held since 2017.
What is he known for?
Modern Alsatian cuisine and one of France’s finest wine lists.
What is his background?
More than 25 years in Alsatian kitchens; a Maitre Cuisinier de France.
