The illustrious Michelin Awards 2024 were presented in Lausanne on 21 October. This year’s Michelin Sommelier Award, presented by Swiss Wine, went to Loris Lenzo from Einstein Gourmet. The casually elegant restaurant at the Hotel Einstein is located in the heart of St. Gallen.
At the Einstein, a highly motivated team rushes from success to success. Just a year ago, the ‘Best Bar Team’ received the Swiss Bar Award. Erik Koren was also named Bar Manager of the Year 2024, and now it is Loris Lenzo who has been recognised for his outstanding work with the coveted Michelin Sommelier Award 2024. He is only the sixth winner of this category, which has been awarded annually since 2019. As restaurant manager and sommelier, he looks after the St. Gallen hotel’s wine cellar in cooperation with the Weinstein Vinothek.
Loris Lenzo is both a trained chef and an EFZ catering specialist. He has been Restaurant Manager and Sommelier at Einstein Gourmet since 2020, having previously worked as an assistant in this position. He has also obtained the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines and Spirits and the federal certificate as Head of Restaurant Management.
Fascinated by the masonry vault made of white Bordeaux limestone, Lenzo carefully manages more than 3000 positions of wine. He specialises in rare wines from Burgundy and Bordeaux, as well as selected champagnes and outstanding Swiss wines. As a passionate sommelier, he is happy to share his knowledge during an exclusive tour or private tasting in the Einstein wine cellar.
Top international cuisine and fine wines in the heart of St. Gallen
Lenzo naturally selects his fine wines with the international cuisine of the Einstein Gourmet in mind. Thanks to his training, he understands the structure of a dish, which helps him to harmoniously combine the right wines. Under chefs Richard Schmidtkonz and Sebastian Zier, the restaurant has earned and defended 2 Michelin stars & 18 GaultMillau points – with a French-influenced but cosmopolitan style. The two chefs now also create an exceptional 4-course menu at lunchtime (Thu – Sat). The centrally located 4* superior Hotel Einstein St. Gallen invites not only hotel guests but also visitors from outside to enjoy the exquisite cuisine of the Einstein Gourmet, the Bistro St.Gallen and the stylish bar with the exclusive Davidoff Cigar Lounge.
Einstein St.Gallen
Berneggstrasse 2
9000 St.Gallen
+41 71 227 55 55
info@einstein.ch
www.einstein.ch