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BorchardtvsRutz Restaurant - Weinbar
Both restaurants are endorsed by professionals. Overall, Rutz Restaurant - Weinbar is preferred by most writers compared to Borchardt. Rutz Restaurant - Weinbar is ranked #2 in Berlin with approval from 9 reviews including Fodor's, Frommer's and DK Eyewitness.
Borchardt
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Michelin Guide
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The Guardian
Franzosische Str. 47, 10117 Berlin
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Concierge "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."
Travel + Leisure "One of the city's most highly-regarded restaurants, Borchardt was originally founded by A.F.W. Borchardt in 1853." Full review
BlackBook "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."
DK Eyewitness "Everyone of importance, including German chancellors, dines at Borchardt."
Michelin Guide 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
Time Out "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
Fodor's "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
Condé Nast Traveler "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
The Guardian "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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Rutz Restaurant - Weinbar
Frommer's Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness Time Out
Rough Guide Michelin Guide Fodor's Condé Nast Traveler
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Chausseestrasse 8, Berlin-Mitte, 10115 Berlin
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Frommer's "This restaurant and wine bar is definitely for the sophisticated palate. Marco Müller makes what many foodies have described as the best burger in Berlin." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Serious food-and-wine enthusiasts gather in the amber-lit, sleek-lined space and linger for hours indulging in the sensual experiences dished up here." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This rising star in Berlin’s gourmet scene has slowly worked towards its first, well-deserved Michelin star by offering consistently high-quality fish and hearty meat dishes."
Time Out "The impressive ground-floor bar has a whole wall showcasing wines from around the globe - not obscure New World vintages, but the best of the best." Full review
Rough Guide "Michelin-starred cuisine on the second floor and more than a thousand international wines offered in the ground-floor bar make this a de rigueur stop for foodies."
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"'6 Inspirations - 12 Experiences' reads the subtitle of the 'inspiration' menu, each course showcasing the creative gifts of Marco Muller." Full review
Fodor's "The narrow, unassuming facade of this Michelin-starred restaurant, tucked away on a sleepy stretch of Chausseestrasse, belies the the elegant interior and stellar food you'll find inside." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "A wall lined floor-to-ceiling with bottle after glorious bottle...the crowd, which skews a bit more mature, is here not only for the food and wine, but for the quiet, sophisticated atmosphere." Full review
Lonely Planet "Marco Müller’s creations strike just the right balance between adventure and comfort, an approach that won him a Michelin star in 2008." Full review
