Berlin’s restaurant scene is constantly growing—and with it, the latest food trends from around the world. Whether you want to dine in a 150-year-old pharmacy with a historic atmosphere or try trendy New York-inspired sushi sticks: The selection is huge and offers something for every taste. Coffee lovers will also find plenty to enjoy—new spots are opening all the time, such as a café that stays open until 10 p.m. and serves Japanese matcha crepe cake. But it doesn’t always have to be fast and “on the go.” Sometimes it’s okay to indulge in relaxed fine dining —and even that is anything but boring in Berlin. Cookies Cream is a hidden fine-dining restaurant right in the heart of the city that feels like a speakeasy and is also one of Europe’s most renowned vegetarian restaurants.
The restaurant is located at Behrenstraße 55 in Berlin-Mitte. Access is via an unassuming backyard or a hidden alley, making the place easy to overlook. Yet it is precisely this hidden entrance that is part of the concept and makes the visit special: you initially seem to walk right past it and then suddenly find yourself in one of the city’s most renowned restaurants. In terms of cuisine, Cookies Cream focuses on vegetarian fine dining at Michelin level.
Cookies Cream has been awarded a Michelin star and is considered one of Europe’s most renowned vegetarian fine-dining restaurants. At the same time, it is firmly anchored in Berlin’s international food and creative scene . It’s important to note that while the restaurant isn’t entirely vegan, its menu is heavily plant-based, making it appealing to a broader audience.
The focus is on a multi-course tasting menu, usually with six to seven courses, in which vegetables are reinterpreted. The dishes are characterized by a clear progression, with flavor and texture building from course to course.
Typical elements include radishes, presented fresh, citrusy, and crisp, or eggplant, which comes across as soft, smoky, and almost meaty. The caramelized Roscoff onion often stands out in particular, becoming a highlight thanks to its intensity. The menu is complemented by combinations such as enoki mushrooms with truffle, which provide deep, earthy umami notes , before a soft, slightly sweet pumpkin rounds out the meal. Overall, the menu follows the principle that each course builds upon the previous one, thus developing ever greater depth and complexity.
