3 Best Restaurants in Kreuzberg, Berlin

In a cozy wood-paneled room with a colorful mural of Berlin scenes along the wall and a sleek open kitchen, Austrian chef Sebastian Frank puts a creative spin on dishes from his native country. Vegetables (along with touches of meat and fish) become the stars of the show with innovative cooking techniques and a judicious use of herbs, many grown on his roof terrace, in a choice of seven-, nine- or twelve-course menus; each dish pairs perfectly with unique wines primarily from Eastern Europe.

The conservative decor belies the artistry on offer at this Michelin-starred restaurant from Germany's most famous celebrity chef. Upscale Berlin-inspired cuisine, influenced by dishes from Tim Raue's childhood, or Asian-fusion cuisine, combining Japanese, Thai, and Chinese flavors and techniques, can be sampled in seven-course tasting menus for dinner or four- to seven-course tasting menus for lunch (with vegan versions on offer); pair your food with splendid wines from one of the most comprehensive lists in Berlin.

Tucked onto a charming, leafy street, this quirky Michelin-starred restaurant decked out in green jungle wallpaper and wood floral details, with a cozy outdoor terrace, focuses on the "experience" of their food, serving up beautiful and interesting dishes using unusual ingredient combinations. Diners enjoy a seasonally changing seven-course tasting menu, and vivacious co-owner Ilona Scholl will happily suggest (and encourage) whimsical international wine pairings to match.