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Restaurant Tim RauevsBorchardt
Both establishments are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Restaurant Tim Raue scores marginally better than Borchardt. Restaurant Tim Raue has a TripExpert Score of 82 with praise from 5 sources like Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.
Restaurant Tim Raue
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
Time Out
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure
Fodor's
Rudi-dutschke-str. 26, 10969 Berlin
From $63/night
"Located in the Hotel Adlon Kempinski are star chef Tim Raue’s twin restaurants." Full review
2 Stars
"Time Raue's cuisine is minimal and pared down, using a small number of high quality ingredients to perfect effect." Full review
"Local Kreuzberg lad done extremely well, Tim Raue has been extremely busy of late." Full review
"This Asian-inspired kitchen draws upon Japanese product perfection, Thai aromas and Chinese cooking —the best aspects of each culinary tradition." Full review
"There’s a definite buzz to this Kreuzberg restaurant, which is led by Berlin's most famous boy-from-the-wrong-side-of-the-tracks-turned-chef." Full review
"Elevated Asian-inspired menu...which continually receives rave reviews from critics and diners alike. Needless to say, reservations are required."
Berlin Travel Guide
October 11, 2021
"Upscale Asian-influenced cuisine, combining Japanese, Thai, and Chinese flavors and techniques, can be sampled in either classic or seasonal seven-course tasting menus for dinner " Full review
Borchardt
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
BlackBook
DK Eyewitness
Michelin Guide
Time Out
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
The Guardian
Franzosische Str. 47, 10117 Berlin
From $0/night
"Restaurateurs Roland Mary and Marina Richter run the place like a well-oiled machine, and the kitchen sends out traditional German and French dishes of the highest standard."
"One of the city's most highly-regarded restaurants, Borchardt was originally founded by A.F.W. Borchardt in 1853." Full review
"Spacious marble interior and close fitted, finely dressed tables with superior garden seating in summer months contribute to decadent, grandiose atmosphere with requisite price tag."
"Everyone of importance, including German chancellors, dines at Borchardt."
Michelin Plate
"A traditional townhouse in the Gendarmenmarkt is home to this trendy restaurant serving international cuisine with a charming interior courtyard terrace." Full review
"In the late 19th century, the original Borchardt opened next door at no.48. It became the place to be for politicians and society folk, but was destroyed in World War II." Full review
"The menu changes daily at this celebrity meeting place—the location near Gendarmenmarkt makes it a popular power lunch spot for politicians and influential people." Full review
"One of the favorite haunts of ambassadors, presidents, prime ministers, and Berlin's power brokers, the current Borchardt is actually a recreation of the original, which was next door." Full review
"They have these nice Friday night events upstairs on the belle étage, which feels like a very elegant apartment. There are readings and cultural events but also proper parties with DJs."
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