The Michelin Guide Germany 2017 has been released unveiling three new additions to the two star club including Rutz in Berlin, Opus V in Mannheim and Geisels Werneckhof.

A record total of 292 restaurants were rated with one or more stars in this year’s guide. While all 10 restaurants retained their three stars, Rutz in Berlin, Opus V in Mannheim and Geisels Werneckhof in Munich are new to the two starred category and a further 28 received one star.

Michael Ellis, International Director in charge of the Michelin guides said: "The total number of restaurants with one or more stars is now at its highest level. At 292 venues, this is 17 percent more than just five years ago. Development of Germany’s top-level gastronomy has remained on a very high level, thanks to a number of young and innovative chefs.

"Often, they have honed their skills in top international venues, and are now displaying them as head chefs in their own restaurants. This way, they play a major role