Restaurant Tim Raue in Berlin

The food was wonderful, I had, among other things, the pike perch. Add the sauce to sink in. Very nice staff.

Stuffy Asian-fusion boredom that is neither fish nor meat. Culinary wise, it is overshadowed by Good Friends and every Ishin restaurant in Berlin. Showy wine list with bottle prices of up to 16 thousand (!) EURO. Who wants that today?

The food was wonderful, I had, among other things, the pike perch. Add the sauce to sink in. Very nice staff.

There were three of us there yesterday. Paid 1500€+. Menu with wine accompaniment. Did the visit make me happy.No!!! It's not a menu or a visit to a restaurant in the classic sense, it's a taste event. I had this experience in Thailand for a few euros and had full plates and no teaspoon portions. A good Thai in Germany can do something similar for a tenth of the price. When I go out to eat, I need a good restaurant and not a hyped taste event location. My overall rating was good, the wine accompaniment was excellent. But the store doesn't make you happy.

I had such a good time! I got invited there as a thank you - never been to such a high end restaurant. I have some restrictions food wise (can't have Milk protein) and I never felt better taken care of and like the staff is really looking out for me. They even called in advance to talk to me about the options and what is possible. Everyone was super attentive and friendly and the atmosphere is warm and relaxed. I loved the food!! Everything was incredibly tasty and there were combinations that just broadened my food horizon. I have no actual comparison on this level, but my company did and they thought the food was outstanding as well. So all over, if you want to do something special, you won't do wrong here ♡

Dear Tim Raue, Where to begin with this post? I vividly remember in 2018 sitting at the television in the living room of a home in Florida coming across your episode of Chef's Table on Netflix and upon starting it, I was instantly mesmerized with your restaurant, your food and with Berlin. I appreciated and connected with your story and felt so captivated learning about the winding road it took for you to open a 2-Star Michelin restaurant. That is all it took for me have the desire to experience Restaurant Tim Raue in person. And so, a couple of Fridays ago I finally did. It was better than anything I could have imagined. I was blown away by the service received at the restaurant from start to finish, as though everyone was moving in perfect harmony while playing a complex symphony. Upon being seated, we were tended to our every need and never felt neglected. I was looking forward to the menu being served and loved that I got a card outlining every single dish being presented that evening to me. Now, if we're talking food, I am so happy that I entrusted my palette to your kitchen. Every course was so perfectly presented and upon tasting it, I was met with a spectrum of flavors that worked so harmoniously well together. If I had to pick my favorite course, it would definitely be the Wasabi Langoustine. I had wanted to try it every since I saw it on Chef's Table and it was divine. I also tasted things I hadn't ever tried before, like imperial Caviar with sprat, which blew my mind with its umami flavor and wagyu beef cheek, which was braised to perfection. I really am so grateful to have had the privilege to dine at your restaurant. It is the single most memorable food experience I have ever had in my life and I will never forget how special I felt and how immaculate the food was. Please continue inspiring everyone at your restaurant to doing amazing work so that many more people can experience the unbridled joy I felt with every moment dining at Restaurant Tim Raue. With Gratitude, Dev.

A must do in Berlin, but bring cheque book!

I've traveled globally for many years as a businessman and was asked to join my work colleagues here. From the very second I entered the restaurant to my last step in the restaurant. We were treated like royalty. The service was extraordinarily amazing and I am extremely sensitive to this. The food was beyond my wildest expectations. The wine selection was off the charts. I will be back soon, I hope. One more thing.....THE BEST DINING EXPERIENCE and FOOD I have ever had. #1. Thank you Chef Tim and Team for providing an experience to remember.

Our visit to the RTR was simply extraordinary and unforgettable ⭐️⭐️⭐️ We have visited many fine dining establishments and had high expectations and they were far exceeded • warm welcome • attentive staff • wonderful, unique atmosphere • excellent wine pairing • Every course is a real taste explosion We are really looking forward to seeing you again 👋🏼 ... I have a small comment: I missed non-alcoholic wines on the drinks menu, that would be the icing on the cake

I was once invited to a 2-day trial work. Without payment, of course. There was no response after that, not even by email. It is obvious that probationary workers are being exploited as free short-term staff. Pretty bold. I worked in a Michelin-starred restaurant in France. I have to say, the Tim Raue Restaurant simply can't keep up. ZERO stars!

We visited the restaurant for the first time on November 7th. Table for two. We were really looking forward to a relaxed and culinary challenging evening. Unfortunately things turned out a little differently. Rather mixed. As soon as we arrived, we only had a short opportunity to sit down and acclimatise and our menus were taken. So far so good. However, a staccato of courses followed. Just for orientation: An eight-course menu was rushed through in just over 2 hours. Although I tried to eat very slowly and asked the waiter several times that we wanted to take our time, we hardly had the opportunity to finish the accompanying wine, then the glasses were immediately exchanged or new glasses were put in front of us and the next course began served. Some of the individual dishes were very tasty, but this approach did not live up to the standard. About the food: I'm actually used to other star restaurants where, for example, the greetings from the kitchen are sometimes presented and served individually to acknowledge them. This was not possible here. All greetings from the kitchen. We were served in a single place beforehand. Hardly any explanations. And if so, then only extremely sporadically. And then the price. In my opinion, a menu price of just under €300 for a two-star restaurant is quite sporty but okay. But charging an additional €200 for a simple wine accompaniment with water and a coffee is more than demanding. So we actually paid €500 per person or just over for a meal that lasted just over 2 hours. In my opinion, completely overpriced and not corresponding or adequate to the quality.

Wir haben am 7. November das Restaurant zum ersten Mal besucht. Tisch für zwei. Wir haben uns sehr auf einen entspannten und kulinarisch anspruchsvollen Abend gefreut. Leider kam es etwas anders. Eher durchwachsen. Kaum angekommen, wir hatten nur kurz die Möglichkeit, um sich hinzusetzen und zu akklimatisieren wurden unsere Menüs aufgenommen. Soweit so gut. Es folgte jedoch ein Stakkato an Gängen. Nur zur Orientierung: Ein Achtgang menü wurde in knapp etwas über 2 Stunden durch gejagt. Obwohl ich betont langsam versuchte, zu essen und den Kellner mehrfach darauf angesprochen habe, dass wir uns Zeit lassen wollen, hatten wir kaum die Möglichkeit, den Wein der Weinbegleitung auszutrinken, dann wurden die Gläser sofort getauscht beziehungsweise neue Gläser hingestellt und der nächste Gang wurde serviert. Die einzelnen Speisen waren zwar teilweise sehr lecker, aber dieses Vorgehen ist dem Anspruch nicht gerecht geworden. Zum Essen: ich bin es von anderen Sternerestaurants eigentlich gewohnt, dass beispielsweise die Grüße aus der Küche teilweise einzeln präsentiert und serviert werden um diese zu würdigen. Dies war hier nicht möglich. Alle Grüße aus der Küche. Vorweg wurden auf einer einzigen Platz serviert. Kaum Erklärungen. Und wenn, dann nur äußerst sporadisch. Und dann der Preis. Ein Menü Preis von knapp 300 € für ein zwei Sternerestaurant ist aus meiner Sicht schon recht sportlich aber okay. Aber für eine einfache Weinbegleitung mit Wasser und einem Kaffee zusätzlich mit 200 € zu berechnen ist mehr als anspruchsvoll. So haben wir tatsächlich pro Person 500 € beziehungsweise knapp drüber für ein knapp über 2 Stunden dauerndes Essen bezahlt. Aus meiner Sicht völlig überteuert und der Qualität nicht entsprechend beziehungsweise nicht adäquat.

A delight in every respect 👍 After we had spent a not very pleasant evening at Rutz a few weeks earlier and my husband no longer wanted to go to a star restaurant, I invited him to Tim Raue on the eve of my birthday. He felt comfortable from the first minute. The ambience, the extremely authentic and highly professional team as well as the perfectly coordinated courses with great wine accompaniment gave us an unforgettable evening and reconciled it with star restaurants. Thanks again to the whole team 🙏

Even as a regular visitor to gourmet restaurants, I was deeply impressed by the experience at Tim Raue. Starting with the relaxed atmosphere, the excellent, very young service and of course the food, which was served at the highest level. Rarely have I experienced such a consistently perfect menu sequence, with the signature dish “Wasabi Norway lobster” as one of the absolute highlights. I was also very impressed by the hake, as (in my opinion) it is only rarely possible to prepare a balanced dish from the white fish's meat, which is actually not very aromatic. Here already. Respect. I'll definitely come back.

Zu Gast bei "Pommes" - Name des Deko-Schweins. Küchen-Perfektion und High-End-Service auf höchstem Niveau. Klopse auf Sterne-Niveau unbedingt zu empfehlen.

Expensive, over-salted, and ultimately mediocre fine dining experience.

There are no words that can describe this experience. It was our first time at any of the Tim‘s restaurants and we were blown away. Food was delicious, with such a clear back story. Each bite was a small taste explosion. The thing that surprised us the most was how attentive the staff was. Always with a smile, and always few steps ahead of us. Chapeau to the whole team!

This is simply and with all due respect the best performance I will ever taste in my life. Even though I paid, I saw the courses as a gift and humbly say: Thank you for the kitchen's performance! Service was good so far, but I didn't really pay attention to it because my focus is always on the kitchen.

A culinary revelation. Table for two people (corner table), which was great because we were able to exchange ideas directly: not only about the ambience, but also about the extremely friendly and competent service, as well as, of course, and especially about the excellent food! Ambiance: lovingly furnished, exudes a feeling of cosiness without appearing kitschy. Lots of great details and a very good selection of images. Service: extremely competent, incredibly nice and courteous, very well organized. There were always questions about the wishes and speed of the individual menu items in the process (we really liked that). We would have liked a little more, a more precise explanation of the origin of the food, but that is complaining at a very high level. Menu: We decided on both menu variants, plus some signature dishes (Klops + Norway lobster). What can you say: great play of aromatic worlds, very successful play of textures, depth of taste and excellent presentation on the plate. And we were surprised again and again... Conclusion: if you want to invest the money for an unforgettable evening (such a complete evening has its price), then Tim Raue's restaurant is in good hands! There was even a birthday candle on the table (very thoughtful). We will definitely come back again.

A little disappointed to be honest. There was no clear restaurant manager taking charge of the dining room. The restaurant lacked service and direction from the staff. We got the sense the staff were cold towards each other and didn’t want to be there. There was clearly too many staff working for the amount of customers, so it was awkward seeing them trying to stay busy but at the same time not actually doing anything…It was very bizarre. The vegan menu was ok at best. The standout dish was the carrot with wasabi and also the planted steak. I’d recommend swapping the planted chicken with something else if you have the option, it was a bit dry. Overall, the chefs are clearly talented but the experience was underwhelming due to the staffing issues.

We fulfilled my wife's big wish to eat at Tim Raue Restaurant's 2 star restaurant here! ❤️ As soon as we entered we were greeted warmly and in a very friendly manner and escorted to our table. We had already discussed for a long time whether we would both decide on the same menu or not. The right choice was for everyone to order their own desired menu: I had the “Kolibri X Berlin” and my wife had the “KOI” menu. Both menus were sensationally delicious! 😋😍👍 The service was incredibly attentive and very, very friendly. It was an incredible and very beautiful and very, very tasty evening! A very big thank you to Tim Raue and his team! 🫶

Den großen Wunsch meiner Frau im 2 Sternchen Restaurant von Tim Raue Restaurant zu Essen haben wir hier erfüllt! ❤️ Gleich zu Beginn beim Eintritt wurden wir sehr herzlich und sehr freundlich empfangen und zu unserem Tisch begleitet. Wir haben lange vorher schon diskutiert, ob wir uns beide für gemeinsam dasselbe Menü entscheiden oder nicht. Die richtige Wahl war es, dass jeder sein eigenes gewünschte Menü bestellt: ich das "Kolibri X Berlin" und meine Frau das "KOI" Menü. Beide Menüs waren sensationell lecker ! 😋😍👍 Der Service war unglaublich aufmerksam und sehr, sehr freundlich. Es war ein unglaublich und sehr schöner und sehr , sehr leckerere Abend! Ein ganz großes Danke an Tim Raue und sein Team! 🫶

I had great expectations of the restaurant and they were 90% fulfilled. Great expectations because I think very highly of Tim Raue and his restaurant is one of the top 50 in the world. My husband and I flew to Berlin specifically to test the restaurant. Yesterday the time had come. We were given a corner table which I personally really like. However, it was a bit too loud. (Too loud for a gastronomic 2 star restaurant) I liked the decoration. We decided on the Kolibri menu because the Koi menu was too Asian for me. I wanted to eat a little Berliner style, which was made possible with the Kolibri menu. (The Königsbergerklopse were a DREAM) I looked at the comments here on Google the day before. Many wrote that it was too salty, too sour, etc. Well... I love it when it's salty, spicy, etc. and I can tell you that it was really at my taste limit. The food was extremely spicy and tasteful. People who don't like heavily salted foods are out of place here. The little fish soup shot at the beginning immediately blew me away. It was extremely salty and spicy. Good for me but my tongue had to fight a bit. The menu was fantastic. Everything tasted great except (which is very surprising) the bee sting dessert. All the flavors were present in this dessert. There was no harmony and my taste buds were just dead in the end :D Overall a nice experience! Something completely different. And you also have to be fair and say: He dared to do something. You won't find this much spiciness, acidity, taste, etc. in other star restaurants. I will come back.

Review for my visit last year; I realized I had forgotten them: I've already eaten vegan in a few fine dining restaurants. Hands down, it was by far my best vegan fine dining experience to date at the RTR. First of all, I find it stunning that there is a vegan menu as a “normal” standard, one of three. The design of the menu is also worth mentioning: attention is paid to protein, in the end you are full, and perfectly full (not overcrowded, but not with a growling stomach either). Taste: Fulfills exactly what Tim stands for in the omni koche - a great spiciness, demanding acidity, perfect sweetness and herbal structuring notes. It was a super pleasant pace, with attention paid to the guest. The service was relaxed, yet absolutely respectful of “vegans” and answered all the questions I had about my passion for cooking. In addition, you could observe the perfect coordination being undermined - in my opinion an absolute difference to 1* restaurants, which of course also do this very well, everything is simply a little more choreographed without being impersonal to the guest. I chose the wine accompaniment, which can also be fully recommended - I even discovered a new favorite wine! Conclusion: Go and enjoy the vegan menu, even non-vegans won't miss anything, as you can immerse yourself in exactly the same world of flavors 😉

Completely unbalanced flavors. Only the second courses are good. 700 euros for two without wine!! I have eaten in 3 star restaurants spending almost half as much, with dishes and service worthy of this! Perhaps the Michelin inspectors confused the “two stars” with “two slaps”. Really disappointing

Everything was great and we felt very comfortable 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Could not rate the service here lower. I wish I could give them no stars. I warned them about my allergies several times, had a servere allergic reaction and then was blamed for the reaction. I wish I could rate it zero stars. This is the worst service that I have ever had. Go anywhere else when in Berlin.

Visita de regreso, aunque esta vez para el almuerzo. No hay mucho que decir... comida de cinco platos de elegancia restringida con una pureza de sabor excepcional en cada plato. Imposible de culpar, sin embargo, como chef australiano (acostumbrado a ver un paladar de sabor asiático en el trabajo) , un poco deprimido que tuve que venir a Berlín para verlo manejado con este nivel de refinamiento. Solo una reserva real... esto es lo más caro que puede llegar a ser un almuerzo (comparable a la oferta de Gagnaire) y Raue vale igualmente cada euro. Sin embargo, no hay excusa para cobrar un suplemento de veinte euros en varios de los platos... una mirada mala y mala. Gran carta de vinos y un sumiller genuinamente servicial. Habitación encantadora y profesional, servicio atractivo. https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g187323-d1955982-r972650975-Restaurant_Tim_Raue-Berlin.html#

Our experience started great, starters very very cool, great presentation and amazing tastes. Unfortunately, along the way, especially with the main dishes all of us felt that it was overly salty (2 people had koi menu and 2 people kolibri) and this really impacted our experience. Petite fours were unfortunately big disappointment as well. Service was fine but lacked attentiveness and not what I would have expected from 2 michelin stars service. I would certainly be curious to come for a different menu in the future

Restaurante muy único. Tuvimos una experiencia gastronómica encantadora! Exactamente lo que esperarías de un Michelin de 2 estrellas. Los platos eran excepcionalmente creativos, casi demasiado creativos, pero nunca se pasaron de la raya. Disfrutamos de los maridajes de vinos y tuvimos el muchacho escribirlos para nosotros. Era bastante difícil encontrar el restaurante escondido en el callejón. Casi perdimos la reserva mientras la buscábamos. Sin embargo, fue una gran experiencia.

Great service, great food... I've been a guest at the Tim Raue restaurant for 3 years and today I met the boss in person for the first time! A dream.. Thank you very much Tim 😃😻

What a wonderful evening, Dinner on a Saturday. Starting by entering the interesting location where all the staff great one, one is placed at the table, an appetitive (choice of champagne) is offered and then the culinary experience may start. With a choice of 2 main and a vegan menu, one is also able to add or subtract dishes with tim raue’s classics which I did. A delightful chain of sophisticated courses followed, each with a unique taste and a palette very close to my personal one. Tim Raue has created a unique menu which is close to his personality and experience which brings an enjoyable and tasty experience. Highlight was the duck course and the personal welcomes by Mr. Raue himself, I was told that nowadays he is rarely on the restaurant on Saturday dinners which made the evening even more memorable. Compliments to the service team for an excellent service delivery, one could notice the excellent protocol and touch of personality of each staff member, especially Cecile who guided with a pleasant, comfortable and close touch my journey. Will I come again: Yes!!! Do I recommend this place? Yes!!

One of the best restaurants ever. The strong, almost over-spiced dishes hide loving creations with complex flavors and aromas. It's great that someone else has the courage to offer something extraordinary in top gastronomy that initially takes your breath away (land lobster in a wasabi coat). Also excellent wine accompaniment, curated by a sommelier who knows his craft, plus perfect service. Thank you very much Mr. Raue and team!

Great and repeat visit. I had 5 courses of the vegan menu. Crisply seasoned and with great flavors, almost all of the dishes were a delight. The service was sometimes a bit too distant for me. However, the process and time management worked well, and overall I was well looked after.

Perfection in every way. A culinary masterpiece. Service on point in a wonderful atmosphere.

Expectations were exceeded. The food is of excellent quality and balance, the combinations of foods and textures are very harmonious. The service is super friendly and competent. Thank you for this great evening that we were able to enjoy.

Very friendly welcome, courteous and helpful service. Food very good, but spicy and sometimes very hot (vegan menu). Very good advice regarding drink selection. Overall, a nice evening.

TLDR: terrible food quality, mediocre ambiance, bad service. Let me elaborate: I have been to at least a dozen michelin starred fine dining restaurants across Europe and north America. So I think I do know what I am talking about (saying this because the waiter attempted to discredit me as I gave them feedback on food quality). This restaurant generally charges similar amount as fine-dining restaurants in NYC or London, about twice of what you would find in Spain (e.g. Barcelona, San Sebastián), but in terms of quality it is not qualified on anyone’s list. Two problems: the most egregious one being taste! I don’t know how they can serve course after course with such overly salted dish. Essentially, all you can taste is extremely salty and sour. I understand restaurants tend to have sharper taste, but I seriously question anyone with a normal palette would find the level saltiness and sourness acceptable. Yes, of course you do expect each course being beautifully presented but under that facade is just terribly salty and disappointment. The second problem is service, particularly the arrogance or defiance when customers give them feedbacks. There was another group when we dined, who also find it salty. They expressed their opinion and got lectured by the waiter that they didn’t know how to appreciate their food (they need to mix the ingredients up). I overheard the waiter’s arrogant response. So when I voiced my opinion, I prefaced with the fact I did mix and still find it way too salty. But got the same answer. Oh, atmospher. We were seated in the basement with no windows, which would have been fine. But we were seated at a corner under overly bright spotlight directly above our forehead with no ability to dim it down. And it is HOT. We we asked if we could dim the light, the waiter said no he couldn’t. When we asked if he could turn the AC lower, the waiter said, just you know other guests will complain it being too cold. It was an extremely disappointing experience. I can’t comprehend how could this restaurant earn its 2 stars?! My advice, skip it.

The food, service and ambience are second to none. Simply magnificent.

Each course is a true experience in itself. The wines harmonized perfectly. Since we ordered both menus, we were able to try everything and no dish disappointed us. Thanks for the great evening and to the very, very nice team.

We treated ourselves to a nice dinner for our marriage anniversary and saved up all year to go to this restaurant. We weren't disappointed Very tasty and also very friendly and accommodating. Thank you for this culinary delight

A journey into the culinary world of Tim Raue and his team. If you want to enjoy and experience gastronomy at the highest level, this is more than the right place for you. Every dish an incredible creation. The service at the highest level. Anyone visiting Berlin must make a reservation here.

Beim Anblick von Herrn Raue, diese Arroganz ist mir der Appetit vergangen. Diese Überhäblichkeit, ist nicht mehr zuübertreffen.

Hands down one of the best meals of my life. Staff was incredibly friendly. The food was utterly beautiful and the taste was on a different level.

Wir gehen nie wieder in dieses Restaurant Tim Raue ist dermaßen unsympathisch Er denkt er ist der größte.....das Essen war schlecht

never again...we've never had such bad food overpriced...Tim Raue is so arrogant...never goes there

Sinfully perfect. Utterly fun. Relaxed environment in which to savor brilliantly creative, Asian flavored cuisine. The tasting menus are sublime, the wine list beautiful, and the service attentive and informed while relaxed.

With great anticipation, I made a reservation at the prestigious top fifty best restaurant in the world. Today the average per capita is 290 euros. It can be said to be a complete mess, as salty as half a can of salt. The question came up midway through the meal. The waiter said this is how the chef cooks. I suspect that my wild boar cannot taste fine chaff. After talking to the diners on the left and right seats, everyone said the saltiness was unacceptable. But the service is online throughout the entire process, and the understanding and matching of ingredients is perfect. Seasoning is too aggressive.

We had an absolutely perfect evening with Tim Raue. The service, ambience and fantastic food were first class! Definitely not our last visit there!

Very good restaurant! It's a shame that Tim Raue is now on the level of the TV idiot "chefs"!

We invited people to two birthday parties and it was a great evening! The atmosphere is modern and casual. This time we had the table in front of the kitchen and were very happy there too!! The menu including Norway lobster and duck was a culinary adventure that should never end... two Michelin stars are more than deserved!!! The absolute friendliness of the team is worth mentioning. The day before the reservation, we briefly visited the restaurant with our guests around lunchtime because we were nearby. Although there was no restaurant, we were warmly welcomed, allowed to look at the table and a very nice conversation developed. Our satisfaction was important to them!

The food is simply not tasty at all. Anyway, all the dishes were so flavorful that I couldn't eat them. You'll want to soak it in water. At least I don't think it's something that Asians can eat. Also, I felt strange that there was a waiter wearing sunglasses.

Wir waren zu zweit in dem zu Recht hoch gelobten Restaurant Tim Raue. Wir hatten einen wunderbaren Abend (mit einigen Abstrichen), an den wir uns noch lange erinnern werden. Wir haben uns für das Koi-Menü plus die beiden Signature-Gerichte entschieden: Wasabi-Kaisergranat und Ente „Marie-Anne“ Dazu wählten wir auch die hervorragende Weinbegleitung. Das Menü war aufregend und abwechslungsreich. Eine Geschmacksexplosion jagte die andere und war wirklich ein Erlebnis - die Küche hat die 2 Michelin Sterne mehr als verdient. Die Weinbegleitung war sehr gut, das Highlight war aber der Satsuyama Sake und der Poliziana Montepulciana. Ein Wermutstropfen hat den Abend etwas getrübt. Der Service entsprach unserer Meinung nach nicht dem höchsten Standard. Der Wein wurde zum Teil quer über den Tisch eingeschenkt, die Gläser wurden auf die Speisekarte gestellt, das Auf- und Abdecken erfolgte abwechselnd von der linken und von der rechten Seite. Eine klare Struktur war nicht erkennbar. Wir hätten uns gewünscht, dass wir von einer Person + einem Somalier bedient worden wären und nicht in diesem ständigen Wechsel. Außerdem hätten wir uns auch gewünscht, einen Weinausdruck zu bekommen, wie es in Restaurants dieses Niveaus üblich ist (An dieser Stelle ein herzliches Dankeschön an die Person, die sich die Zeit genommen und die Mühe gemacht haben, die Weinbegleitung handschriftlich aufzuschreiben). Deswegen würden wir, wenn möglich eine 4,5 geben.

Very tasty, good value for money for the lunch menu

Let me begin by saying the food is in no way bad. However, at this price point, simply good food is not enough. Out of the 8 dishes I was served, only one was memorable. The rest were simply fine. Nothing was offensive or lacking in quality, but there was much left to be desired. As some other reviews have noted, many of the dishes featured flavors which were unbalanced. I can’t recommend dining here based off of that alone. The wine parings were quite good, some far better than others. I find it strange that their “signature dishes” are a €44 addition to an already expensive meal. This felt less than artful. The service left much to be desired. While all servers were friendly, none seemed to care much about the food or the wine or the connection between them. Presentations were very brief and not very informative. I speak German, and there was a waiter who presented each wine in German despite the other servers speaking English as my friend who I was with doesn’t speak German. The German explanations of the wines were also very brief, so it wasn’t a language issue. Moreover, the pacing of the meal was much too quick. We hardly had time to enjoy a dish and reflect on it before the next was brought. It leads you to wonder if they aren’t sitting under a warming lamp in the kitchen. The pacing was also uneven. At times we waited what felt like 20 minutes for a dish while others arrived just moments after we finished the previous dish. One server in particular seemed snarky in a way that made us feel less than welcome. Overall, the service was simply lacking in the attentiveness and thoughtfulness that a two star restaurant should offer. The night before my meal here, I had dinner at Rutz. The difference between the two restaurants is striking, and it is clear that Rutz’s third star was highly deserved. There is clearly much good going on at Tim Raue, but the dishes need refining and the service needs an overhaul. The ambiance is lovely. I don’t recommend dining here till they’re able to get some things sorted out, which they hopefully will soon.

Absolute world class!! By far the best thing I've eaten in my life. Tim Raue and his team are not afraid to push all flavors to their respective limits. Just like e.g. B. the wine recommended by the sommellier “It is what it is”. Brutal flavors, that's exactly my thing. On my next visit, I'm considering licking all the plates in front of the entire team. My wife then has to look away.

One of the best dinner in my life!

We keken enorm uit naar ons etentje. We kregen de menukaart en ik gaf mee dat ik allergisch ben aan tomaat. Ik kreeg als antwoord wat ik daar dan eigenlijk kwam doen, dat ze mij niets konden serveren. Ik wou terug opstappen maar mijn man had dit gereserveerd voor mijn verjaardag. Na tien minuten kwam ze terug en vroeg hoe ik dit dan deed in andere restaurants. Toen ik een andere Michelin sterrenzaak noemde waar we een paar dagen eerder gaan dineren waren en zij daar geen enkel probleem van maakten, kon het plots toch. Het enige wat ze moesten doen was 2 gerechten van de menu's verwisselen. Jammer van de bediening, want het eten was top! Het zou nog een betere ervaring geweest zijn mocht de bediening iets vriendelijker zijn, of wat minder arrogant.

Great service, great food and excellent wine. The concept is carried out completely. This is relatively rare today

Top class!!! An all around excellent evening. Big thanks to the kitchen and service

Amazing restaurant! Delicious food, great service and pleasant atmosphere. All the staff could speak good english and recommended what wine we should pair with the food. I highly recommend!😋

UNFORTUNATELY we had a very negative experience. My wife felt very unwell after eating a few courses. We asked the service staff for lots of tissues because our noses started to runny at first. After eating my wife almost couldn't breathe. We quickly took a taxi to the pharmacy and then straight on to the emergency room at the Charité Hospital. My wife has never had an allergic reaction. She received CORTISONE immediately upon arrival at the hospital. I don't know what is being cooked with. The menu had a lot of fish elements and strange effects. For me the food was ok but not outstanding.

Then I went to the kebab shop because there was so little

Delicious food and kindly service

Why the extremely low rating for the Raue restaurant? Well, we paid almost 800 (!!!) euros for 2 people without accompanying wine (!). This made it the most expensive and the worst star dinner so far. Measured by performance. 1. Out of the 7 dishes, ONLY 2 star likes. The others were either too salty or simply too unspectacular for a star. With one zero less on the bill I would have said a good dinner, but so... waste of money! 2. There is a clear attempt to save on staff. I just don't get a superior feeling from someone with braces (there wasn't a waiter over 30 anywhere!) and from people who can't really tell me anything about the wine or their faces other than what I read on the menu. This clearly doesn't provide the service for me! 3. The ambience of Kochstrasse is Berlin-like, but I would like to have a different backdrop in the star shop than passing tourists and people who like to go about their daily business. There was no feeling of special at all. Apart from that, these uniforms just look cheap on the waiters and the decoration is of questionable taste. I also won't comment on the fact that our neighbors also seemed dissatisfied. That's not my business either. I think the team should start not just resting on the Raue name, but create a great feeling and experience with the food. So it's just not worth the price and I'd rather spend the money on other restaurants.

UNFORTUNATELY we had a very negative experience. My wife felt very unwell after eating a few courses. We asked the service staff for lots of tissues because our noses started to runny at first. After eating my wife almost couldn't breathe. We quickly took a taxi to the pharmacy and then straight on to the emergency room at the Charité Hospital. My wife has never had an allergic reaction. She received CORTISONE immediately upon arrival at the hospital. I don't know what is being cooked with. The menu had a lot of fish elements and strange effects. For me the food was ok but not outstanding. Here is the restaurant's response: Dear Mr. Geisler, Thank you for your message. We hope your wife is feeling better now. A reaction that is unknown to both of you is of course worrying and can only be accurately diagnosed by a medical professional. We are therefore glad that you are in the Charité and that you are in good hands there. We hope that you will soon find out what allergy you are having so that you can mention it when you go to a restaurant in the future and avoid a reaction. We remain with the best wishes for your wife to get well soon, wish you all the best and have a nice rest of the weekend. With best regards, Best regards, Sabrina Klewer

As a vegan diner, I was pleasantly surprised by the menu offerings at Tim Raue restaurant in Berlin. The restaurant's commitment to creating innovative and delicious plant-based dishes was evident in every course of my meal. To start, I enjoyed a refreshing avocado tartare with crispy rice paper, which provided a satisfying crunch to contrast the smooth texture of the avocado. The dish was beautifully presented and bursting with fresh flavors. For the main course, I opted for the vegan curry with seasonal vegetables and coconut rice. The curry was rich and flavorful, with just the right amount of spice to tickle my taste buds. The coconut rice was perfectly cooked and added a creamy element to the dish. Each bite was a delightful explosion of flavors and textures. To finish off my meal, I indulged in a decadent vegan chocolate cake with raspberry sorbet. The cake was moist and rich, with a deep chocolate flavor that satisfied my sweet tooth without feeling heavy or overly indulgent. The raspberry sorbet added a refreshing contrast to the richness of the cake. Overall, I was impressed by the creativity and attention to detail in the vegan menu at Tim Raue. The dishes were thoughtfully crafted and expertly executed, making for a truly enjoyable dining experience. I would highly recommend this restaurant to any vegan diner looking for a high-quality and flavorful meal in Berlin.

Fantastic place with really good food

Really good food and friendly staff

Two Michelin stars are absolutely worth it. Expensive....

Everything is great, service is decent, the food is delicious

Very good food and pleasant service. Top-notch service and a pleasant atmosphere for socializing

Absolutely fantastic place with a thoroughly good atmosphere. Really good food...

A true taste experience! Every single dish on the menu brings every flavor to life on the palate. Very nicely prepared, great team and a comfortable atmosphere. You can't describe it, you have to experience it! It's been a while since our stay, but it definitely still needs to be mentioned.

I ate the Koi Menu with wine accompaniment. The menu was fantastic, the wine accompaniment was not. The wines tasted strange, sometimes too sweet or sweet for me. I left three glasses. The sommelier didn't even ask and told the very hard-working trainee? "He should pour me some more of the wine that I liked." Wine accompaniment 168€. I had the impression that the sommelier wanted to dominate the extroverted flavors of the menu. Sometimes less is more, its charm could be more.

The meal caused an allergic reaction for me. Which was a problem w/ both fine dining restaurants I went to in Germany but not the countries I went too. Paying around $600 to get sick and then have the staff act like it's not happened ingredients is not my idea if a good time.

The 7 course menu was overly seasoned for my needs. For me, price and performance don't match

If I could I would give more stars. An absolute dream.

Incredible overrated. Good wines but forgettable food. We spent 600 euros for a dinner of 2 people and left disappointed and hungry.

My advice - save your money and go somewhere good that appreciates its customers. There are far better restaurants for cheaper in Berlin. I was at this restaurant years ago and remember it being great... not anymore. We found the food good, but not great and everything seemed to have some heat, including the Berlin menu. The suggested wine was okay had a lot of silt in it, which wasn't decanted or filtered by the staff. The best food was the crustacean broth in the amuse bouche, the hake, and the pike perch. For €850 for two people, this was terrible value - even for a special occasion. I also wrote them a fairly considered email after the visit two weeks ago and haven't received response. To me, that further illustrates their apathy.

The fish was amazing, perfectly cooked and tender. The staff and especially the sommelier were helpful and made us feel looked after. My only critique is that some of the dishes ended up being slightly too sour/acidic. For this reason I’m giving this restaurant four instead of five stars.

Business dinner is simply brilliant 🤩

It was an unforgettable evening. Every dish tasted excellent. There is so much attention to detail. Absolute recommendation for a fabulous experience.

Klasse Restaurant vom Tim Raue mit schlichten modernen Design. Hat etwas von Wohnzimmer Atmosphäre. Das Restaurant liegt gleich um die Ecke vom Checkpoint Charlie/U-Bahn Station. Der Eingang befindet sich im Hinterhof. Das Essen war sehr lecker und wurde in verrückten Kreationen serviert. Es gibt als Auswahl ein Asiatisches Menü, ein "Berliner" Menü oder ein vegetarisches Menü. Wir kommen sehr gern wieder.

Absolutely satisfied!We were well attended and the food was amazing. Wine pairings and the amuse bouche and other little goodies were great.

Wieder mal in Berlin, wieder mal im Restaurant Tim Raue, (leider) wieder mal ohne Herrn Raue selbst. Und dennoch: alles top: das überaus freundliche und zuvorkommende Personal, die perfekte Weinbegleitung, und ein Menü (Kolibri), das perfekt Berliner Spezialitäten mit asiatischer Raffinesse kombiniert!

The food is absolute madness. The taste buds are challenged and enchanted from A to Z, regardless of whether it is acid, sweet, spiciness or savory. The menus are great and the display is a feast for the eyes with every course. The duck, pork knuckle and especially the zander were extraordinary. There are no full marks for the food because the amuse-bouche at the beginning has been the same for two years. Two years ago there were 4 pieces of duck breast, last year there were 3 pieces. Ambience: The lighting concept on the upper floor is really just middle class. Service: Friendly and attentive. It doesn't have to be that the water is stored on the shelf next to the table and is at room temperature until the third glass. The otherwise nice waitress also had to list the complicated dishes what felt like 678 times and was so bored that she looked around the room and was bored... Despite these small weaknesses, we don't know of a better restaurant in Germany❤️

Wir waren zu einem gemütlichen Abendessen mit Freunden vor Ort, absolute Empfehlung und schönes Ambiente. Auch die Kellner waren super freundlich

Absolutely outstanding! What an unforgettable evening. The welcome was warm and immediately at eye level. The atmosphere is very open and inviting. We had a table with a view of the open kitchen, where you could watch the chefs at their professional work. The KOI menu was amazing and every plate was more beautiful than the next, what works of art. A different taste explosion every time. The entire evening was a gastronomic highlight. Many thanks to the entire team, whether kitchen or service… Great cinema

Better late than never! Our visit will soon be celebrating its anniversary! And I still think about that special evening with the greatest pleasure! What is on offer there is simply amazing!

I found the 6 course menu with wine accompaniment too expensive.

Das ist kein Essen. Sondern ein Gottesbeweis. Keine der Speisen kann besser schmecken, als sie hier serviert wird. Absolut fantastisch.

So now Mr. Raue. The reception was very friendly. Calmly friendly. Zero slimy, reservedly humorous and so nicely thrown off the cuff. We were shown to the table, which would also have been my favorite. A young lady suggested that she would accompany us through the evening. At some point I asked her her name, just because she was so charming and funny. Cecilia. She told us that she was self-taught, which gave me a wow effect because she was (is) wonderfully confident and professional. Just enough to eat. Every course is a little experience. E.g. zander with a kind of sauerkraut jus. What a wonderful explosion in the mouth. I can (unfortunately) only rave about the service. Attentive, unobtrusive, always present and calmly friendly. Ambiance dignified and elegant. An all around lovely evening. Thanks

It's reputed to be one of the best restaurants in Berlin, and we really enjoyed it. We were well served. On the other hand, several aspects are regrettable: 1. The place is quite noisy. We expected some privacy. 2. Exactly 3 menus, rather copious, are offered... and that's it. No menu for a bird's appetite, and even fewer à la carte choices. 3. A formula with "Weinbegleitung" is not offered, which requires ordering bottles of wine without much character to go with the dishes from the 3 menus. In short: a good restaurant but which could do much better at such a price.

We recommend. We had the vegan menu including wine accompaniment. Attentive casual service. We have absolutely nothing to complain about.

A nice evening. The service staff are all very, very friendly. The food was great. A real experience. We booked the wine accompaniment and apart from one wine (it was a kind of tomato liqueur wine) they were all very tasty. You were even sent off with a small gift. We felt very comfortable with you. Thank you for this special evening.

We had the vegan menu on Valentine's Day. The table was nicely set. The service was very good but a bit stiff... you can show your personality a bit. We are in Berlin :)))) and as a Berliner I want waiters with personality. The menu was OK, great start, the finish wasn't to my taste. There was also a greeting from the kitchen in between. However, I was extremely disappointed with one dish, namely the one with the planted meat substitute. Buy the planted in Rewe and no marinade or anything, I honestly don't know if it was fried at all, so it looked completely raw. It tasted accordingly. The curry, for example, was absolutely amazing, it was the first course and I was super hyped afterwards.. To be honest, I wouldn't come here again because I think it's extremely overpriced for a vegan menu. They don't have cocktails either.

Schon der Empfang, vermittelte das Gefühl, willkommen zu sein. Wir hatten einen Tisch in der Mitte des Raumes, trotzdem hatten wir eine wunderbare Privatsphäre. Perfekter, aufmerksamer, netter und kompetenter Service. Nie aufdringlich, aber immer präsent, wenn man jemanden brauchte. Das Essen war so, dass wir anschließend sagten,: wir haben noch nie besser gegessen. Tolle Kombination, maximal interessant gewürzt. Immer an der Grenze, diese aber nie beschreitend. Perfektes Handwerk. Kostete eine Menge Geld, war es aber absolut wert. Volle Empfehlung, wir kommen wieder, vielen Dank!

Everything as it should be plus extra. Food top, service top. One of the best addresses for gourmets in Berlin.

Very nice place , service impressive and food was very tasty and high quality, definitely recommend , will be back next time we visit Berlin .