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This place was hands down my favorite place in Berlin. It was very upscale in appearance but more…read morelike a local neighborhood restaurant in vibe. Overstuffed leather tufted chairs gave a lounge type cozy feel. The servers floated to every table and were chic and informed. They seemed to be very dedicated to making sure you enjoyed every bite. The food was gorgeous. Presentation was on point without being stuffy or over embellished. Would without a doubt return on our next stop in Berlin.

The fish meat was quite fresh, the sour taste was more obvious this time, and the starchiness was…read morenot that strong, so it tasted very refreshing overall, and the portion was also quite large! One of my friends who went to eat with me didn't eat fish, so his portion went perfectly into my stomach, which was very satisfying! I think the fried seafood and the accompanying sauce are relatively delicious, but the serving speed was too slow, and I was so hungry that I was screaming The Argentinian beef strips were just average, nothing amazing. I personally don't think the tomato soup is delicious, but the other two think it's okay, so I don't recommend it! I still drank the purple corn drink, this time it was iced, it tasted much better

We had cocktails in a lovely lounge setting. The drinks were well prepared and refreshing. We had…read morehor doerves including soup and steak tartar. All was delicious.

I had the "Kalbsschnitzel Spargel Drillinge Miso Hollandaise", which was delicious! The sauce…read morecomplemented it well. I only wish the portion size was slightly larger. Servers kindly explained the menu for us. Ambiance is quite nice too! Great to sit outside during the summer and catch a breeze, although you might get some plants flying into your food! Haha

This is my absolute favorite restaurant in Berlin. It like the hidden Hinterhof ambience. The food…read moreis great, creative and the sharing concept really cool. It is not cheap but more than worth it!!!. The cocktails are to die for!! I can also highly recommend just coming for drinks on the patio/beergarden.

Local, seasonal menu with very interesting options. We really wanted to like this place and…read morespecifically booked the hotel to try the restaurant. Food wasn't quite as good as we'd hoped based on the photos, but still glad we tried it.

Really good food overall! Interesting mix of flavours, no dish felt similar and every one of the…read moredishes had its own kick of flavour and presentation. All time favourite by far was the chestnut gnocchi could not stop having that! We had a set menu created by the chef as we were a big group so had a chance to try everything and would totally recommend it to everyone. Just note - The food was not spicy for those who don't like a bit of chilli. Overall the place and the food and the staff were an absolute hit. One of the most easy going places to go to.

The true definition of a Michelin 3 star is someplace worthy of a detour. While it wasn't quite a…read moredetour, we did pick Berlin over another destination given the opportunity to try RUTZ. Where to start??? 1. Timing - stars aside, the restaurant serves a 12 course menu, at 15 each, that's 3+ hours... comments not withstanding about length, it is to be an evening event. Not meant to be consumed while watch timing, meant to be enjoyed at its fullest.... It is a process but well worth the time investment 2. Flavor profile - every course delicate yet balanced. Never too heavy, just walking the balance of the ingredients 3. Ingredients- in the heart of winter, they manage to maintain a variety of foraged vegetables 4. Cooking style - creative yet respectful to traditional cooking methods, you will see some unexpected treatment (puréed sauerkraut and fried into chips???) but not "magic" 5. Philosophy- a humbled and relaxed approach, nothing stuffy about the place, for a guy who has every bragging rights, Chef Marco is down to earth, friendly and humbly devoted to his craft. Last but not least, what's a meal like this without the perfect wine pairing.... The som did a wonderful job. Each dish paired beautifully with the right kind of wine and the correct profile. All in all, very much deserving of their 3 star. I would come back to Berlin just to come here again. 5.

HOW DOES RUTZ HAVE ONLY 4 STARS ON YELP???…read more As a Yelp Elite, I am telling you to discount those sour-grapes reviews below (for example, someone cancelled their reservation and blamed the restaurant for that). Rutz has great food and great service served by professional staff who clearly (a) know what they are doing and (b) care about making sure that every diner has an unforgettable experience! Having earned 3 Michelin Stars, one must EXPECT Rutz to be a sensational restaurant! And it certainly is that! While that is not always the case, with Rutz, they somehow far exceeded expectations! If I could vote to give them a fourth Michelin Star I would do so in a heartbeat! They clearly deserve a Fifth Yelp Star! We had some dietary restrictions and they were met cheerfully and complied with strictly, without so much as a look askance. I am extremely knowledgeable about wines generally, and specifically about German wines. I almost never order the wine pairing because it almost always disappoints me (too young, lacking in complexity, lacking in quality, or all 3!), Rutz is the rare exception! Their wine pairing was mostly delicious and brilliantly selected to enhance the food courses with which the wines were paired! Chardonnay with Caviar? From now on, YES! There were some intriguing pairings that were off-the-chart perfect. In that the wine enhanced the food and the food enhanced the wine and both were elevated by their marriage that was either made in heaven, or, possibly, in the mind of the Head Sommelier who clearly knows what he is doing and, even more importantly, was able to explain, guide, and educate, all at the appropriate level(s) for the various audience(s). The best part of all was that he came and poured us each a taste of wine so we could decide whether to accept (and pay for!) a glass or wait until the next course. I have never seen that before and every Michelin Star Sommelier should adopt the generous practice! If your travels bring you to Berlin, you simply MUST dine at Rutz!

Loved this place!…read more Real local vibe and no better place to enjoy the sun on the weekends. Right in the centre of a small park, their big terrace has plenty of space and picnic-style tables. Their brunch is on till 3pm at around 14€ for the buffet which had a nice variety and quantity! I'd be back for sure on a sunny day

Came here for my birthday dinner and it is beyond cute! In the middle of a park with an overlook to…read morethe pond and just down the street from Weinerei and a hip little cinema and Hahn ist Tot... great location! Got the mozarella appetizer... however they made those tomatoes... they were super tasty! Then main course (because its spargel season) I got the spargel pasta. If you come here thinking this is italian food, it really isn't but it is equally as tasty. The pasta looked as if it was made in house and the asparagus/spargel was well cooked. I wish the dish had a little more flavor but overall it was really good and I would like to try something else more original to the restaurant next time. The reason they get 4 stars is because the service was pretty slow but aside from that, very cute and I would go back again to try something else.

When visiting other countries, I like to see if there are any Michelin rated restaurants in any of…read morethe cities I might be in. On my recent trip to Germany, Hugos in Berlin was highly recommended to me by a close friend. My experience was phenomenal, from the service and expertise on the food and wine pairings to the views of the city. The restaurant is located at the top of the InterContinental Berlin hotel, serving French and Mediterranean fare in a coursed style experience. You can opt for 4, 6 or 8 courses, and add wine pairings to each of the courses. If you'd prefer, they can prepare a larger portion of some of the courses for just one main entree. We opted for the 8 course with wine pairing. The whole experience took around 3 hours, but we were certainly taking our time and enjoying every bite! With 8 courses I was definitely full, but keep in mind this is much more about art and flavor profiles than it is large portions. If you have any questions they are more than happy to help answer them, and the sommelier explains the wine pairings in as much detail as you prefer. As you can imagine, the menu changes frequently, but I will share what I had in June of 2019. I'd HIGHLY recommend Hugo's for a unique experience you won't forget!

Beautiful setting, faultless execution, and lovely lovely servers. Unforgettable…read more 8 course meal that guarantees to wow and surprises with each dish. I loved that. How ingredients like parsnip, peas, pickled gherkin and horseradish, though familiar, transformed the dishes in unexpected ways. While components as rapeseed oil, linseed and buckhorn, though less familiar, infused the mains in interesting yet recognizable flavors. One dish, for me, that perfectly highlighted the familiar with the delightfully unfamiliar was the mieral pigeon. So beautifully done.

Great modern German food in a cozy welcoming atmosphere! I will definitely make this a regular stop…read morewhenever Im in Berlin.

July 8/2022: Dinner with my Al…read more This place looks like a hole in the wall but it turns out it has some wicked food. The decor was very old school. Butcher block tables & what appeared to be reclaimed old school chairs! We had the the absolutely best meat balls with beetroot mustard that was Incredible, to start. My main was the blue cheese salad with German spaetzla with pears. Sounds like a weird combination but it worked & was delicious. This is a go to from me.

Phenomenal duck in Berlin! Tasting menu with the duck served multiple ways. Their crepes-like…read morepancakes were super tasty. Service was excellent. Bao and Valeria were super attentive and friendly. Best dishes were the dumpling and the traditional dish with the fillings. Ambiance is upscale.

EXTREMELY OVERPRICED; breakfast, particularly. No real lunch offered. Slow, inattentive bar…read moreservice. Awful coffee (but that's Berlin). All meat (and fowl!) was served rare. Staff are very nice, but limited English can be a problem (we ordered arctic char, and got artichoke!) Unfortunately, most dining alternatives in the area "suck". NOTE: I very much liked most of the staff in this restaurant and hotel. I DO NOT like the owners and management.

Top 50 best restaurants in the world, so of course we had to try! Reservation was surprisingly…read moresimple and I was able to get a spot no problem. We were escorted downstairs, which I highly recommend! It's more quiet and has a better atmosphere than upstairs - feels like you're in a private place. The foods tasted great! But in all honesty, it felt like a normal Michelin restaurant. No complaints there, but nothing extraordinary in relation. I was surprised to leave with a full belly though! I do recommend freeing up 3 hours. We had plans after so we requested a quicker service, which they gladly accommodated. The turnaround between dishes was 15-30 mins. All in all, I recommend trying if it fits the budget and you get to say you've been to one of the top 50 best restaurants in the world!

This was our second 2-start Michelin guide and it was jaw-dropping incredible. Unfortunately, my…read morefriends, you will need to head to Berlin to dine here, but thankfully I now report to a team in Berlin, so I hope to eat here again! The courses were expectedly delicious, but unexpectedly inventive in their beautiful presentation. They actually offered TWO separate tasting menus to choose from. My partner and I each picked one and tried each other's meals. It was pure delight from start to finish, and easily in the top 5 meals I've ever had!