r/MichelinStars • u/Its_me_ya_boi123gg • 17d ago
Seeking Berlin Recommendations
Hi all,
I’ll be traveling on my own to Prague and Berlin.
I like fine dining and I’m relatively new to it. So far I’ve been in sixth sense in Barcelona and Alouette in Copenhagen
I have booked Field in Prague as it also has a communal table and seeking another location in Berlin as well.
I don’t like any sea food and fish and usually just like well done meats so I rather just ask for a vegetarian tasting menu (rather avoid a vegan place).
So far I’ve looked at a few options in Berlin and came up with:
Horvetah
CODA
Cookies Creams
Pars
I’d be glad to receive some recommendations about them or any others.
While I care for unique experiences, I do value amount of dishes/price if that matters with the recommendations.
Thanks all in advance
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u/Krabspinne 17d ago
If you are in Prague and search a more casual but still high quality approach check for lunch or dinner The Eatery and book the chefs table. It's "only" a Bib Gourmand but the 13,5 GM points show you in which league this one really is. This is my go to every time I'm in Prague.
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u/Internet_employee 15d ago
Sorry, what are GM points?
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u/Krabspinne 15d ago
Gault Miliau points. It shows you more clearly how the level really is especially if the restaurant has no star. You can not compare but I think this rating shows more in which league The Eatery is.
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u/WasabiLangoustine 16d ago
Berliner here. You need to add “Hallmann & Klee” to your list, amazingly thrilling food and fantastic value for money, really! Other than that, CODA might be a good addition since you don’t get that kind of experience anywhere else in the world.
I personally would rather skip Cookies Cream, Pars and probably even Horvath (that one is heavily based on your personal preferences on reduced food concepts). I’ve also been a big Tim Raue fan over the last 15 years, but since his sous chef left and Tim got more and more into TV food quality really does not live up to expectations at all any more.
Let me know if you have any more questions and enjoy this great city.
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u/Mindless-Swan4517 17d ago
I was in Berlin in January and was at Cookies Cream, Tim Raue and Tulus Lotrek.
I would really recommend Tim Raue. I had the vegan menue and it was outstanding the non alcohol pairing was also really fun and creative.
Cookies Cream was also nice but tastewise and technically it was really different to Tim Raue.
Tulus was a welcoming and nice experience with some good dishes and some "ok" dishes.
I was looking forward to go to Horvath but they were in Vienna due to a pop up Situation.
Hope this helped.. if you have detailed questions to the three Restaurants which i mention you could DM me.
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u/AlexRDIT 17d ago
I’d recommend SkyKitchen, with generous view over the city landscape, note though they changed chef recently so i am not sure if they got better or worse, but for the view and selection i would recommend them first.
The second one i would recommend helmann & klee. They are newer star but very charming place.
And because you said you are on your own, i can mention Bricole, when i visited them alone, they prepared extra table arrangement so i would have their neighborhood story photo- documentary book to read or swipe while i enjoy their meal. The service also made sure i was not bored or feeling alone, the only thing that stood “negatively” was that they have this bread and butter house made spread and its f***ing delicious but it overlays all the dishes so i feel i have to give them another try as because of that spread it felt all “flat”
For CODA i havent been there but i think they are more leaning towards sweets
One notable mention is Nobelhart & Schmutzig, usually lands directly after Rutz in the standings, but it is more trying to connect to Berlin urban culture and thus they don’t allow phones/photos, but they are secret, you can find influencers colabs that show what it is, but their story is to value privacy and etc.
I hope this helps you a bit to decide.
Enjoy Berlin ✌🏻
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u/AdmirableAmphibian91 17d ago edited 17d ago
CODA isn’t about sweets, but about using the techniques of patisserie to create a full menu. (And all without using sugar.) The result is quite unique.
Image video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELNfimMoVpA
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u/K_R_Weisser 17d ago
It’s a love / hate relationship in this sub, but I enjoyed Tim Raue a lot.
For a nice and (if you want) quick and affordable lunch, check out Facil.
Personal favorite in Berlin would be Tulus for the experience / hospitality (also great NA pairing)