Garni Hotel Lavendelhof

This place boasts a delightful setting on the waterside promenade of a small island in the Havel and the restaurant itself is equally attractive with its upscale, modern and elegant interior and almost intimate atmosphere, beautiful terrace by the lake. Then there is the creative cuisine made of regional and seasonal products. It is best to order a vegetarian menu when making your reservation. The dishes are characterised by their precise technical skill, clear structure and beautiful sense of balance – it is plain to see that head chef Thomas Hübner has already plied his trade in some of Germ

Located right in the centre, on Neuer Markt, the 18C Ratswaage oozes style! On the outside you have the historical façade; inside, a minimalist interior with chic details such as silvery walls, 1950s-style chandeliers and burnt-orange designer chairs. The Frankenhäuser family and their team have dubbed their culinary style "new Prussian cuisine". Head chef Nico Werner, previously sous-chef, presides in the kitchen, cooking up two five-course set menus (with the option of an "upgrade" in the form of additional dishes); the vegetarian version of the set menu should be ordered at the time of book

Marco Müller’s "Inspiration" tasting menu unfolds as a culinary journey, shaped by a clear personal style and a skilfully constructed narrative arc. The service team explains the ideas behind the dishes in a pleasingly relaxed and informal manner, and is always happy to answer questions. The kitchen works with remarkable precision, yet the cooking retains a sense of effortlessness and balance. With only a few components, the dishes seem minimalist, but are packed with details that lend them exceptional depth. One standout dish is the tender, flawlessly cooked Oldenburg Wagyu with an umami-rich

A real oasis of calm in the middle of Berlin, right on busy Potsdamer Platz! Up here on the fifth floor of The Mandala Hotel, diners can sit on the pleasant little terrace amid the chestnut trees and fountain – a place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city! And if you eat inside the chic, light and airy rooftop garden restaurant, you almost feel as if you are outdoors thanks to the wraparound glass windows. Beautiful bamboo plants are a nod to Asia. In addition to the location, Facil boasts top-notch cuisine by Michael Kempf (culinary director) and Joachim Gerner (head chef). For instanc

This small neighbourhood restaurant with a friendly, intimate feel is run with a distinctly personal touch. Owner and maître d' Kristiane Kegelmann – a master confectioner and sculptor – and her team, headed up by chef Florian Sperlhofer and sommelier Julia Giese, make it their mission to bring together art and culinary pleasure. The best seats in the house are at the communal table with views into the open kitchen – you can get an insight into how the modern seasonal cuisine is created. Dishes such as smoked local eel with beetroot or a delicious pike-perch with Szegediner Kohl (fermented cab

European cuisine that draws on Asia for inspiration – Tim Raue pulls off this modern and refreshing feat in truly original fashion. This Berlin-born chef has a style that is all his own and certainly unique in Germany. He works with a highly skilled team to turn out his flavourful creations. Diners have a choice of set menus dubbed "Kolibri x Berlin" (a tribute to Berlin) and "Koi", with his signature dishes of "Wasabi Langoustine" and "Duck 'Marie-Anne'" or "Königsberger Klops Grandma Gerda" available in each. There is also a vegan set menu. On Fridays and Saturdays, the restaurant opens earl

The magnificent view and the chic interior make Hugos, laid out on the 14th floor of the InterContinental hotel, a highly appealing location in the capital. Soft lighting and elegant furnishings make for a relaxed and romantic atmosphere. Johannes Gehrich runs the kitchen, serving up modern international cuisine as a six- or eight-course tasting menu. A fine example is "snow crab & imperial caviar", which impresses with its delicacy, clarity of flavour and overall balance. The combination of meltingly tender Dover sole, lightly tangy morels, foamy vin jaune and golden-brown cauliflower mushroo