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$$$$ | Neukölln |
Your childhood dream of having dessert for dinner can come true at this intimate "dessert bar" on a pretty street in trendy Neukölln—except at CODA, many of the desserts are more savory than sweet, and all can be paired with alcoholic beverages, from cocktails to beer to wine. Four- or seven-course menus use very little added sugar or fat in the dishes, but feature plenty of different textures and beautiful presentations to keep things interesting, even for those without a sweet tooth.
Friedelstr. 47, Berlin, Berlin, 12047, Germany
Known For
- Small-plate "desserts" using natural flavors
- Intimate, open-kitchen atmosphere
- Superlative, unusual cocktails
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Tues. No lunch
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$$$$ | Mitte |
The name might have you thinking something different, but this is actually a vegetarian fine-dining restaurant that serves fantastic food (it's above what used to be a club called Cookies, owned by a nightlife mogul by the same moniker, now home to an eatery called Crackers); the chef steers away from "easy" vegetarian dishes like pasta and stir-fries and instead focuses on innovative preparations. The entrance, too, is misleading: the only access is via a dingy alley between the Westin Grand Hotel and the Komische Oper next door, but once you're inside the vibe is industrial-chic, and the service is friendly, casual, and fun.
Behrenstr. 55, Berlin, Berlin, 10117, Germany
Known For
- Michelin-starred creative vegetarian cuisine
- Five- to seven-course tasting menus, plus a signature dish
- Interesting organic wine pairings
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch, Reservations essential
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$$$$ | Mitte |
In a clean and modern Scandinavian-styled space done up in woods and light colors, chef Silvio Pfeufer combines local German dishes with global influences (think pike perch served with finger limes and veal tongue with black truffle and parmesan) on his six-course tasting menus; there's also a separate menu for vegetarians. Pair your meal with a fine selection of wines from Austria, France, Italy, and Spain, or opt for their house-made non-alcoholic drink accompaniments.
Hannoversche Str. 1, Berlin, Berlin, 10115, Germany
Known For
- Beautifully presented modern German cuisine
- Inspired wine or alcohol-free beverage pairings
- Pretty contemporary dining space
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed. No lunch
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$$$$ | Tiergarten |
One of Germany's top restaurants, Facil is also one of the more relaxed of its class: the elegant, minimalist setting—it's in the fifth-floor courtyard of the Mandala Hotel, with exquisite wall panels and a glass roof that opens in summer—and impeccable service make this feel like something of an oasis in the busy city. Diners can count on a careful combination of modern takes on German classics and inspiration from across the globe, best sampled in the four- to eight-course set meals.
Potsdamer Str. 3, Berlin, Berlin, 10785, Germany
Known For
- Seasonal tasting menus with mainly regional ingredients
- Beautiful rooftop setting
- Extensive wine list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed weekends
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$$$$ | Kreuzberg |
In a cozy wood-paneled room with a colorful mural of Berlin scenes along the wall and a sleek open kitchen, Austrian chef Sebastian Frank puts a creative spin on dishes from his native country. Vegetables (along with touches of meat and fish) become the stars of the show with innovative cooking techniques and a judicious use of herbs, many grown on his roof terrace, in a choice of five- or eight-course menus; each dish pairs perfectly with unique wines primarily from Eastern Europe.
Paul-Lincke-Ufer 44A, Berlin, Berlin, 10999, Germany
Known For
- Celeriac baked in salt dough and matured for 12 months
- Mushroom liver “foie gras” with apple balsam reduction
- Wonderful wine selection from the former Austro-Hungarian empire
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No lunch
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$$$$ | Kreuzberg |
In their namesake restaurant on a side street in Kreuzberg, Dutch chefs Lode van Zuylen and Stijn Remi combine ingredients primarily from small producers in interesting ways—expect lots of dry-aged and cured fish and meat—in regularly changing four- or seven-course tasting menus. With a minimalist aesthetic inside, the focus remains on the beautifully plated food, along with the large wine list with lots of natural selections from across Europe.
Lausitzer Str. 25, Berlin, Berlin, 10999, Germany
Known For
- Head-to-tail preparations of fish and meat
- Stellar natural wine list
- Friendly, helpful service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Tues. No lunch
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$$$$ | Mitte |
The locavore obsession is taken seriously at this trendy spot that uses only the most local ingredients in the simple but sublime preparations that come from the open kitchen and are served at a long, shared counter. One 10-course menu is served each evening (dietary restrictions can usually be accommodated) and everything—from the bread and butter through several vegetable, meat, and fish courses—is gorgeously presented and delicious.
Friedrichstr. 218, Berlin, Berlin, 10969, Germany
Known For
- One nightly 10-course tasting menu (slightly cheaper on Tues. and Wed.)
- All-natural wines, best experienced when paired with each dish
- Friendly servers who share the stories behind every plate
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Reservations essential
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$$$$ | Kreuzberg |
The conservative decor belies the artistry on offer at this Michelin-starred restaurant from Germany's most famous celebrity chef. Upscale Asian-influenced cuisine, combining Japanese, Thai, and Chinese flavors and techniques, can be sampled in either classic or seasonal seven-course tasting menus for dinner or four- to eight-course tasting menus for lunch; pair your food with splendid wines from one of the most comprehensive lists in Berlin.
Rudi-Dutschke-Str. 26, Berlin, Berlin, 10969, Germany
Known For
- Peking duck "TR" (duck three ways)
- Langoustine with wasabi Cantonese-style
- More than 800 wine choices
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch Tues.–Thurs.
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$$$$ | Mitte |
The narrow, unassuming facade of the only three-Michelin-starred restaurant in Berlin, tucked away on a sleepy stretch of Chausseestrasse, belies the elegant interior and stellar food you'll find inside. "Inspiration" tasting menus of six or eight courses make the most of ingredients like lobster, trout, or veal and combine unusual items like black radishes and mushrooms, or asparagus and wild violets; you can find more casual and heartier fare at the Weinbar downstairs.
Chausseestr. 8, Berlin, Berlin, 10115, Germany
Known For
- One of the most extensive wine lists in Berlin
- Mostly adventurous tasting menus using mainly local ingredients
- Prices on the high side
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
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$$$$ | Mitte |
Sparsely decorated, with a collection of handmade bowls behind the counter, the focus at this Japanese izakaya is solely on the food; there are just 10 seats around a small counter where you can watch chef Shiori Arai at work. The 11 to 13 exquisitely presented seasonal courses fuse local German ingredients with Japanese technique and can be paired with a small but smart selection of sake for some of the most authentic Japanese cuisine in town.
Max-Beer-Str. 13, Berlin, Berlin, 10119, Germany
Known For
- Wide-ranging selection of seasonal Japanese dishes, from soup to sashimi to tofu
- Lovely ceramics to hold the food
- Cozy atmosphere where diners feel like part of the experience
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch
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$$$$ | Kreuzberg |
Tucked onto a charming, leafy street, this quirky Michelin-starred restaurant decked out in green jungle wallpaper and wood floral details, with a cozy outdoor terrace, focuses on the "experience" of their food, serving up beautiful and interesting dishes using unusual ingredient combinations. Diners can choose from a six- to eight-course tasting menu, and vivacious co-owner Ilona Scholl will happily suggest (and encourage) whimsical international wine pairings to match.
Fichtestr. 24, Berlin, Berlin, 10967, Germany
Known For
- Relaxed, fun service
- Only six- or eight-course tasting menus
- Large selection of nonstandard wines
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed. No lunch
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$$$$ | Tiergarten |
Catalan chef Paco Pérez, a disciple of Ferran Adrià of Spain's legendary elBulli, offers two tasting menus of colorful and playful food, highlighting the maximum flavor of each ingredient and containing some fun surprises; you can also order à la carte. If you are curious and want something less dear, try a less expensive sampling of the chef's food next door at The Casual. The contemporary interior stands in stark contrast to Berlin’s vintage-obsessed establishments: walls mix slick tile with dark wood, and the ceiling is hung with a jumble of bronze pots, pans, and jugs.
Drakestr. 1, Berlin, Berlin, 10787, Germany
Known For
- High-end Spanish-style molecular gastronomy
- Good selection of Spanish wines
- Cheaper, simpler options at The Casual next door
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch, Reservations essential
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$$$$ | Mitte |
This tiny and hip 20-seat eatery serves inspired French cuisine in rotating seven-course menus (with two optional additions) celebrating a mix of seasonal regional and international ingredients. If you can't get a reservation here, try the sister restaurant next door: the larger and slightly more casual 3 Minutes Sur Mer.
Torstr. 167, Berlin, Berlin, 10115, Germany
Known For
- Cozy industrial setting
- Creative interpretations of French cooking
- Well-selected wine pairings
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed. No lunch
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$$$$ | Wedding |
Hidden behind a metal door in a nondescript part of Wedding, this buzzy restaurant from Canadian wunderkind chef Dylan Watson-Brawn presents a series of roughly 30 small plates foraged, gathered, and purchased from producers he has personally met, mainly in Germany but also from farther afield in Europe. Eight diners watch the chefs at work right in front of them and hear the stories behind each dish, as well as the tales of the carefully selected all-natural wine pairings chosen to accompany them.
Gerichtstr. 54, Berlin, Berlin, 13347, Germany
Known For
- Deceptively simple farm-to-table cuisine
- Prepaid dining tickets that must be reserved months in advance
- Friendly staff happy to chat about their creations
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Tues. No lunch, Reservations essential
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$$$$ | Wedding |
The slightly more casual offshoot of Michelin-starred restaurant ernst, this wine-focused eatery serves coffee, fresh-baked goods, and (yes) wine during the day and more elaborate market-driven prix fixe menus at dinner; dishes are heavy on the organic veggies, plus sustainable seafood and meats, and many have a Japanese slant, featuring accompaniments such as shiso flowers, miso, ponzu, or yuzu. An open kitchen encourages you to watch the chefs at work, while enormous pane windows let you keep an eye on the action on the lively Wedding streets outside.
Gerichtstr. 31, Berlin, Berlin, 13347, Germany
Known For
- Small-batch hand-roasted coffee
- The freshest vegetables of the season
- Fish from both local and European waters
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Wed.
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$$$$ | Neukölln |
Hidden away in a courtyard off a busy Neukölln street, in a space that used to contain an old launderette (hence the Italian name), Lavanderia Vecchia offers a prix-fixe-only Italian menu that includes two appetizers, a pasta or risotto primi, a meat or fish secondo, and dessert (vegetarian versions also available), accompanied by a half-bottle of wine and followed by coffee and a digestif; à la carte options, as well as three- to five-course menus, are available at lunchtime only. The white-painted industrial space is decorated with vintage kerchiefs strung along old wash lines.
Flughafenstr. 46, Berlin, Berlin, 12053, Germany
Known For
- Five-course set dinner menus changing biweekly
- More affordable regularly rotating lunch menus
- Cool setting in former laundromat
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch weekends
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$$$$ | Tiergarten |
If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind dining experience, head to this half-timber house—built more than 100 years ago as a pub and guesthouse along the Paris–Moscow railway—that stands dwarfed by a government complex and the hotels and office buildings around Hauptbahnhof. Today, it serves dishes so intricately prepared they look like works of art, with unique flavor combinations; in addition to the à la carte menu, there is a three-course set menu, with a vegetarian option, in the evening.
Alt-Moabit 141, Berlin, Berlin, 10557, Germany
Known For
- Quaint historic setting
- Artfully presented international dishes
- Well-chosen wine list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch Sat.
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$$$$ | Charlottenburg |
Chef Gal Ben Moshe creates updated Levantine cuisine—a mix of Israeli, Lebanese, Syrian, and Greek cuisine—at his sophisticated restaurant on an unassuming side street off Kantstrasse. Try ingredients such as jameed (dried yogurt) and baharat (Middle Eastern all-purpose spice) in a six-or eight-course tasting menu, or for lighter appetites, opt for “prism social,” a four-course sharing menu where you can sample smaller portions of all eight courses.
Fritschestr. 48, Berlin, Berlin, 10627, Germany
Known For
- Daring flavor combinations
- Lebanese lobster
- Wines from Israel, Serbia, and Slovakia
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch
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Potsdam is proud of its past French influences, and the highly praised French food at this intimate restaurant on the edge of the Dutch Quarter is served in a lovely space, with brick walls and a fireplace. Restaurant Juliette is affiliated with four other more casual French restaurants in Potsdam, including a creperie and a café.
Jägerstr. 39, Potsdam, Brandenburg, 14467, Germany
Known For
- Three- to six-course tasting menus, plus à la carte choices
- Starter plate of seasonal foie-gras preparations
- More than 120 wines from Germany and France
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch Wed.–Fri.
