The true definition of a Michelin 3 star is someplace worthy of a detour. While it wasn't quite a detour, 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. read more

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HOW DOES RUTZ HAVE ONLY 4 STARS ON YELP??? 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! read more

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Truly an incredible experience! I was blown away by each and every dish and the wine pairings as well. Service is incredible as expected and I appreciated that all of our servers made this dinner so incredible with detailed explanations of each inspiration and why the wine pairs so well. The ambiance felt cozy and not stuffy despite it being a 3 star restaurant which I also loved. Overall I am so happy we booked a reservation on our trip to Berlin. read more

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Thank you for a wonderful evening: truly masterful dishes, amazing wine pairing, and best service I have experienced anywhere in Europe. Outdoors setting was lovely and worked well for my group. It is an investment, but you'll get what you are paying for. read more

Ich besuche Mitte jetzt seit 8 Jahren und konnte endlich dieses sehr ruhige, zweistöckige, wunderschöne Restaurant besuchen. Die Kellner waren äußerst kompetent, aber auch entspannt durch die ungezwungene Atmosphäre. Ich habe dem Kellner nicht geglaubt, aber er hatte Recht mit der Salatroulade: Die gerösteten/geräucherten Mandeln schmeckten wirklich nach Speck. Nun gibt es ein wertvolles Geheimnis. Das Lamm und die Morchel waren ebenfalls ausgezeichnet, ebenso wie das deutsche Wagyu mit Kirschen. Ich muss bald zurück. / I've been visiting Mitte for 8 years now, and I was finally able to visit this very calm, two floor, beautiful restaurant. The servers were extremely competent, but also relaxed with the non-formal atmosphere. I didn't believe the server, but he was correct about the Salad roulade: The roasted / smoked almonds really did taste like bacon. Now, there is a valuable secret. The lamb and morel was also excellent, as was the German wagyu with cherries. I'll have to return soon. 2023 08 31. M3. read more

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Excellent food and fantastic service, as expected for a place with 3 Michelin Stars. I swear all the spruce in the menu triggered my pine tree allergy though as my eyes were quite itchy towards the latter part of the meal... or maybe I was just really tired (I had just flown in from the US the day before). read more

This was one of my most favorite dining experiences. It was in September of 2018, but forgot to post this review - it's [a bit] late but...better then never! In my experience, it's right up-there with Facil, Berlin, as far as the meticulous level of foodie. However, the wine selection here was definitely an incredible offer. I will definitely revisit this place in September...soon when I'm back to Berlin. read more

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I thoroughly enjoyed myself with my work conf colleagues. Service was excellent & discreet, enviro was eclectic but warm vibe. Light & bright ver somehow cozy & intimate surrounded by so many wines. Food was fantastic, wine too. My only sadness is I could not get a glass of Gewurtaminer. read more

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What an amazing experience! Not stuffy or pretentious like most Michelin starred restaurants. The staff was extremely lovely and friendly! We had the 6 course meal and it was spectacular. The portions were beautiful and just right. Each dish was a pop of flavor. Simply amazing and worth the splurge for foodies in Berlin. read more

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I will reserve my final rating until after the second visit. To be honest I saw this place as we were walking around and decided to stop and check it out with a couple of friends locally. They did not know and neither did I that, this wine bar / restaurant was awarded its second Michelin Star in 2018. It's located in an ok neighbourhood between some small cafes and its fairly casual. The wine list here gets 5 stars and I loved it. We tried a few wines and I could have happily spent a whole evening trying different wines. They have a robust selection of German and Austrian wines which is not common. The small food selection was small and we tried a few small dishes. The servings were small and to be honest none of it tasted fabulous. The breads were excellent and I loved it. The cheese plate was so tiny it was barely 4 mouthfuls :-( Service was excellent to start but then we ended up sitting for quite a while with empty glasses and no service :-( given we were sitting outside but it was not very busy inside either. At a place with such hugh ratings I don't expect empty glasses ever. I will try the dinner menu before making my final judgement. At a minimum I would come here again for a wine evening. It's really nice inside and I could happily spend hours here trying wines :-) read more

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5 STRONG stars! Had an amazing evening here. Looked this place up by googling wine bar berlin. Found Rutz weinbar. Then I used Yelp and U guys said it was great. YES IT IS!! Came in w/out a reservation but it was early. They asked if we wanted the wine bar on the ground floor or the Michelin starred restaurant upstairs. We chose the wine bar. We were seated at a table and our coats were taken. A cute purse holder was attached to the table for us too. The service was charming. Really nice. Attentive The food was amazing. I had wine (of course) an d a lovely salad and a salmon dish and my friend did the secret dinner which was 3 or 5 courses- you choose and you tell them your dislikes or restrictions and they wow u. My friend is not picky at all (nothing like me) and she LOVED her surprise dinner. The wine and wine suggestions were right on. The pours are small. Prices are high. It's classy. It's worth it! I dream over and over of this dinner. read more

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AVOID Terrible service, they charged us a fee for canceling 2 days before. We explained our flight got cancelled, and we wouldn't make it on time and we told them 2 days in advance and they charged full price of dinner. This is absurd and terrible taste of service here. AVOID. read more

If you enjoy lighting money on fire and being insulted at the same time, then this restaurant is for you. How this restaurant is in the Michelin guide, let alone has 2 stars, is beyond me. I went with a large group, and we are on a 14-day tour of Michelin European restaurants, so I am quite familiar with their standards. It took the Rutz almost 4 hours to deliver 6 courses. The pacing was erratic. The food came out different temperatures. There was obviously something wrong in the kitchen. But instead of apologizing, we were treated with some of the coldest, bordering on rude, service I have ever encountered. Oh, and did I mention that it was one million degrees in the restaurant? When we said something about the temperature, which combined with the long waits, made it feel akin to a form of heat torture, the waiter curtly informed us that this was the normal temperature of the restaurant--as though it were comfortable for everyone else. I didn't even want to give this place one star, but the sourdough bread was outstanding. Too bad we had to beg for seconds. read more

WowwwwZZZZ! The BEST meal I've had in Berlin this last trip was at Weinbar Rutz. It was crowded when I went and Ummmm was hesitant because of the Michelin star. From seafood paluto restos in Manila to raw food dining in Sicily, my taste is not governed by Michelin stars/Zagat ratings. Michelin/Zagat systems do not have a world reach. My palate enjoys global influences as is true of lots of world foodies. My fave social dining app, Yelp (what else) led me here. Yay for sites like Yelp and tripadvisor because you see everyone else's points of view, and not just Michelin or Zagat. But whatev, sometimes I just say the hell with it. Plus, I'm really an igno about German wines and this place boasted its collection so off I went. Ambience You walk into Rutz and you are greeted warmly, the environment brown wood tones, professional service, luna lighting, and wine bottles grazing an entire wall. That's the casual section of the Rutz. The restaurant upstairs is the more formal serious if not exclusive. I didn't have a reservation. I was hoping for the casual first floor as I walked in from the cold snowy evening, a friend to meet for dinner and was honestly unsure they were gonna let me in without a reservation. They did. Opened. The menu (looks daunting but not really) was simply laid out, reasonably priced, and since this was my first visit here, my waiter, recommended German wine pairings with the dishes I selected. I selected a prix fixe of 3 dishes and wine pairings I deferred to him. First course: Roasted black pudding,with leeks, snap peas, vegetables. Black pudding, a global ingredient not for the faint but more for palates with an appreciation for the 'acquired' but also for 'green'. Served on a small saucepan, the dish was beautiful. I sat back, paused because I use this same saucepan often. Strange eating out of a pan but, it was inventive so I was open. I sliced into black pudding the spoon pierced into the soft, quivering globe to reveal a light and hinting a creamy (vs. cakey) and earth flavors....so good. It had that firm freshness you'd expect from a classic souffle, cushiony, not minerally like most blood puddings... elegant. That, was countered with wok crisp veggies weird but the sugar hints from the snap peas, teasing carrots, melded with the souffle like a the sugar crispness of a creme brulee . Super happy. My waiter produced a Wachenheimer Riesling Tocken that went uber delicious with this stunner of a dish. A riesling with blood pudding?...... Yes I was turned around but my waiter gave a taste first and ooooh, the riesling was flowery, not sweet (as one would expect) with notes of crisp dewy grapes. Second Course: Mangalitsa baby backs (it looked appetizingly good fall off the bone good) served with a towel drove me to dive into it before my iPhone could capture the plate. For this my waiter produced a taster, a Von Winning Sauvignon Blanc. I was told only one 500 liter cask was produced for this award winning vintage. The pork was milky soft enhanced by the poppy seeds, browned shallots... I loved the dish, never thought poppy seeds that went well with spare ribs. Then the wine.....there was a fragrance to the sauvignon blanc so distinctive, the nose so delicious, someone should come up with a cologne with this essence. I took a sip and it was like no other SB I've tasted. It profiled a crisp wine, neutral acidity, mild honey, a fragrance to die for that you kept drinking. First time for me to pair this great white with ribs, not the last. Third Course: Finally, my final dish a Holstein ox shoulder, braised low and slow for 22+ hours, served with a puree of beans and veggies came. Silent awe. With this, my waiter Fido, produced a Pinot Noir type, a Spatburgunder, Salwey. You take a bite of the "braised steak" and you are overcome with flavors, coarse salt, texture of a dish simple yet refined, tasty.......still craving this dish. The braising liquid was soft and developed as thought the meat bathed in it on a very low simmer. With the wine, this dish sang trills like a German opera. Stunned and amazed. Dessert: A warm orisini chocolate souffle with varieties of apple cooked in Bavarian liqueur with a side of almond ice cream capped the surprising meal that turned my expectations sideways........content, full, happy. I tried the 3 course meal prix fixe, pricewise (fair) and understand why Weinbar Rutz has a Michelin. The wine pairings surprised me. Amazing. The dishes are evolved, well presented, well developed. When returning to Berlin, I will SOO be back to try the upper restaurant. One less star, I received too many stares from the staff for taking fotos. It was dark in the room, no flash. The dishes melded from one to the other, elegant. Genius German wines!! Tip: Reserve a table. Walk-ins not accepted. I think I got lucky because I looked hungry :) Visits: 1 read more

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Cool wine bar with an extensive German wine list. Staff were friendly, helpful and fun, especially Alex. I'd recommend calling ahead. Didn't try any food here so can't comment on that. read more

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This is a really top shelf wine bar! We absolutely loved the place. Fantastic wine selection and some beer too. If your looking for a good steak this place has them as well. Not a big dinner menu, could use a few more appetizers on the menu. We will definitely be back. read more

Rutz - Wine Bars Near Me - Berlin, BE

A fine German dining experience where the food and the service are top shelf. You can opt for either the six course or nine course meal. We went for the six, and we found it just right. Lots of local very fresh ingredients, so we got to experience some things not always found on American plates. They really enjoy rhubarb in this part of the world, I must say I do like rhubarb, so I was quite happy with these dishes. read more

Rutz - Wine Bars Near Me - Berlin, BE

If you are looking for a place to indulge in good German wine in a nice, more upscale but still casual atmosphere, Rutz is the place to go. The wine selection is great (German section). The food is tasty and amazingly prepared. The staff are friendly and the service is great. You can have a wonderful meal or just enjoy your wine with amazing nibbles offered in the menu. read more

Now THIS is a wine bar kids! Superb and huge selection of wines that would make any oenophile squeal in delight like a tween girl at a Twilight movie. Food is phenomenal. Everything about the experience was excellent! Not to be missed when visiting Berlin. read more

Leaning toward 5 Stars on this one, though disclaimer, we only tried the less-formal downstars area. Maybe will hold that until we try upstairs. Still, the food, service, and wine downtstairs were excellent. By far the best table service we've had in Berlin. Our waitress quickly corrected an honest mistake (one of us had asked for no raw fish in the "surprise" three-course menu, but received an appetizer with raw salmon) with no complaints, and quickly found a substitute dish (riff on osso bucco with saffron that had the whole table raving). Barely three minutes passed between sending the salmon back and receiving the replacement. To be honest, we were hoping for a bigger price break by eating downstairs, but still paid about 80 euros per person for food and wine. The menu is easy to navigate, with many dishes coming in small and large plate sizes. Lots of rich foods, mostly inspired by German standards with Californian- and Continental-influenced attempts to lighten otherwise heavy dishes. Most at our table went for either the surprise three-course menu (there's also a four-course option) or combined two small plates and split a dessert. As expected, there's a large wine menu with many reasonably priced options. We were at the back table next to the refrigerator for the cheese - every time the staff opened the door to take out a sample, our table caught a pungent gust of some of the more... pronounced... cheese smells. Some of us loved it, others not so much - so watch out for that table if you're sensitive to strong cheese odors. read more

This place is excellent! The beef tartare was superb. The steak was fantastic. The lady sommelier was very experienced and recommended a unique wine pairing that was excellent. In the 2 days that I have been in Berlin, not easy to find a restaurant with good food quality , but Rutz is an exception! read more

Enchanting atmosphere, like sitting in a library of wine. Particularly loved how the wine-by-the-glass menu was categorized. Very emotional flavor profiles. My "powerful" Barbera did not disappoint. I did not try the food, but it looked amazing. read more

The place is gorgeous, the staff is friendly and helpful, and then there is the food and wine! We split about a dozen dishes, all great. Two that really stood out were the goat cheese and hazelnut pasta and the pork belly. While not really a dish, the potato salad that came with th schnitzel was a knockout. Our server was amazing in finding us a series of wonderful wines to match our specific tastes. read more

This place offers some outstanding food to very reasonable prices. Over the last months I have been there a couple of times and I was never disappointed. Everybody I am taking there raves about the food. They have an amazing wine list as well. The sommelier really knows what he is talking about. My suggestions: the beef tartare is really great, especially paired with very good bread. The pig cheeks are tender and are coming with some great tasting root vegetables and potatos. For the wine I can recommend the Battenfeld Spanier Riesling Frauenberg and the Phillipi Pinot Noir, really excellent German wines. I certainly will go back there soon. read more

Great experience at the Wine bar. The waiter was impeccable, definitely the most professional service we've had in berlin - but also what you'd expect from a michelin starred restaurant. The waiter suggested a very nice full bodied Riesling (rheinhessen) after inquiring about our wine preferences. He later let us taste a very different, lighter, "elegant" Riesling from the Mosel region. Both were phenomenal, just depends on what you like or are the mood for. The food at the weinbar is very good - entitled saving German cuisine - more down to earth than the michelin restaurant upstairs which only offers tasting menus. Nice grilled blood sausage with potato purée to start followed by the ox shoulder - slow cooked to the point of falling apart. Haddock with baby carrots and parsnips. Both had perfectly composed sauces - the right combination flavor and levity. If I had to choose I would say the ox was better and the fish was somehow lacking. Dessert: peach lightly cooked with lavender and served with vanilla ice cream was a wonderful way to end the meal. Not cheap but definitely recommendable. We'd go back any day. read more

Service is slow. Extremly slow. Nice wines, for sure... but service is incredibly slow. Two hours since our order, but we haven't received our second course yet. I told you... slow... read more

If you're looking for a perfect wine bar - this is it. It has a fantastic wine selection - main focus on German and Austrian wines. The sommelier is very knowledgeable, friendly and encourages you to try different wines - pairing them perfectly with the food. The bar is part of a Michelin started restaurant which is located on the second floor. The ambiance is relaxed and minimalist. The food is great since it is prepared by the same chef as the restaurant. The menu is inspired by traditional Berlin and German dishes - perfectly reinterpreted. The ox shoulder and the beef tartar were wonderful. I've been here twice and will be back - it would be great if they had some daily specials that changed more often. read more

Found this winebar by chance. Extremely deep German wine list with good selection of Austrian as well. Practically all selections have multiple vintages enabling comparison. The sommelier Billy seems to truly enjoy sharing his knowledge about the wines as well as making thoughtful recommendations. All the staff are fluent in English as well. While the list is setup for bottles ( I think over 700 different wines ) the 'by the glass' list, while relatively short, offers good variety. Being German focused, most are white but there are some very interesting reds to consider as well. There is also a good chance that something else that is not on the 'glass' list may be open so be sure to ask for recommendations. I enjoyed it enough to visit on both nights I was in Berlin and would have again except they are closed on Sundays. read more

Admittedly, when you're currywursted, doner-kabob and schnitzled out, I guess almost any elevated cuisine might be great. Rutz however takes German cuisine and elevates it by featuring local and regional ingredients and preparing it perfectly. A great wine and beer selection with optional pairings is a fantastic touch. I'd highly recommend this. (I ate downstairs at the bar portion of the restaurant, and reservations would be recommended) read more

Awesome food! The menu was not too varied but all dishes were very well presented and cooked. Service as great albeit a bit slow! The wine selection was fantastic even having some exclusive wines. The pinot noir 3 stars was outstanding and we also had some sauvignon blanc (can't remember which...). Desert and cheeses were also delicious. The duck and sea trout were the big winners but the fillet also got a lot of praising. Next to our office and convenient - to be continued... read more

This is a serious gourmet surprise on Chauseestrasse! It has an award-winning wine selection and the wild young chef was awarded a star in spring 2008. read more

Had my Anniversary dinner here tonight. Great food. Great service. The fine dining upstair starts fr 6 courses menu that cost around 140 euro. It was a bit much for us, so we chose the wine bar, but it was still great! If one night i feel like splurging on some kick butt fine dining, I will for sure give it a try. read more