heimlich Treu in Berlin

On April 22, 2025, we once again had the pleasure of dining at the SecretTreu restaurant in Berlin-Mitte - and it was once again a culinary highlight. The sharing menu, which the four of us enjoyed, impressed with its excellent quality, creative presentation and outstanding taste. Each dish was a small work of art that not only pleased the palate but also the eye. The service was just as impressive: always present, yet unobtrusive, friendly and with a pinch of humor - just the right balance to make you feel completely comfortable as a guest. The price-performance ratio is more than appropriate for the level offered. The atmosphere in the hidden backyard restaurant is charming and invites you to linger. We were here two weeks ago and were not disappointed this time either. For anyone looking for a special culinary experience in Berlin, SecretTreu is a clear recommendation.

We were able to enjoy dinner at Heimlichttreu on a Friday evening. And for the second time I can say: that was my best meal this year! So good, a variety of flavors and textures, so skillfully combined, I could only marvel and happily enjoy. Rustic German Alpine, sophisticated French and fine Asian come together in the best way! Thank you for this experience.

If there were 3.5 stars, they would be absolutely appropriate. The ambience is beautiful, you sit comfortably, the interior design is absolutely great. Unfortunately, the vegetarian version of the meal had its weaknesses in terms of taste. It was good but not justified in terms of price/performance ratio. But the service was super attentive and really friendly.

The food is excellent, the service is very attentive and the garden is beautiful.

I celebrated my birthday there and it was all phenomenal. From the first interactions, to the service and care on the night, to the ambiance of the location and the delicious food. It truly was a perfect evening and one that I will not forget that quickly. Thank you to Niko, Robert and the whole team.

We came with a larger group, were served very friendly and nothing was left to be desired. Thank you!

We had a lovely experience at SecretTreu. Very friendly and (in an absolutely positive way) hard-working people in the restaurant. For all the stars, the only things missing are small things, e.g. that the music was just a little too loud or the service changed too often and therefore didn't always know who had ordered what. Still a great place. We'll be back.

This great restaurant is a little hidden away. Sophisticated cuisine, very tasteful furnishings and a generally inviting atmosphere. The service is attentive without being intrusive. Wine great experience.

Based on the reviews my wife and I decided enjoy dinner at this restaurant. A table was booked and we arrived on time, decided to have an amazing night. However, no table was reserved for us. The staff told us to take a place at the bar and to wait until one table could be available. We decided not to accept it and one person who might be the manager approached us, tried to convince us otherwise and offered us two drinks. Despite this gesture, no apologies were given. We insisted that we have reserved a table. His response, "maybe in 10 min a table will be free". My question, "are you sure?" He replied, "well, perhaps 15 min". But it could be 20, 30 min or more. Furthermore, previously they sent us 3 emails to confirm our reservation. We left immediately with the only taste of a bitter night.

Wonderful evening in a beautiful atmosphere with excellent food and pleasant service. Absolute top recommendation. Be sure to choose the menu! Very happy again!!

We had a lovely evening. We took the menu. This was a meal through the full menu and the portions were fine for both of us. Many thanks to the great service including all the hidden employees.

Our culinary journey began on April 4th, 2025 at “heimlichTreu”. What a great evening! The welcome was very warm - you immediately feel welcome and in good hands. The menu was absolutely amazing! Creative, surprising, with exciting flavor components that harmonized perfectly. Every course was a little feast for the palate. Huge praise also to Kevin for the great service – attentive, relaxed, personable and simply to the point. You can tell that the attention to detail is worked here. All in all a real feel-good experience - we will definitely come back to enjoy the changing menus and have already told friends and family about the great evening.

Beautiful restaurant. Comfortable table for 5. Server suggested two tasty wines. The apps and mains were a bit too small, precious, and over sauced. Every dish had 2-3 extra ingredients. They turned the heat off or opened the windows to the cold Berlin night, to not so subtly hint they were ready for us to leave.

It was a wonderful evening with very friendly and attentive staff, truly delicious food, and a wonderful atmosphere. We felt extremely comfortable in this tasteful interior.

A magical Valentine’s evening – pure romance! Our visit to SecretTreu for Valentine's Day dinner was simply fantastic! As soon as we entered, we were warmly welcomed with champagne by the campfire and the loving decoration created a wonderfully romantic atmosphere. The exclusive Valentine's Day menu was a true feast for the senses! Every course was prepared with great attention to detail - from the fine starter to the perfectly coordinated main course to the heavenly dessert. Another highlight of the evening was the atmospheric live piano music, which perfectly complemented the ambience. Gentle melodies accompanied our dinner and made the evening even more special. In addition, a charming mentalist created a pleasant and humorous atmosphere with an entertaining card game and short stories. The service was – as expected – first class. Attentive, warm and always with a smile, they made sure that we didn't lack for anything. This Valentine's evening at secretTreu was an unforgettable experience full of enjoyment, romance and charm. A perfect place to celebrate love! We'll definitely be back! ❤️

Das Essen ist ok, aber entspricht eher einer durchschnittlichen Küche. Besondere aromatische Erlebnisse entdeckt man hier eher nicht. Das Stubenküken schmeckt wie Chicken mac nuggets, das gehört nicht in ein Menu für 75 €. Insgesamt wirkt das Essen bemüht einer höherwertigen Küche zu entsprechen erreicht das aber nicht. Entsprechend ist das Preisniveau zu hoch.

The person serving doesn't speak English.

There was nothing to improve. It was simply perfect in every way. Heimlichtreu is a true gem.

Great food, unfortunately a bit noisy dining room

Always happy, delicious food, well combined and perfect as a lunch! Cassie's delicious ice cream with crunch and berries is missing from the picture. It was served later!

Cozy yet elegant space, creative dishes and combinations of flavours, great wine list and house cocktails. I would never order chicken at a restaurant because I feel that it’s kind of boring and something I can more easily make at home but I followed the servers advice and I was not disappointed. Most incredible spring chicken - so perfectly crispy and juicy. One complaint was the inattentive server we had but to be fair she was still in training - I’m sure that with time, under the guidance of the other server who was there who knew so much and was wonderfully attentive and created such a nice dining experience for us, she will pick up these skills as well :)

The food and drink are really delicious, but I find the pricing policy too aggressive.

Wir haben das Restaurant im Rahmen des "Taste12"-Buches entdeckt und wurden positiv überrascht. Es liegt etwas versteckt im zweiten Innenhof. Die Amtmosphäre war sehr angenehm. Der Service und die Aufmerksamkeit der Kellner war extraklasse. Wir haben uns für das Menü entschieden. Kostenpunkt 75 Euro, aber de facto bekommt man alles auf der Karte im Tapasstil im Rahmen von vier Gängen - sprich man muss sich nicht entscheiden, sondern bekommt von allem etwas. Das Meiste davon war sehr lecker. Interessante Signatur-Cocktails und eine gute Flasche deutschen Rotweins haben das Essen perfekt abgerundet. Am Ende waren wir beide pappsatt und glücklich. Wir kommen gerne wieder und bringen dann die Familie mit.

As always, a really great evening in one of my favorite restaurants. Surprising creations on the plates, an incredibly cozy atmosphere and you can always rely on the staff's wine recommendations! Thanks to the great team!

Cozy restaurant located in the second backyard. After the cards were handed out at 7:30 p.m. we were informed that the steak was already out. To start with a starter of veal and swordfish. The young service worker was unable to answer a query about the components. The new card has only been running for a week. She had to ask in the kitchen. Instead, a waiter came to the table and informed us that this was the house's interpretation of vitello tonnato - brawn with swordfish ceviche. The veal is from Germany. Regional products from Brandenburg, such as zander, swordfish and cod, are also used. After our objection that swordfish and cod were saltwater fish and could not come from Brandenburg, the young man agreed. We didn't dare ask any further questions. About the food: the taste was mostly okay to good. Portion sizes significantly too small. Prices significantly overpriced. Two small slices of bread with butter cost €2.5 per pax. Dear chefs - the green stems of the carrots don't taste good. Please cut it off. The low point was the vegetarian main course - mini tart, turnip, celery. There was shockingly little on offer for €30. A small piece of tart, celery schnitzel, salad that wasn't completely dressed. Very unfortunate. The beef bouguignon meat was tender and tasty. The side dishes are more than clear and without filling side dishes. Unfortunately, the tasty dessert was once again overpriced at €14.50. The highlight of the evening was the wine recommendation La Marciana 2022 Rioja blanco DOC. Conclusion: A cozy restaurant with potential. The service brigade should be trained and know the menu and be able to present product knowledge etc. to the guest. The prices are very excessive given the portion sizes, so that the guest leaves the restaurant with an uneasy feeling.

The individual courses were creatively put together and tasted very good. The service is extremely competent and polite. Highly recommended.

very nice and accommodating. Service was a bit hectic and there were a lot of people at the table who didn't really know who had asked what. No clear responsibility Atmosphere and submission is beautiful. On the one hand, eating took a very long time and on the other hand, it was much more average than it was 7 months ago when I was last there. Unfortunately nothing special for the price. Very little sauce on the beouf, starters also had a rather one-dimensional taste. Unfortunately I won't be coming back. Too bad

The place has been hyped for a long time and now, after being there twice - I don't understand it. Of course the restaurant is stylish and beautiful - that's absolutely out of the question. The food itself is nothing special and absolutely overpriced. The service can also be improved - in the 2 hours we spent here we were not asked once if we wanted to order more drinks - we sat for quite a long time in front of our empty glasses and plates - they were only cleared away when we asked.

Unfortunately sent away again today. The reason for this this time was filming - in my opinion you know something like that in advance and can communicate it on the homepage. Went there for free and unfortunately this is the last time. Very unfortunate.

Absolutely great cuisine with perfect hosts in a great atmosphere

great location, perfect service and great food

We received an incredibly warm welcome, advice and service. The food was truly magical. Truffle pasta, zander with parsnips and lentils... A huge compliment! The wine pairing was excellent. Price-performance ratio is definitely good, the food was worth every cent!

Hello, the price level seems excessive to me, if starters cost over 20 euros I don't see what I would have lost.

A few days ago we had dinner there with a larger group. The restaurant was very empty at the beginning and then had about 5 tables. The food was brought as a sharing menu and was very tasty, but somehow also from different worlds. But nothing objectionable in terms of taste. The majority of ours was vegetarian and we had clarified that beforehand, but we found it extremely unfortunate that there was nothing vegetarian in the main course apart from the side dishes? That's just what I expect from such an upscale restaurant. And since I worked in the catering industry myself, I also value good service at this price range and unfortunately that wasn't there. We were hardly asked if everything was okay, dishes weren't explained, which was kind of a shame because there wasn't much going on. It would be nice if you took advantage of this criticism and worked on it.

The food was very tasty but quite small portions compared to other restaurants in the price range. Unfortunately the service could be improved, especially at reception.

Everything was wonderful, highly recommended! Particularly noteworthy are the many different flavor variations of the individual courses in the menu, the taste is really great! Thank you for the wonderful evening, we would love to come back.

Great New Years Eve celebration with excellent food and wine! Recommended!

Great Sylvester party last night. It is great that you mixed people together, we had a great time at our table. One suggestion would be to play the music less loud during dinner as we had a hard time talking to each other over the music. And maybe to keep the great music you played over dinner for the party later.

So how do I start? When we were invited to a birthday dinner, we found it straight away because we knew it was in the second backyard and I had looked at it on maps beforehand. When you arrived you immediately felt like you had arrived. A warm welcome and a mega selection of aperitifs, with and without alcohol, fantastic. Above all, the competence and personal touch when making the cocktails is unearthly. The recommendation of the menu and the following starters, coupled with explanations and taste explosions, were excellent. Everything was just perfect and harmoniously coordinated. Rarely have we eaten so well and been warmly welcomed. It was a great movie and we'll be back.

Everything perfect. First class venue for a special occasion.

The location is great, the service is good and the drinks are great, but the food didn't convince me. I found it to be a bit bland in taste. The portions are more than manageable and overpriced.

Simply fantastic. This was the second time I was secretly loyal and the team and service were great again. The menu was incredibly tasty and varied. The restaurant is beautiful, cozy and lovingly furnished. Always happy.

We celebrated our Christmas party at “heimlich Treu” and were thrilled. Starting from the reception, to the ambience, the service and the wonderful food. We will definitely come back. It was fantastic with asterisks!

Price-performance disproportionate. Unreasonably expensive. Service just “tried”. Disappointing!

Ambiance, service and food: excellent, special overall experience!

The bouillabaisse was disappointing. I had a piece of walleye and half a bulb of fennel in a mouthful of soup.

Totally friendly staff, great atmosphere, great food! 🥘

We had a very nice evening as a foursome. Service was excellent and the food and recommendations were great! Restaurant was fully booked, we were the last to leave after having a few really good espresso martinis!

The service was perfect. We were rather annoyed by playing the piano and eating, and also by the darkness surrounding us. The food didn't meet our needs, especially the fish soup was disappointing.

Delicious food and cocktails, great service, and very warm cosy atmosphere with live music

Such a beautiful shop! The food was excellent and the service was very friendly and attentive. Love it!

Great restaurant with excellent service and food. All guests were thrilled!

Beautiful location. Great food and drinks.

As I am writing travel guides for and about Berlin, I am always looking for hidden gems. And I can tell you this restaurant is one ❤️. Here you find a unique dinner! The Cocktails and the wine are also well selected. And try to leave room for the desserts! I also loved the live music from their Pianist 😍. More hidden gems can be found in my BertaBerlin maps 😉

Great place! We were there with our very small children and felt very comfortable. The food was excellent, as were the wines.

Our new highlight - also at lunchtime

The ambience is very nice. Personally, I found the music just a little too loud, but I'm a bit more sensitive to that. The service directly at the table was very friendly. We would have hoped for a little more information about the dishes, and generally a little more communication when setting up, as the waitress had to reach over some of us from time to time due to the position of the table. The meals were ok. Some stood out with nice sauces and the beef fillet was great, others lacked a bit of finesse for the price range and the duck was unfortunately quite tough. All in all we had a lovely evening. Thanks for that.

Unfortunately, yesterday's visit did not live up to the expectations we have had of the restaurant since we have known it. We were always thrilled. Unfortunately, yesterday we sat in the entrance area, the service is always quite relaxed, but this time it was rather inattentive and not entirely friendly. At 8:30 p.m. there wasn't anything on the dinner menu left, the broccoli was completely dry, the request for a side salad was answered in the negative, even though there was a side salad with a main course. Overall, the food was missing that certain something. Too bad!

The food was super tasty, highly recommended!

Had an amazing evening at heimlich treu, really love the ambiance. The service was attentive but not overbearing. Wonderfully prepared dishes and a really nice wine list which is also incredibly well calculated. Would recommend

We found this nice restaurant by chance. Great ambience and top service. The menu is concise and clear, which I personally always like. The dishes tasted great and were beautifully prepared. The cocktails delicious. All about a recommendation. We'd love to come back.

Fine cuisine, great staff and the number of guests confirms that it is a great location. Warm in the second backyard and still well attended, I have to say more - great location

All in all a great evening with delicious food in a cozy and modern atmosphere. We'll be back!

Hidden in the inner yard, it's a real gem. They offer business lunches as well as a la card evenings. Top service, food and ambiente. Once we came for dinner and the palace was closed for a private event. The owner who was sitting outside spoke to us, said he is sorry we can't go in and offered us free (!) drinks to compensate for this. This was a really unexpected and very nice experience. All in all one of my favourite places in my neighbourhood.

I would not recommend this restaurant at all. The service was horrible and they even tried to charge us for food that we didn't order. Food was not enjoyable and left with a stomach ache.

A real insider tip. Delicious food in a living room atmosphere. You're amazed at where it is and have to search a bit because it's in the backyard. You will be so rewarded for this. Just do it.... It's great 👍✨😋

Big thanks to Kevin and Nils and the entire kitchen team for the unforgettable, beautiful evening!! Great food and really great service I would definitely like to come back

I celebrated my birthday here last Friday with a group of 15, and the experience was simply outstanding. From the moment we arrived, we were treated like personal guests of the restaurant. The evening started with a lovely welcome drink reception, setting the tone for what followed—a finger-licking good three-course menu with delicious options for both vegetarians and vegans in our group. The night ended perfectly with cocktails in their charming backyard, where we enjoyed the sound of rain under a partially covered area, allowing us to stay dry while soaking in the atmosphere. Whether for intimate gatherings, business events, or larger groups, I highly recommend this place. I was truly blown away by the whole experience!

What a trip: Super coordinated menu with surprises on both sides, very nice and unobtrusive service and a particularly warm greeting to the kitchen. We'll be back!

We had a wonderful evening in a relaxed atmosphere. Very good food and great service. Definitely coming back!

- unforgettable experience - We celebrated our wedding party at HeimlichTreu and are more than happy with this decision. The ambience was perfect for our special evening with our loved ones, botique-like, cozy and secretive. The service was attentive, professional and we had the feeling throughout the evening that our well-being was the top priority. Nothing was missing at all times and the glasses were always full as if by magic. The Espressi Martini and Pornstar cocktails were in high demand and the bar delivered. The food was - fine dining - an experience, everyone was amazed at how delicious and to the point the food was delivered. Many thanks to everyone who helped. You made our evening unforgettable and all guests were positively impressed by your quality and professionalism. (photos to follow)

It was a wonderful evening with a special kind of taste explosion. We took the menu for 4 people and were impressed by the variety. The price for this (€75 per person) is justified. We'll definitely be back.

Just arriving in the courtyard with the warm lights was the perfect start to an unforgettable evening. The welcome at the door was welcoming and warm. We were shown to the table, immediately offered drinks and made recommendations. The service was impeccable! The drinks and especially the food were definitely something very special! For the eyes and for delicate tongues. This perfect visit was rounded off with great sounds from the pianist and an absolutely feel-good atmosphere!

Just a wonderful place! The service is awesome: they a chill but super professional, charming, having a good vibe with each other and enjoying their work! the food is super delicious and creative, the cost is a bit high, but worth it. the atmosphere is marvellous: especially the outside, awesome decor, fairy lights, good vibe. if you are looking for special night with a budget of 150€ for two, go here!

They couldn't explain the bouillabaisse to us - the wrong type of fish, hardly any soup - definitely not a Provençal fish soup. However, service was very pleasant.

We had an excellent late summer lunch in the garden. Everything was right. Weekend can begin :-) Thank you very much.

super nice dinner in a big group on the terrace.

For me, HeimlichTreu feels like my living room. The waitors are incredibly friendly, especially the longtime manager, Rob. Over time, I’ve gotten to know most of the team, and that personal touch really makes a difference. The food is delightful and consistently top-notch. I love the art on the walls, the chairs are comfortable, and the restrooms are always impeccably clean, complete with soap and hand cream. Every little detail has been thoughtfully considered. It’s a bit pricier than other restaurants in the area, but it’s 100% worth it. You’ll leave feeling full, satisfied, and content after enjoying this cozy gem tucked away in a backyard in the heart of Berlin. I highly recommend checking out this wonderful restaurant!

Starting with the friendly welcome, great ambience in the garden, delicious food coupled with great service, we spent, as always, a great evening at SecretTreu. Not cheap, but worth it.

A summer evening on the romantic terrace in the backyard! 5* plus! From the service to the food and wine, everything was perfect. We decided on the menu so a bit of everything. Delicious 😍!

Great service, delicious hot chocolate, very professional and experienced at events. Definitely recommended!

The food was really excellent and very, very tasty. The service wasn't what you would expect at a place like this with these high prices. We also found the prices a bit excessive, apart from the main course. The beef fillet was really top notch.

Location & ambience great! The food itself was very good, the quality was great and the selection was also great. However, the food is way too overpriced. €2.50 for 2 small slices of bread, €22 for 3 ravioli, €30 for a chickpea dish. Despite the quality and creativity, it's really too expensive. Unfortunately, service was also disappointing and unfortunately not commensurate with the price level. We had a lovely evening, but we won't be coming back.

When the weather is good, it's lovely to sit outside. Service was very attentive but not intrusive and the food was great anyway!

My only problem was with the table that they made us sit on. Inspite of requesting us to move to a different table (one that recently got vacated) the staff was not kind enough.

Both the interior and the terrace are very comfortable and lovingly designed. A small oasis in Berlin Mitte. The portions are not very large, but sufficient and very tasty. The wines are also very good.

Lovely aesthetic - interior & exterior The food was also very fresh and delicious. Will definitely go back!

Great food, even though my bouillabaisse was a little bit salty. The friendly service has made the dinner. Would come back when the terrace is open. Thank you.

Beautiful garden and very kind service. The food was alright.

Completely overpriced. There is no added value in selling extra small portions. Food is about food, not stories.

IT CAN'T BE BETTER! We were there for a wedding reception. I have never eaten such good food at such a big celebration. The staff was incredibly nice. If you are looking for a perfect place. Here he is!!!

A wonderfully cozy place. The drinks and service were excellent. The starters were exciting and sophisticated in their preparation and composition. The main courses were also tasty, but overall unspectacular. Thank you for the great evening.

[update 15.07] Atmosphere was good as always. But good was so lala. I think the chef has changed? I dont know. Lack of balance. Beef carpaccio was ok but not awesome, ravioli was mediocre. Main: beef streak was welldone(we asked for mudium +), bouillon was salty, combination with kennel salad was also not good. I ordered watermelon jalapeños for side, it was good but some part wS just too sour like it has gone bad. Dessert, ordered mango rice… also bad. I dont know whT happened here. Where is balance of food? [old 2022, i guess] Liked the friendly service and vibe. Food was good and reached my expectations. But didnt give me new experiences or inspiration. It would have been better if they showed to us new combinations of ingredients.

Limited choices, and the only 1 steak left. Side dishes disappointing and the portion small. We left feeling hungry.

In a magical ambience, I experienced what the word "flavor explosion" actually means. Imaginative dishes that invite you to try new things - and it's worth it. It was a wonderful evening and the team “gave it their all” 😀

Tasty, clever and creative food, wines perfectly matched, service a bit too “confident” for the level of attention practiced

Nice hidden restaurant with great food, very nice and courteous service. Prices are reasonably high for the quality. If you sit outside it is very quiet and beautiful, we had to move inside due to the rain, but unfortunately it was very, very loud there, even though it wasn't completely full. But overall a nice evening.

The only thing in a five star judgement: we waited much to long ! More than 60 minutes to wait to get your food is really not good! The rest is perfect

Were here in a private party for a wedding. Really liked all the guests there

... please let it remain an insider tip 😘