19 Best Restaurants in Berlin

"Just off of West Berlin’s charming Savignyplatz, you step into a minimalist white-walled space that could be mistaken for one of the art galleries dotting the Charlottenburg neighborhood—which makes complete sense considering that owner Kristiane Kegelmann is a sculptor (plus current chocolatier and former master pastry chef) herself. The intimate environs include one long communal table, looking into the open kitchen, with four smaller dining tables in a second room. The only wall decorations are bas reliefs left behind by the space’s former occupant, Café Savigny. There’s not a lot of distraction here, all the better to focus on the precise plates you’re about to experience. Chef Alina Jakobsmeier has a deft hand with the modern German-Austrian dishes, using mainly locally sourced ingredients from small producers. While dishes sound deceptively simple (king oyster mushrooms with fermented leek; sturgeon with chicken stock and elderflower)—and indeed pars’ credo is to reduce dishes to their essentials—flavors are bold and bright. Natural wine obsessives who appreciate unique food will feel right at home here." - Liz Humphreys