Gärtnerei
Cuisine: European, German, Regional, Vegetarian
Price: $$
10Best Says
Among meatheads, Bernhard H�tzl is very much a Berlin household name thanks to his animal-centric restaurant Fleischerei, fittingly located in a former butchershop. By contrast, his second... Read More
Among meatheads, Bernhard H�tzl is very much a Berlin household name thanks to his animal-centric restaurant Fleischerei, fittingly located in a former butchershop. By contrast, his second venue G�rtnerei clearly shines the spotlight on vegetables, a concept also reflected in the name ('plant nursery') and in the rustic-elegant d�cor that juxtaposes minty-green chairs with frilly chandeliers. Berlin veteran head chef Sebastian Radtke digs deep into his extensive arsenal of culinary tricks to coax maximum aromas out of the entire vegetable kingdom, including rediscovered gems with a strong native identity such as sorrel, parsnips and black salsify. Since G�rtnerei is not a purely vegetarian restaurant, though, these sometimes cuddle up against a filet of pike-perch or pork belly. The presentation is pure eye candy and the service as impeccable as the wine list for which H�tzl has selected top vintages from his native Austria.
Address:
Torstrasse 179
Berlin, 10115
030 / 24631450
Hours:
- Mon-Sat 6pm-11:30pm
Website:
gaertnerei-berlin.com
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Andrea Schulte-Peevers
Berlin Local Expert
- German: "Start your meal with a glass of g�rtnerei spritz, a tantalizing fusion of belsazar rose and cremant."
- Best Restaurants: "Start your meal with a glass of gaertnerei spritz, a tantalizing fusion of belsazar rose and cremant."
- Best for German Because: The stunning industrial-chic location is perfectly matched by Tim Raue's edgy takes on German home cooking.
- Recommended as Best Restaurants Because: With its produce-focused, complex and innovative cuisine, Gaertnerei injects a welcome dose of culinary pizzazz into restaurant row on Torstrasse.