Berlin's Michelin-Recommended Mediterranean Gem

📍 Restaurant Details Price per person: €70 (includes appetizer, main, and a glass of wine) Why visit: Featured in the Michelin Guide as "Berlin's most exciting Mediterranean eatery," Israeli chef Assaf Granit blends Middle Eastern spices with Southern European ingredients. Cozy wooden interiors and an open kitchen make it a hotspot—book 2 weeks ahead for weekend dinners! 👩🍳 Chef's Legacy Assaf Granit, formerly of Tel Aviv's top restaurants, opened Berta in 2019 with a mission to "take Berlin's taste buds on a Mediterranean journey." He's known for using Israeli pickling techniques on Southern European ingredients, like pomegranate vinegar-marinated Spanish octopus or Moroccan saffron risotto—The Guardian calls him a "spice alchemist" 🌶️ 📜 Must-Order: A Flavor Journey from Jerusalem to Sicily 🍆 Aubergine Creme Brulee A mind-blowing creation! Roasted eggplant puree mixed with mascarpone forms the base, torched to a caramelized crust and sprinkled with pomegranate seeds and mint ✨ Bitter caramel gives way to creamy eggplant and savory cheese, finished with tangy pomegranate—the Michelin Guide named this "Appetizer of the Year" for its sweet-savory layers. 🌽 Truffle Polenta Debunks "polenta is heavy"! Hand-ground cornmeal is cooked to silkiness, drizzled with truffle oil and Parmesan foam, garnished with fried sage leaves 🌿 The nutty cheese balances the earthy truffle, perfect as an appetizer without any heaviness. 🥩 Angus Sirloin (Medium Rare) 28-day dry-aged Scottish Angus, seared to perfection with pink juices flowing 💥 Marble-like fat melts in your mouth, paired with the chef's harissa-spiced butter—carnivores, add this to your must-try list! 💡 Pro Tips from Regulars Reservation hack: Note "celebration" on the website for complimentary after-dinner liqueur (works!) Secret dish: Wednesdays feature "Chef's Homeland Special," like Jerusalem-style lamb chops with hummus Outfit tip: Beige/brown tones complement the warm lighting; bar seats make great photo spots 📍 Practical Info Address: Torstraße 16, 10119 Berlin (near U8 Rosenthaler Platz) Hours: 18:00-23:00 (C Payment: Credit cards accepted, service charge included #BerlinFineDining #MichelinStarred #MediterraneanFlavors #IsraeliCuisine #BerlinEats