Orania.Restaurant & Orania.Bar

I‘ve actually sympathized with going to the Orania Restaurant for at least a couple of years. I guess the trigger was one of the very first articles I‘ve read about the „Peking/Kreuzberg Duck Menu“ and the (intrinsic) stopper probably was the restaurant being a „hotel restaurant“. I‘ve to admit, I gave the place a first check by visiting the Bar for some drinks after a stroll with a friend on Oranienstreet the other day. And guess what, our Bar experience was amazing! So the Orania Restaurant became my very first choice for this year’s birthday dinner, to finally go for the „mysterious“ Kreuzberg Duck (X-Bergs answer to the Peking Duck)! Not sure if there’s a word cut here and therefore giving the executive summary first: w/o question… one of the top 5 culinary experiences in Berlin for me over the past 21years I‘d the pleasure of living & enjoying many-many wonderful & inspirational culinary events here. No way of mentioning even some of them here w/o dissing/missing others. As well I‘d the opportunity to run some wonderful & mystic places as part of an awesome team myself. Ok. Let’s cut the marketing blabla. Listen folks, as a trained chef, a foodie & service lover by DNA as well as someone who fully gets, reads & understands the challenges of the moment, this experience was simply „Extraordinary“! The four course Kreuzberg Duck menu has been one of the top notch culinary & value4money experiences in Berlin EVER! On top of that the food was accompanied by an out of ordinary level of service. I‘d guess, that over the 4 courses we‘d had a minimum of 10 different service & chef people at the table. Might sound stressful, but believe me, it was a pure pleasure to get to know every single one of them, especially because of their so much away from average commitment & positive energy which came with each & everyone! Folks, hands on my heart, I paid the full bill and this feedback is 100% personal, not paid at all and simply based on my beliefs to „give back“! Before ending, my wife’s favorite part of a menu is the dessert (-> yeahhh, she’s a true sweetheart 😍) and even here, these crazy folks not only send their „TV style Pattissière“ to our table, but she also dropped some freaking amazing, no chi-chi & simply really tasty desserts. Ok. I get it. It’s seems far too much for an unpaid review, but hej, how much crap, average, overrated and simply „not ever come back shit“ have you been going through!? So I thought, I‘d might want to allow myself to get really carried away for once 😉! Again, very personal, very much of a Monday evening and very-very slightly infused by birthday emotions. Simply fueled by a very special experience, which I believe needs to be shared! N-joy folks!

Returning to Orania for my second visit was an absolute delight. Nestled within a charming hotel, this restaurant offers a unique dining experience where the open kitchen concept takes center stage. Being able to watch the culinary team at work adds an intimate touch to the meal, bridging the gap between chef and diner. The food, without a doubt, was exceptional. Each dish was a sophisticated blend of flavors, clearly showcasing the kitchen's dedication to quality and creativity. What stood out just as much was the professionalism and attentiveness of the staff. Their attention to detail ensured a flawless dining experience from start to finish. I left Orania feeling thoroughly impressed once again. For anyone looking for an exquisite dining experience in Berlin, I wholeheartedly recommend Orania. It's not just a meal; it's an experience that speaks to the senses and lingers in memory.

Everything is almost OK. In my opinion, the last course, which is fried rice, could be better, why? Because the first course and second course is full of flavors, the fried rice is missing some salt or sauce, maybe. And i would like to have a "real rice," not some crispy rice.🤷‍♀️

We had a hugely enjoyable evening here on a Saturday night. The space is beautiful and relaxing, with a lively buzz. We had the 4 course Xberg duck menu which was very good. An European take on Peking duck, with a Japanese twist. Not traditional but surprisingly delicious nonetheless. Service was great, our waiter worked his socks off all night with utmost professionalism. I enjoyed watching the theatre of the bar staff even though I'm not a cocktail drinker. The dessert was out of this world. To top it all off, the live jazz was excellent. Thank you Orania Berlin for a memorable evening.

When your point of life changes to the attitude to make yourself feel good and to find nice things to appreciate, like good food and a nice atmosphere, then this place is something you don't want to miss. Nicely designed, very high quality bar and outstanding food. You get what you pay for, but this is exactly what you can expect.

Pipa loves this place. True understated luxury, from the lights to the acoustics and of course the service. Fireplace in the winter, open views in the summer. Jazz at night. World class service. Julian, the bar sommelier, really knows his way around European spirits and drinks. Also, fantastic toilets.

I had an incredible meal and a fantastic dining experience. I recommend the four course duck experience..do not think peking duck think duck but amazing duck. They have a twist on their duck and it's nothing like peking duck. It's delicious and well worth it. The musicians were fabulous. The staff incredibly professional and helpful. A wonderful evening and truly unexpected. Ooh and desserts are very very tasty.

Oh, the duck! This is a 4 course duck dinner for 77 euros each for 2 people. The 1st course is a duck soup with a dumpling. Then the skin is excised and served with pancakes. The 3rd course is the duck breast. Then the final course is the dark meat chopped up and served with crunchy fried rice. This was one of the best meals I've ever eaten.