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Lokal

Modern European Restaurant€€€
Mitte, Berlin
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8.9/10
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    Delphine
    "My favourite restaurant in Berlin."(3 Tips)
    Thomas K.
    "Fabulous food from local producers"(3 Tips)
    Nick S.
    "Locally sourced seasonal food, cooked well, and a great wine menu."(4 Tips)
    George P.
    "Cosy atmosphere, great german food, what else to ask? Excellent!"(11 Tips)
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  • John F.heart icon on user image
    John FonteinSeptember 18, 2017
    The best restaurant in Berlin, period. There are so many good restaurants in Berlin, but if you have to choose one...go here 🙌🏼💯🇩🇪
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  • Jeff S.heart icon on user image
    Jeff SmithJanuary 9, 2017
    All local food with a menu changing daily. All the meat is brilliantly cooked and the deserts fair exceeded our high expectations (the cheesecake was the best I've ever had). Highly recommend.
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  • Paulo G.heart icon on user image
    Paulo GarciaMarch 17, 2015
    The food was really good (fresh ingredients make a big difference). The service is terrific and the venue is nice. English menu would help tourists. Not on the cheap side, but worth the money.
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  • Sezgin S.heart icon on user image
    Sezgin SaltikMay 11, 2019
    Just try anything in the daily menu. You will not be disappointed. Every dish is specifically designed for pleasure on rich tasting palates. Must try and remember to make reservations!
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  • Jacob L.heart icon on user image
    Jacob LindbladAugust 31, 2019
    Food and vibe is good. Service was messy and unfocused but really friendly and charming. Co-patrons had meat dishes, they were happy, had vegetarian dish made vegan, was great. Good, simple wines.
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  • Daniel A.heart icon on user image
    Daniel ASeptember 1, 2018
    The star of the show was the cod. So fresh and flaky! It just fell right apart. You have to order it. Everything else I had was very good too!
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  • Josh T.heart icon on user image
    Josh TaroliAugust 4, 2015
    To everyone who doesn't like German food. Go here, it's incredibly good German food. Can't believe how much good and different taste you can get out of one little cauliflower piece. Definitely a must!
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  • Fabio D.heart icon on user image
    Fabio De DonnoNovember 11, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Good hearty food. Vegetables are usually al dente and possibly the best of the meal. Potato gratin side order also quite rich and perfect. Good wine selection. Reserve if you want to have dinner here
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  • Vanessa M.heart icon on user image
    Vanessa MeyerJanuary 11, 2015
    The fish, the venison and the cheese cake are delicious. The beef tartar is completely tasteless. The atmosphere is romantic and simple and the staff are very nice.
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  • A R.heart icon on user image
    A RJanuary 8, 2015
    Definitely a favourite. Delicious food. All done well. Fresh, creative, tasty. Awesome staff. Mistake with booking and they totally accommodated. Matthias the host is so nice.
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  • Sab B.heart icon on user image
    Sab BordoSeptember 18, 2017
    Everything we are was nice: tomato "salad", spring chicken, wild boar, potato side dish! Everything was lovely!
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  • Erinheart icon on user image
    ErinNovember 15, 2016
    Menu changes daily, all locally sourced ingredients. Take a recommendation from the server. Reservations necessary unless you can grab a spot at the bar (solo travelers)
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  • Tom🐳 L.heart icon on user image
    Tom🐳 LimongelloOctober 31, 2013
    If you don't speak German, reserve a table for before 7pm so that you can have one of the servers sit with you to translate the menu! Everything is good. Order all appetizers, & try the pigeon or pork
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  • Jan-Willem C.heart icon on user image
    Jan-Willem CallebautApril 10, 2018
    Great place, must visit when you are in Berlin for a holiday! Menu changes every week. Food is very fresh and the chef is very creative with his ingredients!! Very good price/quality.
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  • Xavier S.heart icon on user image
    Xavier SFebruary 13, 2018
    Very nice atmosphere. Great dishes made of fresh and delicious products. Super friendly staff and a nice wine list that will help you complement your dinner. Thumbs up!👍🏻
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  • Beth G.heart icon on user image
    Beth GibbiSeptember 29, 2016
    Dined at Lokal... Lovely cosy restaurant... Delicious food although we found their veg just a little bit too raw... We got their early as most tables are fully booked.
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  • Zara K.heart icon on user image
    Zara KhanOctober 8, 2014
    Great atmosphere and great food. I had the best pasta of my life here. It was full of flavour and didn't want to stop eating. Absolutely delicious!!!! The best meal I had in Berlin.
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  • Nicholas T.heart icon on user image
    Nicholas ThompsonDecember 1, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Wonderful experience. The staff was friendly and accommodating, the menu simple and unpretentious. The menu changes daily. Be sure to book far in advance, especially on weekends!
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  • B. Aaron T.heart icon on user image
    B. Aaron TalbotJuly 22, 2017
    very fresh ingredients that taste amazing, especially the beet/lentil/Gouda salad...the pasta and pork entrees are also fantastic...sit outside of you can to enjoy people watching
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  • Sanne T.heart icon on user image
    Sanne ThijsApril 9, 2018
    Fine cuisine in a very sober way. The taste you will experience here is very well balanced and surprising. Number 1 favourite restaurant in Berlin for me.
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  • Tomas M.
    Tomas MJune 18, 2018
    Everything !!! Amazing food, I travel around the world, and the food is in TOP quality ! The service was also great, everyone was attentive and came to ask us about our dishes!
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  • Jorge G.heart icon on user image
    Jorge GasparJanuary 16, 2017
    All the food was so delicious!!! It's a bit expensive but it is definitely worth it, everything's cooked perfectly. Don't ignore the desserts!
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    CNNAugust 6, 2014
    Each morning, owners Marin Thimm and her American boyfriend, chef Gary Hoopengardner, announce the changing menu on their blog. By night, diners pack in under lamps made of glass fish traps. Read more
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  • Yosubheart icon on user image
    YosubOctober 22, 2018
    I liked the food and the service. Honestly much better than the other Michelin 2 starred restaurant i visited a week ago.
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  • Derrick C.
    Derrick ChenSeptember 17, 2015
    Quiet, upscale, but amazing food. Bartender said ingredients are locally sourced, from around Berlin. Lucked out with bar seating travelling solo, might need to make a reservation otherwise.
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  • Christian B.heart icon on user image
    Christian BakerFebruary 8, 2016
    Local, organic, seasonal menu that changes often. A superb date spot in every respect. A can't miss spot.
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  • Eugene 
    Eugene November 24, 2014
    Nice place with very helpful service. They even accept cards! Food is probably good if you are in to German. Reserve in advance
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  • Nick S.heart icon on user image
    Nick StenningMay 27, 2016
    One of our favourite places in Berlin. Locally sourced seasonal food, cooked well, and a great wine menu. Perfect for a special night out.
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  • Delphine
    DelphineNovember 21, 2017
    Refined and modern German cuisine yet relaxed and unpretentious. My favourite restaurant in Berlin.
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  • Katie H.
    Katie HertelDecember 26, 2013
    Cozy lunch spot. Savory, filling portions. Perfect place to fuel up during a long wintry walk. The vegetarian meatloaf with mashed potatoes and apple chutney was amazing.
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  • Tim P.heart icon on user image
    Tim PeDecember 17, 2017
    Absolutely first-class modern German regional cuisine. Minimalistic design.
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  • Jean
    JeanOctober 30, 2013
    Amazing food, perfect atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff to pick the very best food from the German menu : don't miss this place if you're in Berlin !
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  • Jane C.heart icon on user image
    Jane CavalierFebruary 19, 2015
    Especially wonderful salads and delicious, fresh food overall. Very kind staff here who will walk you through the whole menu. My favorite restaurant in Berlin :)
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  • eleni p.heart icon on user image
    eleni paulSeptember 17, 2016
    Lokal has excellent food. The oat and fennel rissoto, the trout and the venison were great! But the service was extremelly slow!!
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  • Alex A.heart icon on user image
    Alex AdammerFebruary 18, 2017
    Great atmosphere, cozy & intimate place, great service and delicious food. The cheesecake is a must as well as the rump steak and the roasted pork.
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  • Giulia M.
    Giulia M.October 6, 2013
    Best restaurant in the area. Don't even bother with any of those fancier places. This is the spot. Great ambiance, all local products, and all locals!
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  • Kayvon T.heart icon on user image
    Kayvon TehranianOctober 12, 2013
    Enjoy hearty servings of vegetarian-friendly German dishes like turnip soup, spinach and handmade noodles (hausgemachte nudlen) in a warm and beautifully minimalist ambiance.
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  • Jonas K.heart icon on user image
    Jonas KinetJuly 7, 2015
    Off night? Same dish gone wrong twice and warm wine due to a broken fridge. Service dealt well with it though. Food was good, modern take on German cuisine with a lot of balance in different tastes
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  • Lenaheart icon on user image
    LenaApril 19, 2013
    They never got enough tables in summer (which is ok as you can take chairs and sit somewhere on the sidewalk). Very good bar / restaurant with gorgeous food and wine & a lovely atmosphere.
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  • Julius T.heart icon on user image
    Julius TarngAugust 18, 2015
    German feels like the wrong category. It's probably more New European/gourmet farm to table. Lots of fresh root vegetables and berries with a main protein. Cocktails p underwhelming. Get wine.
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  • Josh T.heart icon on user image
    Josh TaroliNovember 1, 2015
    It's amazing. Every little piece is full of an explosion of taste. Love it. Don't miss out on it!
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  • Sven G.heart icon on user image
    Sven GabrielSeptember 8, 2016
    The menue changes frequently but it is always very tasty like this rabbit filled with minced liver.
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  • Tiago C.heart icon on user image
    Tiago CoutinhoOctober 9, 2014
    The atmosphere is really good, the staff is very friendly and the food is delicious. Not the cheapest place around, but it's worth it.
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  • Rory C.heart icon on user image
    Rory CampbellSeptember 26, 2015
    Delicious food and brilliant service. Try the wild boar tarter if it's on the menu.
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  • Manu E.heart icon on user image
    Manu EspecheDecember 15, 2017
    Excellent european food in a cozy place!
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  • Henrik L.heart icon on user image
    Henrik LundgrenApril 8, 2016
    Great atmosphere. I had an awesome bacon wrapped wild boar that I highly recommend!
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  • Thomas M.heart icon on user image
    Thomas MeyerSeptember 18, 2016
    Outstanding fresh, local food. Pretty to see, tasty to eat. One of the best venison dishes ever had
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  • Vedran
    VedranMarch 26, 2014
    can't remember when I ate such a delicious salad before. in addition to that lovely staff within a nice atmosphere
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  • Adam H.heart icon on user image
    Adam HandleyJuly 14, 2016
    Everything. Make a booking. Restaurant has great atmosphere and food is just amazing. Prices are reasonable too.
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  • Thomas K.heart icon on user image
    Thomas KnüwerMay 27, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Fabulous food from local producers, served in a relaxed atmosphere by a wonderful service - Lokal is the new star of Mitte!
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