Cookies Cream

It doesn't get much more quintessentially Berlin than this trendy restaurant! Finding your way through the courtyard of The Westin Grand hotel to ring the bell at the unassuming-looking door is an adventure in itself. After being welcomed at the bar (perfect for an aperitif or after-dinner drink), climb the old staircase to reach the first floor to get to the lively restaurant, which was once a fashionable nightclub). Head chef Patrick Ziegert and Viktor Gerhardinger, Head of Culinary Development, are the men behind the culinary concept. In this industrial-style decor, you can enjoy a strictly vegetarian five- to seven-course menu (vegan options also available), comprising dishes such as "carrot, chard, sea buckthorn" or "oyster mushroom, potato, saffron". A number of classics are available as add-ons – for instance Parmesan dumplings. The wine and alcohol-free pairings are fantastic. The waitstaff are laid-back, but no less professional and well organised for it. A hip spot that draws a mixed crowd – Berliners and tourists, fans of plant-based cuisine, and foodies from all over the globe.