Celebrity Life
REINSTOFF
Style / Ambiance: When Reinstoff opened in 2009 it quickly became the most talked about restaurant in town. Chef Daniel Achilles won a Michelin star just six months after opening and Gault Millau’s ‘Newcomer of the Year’ in 2010. Reinstoff remains one of the most innovative places to eat in the capital with its industrial... View Article
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MARGAUX
Style / Ambiance: Margaux is in good hands with Michelin-starred Michael Hoffmann running the show. He creates haute cuisine at its finest, coupling classic techniques with his own flair for new flavors. A connoisseur of herbs, Hoffmann’s concoctions have won him worldwide repute, particularly among vegetable lovers. Many of the ingredients come from the chef’s... View Article
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VAU
Style / Ambiance: A master of German game and fish dishes, Michelin-starred chef Kolja Kleeberg makes his mark in Vau with bold variations on traditional recipes. He believes that a dish should contain no more than three products, and that guests should enjoy his food as if eating at a friend’s house. The result is... View Article
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FACIL
Style / Ambiance: After years in limbo between East and West Berlin, Potsdamer Platz has now reclaimed its place as a commercial hub, and Facil has played a starring role. In the quiet atrium of the modern Mandala Hotel, Facil has become a popular choice for the Mitte fashion set, lured by the stylish design... View Article
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GRILL ROYAL
Style / Ambiance: This gourmet steakhouse has caused quite a stir since it opened four years ago. Penélope Cruz, Damien Hirst and Marilyn Manson are just some of the glitterati to join local devotees. The retro chic décor brings James Bond to mind, with Ikora lamps from the sixties, smoked mirror partitions and even a... View Article
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FIRST FLOOR
Style / Ambiance: Climb one flight of stairs at the imposing Hotel Palace Berlin, and you’ll find First Floor, a place of inspirational nouvelle cuisine. First Floor consistently wins over the Michelin inspectors, who have awarded chef Matthias Diether a star every year since 1997. The spacious dining room seats 40 guests, and the same... View Article
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LUTTER & WEGNER
Style / Ambiance: A gastronomic institution, Lutter & Wegner has been serving traditional Bavarian fare on the Gendarmenmarkt since 1811, and a better schnitzel you will not find. With a wealth of foreign foods in the city, Lutter & Wegner harks back to more Teutonic tastes and the princely wood-clad building throngs with locals and... View Article
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HUGOS
Style / Ambiance: Michelin-starred chef Thomas Kammeier has put Hugos firmly on the map among Berlin’s gourmet restaurants. Kammeier’s creations have been impressing diners since he took over the kitchen in the late nineties, with his seafood creations winning particular acclaim. The wine list will please even the most demanding buffs, and the views of... View Article
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