Why it made the list

In a gorgeous glass-walled space, surrounded by a verdant courtyard, two-Michelin-star chef Michael Kempf turns out thoroughly modern, stunningly plated dishes that rely on fresh regional ingredients. In warm weather, the retractable glass roof is open to the sky, and you can also dine on the terrace among the greenery.

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Why it made the list

Recently earning its first Michelin star, Skykitchen—so named for its spectacular location on the hotel’s 12th floor—is one of the hardest reservations to score in the city. There’s a three-month waiting list to taste young chef Alexander Koppe’s refined yet approachable take on Berlin cuisine; his inventive seven-course tasting menu goes for the very down-to-earth price of 89 euro.

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Why it made the list

Avant-garde, molecular-inspired Mediterranean cuisine draws adventurous diners to the one-Michelin-starred Cinco by Paco Pérez. Beneath a ceiling hung with copper pans, you can indulge in the Catalan chef’s “Gran Viaje” tasting menu, with nine courses, or the “Pequeno Viaje,” with five courses.

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Why it made the list

The one-Michelin-starred Hugo’s dishes up creative regional cuisine under the tutelage of chef Thomas Kammeier. The four- to six-course seasonal tasting menus are a real treat, as are the panoramic city views from the 14th-floor restaurant.

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Why it made the list

Chef Hendrik Otto’s brilliantly inventive cooking is the main reason to book a table at the two-Michelin-starred Lorenz Adlon Esszimer, but the restaurant’s direct views of the Brandenburg Gate are also exceptional.

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