FREA in Berlin

Unfortunately, no fine dining yet! The concept is talked about but not lived. Sometimes it's not consistently implemented in the product selection. There's a lack of calm, proximity, and balance on all levels. Professional gastronomy works differently. Sustainability also affects human interaction; processing and high prices without delivering is a no-no. Green capitalism, gastronomy edition in a nutshell. Reflect on this, please; there is potential. Ambience: beige and trendy, there's a lack of peace, lamps are glaring, acoustics and music are too loud, which restricts communication. People with hearing impairments, such as older people or non-native speakers, in particular, have difficulty. Servers handle iPads at the entrance, with their backs to the guests, creating an office-like, open-plan workspace (ouch). The open kitchen also creates a sense of unease. The layout and layout are cramped. Food: The concept isn't evident, the menu lacks a story or a common thread, a wild mix of challenging and sometimes difficult flavors, overstimulated taste buds, lots of salt/acid/spiciness, and bitterness without balance, aka without deliberate disharmony. It demonstrates that playing with complex compositions is an art that unfortunately isn't (yet) sufficiently mastered here. Service: There's a lot missing, more to do with the concept than with the people working there. Everyone tries hard. Unfortunately, there's still a lack of professionalism (for some), and therefore a lack of calm guidance/guidance throughout the evening. The time limit leads to stress and hecticness. The dishes are cleared with clattering and tipping, a disaster. Many servers per table. Not a single face. Confusion from front to back. Overwhelm on both sides. Unfortunately, also irritability. Suggestions for improvement <3 Ambience: Concentrated lighting, create a calm atmosphere, make the music more subtle and flowing. Coordination and technology behind the counter. Perhaps separate the kitchen more or shield certain areas (peace and quiet!). Food: Check the concept for balance, gently play around with more difficult flavors (like the licorice that only comes through slightly in the pairing with the panna cotta dessert). Salt/spiciness and acidity don't balance each other out, but rather intensify each other; observe the pairing rules! Fat can help here, as can more broken notes. Well-tempered tea brings softness and calm. Juice and plenty of citrus (overstimulating). Gentle between courses. Variety, i.e., two almost identical non-alcoholic pairings with grapefruit, don't work. Otherwise, everything will eventually taste too similar and too much. Sensitive stomachs, be aware of intolerances. Raw onion is a no-no if the balance isn't right; pickled yes; raw leeks no (bitter-soapy-spicy -> leaves a fuzzy feeling on the tongue). Lighter flavors would then come through more easily than too many strong ones that simply overwhelm and miss their purpose. Dessert + pairing was good. Subtle is the key word here. Rosemary, anise, licorice, and vanilla were the winners of the evening, but unfortunately, they weren't regional at all and were quickly forgotten with the acidity/spiciness/salt. It has to flow like music; you have to be able to immerse yourself. The world is stressful enough as it is; give us peace and quiet. Tell us stories and fairy tales. Service: If possible, have table-based service. Lead the evening. Be well-prepared, even for people with special needs. Calm and serenity only come with confidence and leadership from the employer. Philosophy is important, as is team ethos and communication. Consider social psychology. Different dynamics and factors are important for older people, families, or couples. When clearing up, it's better to ask the guest for cooperation than to get too close, interrupt conversations, create a rush, and clink glasses. Consider where the stress is coming from (concept, communication, knowledge, kitchen, colleagues, employer?). Kitchen mediation is useful. Take a joint, paid field trip to the producer, delve into the dishes, and demand respect, calm, and balance on all levels. You have potential. <3

The only problem with this place is that the experience had to end. Absolutely delicious and an extremely extraordinary gastronomic experience. And it is zero-waste! What a delightful experience! Thanks!

Edit: visited again last night (a Wednesday in July 2024) and it was highly disappointing. We ordered at 18:30 and didn’t get our first dish until 19:10 (40 min wait!) We were starving. Expect to wait 30 min at least between dishes, even for the dessert. The food yesterday was extremely salty (my wife usually adds salt to everything but couldn’t finish her dishes) and we heard other people complain about the same thing. We got money back for one dish per person but honestly it didn’t help with the experience and I can’t imagine we’ll come back. Which is sad, cause Berlin needs high end vegan places. We were at frea 5 times: three times our experience was chaotic, not tasty and the staff was pretty rude. Once was good and one was excellent (my review below). The drinks still are the best thing about the place. The place is too pricey to not have a predictable experience. (280 euros + tip for three people). —— Previous comment: Had the most wonderful birthday dinner there. It was the best meal I’ve had in a long time. I still dream about the drinks I had there… It was all creative and delicious. The place is gorgeous and the service was lovely.

A beautiful restaurant with excellent food. A must-visit at least once a year to try the changing menu. Very friendly staff, good wines, and some culinary surprises. Always happy to return.

If you look for something special.

Great Vegan fine dinning experience!

Unfortunately they are proving that their SUSTAINABILITY CONCEPT is nothing more but a MARKETING HOAX. They started with a proper, no waste, no animal products philosophy ... just to kick sustainability in the trash by secretly sneaking animal products onto their/their bakery's menu. Quite sad since they don't seem to need it (places are always packed) and it seems to be a decision solely to maximize profits :/

out of this world delicious and super vibey! 10/10

Great welcome and from then on love and attentive care! At a really cozy table in the corner we had 7 courses, all of which were very varied and impressed with their balance and the minimal number of experiences on the tongue. The non-alcoholic drink accompaniment was great but also a little monotonous in the middle. Too much fruit juice based. The only reason for the four stars is the food. Thank you for a wonderful evening!

Wir haben zu viert den runden Geburtstag der Tochter gefeiert und sie hatte diese vegane Restaurant gebucht. Der Start war etwas holprig, da wir erst um Punkt 17.30 Uhr rein durften. Danach war der Service sehr freundlich und aufmerksam. Allergien wurden geklärt. Das vegane Menü war wirklich ein Erlebnis. Mir hat alles sehr gut geschmeckt; meiner Frau zwar nicht, aber sie fand es trotzdem interessant. Die empfohlenen zwei Weine waren vorzüglich. Das Restaurant war ausgebucht und um 20.30 Uhr gab es dann noch viel Andrang von den nächsten Gästen.

We did the suggested steps experience with mixed pairing and it was a total success. Many flavors, textures and even the presentations of the dishes stood out. Plus all the staff were attentive and friendly :)

Very good restaurant, vegan and regional cuisine at a high level. A firework of flavors!

The whole Torstrasse stinks. full because the owners didn't install a proper exhaust system. This shop should finally be banned in Berlin.

Good food, friendly service - highly recommended!

The dishes were a real taste explosion, there is no other way to say it. The service was very attentive and good. Personally I found the explanation a bit too detailed but everyone is different. Anyone who appreciates interesting food and good wine will be happy here.

Menu III was outstanding in terms of appearance and taste. The non-alcoholic accompaniment to the individual courses was also very harmonious. The service was very friendly and attentive. Highly recommended location!

100% taste, 0% waste. Nothing but the truth. We absolutely enjoyed every minute of this fine dining experience. 6 stars, would recommend eyes closed.

Special, vegan fine dining experience with modern approach!

What an incredibly great experience, not only was the food phenomenal but the service was also fantastic. Thank you David for this great evening! I'll definitely come back again and I think you've completely convinced Paul.

Everything was great - from the atmosphere to the service. Unfortunately there was just something missing in terms of taste (FREA Experience II)

Incredibly nice and courteous service & fantastic food

Delicious food, outstanding service, nice location, cosy atmosphere.

Nothing to complain. Had the menu and cocktails. Great. Not too loud so it’s easy to have a conversation. Every dish was good.

...whoever gives a bad review here unfortunately has no idea. Many thanks to the FREA team. It was an enjoyable evening. We recommend you. 100% TOP.

Wir sind der Empfehlung unserer Tochter gefolgt und wurden nicht enttäuscht. Sehr freundlicher Service, unaufdringlich und kompetent. Ein vegetarischer Abend auf Sterne-Level! Alles sehr leger, aber im angenehmen, gehobenen Ambiente. Das Lokal war gut besucht; Reservierung empfehlenswert. Die Speisen überzeugen durch frische Zubereitung und köstliche Aromen, die kontrastreich, aber dezent die Geschmacksempfindungen stimulieren. Keine "Mini-Portionen", aber auch keine Opulenz - genau richtig dosiert. Unbedingt beim nächsten Berlin-Besuch einplanen!

A restaurant that you should definitely visit if you are sustainably minded and interested in a vegan diet. The welcome is very warm and open. You choose from three menus, but nothing is forced on you. The dishes were a blast from start to finish, some were real flavor explosions and the plates were very appetizing and creatively arranged. The relatively high prices are only justified given this quality. You can also view these in advance on the website. We visited on a Saturday evening at 6.30pm and recommend making a reservation.

Price quality is iffy. The food is okay, somewhat one dimensional for the price. Especially the beetroot was bitter, didn't finish it. The wine pairing was uninspired but all except the orange wine were tasty. They have a lovely wine list so if you're with a group I'd suggest to get a couple bottles instead. Service is nice though, very warm and enthusiastic, which lifts up any evening.

Super leckeres, besonderes Essen. Super Service und tolle Menschen im Service.

Sehr leckere Kompositionen und optisch super gestaltet

Mediocre at best and bad tasting at worst. Given the high price and fine dining image I would expect soo much more but this was a downright disappointment. Some food we didn't even eat up as it was so bad (e.g the ice cream and weird beetroot ice shavings). Berlin has an amazing vegan scene otherwise, you can do better than this.

Haben gut gegessen, sehr nettes Personal!! Der Wein war Wahnsinn!! In einer Tonflache mit dem Namen Irden. Unbedingt probieren!

To be honest, I expected more. Some of the recipes were quite one-dimensional such as the beetroot which was overwhelmingly bitter. It turned out that the most interesting dish was the butter served as an appetizer. It is laudable that this is a vegan restaurant however it also tries to construct dishes in a quite classical meat-centric way where in many dishes meat is simply replaced by a vegan alternative. Inferior substitutes is not the best that vegan cuisine has to offer. Regarding the atmosphere, we were simply quite unlucky to be sat to two large company dinners and a room with a strongly resonant room. I would still recommend the restaurant.

What a beautiful evening! The service is great – attentive, relaxed and warm. Atmosphere totally relaxed, almost like being with good friends. Food: exciting flavors that harmonize perfectly, and every dish is a small taste experience. We will definitely be back and can highly recommend Frea.

Der Abend begann damit, dass wir ein Zeitfenster von maximal 120 Minuten bekamen. Gastfreundlichkeit fühlt sich anders an. Auch beim Service merkte man, dass es hauptsächlich darum ging, einem von dem Second Service fertig zu haben. Teilweise war der Service etwas unbeholfen bis hin zu schroff. Das Essen würde ich in Relation zum Preisniveau als durchschnittlich bezeichnen. Da geht noch mehr.

Great service, beautiful and delicious food, the best ginger cilantro mocktail ever!

The Frea restaurant in Berlin is a must-visit for lovers of sustainable, vegan cuisine. With its innovative zero-waste concept, it combines excellent dishes made from seasonal, regional ingredients with a real contribution to the environment. The dishes are creative, taste impressive and are a visual highlight - from homemade sourdough bread to sophisticated desserts. The warm, minimalist ambience and warm service make the visit perfect. Frea shows how delicious and responsible modern gastronomy can be. Unreserved recommendation!

Thank you, dear FREA team, for a wonderful evening with culinary explosions of taste on the palate and tongue! We were the two people in the corner (menu II, wine accompaniment & non-alcoholic accompaniment) who took our time and were clearly happy about every kind of attention in the form of information, attentive refills and served food! We'll be thinking about the evening for a long time - we don't normally take photos of our food! :-)) How wonderful that you exist, with this concept of sustainability, with enjoyment without animal suffering and human exploitation. May this idea continue! All the best for your 2025!

Das Restaurant Frea in Berlin ist ein Must-Visit für Liebhaber nachhaltiger, veganer Küche. Mit seinem innovativen Zero-Waste-Konzept verbindet es exzellente Gerichte aus saisonalen, regionalen Zutaten mit einem echten Beitrag zur Umwelt. Die Gerichte sind kreativ, geschmacklich beeindruckend und optisch ein Highlight – von hausgemachtem Sauerteigbrot bis hin zu raffinierten Desserts. Das warme, minimalistische Ambiente und der herzliche Service machen den Besuch perfekt. Frea zeigt, wie köstlich und verantwortungsvoll moderne Gastronomie sein kann. Uneingeschränkte Empfehlung!

Essen, Atmosphäre und die ganze Philosophie - das Frea ist einfach ein absoluter Traum!

Well prepared, vegan dishes served in several courses. Super nice employees and nice atmosphere at FREA.

The food was fantastic. I have rarely eaten something so delicious. The menu was very varied and of high quality. I'm not vegan, but I didn't miss anything at all. The service was very courteous and friendly. Overall we had a great evening.

Bottle of champagne at the counter, delicious food, good service

Frea in Berlin is an absolute gem! As someone who isn’t vegan, I was amazed by how satisfying and creative the menu was—I didn’t miss a thing. The dishes are full of flavor, with interesting and surprising combinations. Whether you’re vegan or not, I highly recommend Frea to anyone looking to try something new and enjoy a delightful evening in Berlin.

The food was ok, kind of creative but it wasn't as that tasty as I expexted. Decent vegan food but there is at least few restaurants in Berlin where you can get much more tasty vegan food. I am bit disipointed. Drinks were quite tasty, wine and beer as well. We had dinner at wendsay evening, restaurant was half empty and still we have waited around 25min between each course....

Kreatives und leckeres Menü. Getränke Begleitung auch hervorragend. Wir kommen wieder =)

Genuinamente los pasteles que hemos tenido - y hemos tenido muchos pasteles en nuestro tiempo. Buen ambiente y café también. Lo recomiendo encarecidamente.

Frea – Zero Waste, Full Taste, let’s go! A truly extraordinary experience! As soon as you entered the restaurant you immediately felt the warm hospitality of David and Juri. They took our jackets and enthusiastically explained the map to us. We sat at a bar table overlooking the kitchen, where real art was being accomplished. It was fascinating to see how concentrated the chefs were and the precision with which they paid attention to every detail. The flavors were simply unforgettable - the ceviche reminded me of my time in Panama, only here in a vegan version of course. The tartness of the dish paired perfectly with the sweet sweet potato chips. I love ceviche, I definitely didn't miss the fish taste ;) The arancini, which reminded me of Italy, were also an absolute highlight. The atmosphere in the restaurant is very cozy and inviting. The service is first class and truly attentive - every detail is considered and you can tell that the team really wants to offer guests a special experience. The people sitting next to us from Switzerland felt the same way; we exchanged ideas after every course and were equally enthusiastic. I can also particularly recommend the wine accompaniment – ​​it goes perfectly with the dishes. Take your time, enjoy the food - this is about the full taste experience of a trip through Panama and Sicily. Bella Italia 😌 The cuisine is simply outstanding, the portions were perfect, I was full afterwards - I really ate everything, zero waste. Everything very fresh and regional. The dessert was really the highlight – a little 🤯 for the senses! Simply perfect evening, as soon as the menu changes we'll be back. I eat out almost every weekend and have tried a few places. We are simply thrilled, FREA was simply convincing. And the sourdough bread - delizioso. See you soon Aysun & Aylin

Das Ambiente war sehr schön, jedoch war im Vorfeld nicht ersichtlich, dass es nur ein Menü zu bestellen gibt. Die Bedienung wirkte daraufhin etwas beleidigt, als wir die Gerichte einzeln bestellen wollten. Schlussendlich haben wir das Menü dann gewählt und ich bat, hinsichtlich des Nachhaltigkeitskonzepts, dass mein Dessert nicht serviert wird und ich stattdessen einen Espresso bekommen wolle. Dann wurden jedoch beide Desserts serviert und der Espresso zusätzlich berechnet. Was ein weiterer Minuspunkt war, ist, dass einige Kellner*innen sehr erkältet waren und uneingeschränkt gehustet haben, obwohl wir unmittelbar vor ihnen an der Theke saßen. Fazit: Essen sehr gut, jedoch Restaurant sehr unflexibel und das Verständnis fehlte, dass man, obwohl man gehoben essen gehen möchte, nicht immer gleich Menü bestellen möchte..

Not to be missed if you are in the Mitte area, warm and welcoming environment, very professional staff you can rely on for advice and the vegan food will be a wonderful discovery even for those who are not. Congratulations to the Italian chef and the whole team!

The food was really delicious and the wine menu matched perfect the food. The personel was really nice and sweet and made the whole experience better.

The food was hit and miss, I had the 4 course meal. They kept forgetting to bring a spoon for dishes that required it. Dishes were explained as required to, and the waiters/waitress are friendly.

Frea – Zero Waste, Full Taste, let’s go! Ein wirklich außergewöhnliches Erlebnis! Schon beim Betreten des Restaurants spürte man sofort die herzliche Gastfreundschaft von David und Juri. Sie nahmen uns die Jacken ab und erklärten uns mit Begeisterung die Karte. Wir saßen an einem Stehtisch mit Blick auf die Küche, wo wirklich wahre Kunst vollbracht wurde. Es war faszinierend zu sehen, wie konzentriert die Köche arbeiteten und mit welcher Präzision sie jedes Detail beachteten. Die Aromen waren einfach unvergesslich – das Ceviche erinnerte mich an meine Zeit in Panama, nur hier natürlich in einer veganen Variante. Die Säure des Gerichts harmonierte perfekt mit den süßen Süßkartoffelchips. Ich liebe Ceviche, ich habe den Fischgeschmack definitiv nicht vermisst ;) Auch die Arancini, die mich an Italien erinnerten, waren ein absolutes Highlight. Die Atmosphäre im Restaurant ist sehr gemütlich und einladend. Der Service ist erstklassig und wirklich aufmerksam– hier wird jedes Detail mitbedacht, und man merkt, dass das Team den Gästen wirklich eine besondere Erfahrung bieten möchte. Unseren Sitznachbarn aus der Schweiz ging es genauso, wir haben uns nach jedem Gang ausgetauscht und waren gleichermaßen begeistert. Besonders empfehlen kann ich auch die Weinbegleitung – sie passt hervorragend zu den Gerichten. Nimm dir Zeit, genieße das Essen - hier geht es um das volle Geschmackserlebnis eine Reise durch Panama und Sizilien. Bella Italia 😌 Die Küche ist einfach herausragend, die Portionen waren perfekt, ich war danach full - habe wirklich alles aufgegessen, zero waste halt. Alles sehr frisch und regional. Hier hat man die Qualität der Lebensmittel herausgeschmeckt. Das Dessert war wirklich der Höhepunkt – eine kleine Explosion der Sinne! Einfach perfekter Abend, sobald die Speisekarte wechselt, kommen wir wieder. Wir sind einfach begeistert, FREA hat einfach überzeugt. Und das Sauerteigbrot - delizioso. Bis bald Aysun & Aylin

die Essen war spitzenklasse und das alcoholfreie getrinke hat ser gut die essen gehört. Service war freundlich und professionel.

Besonders die herzhaften Speisen waren hervorragend. Da wir aber generell nicht so die Nachspeisefans sind waren die süßen Gerichte im Vergleich zu den herzhaften nicht ganz so unser Fall. Sie waren etwas zu vielfältig und zu geschmacksintensiv, besonders das Sellerieeis. Wir würden aber jeder Zeit wiederkommen.

This is a place where you could (almost) forget about eating meat. A great shop with one of the best and most refined cuisines I have eaten in a long time: a four course meal where each course was more delicious, more refined than the last!! Definitely a recommendation. What should also be highlighted are the great, friendly service staff who were happy to explain the dishes and were very attentive!! We had a very nice evening there!

Es war wirklich ein aussergewöhnliches Erlebnis mit sehr kreativen köstlichen "Essens-Kunstwerken" und trotz des grossen Betriebs durchgehend sehr freundlichen und zuvorkommenden Mitarbeiter:innen

Sehr leckeres veganes Menü, lohnt sich. Mir hat jedoch als nicht Veganer ein bisschen was gefehlt. Kellner waren alle sehr nett und aufmerksam. Man muss definitiv reservieren, es wurde irgendwann sehr voll und dadurch sehr voll. Wir können es trotzdem empfehlen, denn das Essen und alles andere war sehr gut.

Very very nice experience to eat at Frea - thanks for that! Super service, food, drinks and atmosphere.

I was there yesterday with my husband and we really enjoyed it! Relaxed atmosphere, nice staff, delicious food. We also liked the zero waste idea and the fact that all the fruit and vegetables apparently come from Brandenburg. Given this background, we couldn't quite understand why there were herbs from Edeka packaged in plastic behind the counter. We would think it would be nicer if, instead of using waste products, certain products would simply be dispensed with in emergencies.

The minute you walk in to this understated but beautifully appointed restaurant and are greeted by the amiable owner you know you have stepped into a world class restaurant with vegetarian dishes that are innovative, incredibly tasteful and with impeccable service.

Mega lecker und toller Service ! Immer wieder gern.

Unfortunately we were disappointed with the visit. We've heard so many good things about FREA that we can't understand in retrospect. The service was very unfriendly and unprofessional. A second visit wouldn't be worth it for that reason alone. But the food didn't convince us either, it was very monotonous and uninspired. The atmosphere is fine, the area itself has a lot to offer. Even for a quarter of the price it wouldn't have been worth it for us. Maybe we had a bad day? Who knows. There are so many great vegan restaurants in Berlin and unfortunately this is not one of them.

Einfach ein tolles Restaurant, ich komme gerne dorthin.

Essen war super! Auch Service! Wir waren rundum zufrieden! Werden sicher wieder kommen! Finde es auch gut dass es eine nicht alkoholische Weinbegleitung gibt !

Spectacular experience. Excellent food, excellent wine presentation by the Florentine girl, extremely courteous and attentive staff. I can't wait to return. Vielen Dank!

Wir hatten einen schönen Abend! Der Service hätte etwas besser bzw. aufmerksamer sein können.

Great restaurant with a very interesting and sustainable concept. The service switched back and forth between 3 languages, but it didn't bother us :) The food was “good”. This word describes it best. It was the winter menu, but some dishes could have remained in the fall. The taste didn't blow your mind, although it was definitely tasty. Although this comment is “complaining at a high level”, the standard here is also at a high level, which is why I think it is appropriate. That certain extra was still missing. The desserts were even more convincing! After this persimmon sorbet, I think I will never be able to eat regular persimmons again because it was so delicious.

By far best vegan experience we had in Berlin! Staff knowledgeable and extremely helpful. Food out of this world! Fantastic experience! Enjoy!

We were greeted very nicely and the food (4 courses) was very tasty. Price for 2 people with 4 courses and non-alcoholic drinks accompaniment just under €250. Offering was nice in itself, but too crowded and therefore too loud.

tolle Leistung von Team und Küche. Mein Lieblingsrestaurant in Berlin 

Very friendly staff, nice ambience and good concept (organic, vegan, sustainable). Unfortunately, the taste didn't convince me. I've eaten other vegan foods that I liked much better.

Innovating menu and great ambiance make this a perfect experience

Wir waren das erste in einem ausschließlich veganen Restaurant. Die Begrüßung war sehr aufmerksam. Uns wurden am Tisch die Mäntel abgenommen. Wegen meines Geburtstages konnten wir den Tisch den ganzen Abend behalten. Eine nette Geste. Alles war aufmerksam und nicht aufdringlich. Das Essen war nicht nur ein Augenschmaus. Der Geschmack war vorzüglich. Der Preis für das Essen durchaus angemessen. Einen Punkt Abzug gibt es für die Getränkebegleitung. Die erschien uns etwas zu hoch. Wir können das Lokal nur empfehlen.

War das 2 mal bei euch und fand das was am meisten leidet ist das Essen. Leider. Service sehr aufmerksam, lokal und Sitzgelegenheit echt schön, weine , Corpinnat und Listan blanco sehr gut. Essen keinen Gang hat etwas wirkliches besonderes gehabt, tolle Präsentation aber ohne wirkliche Tiefe. Aber das ist ja meine Meinung, bitte nicht falsch verstehen. Liebe Grüße Marc

The restaurant initially impresses with its appealing and inviting ambience, which creates a pleasant atmosphere and makes the evening feel special. Service is friendly, attentive and demonstrates a solid knowledge of the food and drinks on offer, as can be expected in this price range. There seems to be a clear main contact person, but the operation is supplemented by changing service staff. Although this practice seems stylistically intentional, it brings a noticeable sense of unrest into the course of the evening. The question about intolerances was missing. We had to hang up our jackets ourselves and get them from the cloakroom, which is also not appropriate for a restaurant of this class (the restaurant manager was more attentive to other guests). Crockery and glasses are very tastefully selected and underline the stylish ambience. The wine selection deserves special praise: The wine list is excellently curated, offers an exceptional selection and the wine pairing harmonizes perfectly with the dishes on offer. The non-alcoholic accompaniment options (various juices; no other options such as tea infusions, kombucha, etc.), however, were less convincing and sometimes too sour and/or too sweet and not balanced in terms of taste. Unfortunately, the food itself couldn't keep up with the high quality of the wines. It lacked the sophistication, freshness, and taste surprises that one would expect in a restaurant of this class. The portion size was reasonable and filling. However, the overall appearance of the kitchen depresses the mood considerably, especially in relation to the price. Compared to similarly designed restaurants, such as the Arc in Hamburg or the Bistro Lupa or Ark in Copenhagen, there is simply no convincing price-performance ratio here. These houses manage to better balance quality, creativity and price. In summary, a pleasant evening in a nice atmosphere with motivated service and very good wines - but the disappointment with the kitchen and the disproportionate bill of €140 per person (4G and mixed drinks accompaniment, 1 bottle of water) leaves a bitter aftertaste.

Amazing food, all sustainable and vegan but enjoyed by vegans and non vegans. Every course was an experience. The most incredible cocktails too. Very friendly and fun staff.

Leckeres Essen, inspirierende Zutaten und präzise Zubereitung. Nette Bedienung, allerdings leicht überfordert und deshalb Essensreihenfolge und Begleitgetränke verzettelt. Wieder gut gemacht mit einem Extragang. Sehr empfehlenswert.

Im FREA haben wir das 5-Gang-Menü mit Weinbegleitung gegessen. 3 der 5 Gänge fanden wir richtig toll, kreativ, spannend komponiert und mit tollen Texturen, z.B. seh knackige Möhren mit schwarzer Walnuss unter einem Meerettichschaum. 2 Gänge sind aus meiner Sicht stark abgefallen und waren teilweise handwerklich schlecht, z.B. eine Jus, die einfach nur bitter war und dem Gericht eher geschadet als genutzt hat. Die Weinbegleitung hat für meinen Geschmack zwischen durchschnittlichen Weinen und einem geschmacklichen Ausfall variiert (tolle blumige und fruchtige Nase, Geschmack nach etwas moderigen Fehlgärungen). Hier würde ich beim nächsten Mal eher das Wasser oder ein Bier wählen. Für 2 Personen mit Weinbegleitung haben wir das FREA mit ca. €300,- verlassen. Für diesen Preis war die Qualität aus meiner Sicht enttäuschend, und wir nutzen in Zukunft lieber andere Lokale.

Unser Besuch im Restaurant Frea war der perfekte Abschluss unseres Team-Events. Von Anfang bis Ende waren wir alle begeistert von der Vielfalt und Originalität des hochwertigen veganen Essens. Das Menü ist ein wahres Meisterwerk der veganen Küche und überraschte uns mit neuen Geschmackserlebnissen und kreativen Kombinationen. Man merkt sofort, dass im Frea viel Wert auf Qualität gelegt wird. Auch das Restaurantkonzept beeindruckte uns sehr, da Nachhaltigkeit von der Einrichtung über die Zutaten bis hin zur Müllvermeidung großgeschrieben wird. Der Service war ein weiterer Höhepunkt unseres Besuchs – aufmerksam, freundlich und hat uns jeden Wunsch von den Augen abgelesen. Dieses Restaurant ist definitiv ein Muss für alle, die hochwertige, kreative und nachhaltige vegane Küche in einem tollen Ambiente genießen möchten. Wir kommen wieder!

Die Vor- und Hauptspeise waren sehr lecker, insbesondere das komplexe Geschmacksprofil der Saucen. Das Dessert (Sellerieeis und „Millefeuille“) empfang ich persönlich leider als etwas enttäuschend. Nichtsdestotrotz empfehlenswerte vegane Fine Dining Option!

Great food, amazing service. Only surprise was that wine by bottle started bei 50€.

It's a shame that the owners have now shown in the bakery that ethics mean nothing to them and that veganism is purely useful as a marketing tool. It's questionable whether Frea won't at some point announce the "good news" that there is now finally "conventional milk", eggs and cheese...

Delicious food served with a smile. The staff is super friendly and helpful. The various dishes are very creative and well put together. I personally loved the alcohol free pairing as well. The restaurant is well decorated and the location is perfect. This has to be one of the best vegan restaurants out there. For me, that is where I missed something during my visit. I found most dishes sort of rivalling the traditional meat/fish dishes. Personally I was hoping, prior to my visit, for a bit more out of the box dishes with a wow effect. Vegan is not meat so why try to create similar experiences?

Alles in allem sehr gut gelungen und perfekt umgesetzt

What can I say - one of the best vegetarian meals I’ve ever eaten. Tremendous service and well worth the visit. Awesome - just awesome

Unique experience! Top... Exceptional restaurant, explosive flavours, chef and staff of the highest level.

Decent vegan fine dining experience. Dishes were fairly good. But the dessert stood out the most. The 5 stars were mainly for our lovely Italian waiters and the wine selection.

Unfortunately we didn't enjoy the food. Unfortunately, we found the dishes to be unbalanced in terms of taste. The dishes were prepared very nicely, but they really weren't convincing in terms of taste. However, the drinks are highly recommended!

So good. So friendly. So mhhhhh tasty

Innovative, intelligently conceived, food beautifully presented and creative. Overall experience was quite wonderful. One of the best meals we have had anywhere. Highly recommended.

Geniale Küche - Danke an des gesamte Team - kommen wieder!

Super Service und tolles Ambiente. Die Gerichte sind teilweise sehr raffiniert, manche aber auch bin bisschen zu überladen mit Geschmäckern - aber das ist natürlich Geschmacksache. Insgesamt aber ein schöner Abend in einem tolle. Restaurant

There were too many repetitions in the 4 course menu for my taste buds. I would have liked more inspiration for the umami flavor, which would have made it more varied. There's still a lot of room for improvement for my taste. As one reviewer already wrote here, the price-performance ratio for the (vegetable) dishes is not entirely conclusive either. Just the argument of justifying it by paying “good” chefs is a bit flawed because it’s about the products. I would also have liked a bit more attractive cutlery. The knife with the wooden handle had seen better days. A bit loveless for the price. The overall concept should be coherent. The service was very good and quick, which is what we expected with the two hours. Length of stay for two people per table (according to website) At first we felt a bit rushed (not by the service), but we were allowed to stay seated. Nice evening, but I don't have to experience it again now.

Excellent food and very good service. The taste, texture, and presentation of the food was excellent. Overall, it wasn't very much, but the taste / textures made up for it. It is there for you to enjoy and we did. Choices in dishes are a little limited, but it is a smallish restaurant and it probably isn't economic for them to maintain a larger choice of dishes. It was overall an excellent experience and we will be back for sure.

Man merkt warum das FREA so gut besucht ist. Die Küche war schnell, das Essen ein Erlebnis und der Service lässt auch keine Wünsche offen. Alle super freundlich, auch wenn es gerade viel zu tun gibt.

Ein sehr innovatives Restaurant mit ausgesprochen freundlichem Service. Ein eindrucksvolles Zero Waste Konzept und natürlich tolles veganes Essen.

I'm not even vegetarian, let alone vegan, but the meal I had at Frea was spectacularly good. I opted for the 4-course set menu; also available were 3-course (with an element of choice), 5-course, and a la carte. Each of those four courses exploded with flavours and textures. I broadened my horizons further by choosing the non-alcoholic drinks pairing as opposed to the wine pairing, and it did not disappoint. A great deal of care, thought and hard work clearly went into the food and drink. Service was good, and the ambience worked. An excellent package all round.

Superb. I absolutely adored this. It was by far the best meal I had on this stay. The welcome from the host was charming, service was impeccable and thoughtful and the food was so creative . It was exactly the kind of place that makes dining out so pleasurable. Really loved it. Will go back

I basically never give reviews, but this was exceptional. The food was explosive with flavour. Zero waste. Nice atmosphere. Great service. I was here on my own, and Saira made me feel incredibly welcome the whole time. Amazing attention to detail. Literally my only critique would be you can’t get tap water, which I get because it’s a fancy restaurant, but I don’t like the waste of a bottle when tap water is perfectly fine. But this is so minor. Overall I absolutely loved it.

Really nice restaurant. The staff is really kind. Recommendation