amazing experience and the culinary highlight of our trip to berlin. great and interesting food, personable and friendly service, great wines from an untraditional list. just a perfect meal that I would return to in a heartbeat read more

Horvath is a Hungarian word. The food is no doubt Hungarian influenced and apparently Australian influenced as well. The restaurant is right by a river bank next to some chic clothing stores and other restaurants and cafes. It's gained a second Michelin star this year. The location is Kreuzberg which is the neighborhood where I had purchased a flat in which of course means it's my favorite neighborhood. For dinner, at a modest price of 140 Euro, you get a 8 course meal or 120 which is for 6 course meal. The breads are amazing. My favorite is black pudding bread. My 12 year old loved it until I told him what was in it. The tasting menu changes all the time but the theme seemed to be a seed oil infusion which is super unusual. The hazelnut cream was marvelous and so was the strawberry seed oil. Suffice to say the food is nothing like you'd see in America's Michelin star or the predictable (albeit amazing) French cuisine Michelin found in Japan, America and throughout Europe. Five star for being super unusual. I liked the dining atmosphere. Also for children they can order a la carte so that's good because the kids don't want to sample everything. The dessert is super interesting - also not something you'd find outside of this restaurant. Both savory and sweet. Final touch is the second on the house dessert with thin film edible paper, Inside is a rich creamy red paste like things. It's made of pigs blood. I loved it and ate for everyone else because pigs blood seemed to scare these Americans. I was so impressed with it though. Definitely not something you'd see elsewhere. The best part about this 2 Michelin is that it's casual. You can come in with t-shirts and sandals. Super duper cool. Highly recommended as you'd be in for a one of a kind treat! read more

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Amazing tasting menu created with real imagination, daring and with surprising & delicious results. Very impressed. Warm, knowledgeable waitstaff, interested & responsive to their diner's thoughts. Likely the most relaxed & affordable Michelin 2 star restaurant you will encounter. There is not much point in reviewing specifics, as the choices change, but rest assured you will be surprised and delighted. The innovative, complex and daring choices are always tasty, and frequently utterly, extraordinarily excellent..... read more

Finally I'm getting my act together to write this review. In a nutshell, this was my favorite meal in my entire trip in Berlin. It was a modern take on Austrian/Southern Germanic cuisine. Highlight of my meal was the non-alcoholic pairing simply because in other places, they simply do mostly juices but here it was a well-thought of mix. In terms of food, the meal started with a nice variety of breads. My favorite was the fried one which you should eat while it's hot. The butter would just naturally melt and makes it even better. In terms of courses, they give you these small note cards that remind you of the ingredients which was nice. Favorites included: tomato dish, suckling pig, fogasch wiener panier and the eggplang dessert. In terms of things which I didn't like as much - perhaps the ice lettuce salad could be more nuanced in flavor profile. The deconstructed onion goulash was clever but perhaps I wanted a much more stronger flavor of the goulash. But those are minor points. Food was amazing. On a nice day, you can sit oustide and people watch. The trees kinda obstruct the view of the canal but you can still see it. Perfect place for a romantic special dinner. A must go back place for me next time I am in Berlin. Also super easily accessible by UBahn. read more

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Special occasion restaurant unless you are rich, rich and rich. The 12 course menu took hours. A few times, the wait between courses was 30 minutes. Had we known, we never would have indulged. We were, of course, inflicted with vacation head and winter blues. Blues because it was snowing and cold outside. And vacation head as in, when will we back in Berlin? Don't we regret never eating at Alinea way back when, when we could get in and afford? We certainly cannot afford Thomas Keller Per Se or French Laundry, but dear God did we support his stint at Rakel in NYC where he failed miserably. We believed back then. So, too, we believed in Michelin and Frank Bruni that Horvath would give us gastronomic orgasms. The foie gras dish was the major disappointment, tasted like eating a can of fishy butter. Too rich, nothing to cut it with, one note -- the only dish we didn't finish And considering foie Gras is banned in CA, that tells you a lot. The suckling pig was also a major disappointment, a morsel of suckling pig, that 's it. Hemingway would have staged a rebellion, i tell you. The celery tarragon sorbet was a revelation and perfect palate cleanser before the venison main course. The carrot pumpkin nougat was too sweet, cloying. The perch and ocean perch were superb. One perch came with eel mousse and one caramelized brussels sprout, just one. Horvath knows fish and vegetables. The egg yolk and carrots was surprising delicious, comforting. Do we regret the expense? I will let you know when the credit card arrives, and see if I remember what I ate. After all, it's about creating memories. read more

Okay, this will quite a compact review for a 550 euro evening (3 persons) TL;DR A mixed experience, very long waiting time, occasional great dishes, strange unsatisfying desserts but great wines mostly from Austria and Slovenia Dishes: - Celery "ripe" and "young" Great dish, exploring different ages of celery. Very tasty starter course. - Cauliflower in calf´s brain Quite bland, and ... we really didn't like the creamy texture of the brain. - Winter vegetables Unbelievable delicious dish - superb combination of cold ice and warm, steamed cabbage, sweet, sour and salt. Mushrooms 'n smoke Beautiful looking dish, with confit of jerusalem artichoke. The dish was quite heavy, but worked quite good. Creamy pumpkin vs. dill Sunflower seeds Char meets salad This was one of the best dishes. A pickled char from Klein Wall with salad and butter. Extremely tasty fishdish. Backed apple and parsnip Boring "middle course" with apple cream and parsnip-pear creme Venison under salsify With quince, rum. Salty and great meat. Worked well. "Strawberry milk" With sweet dough, vanilla - The last dish, and the most boring one. The strawberry-seed oil did not really taste enough of strawberry. And the dish itself was more like eating some whipped cream. Petite Four: Blood and chocolate in a strange combination, that certainly was more strange than good. Overall so and so. I have been more impressed of other 1 star Michelin restaurants in regards of food, waiting time and price. read more

When one thinks of Michelin starred restaurants, images of grandiose venues and extravagant checks come to mind. However, in the case of Horvath Restaurant in Berlin, this is not so. This Michelin-starred restaurant presents a serene and minimalist setting that offers astoundingly great food that is actually quite affordable. It has no need for the fancy paintings or sculptures often seen in other pretentious locations, because Chef Sebastian Frank's cuisine alone will enthrall you as he weaves a tapestry of bold and inventive new flavors. Although it is named after the Austrian-Hungarian writer Ödön von Horváth, it is the young, prodigy Chef Sebastian Frank that instills Horvath with its delectable identity. One would not have the faintest idea of Chef Frank's profound talent from the affable humility he exudes. Known for being creative and fun, we heard a story of how he once cooked fish inside the washing machine of his neighborhood laundromat to demonstrate the art of sous-vide cooking. He then served his inventive cuisine to random people sitting on the bench outside the laundromat. The menu is inspired by the traditional Austrian-Hungarian cuisine Chef Sebastian Frank grew up with, and then elevated by his unique treatment of his ingredients, innovative techniques, and intense focus on vegetables. I have dined at Michelin-starred restaurants around the world and have not experienced as many original & magnificent flavors as I did at Horvath. The menu only includes 10 dishes, but they are packed with more majestic flavors than can be found on much larger menus. You can experience the entire menu for only 78 euros or choose to have the wine included for ONLY 119 euros! I, of course, elected the 10 course tasting menu with the wine pairings, because YES! I live to try it all. The first course of Broccoli/Mustard Seeds/Garlic set the stage for a night of new flavors. Don't be fooled by the the dish below which on the surface appears to be the simple compilation of the aforementioned ingredients. You will quickly realize your folly as you discover they were entwined in a mouthwatering fashion. The broccoli was pickled and combined with cream of milk vinegar and caraway seed. The mustard seeds are roasted and singular garlic sprouts are cooked to perfection. The first taste of these manipulated ingredients burst my eyes wide in utter delight. The deep cream contrasted against the crispy seeds coupled with the vinegar broccoli was a brand new experience for my palate, resulting in an epiphany of taste. The Pikeperch/Tagliatelle/Cream Sauce had a sauce that you'd consider trading your children in for. It is virtually impossible to explain the taste, but it was composed of confit of white onion, bell pepper butter, fried chicken gravy, kohlrabi-mushroom cream sauce and chicken spice! Chef Frank is a brilliant mad scientist who has combined far-flung ingredients from the pantry to create masterfully original flavors. The stunning Mushroom/Celery/Malt plate contained varying textures of delightful bread cream and well hung sour cream. The texture of the wet and silky celery against the crunchy mushrooms was absolutely dreamy. The Schneenockerl/Smoke/Root Vegetable was a smoked and poached egg topped with fried onions & cayenne that disintegrated into my salivating palate. The celery, onion and trout cream sauce was an utter revelation. The Veal/Mirepoix/Chervil was the only meat dish of the night and it was marvelous. The veal was a perfect soft and succulent slice. You can even see the juiciness glistening off the screen. The beaten egg bouillon with chervil created another prolific sauce, which infallibly complimented the veal. The Hazelnut/Molasses/Brown Butter was a fascinating dessert with a multitude of varying layers, textures and flavors dedicated to the beloved hazelnut. This included salty hazelnut cream, roasted and sweetened hazelnuts, hazelnut oil, fluffy chocolate and nut butter ice cream. A celestial and intricate conclusion to a fascinating meal. Horvath will easily be one of the best and most enchanting meals of your life. The service was outstanding, the setting comforting, and the food will take your palate where it has never ventured before. Chef Frank has created awe-inspiring & innovative flavors and dishes that are impossible to adequately put into mere words. You must travel to Berlin and experience this palate changing gift for yourself. Pics are at http://hedonistshedonist.com/blog/horvath-restaurant-review-breathtakingly-unique-flavors/ read more

Das Essen ist gut, vor allem für Fleischliebhaber (alles allerdings etwas brutal formuliert) Die Bedienung die wir an diesem Sonntag vor ein paar Wochen hatten war einfach schrecklich! Überhaupt kein Feingefühl. Obwohl viele Tische nicht besetzt waren und in den 1,5 Stunden, die wir da waten nur noch 3 Tische kamen, wurden wir ohne ein Wilkommen oder Erklärung direkt neben die Toilette gesetzt! und mit direkt meine ich in der Tat direkt, so nah haben wir noch nie eine 120EUR Rechnung neben einem einem Klo zusammengegessen. Auch die Atmosphäre, leider alles andere als gastlich, Grabesstille und verhaltenes Gehabe. Wenn die Kellnerin in unsere Nähe kam ist auch unser Gespräch verstummt, gruselig. Stimmung = 0 Wir werden hier nicht wieder hingehen obwohl es in meinem Heimat und Lieblingsbezirk x-Berg liegt, obwohl es am Kanal ist, einen hübschen Vorgarten hat und innen gemütlich sein könnte wären die dort arbeitenden Menschen nicht so SCARY! read more

Note to self Eat here or at HH Mueller or Vox When you want to treat yourself loved ones Friends or Family to a spendy but great meal ! Here as at the others mentioned above are safe bets only downside is the cost but you do get what you pay for and in these cases it is worth it read more

Went to Berlin for holiday and reserved a table for four. Our reservation was at 730pm and didn't leave the restaurant until 1230am. We ordered the 10 course meal, everything was impeccable. The staff was friendly and the environment was warm. We also ordered a bottle of white wine. Awesome time there!!! read more

The best, most exquisite food I've had in Berlin. Each course was terrific: wonderful and interesting combination of ingredients and flavors. The service was attentive without being in your face, and the pace was deliberate, if a little slow near the end. Overall a superb dining experience, and a place I would recommend to anyone who likes serious, beautifully prepared food. While there's no getting around that it's expensive, for this level of restaurant it's actually something of a bargain. Compare it to Tim Raue. read more

Our daughter, who lives in Berlin says this place now has a Michelin star. Space is interesting, wine list decent, albeit pricey and food was good although very small portions. The worst part was the inordinately slow pace of the meal. It took FOREVER to even get drinks and water. We were there fro nearly 4, yes FOUR, hours for a four course tasting menu. Thanks but no thanks ever again! read more

Had the 6 course dinner with wine pairing. Each dish a work of art. Wines were unusual, and expertly paired. Warm attentive service. Casual, but intimate and chic atmosphere. Will def return! read more

Highly innovative and interesting preparation; strong attention to detail. Excellent service as well. I would absolutely come back to Horvath, and it is clear why they have two Michelin stars. read more

Nette Atmosphäre und sehr fähige Bedienung. Das Essen war hervorragend, alles sehr kreativ und super, super lecker. Im Sommer kann man schön draußen sitzen, drinnen ist aber auch total schön. Sehr angemessene Preise für das, was man bekommt. Kann ich nur empfehlen!!! read more

certainly one of berlin's best when it comes to value for money. beautiful seating on the terrace outside by the canal. design inside is nothing special, but who cares if there is friendly, unobstrusive service, great food and a good, reasonably priced wine selection. 4/5 course menus from around 45 euros. the new very young cook from tyrol(?) really upped the ante: duck's liver pate with homemade pine needle oil from tyrol, pig's nose with pickled cucumber sounds strange, tastes great. sushi from some kind of sweetwater fish from brandenburg/close to berlin.. in short: this may not be a super flashy place, but it's ceratinly one of the best to eat in the whole of berlin! highly recommended!! update march 2013: Quote disappointed by the (3rd) visit. the Michelin star seems to have spurred some kind of delusions of grandeur. very exciting sounding menu, that didn't work out at all in terms of textures (4 types of mushroom mousses without anything rigid ? what's the point?) and aromas. got slightly more expensive too. great first two visits still means it merits 4 stars, but at the new price level it's definitely not outstanding anymore. read more