Christakis Psyllides
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Fantastic modern restaurant with a very unique slant on the atmosphere and menu options.
The a la carte menu looks amazing with a relatively small selection offering some classic French dishes that we will certainly be exploring at a later date. Prices are certainly within the higher end of the spectrum, even for Mitte, and they only take cards.
We actually went for a rather more unique option, and they call this the 'Family & Friends Dinner' available intermittently, so keep an eye out on the website for the next one.
Here, you book online (absolutely essential as they are full up on these evenings) and turn up at about 630pm, pay you very reasonable €65 per person up front and then take their constantly changing 2 course fixed menu with wine pairing and aperitif.
We had the Coq au Vin in Burgunder wine with mushrooms and potatoes as a main (a vegan option is available, which was a nice touch), and this was simply sensational. I have had this dish, like most people, a lot over the years, and I can not remember having a better one anywhere.
Service was exemplary, and everyone was very attentive, polite, and very friendly. Food finished being served at about 10pm, and on a side note I didn't have to ask once as my wine glass kept being filled up as if by magic which was very nice to see as these types of wine pairing restaurant evenings tend to be a little tight with the wine but not here, that's for sure!
At about that time, a DJ started up, and this was time for the younger crowd to start to party. The music was never really intrusive, but I imagine it got a little louder once all of us oldies went home!
Wine, both white and red Burgunders were really nice and went perfectly with the food. Dessert was a sorbet that more than matched the rest of the food as it was one of the best I have had in Berlin.
Overall, it was an amazing experience that offered something a little different to the other top-tier restaurants in Mitte. Prices, apart from this fixed price menu, are certainly on the higher side, but you can not have any complaints given the quality on offer here.
Highly recommended for anyone looking for fine dining with a twist!