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title: "IGNIV: a nest feathered by star chef Andreas Caminada?"
description: "At the IGNIV restaurant by Andreas Caminada kitchen chef Germann and sommelier Benvenuto celebrate a fine dining sharing experience with culinary highlights"
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# IGNIV: a nest feathered by star chef Andreas Caminada?

> IGNIV is a fine-dining sharing-concept restaurant by Swiss star chef Andreas Caminada, located inside the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz in Switzerland, where junior chef Silvio Germann serves gourmet cuisine in multiple small shared portions across a multi-course experience.

## Destination
Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, Bernhard-Simonstrasse, 7310 Bad Ragaz, Switzerland.

## Why visit
A unique fine-dining sharing experience conceived by Grisons star chef Andreas Caminada and executed by GaultMillau Discovery of the Year 2017 Silvio Germann, earning one Michelin star and 16 GaultMillau points. The concept delivers gourmet multi-course meals in small shared portions, with expert wine pairings by sommelier Francesco Benvenuto.

## What to see
- **Fireplace dining room** — Warm interior designed by Patricia Urquiola, formerly the Äbtestube restaurant of the Grand Resort.

## What to do
- **IGNIV Fine Dining Sharing Experience** — A multi-course gourmet meal served in small shared portions; 3-course menu at CHF 148 per person, with optional surprise courses at CHF 40 or CHF 60 extra.
- **Wine pairing with sommelier** — Sommelier Francesco Benvenuto recommends and pours a different wine with each course, including vintner's champagne, unfiltered Sauvignon Blanc, and a 2010 Barbaresco.
- **Sunday kids' sharing lunch** — A 3-course sharing menu for children is offered on Sunday afternoons.

## Good to know
Reservations can be made by email at reservation@igniv.com or by phone at +41 81 303 30 30. The restaurant is accessible by car from the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz parking lot.

## Photos

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  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/IGNIV-restaurant-Bad-Ragaz-Switzerland-15.jpg"
    caption: "The menu with stylized nest and egg on the cover stands at the ready"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/IGNIV-restaurant-Bad-Ragaz-Switzerland.jpg"
    caption: "Our table by the fireplace"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/IGNIV-restaurant-Bad-Ragaz-Switzerland-4.jpg"
    caption: "Decoration IGNIV Restaurant"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/IGNIV-restaurant-Bad-Ragaz-Switzerland-6.jpg"
    caption: "Amuse-bouches, IGNIV-Style"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/IGNIV-restaurant-Bad-Ragaz-Switzerland-7.jpg"
    caption: "Air bread with gazpacho"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/IGNIV-restaurant-Bad-Ragaz-Switzerland-8.jpg"
    caption: "Mackerel and kohlrabi dumpling"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/IGNIV-restaurant-Bad-Ragaz-Switzerland-11.jpg"
    caption: "Macaroon with duck foie gras and dried pear"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/IGNIV-restaurant-Bad-Ragaz-Switzerland-9.jpg"
    caption: "Nested egg royale in the shell"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/IGNIV-restaurant-Bad-Ragaz-Switzerland-24.jpg"
    caption: "Tomato salad with basil and pascal celery"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/IGNIV-restaurant-Bad-Ragaz-Switzerland-18.jpg"
    caption: "Beef roulettes with chanterelles and potato chip"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/IGNIV-restaurant-Bad-Ragaz-Switzerland-17.jpg"
    caption: "Char with cucumber, dill, and radish"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/IGNIV-restaurant-Bad-Ragaz-Switzerland-25.jpg"
    caption: "IGNIV nuggets ready to be served"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/IGNIV-restaurant-Bad-Ragaz-Switzerland-22.jpg"
    caption: "IGNIV nuggets - wait, is that Pantaléon's face in the steam?"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/IGNIV-restaurant-Bad-Ragaz-Switzerland-26.jpg"
    caption: "Zander on peperonata and estragon foam"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/IGNIV-restaurant-Bad-Ragaz-Switzerland-27.jpg"
    caption: "Pork belly IGNIV restaurant"
```