Markus Stöckle

Curiosity has always kept Markus moving, one step beyond wherever he happened to be. His journey took him from traditional Bavarian inns to some of the world’s most influential kitchens, most notably The Fat Duck, Heston Blumenthal’s legendary restaurant in England. Working in its experimental development lab reshaped his understanding of flavour, teaching him that innovation is not the opposite of tradition, but what keeps it alive.

In 2017, Markus opened ROSI in Zurich, reinventing the Bavarian tavern for a new generation. The restaurant earned 17 Gault&Millau points, Gault&Millau Switzerland’s Rising Star of the Year (2024), inclusion in 50 Best Discovery and recognition at The Best Chef Awards, establishing Markus as one of Europe’s most original culinary voices.

In September 2026, Marküs opened, a playful nod to Markus’ nickname marking his most personal project to date. The menu celebrates close relationships with local producers, alongside in-house fermentations and an ongoing scientific collaboration with ETH Zurich, with hyper-seasonal, ingredient-led dishes that are joyfully unrestrained, yet deeply rooted in a sense of place, time and respect for Markus’ Zurich home.