Berlin is worth a visit! The city is not only a cultural metropolis, but also a top destination for foodies. With 30 Michelin stars, the capital has long been in the premier league – even if the culinary spotlight can fall more often on Paris or Copenhagen. The German capital's fine dining beacon is the Rutz. Not only does it have three Michelin stars, but it is also the only German three-star restaurant to have been awarded the Green Star for sustainability.
Dining at Rutz is like taking an exciting journey through the regions surrounding Berlin, where the relatively northern climate produces magnificent vegetables and refreshing fruit. Fresh fish is sourced from the nearby Baltic Sea and the best meat from the pastures of Brandenburg surrounding the German capital. Executive chef Marco Müller and chef Dennis Quetsch have a particularly keen eye for unique specialities, and thanks to their persistence and commitment to quality standards, this dream team has developed close partnerships with their suppliers over the years, who think in sync with them.
"In the kitchen, we perform demanding craftsmanship, but our guests should enjoy the ease rather than the effort. They should feel comfortable, experience a wonderful evening and celebrate life."
"I only use the best products in my kitchen. Sustainability, visual authenticity and the taste of my ingredients are just as important to me as their freshness and origin. That's why I work closely with small producers and seek constant dialogue with them."
Continuity paired with constant evolution. For over 20 years, executive chef Marco Müller has been shaping Berlin's Rutz restaurant with his purist approach – focusing on two outstanding flavours in each dish. Founded in 2001 by Anja and Carsten Schmidt and the late sommelier Lars Rutz, Rutz is now one of the few independent top restaurants in Germany – without any hotel affiliation or sponsors.
Since 2022, Rutz has focused exclusively on its restaurant business in Berlin-Mitte, while the original concept of the wine bar lives on at Rutz Zollhaus in Kreuzberg. The comprehensive redesign by acclaimed Berlin architect Prof. Gesine Weinmiller gives the two-storey restaurant with summer terrace a minimalist, elegant ambience. Regional and international materials – such as natural Bavarian stone and Japanese designer chairs – underline the uncompromising quality. A central, two-storey shelving unit with preserves symbolises the connection between design and culinary art. Anja Schmidt sums it up: “As with a custom-made suit, we have interwoven the workshop, kitchen and dining area.”
