Rutz

"Let yourself be taken on a "journey" courtesy of Marco Müller's "Inspiration" tasting menu, over the course of which he applies his own clear culinary style to skilfully build a narrative arc. The pleasant team will explain the ideas behind the dishes in a relaxed and informal way and are happy to answer questions. The menu features terrific ingredients such as Wagyu beef from Germany, the distinctive flavour of which is in a class of its own, and squid (an invasive species from the North Sea). From rabbit tartare or dry-aged carp, some of the dishes here are sure to surprise even experienced foodies at times – in an absolutely positive way! It is remarkable how the best products are showcased here while retaining their authenticity - everything looks so effortless and yet is full of complexity. In summer, the best place to sit is on the small but inviting terrace. If you are in Berlin, don't miss the opportunity to try this cuisine!" - Michelin Inspector

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"Rutz is a wine-lover’s dream: a wall lined floor-to-ceiling with bottle after glorious bottle. A Mitte pioneer when it opened on a not-so-nice street in 2001, the restaurant has evolved with the times, earning its second Michelin star in 2017. You can chat over glasses of wine and meaty dishes in the downstairs wine bar; upstairs is the classy taupe-colored restaurant and outdoor terrace, with tables crammed with half-finished glasses left over from pairings. Chef Marco Müller serves up local, seasonal ingredients with modern flavors; think venison with black trumpet mushrooms and blackberries, or springwater trout with kohlrabi and charcoal. Plates are small and are best ordered as a seven- or eight-course Inspirations Menu—it's pricey, but it's a good way to sample the kitchen’s eclectic style. Desserts tend toward the savory—like the plum and wild rose with oxalic acid, hay and pine, and yeast dumpling—and may not be to everyone’s taste. But a sweet glass of Riesling may do the trick." - Liz Humphreys

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"Berlin’s first—and currently only—three‑star restaurant, also awarded a MICHELIN Green Star for its sustainable initiatives; highly acclaimed and helmed by Marco Müller." - Le Guide MICHELIN

MICHELIN Guide Germany 2020: a three star establishment in Berlin for the first time

"The Berlin restaurant Rutz, under the direction of chef Marco MÜLLER, is awarded its third star this year. 'The cuisine of Marco Müller and his team has developed fabulously over a short period of time. The dishes are full of finesse, with a strong identity, but are also cleverly balanced in terms of flavour. They stand out clearly because of the chef's ongoing dialogue with nature,' says Gwendal Poullennec, international director of MICHELIN Guides." - Le Guide MICHELIN

MICHELIN Guide Germany 2020: a three star establishment in Berlin for the first time

"Awarded its third star this year under chef Marco MÜLLER, this Berlin restaurant is lauded by MICHELIN’s Gwendal Poullennec: "The cuisine of Marco Müller and his team has developed fabulously over a short period of time. The dishes are full of finesse, with a strong identity, but are also cleverly balanced in terms of flavour. They stand out clearly because of the chef's ongoing dialogue with nature." - Le Guide MICHELIN