Related to the art of cooking or the enjoyment of fine food and drinks.
example
Das Restaurant bietet eine Reise durch die kulinarischen Höhepunkte der italienischen Küche.
The restaurant offers a journey through the culinary highlights of Italian cuisine.
Usage tips
Word family
The word 'kulinarisch' (culinary) comes from the Latin word 'culina', which means 'kitchen'. So it is directly connected with cooking and the culinary arts.
EXAMPLE
Das Hotel ist für seine kulinarischen Angebote bekannt.
The hotel is known for its culinary offerings.
Typical collocations
'Kulinarisch' (culinary) is often combined with nouns that describe enjoyment and experience, for example: 'kulinarische Spezialitäten' (culinary specialties), 'kulinarische Genüsse' (culinary delights), 'ein kulinarisches Highlight' (a culinary highlight), or 'eine kulinarische Reise' (a culinary journey).
EXAMPLE
Auf dem Markt findest du viele kulinarische Spezialitäten aus der Region.
At the market, you can find many culinary specialties from the region.
Use as an adverb
The word can also be used as an adverb to describe a verb. A typical expression is 'jemanden kulinarisch verwöhnen' (to treat someone to good food/culinary delights).
EXAMPLE
In diesem Restaurant werden Sie kulinarisch verwöhnt.
In this restaurant, you will be treated to culinary delights.
Compare with
confusable
kulinarisch vs köstlich
delicious / delightful
'köstlich' and 'kulinarisch' both have to do with food and enjoyment, but they do not describe the same thing. 'köstlich' directly says that something tastes very good. 'kulinarisch' is more about the area of food, cooking, and special dishes. It does not automatically mean that something is tasty. Learners may confuse the words because both often appear in texts about good food. To describe the taste of a dish, you say 'köstlich'. For trips, events, or traditions related to food, 'kulinarisch' fits better.
kulinarisch
Auf der Reise haben wir viele kulinarische Spezialitäten der Region entdeckt.
On the trip, we discovered many culinary specialties of the region.
köstlich
Die Suppe schmeckt köstlich, besonders mit frischem Brot.
The soup tastes delicious, especially with fresh bread.