"Hidden away inside a former late 19th-century women’s prison-turned-hotel in far west Charlottenburg, Lovis is notable not just for its unique, moody environs, but also for the quality of its food—the talented chef, Sophia Rudolph, comes from longstanding Berlin small plates fave Oh, Panama. Rudolph turns out beautifully presented vegetable-forward contemporary German cuisine, using many ingredients sourced from the nearby Brandenburg region. Though you can order á la carte, it’s best to sample her elegant dishes in either the four- or six-course tasting menu (also available in vegetarian versions). Seasonally changing menu items may include mushroom terrine with pickled beetroot and brown butter brioche or braised carrot with tarragon and chicken skin." - Liz Humphreys