Experts' Choice Award Lokal
What the experts agree on
Lokal champions seasonal, locally sourced German cuisine in a relaxed, unpretentious setting with Scandinavian-rustic charm. Its weekly-changing menu highlights Brandenburg farms and butchers, drawing both locals and visitors to Mitte's prettiest
“Das Lokal flies the flag for Portland-style locavore cuisine, using only the most sustainable of ingredients for its changing menu of German staples.”
– Time Out
Fodor's "This popular restaurant, located on the corner of one of Berlin's prettiest streets, serves locally sourced dishes like Brandenburg wild boar, lake trout, or venison on stylish long wooden tables." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Editor's Pick
"With its rustic stone floors and simple wooden furnishings, this understated dining room feels like a trip to Scandinavia." Full review
Afar Magazine "Freshly cut flowers, rustic wood tables, and an artsy crowd pepper this Mitte standout where ingredients are natural and sourced, as you might have guessed, locally." Full review
Travel + Leisure "As the name 'Lokal' suggests, the produce and meats are sourced from surrounding Brandenburg farms and butchers, so that its creative menu changes weekly, according to seasonal availability." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Relaxed, friendly and pleasantly unpretentious, it is no surprise that Lokal is popular with Berliner and visitors alike." Full review
Eater "Lokal was among the first places in the city to embrace nose-to-tail cooking and heavy use of regional ingredients."
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