aerde restaurant — Restaurant in Berlin

I was lucky enough to witness the sunset during my stroll to the restaurant, perfectly complementing the vibes of my evening at aerde.

The concept is incredibly appealing, with extensive preparations involved despite the minimalistic presentation of the dishes. Though they appear simple, they are anything but; how the flavours complemented each other gave you a hint of the time-consuming work behind them. The regional aspect added to its attractiveness and my soul longing for sustainability really felt at peace.

I had the vegetarian menu and as much as I wasn't feeling like I missed out on anything, glimpses of trays adorned with perfectly cooked meat and fish made me a tad nostalgic for my carnivorous days, I have to be honest.

Besides the food, the ambiance really made me feel like I was in a (chef's) living room and/or pantry - in the best way possible. I must also mention the hearty welcome I got when I visited; Justus is an amazing host with a beautiful energy and mood that's really contagious. While respecting personal space (as I shielded myself with my book), he still managed to bring his burning passion for what he does to light. I personally also loved that he was singing along with the songs of the playlist the whole time. (He probably picked them himself, which makes it a bit easier, but not any less impressive or positive. 😃)

Overall, I highly recommend aerde to anyone who wants to feel down to earth connecting with it - in the most luxurious yet unpretentious...

Absolutely stunning and memorable experience. This is not the kind of overpriced white table clothes chi chi tam tam dinner and you should not go if this is what you're looking for. Justus and his team dedicate their energy to incredibly well thought through sourcing from local 🌳🌳 and gardens, lakes and neighbors. They don't use pepper - because it doesn't grow nearby. But you can be sure that they found stunning other ingredients - "alternatives" would be an understatement. The menu is a mix of classic new hip ingredients that you may have seen in similar places (black garlic mousse anyone?✌️) but the combos have really surprised me: sunflower seed parfait topped with black garlic on strawberry 🤯. The atmosphere is super relaxing and it does something smoothing to you as a guest: you sit back, relax and enjoy the food in a different way. The team acts as one, with respect, humbleness and love. This is what makes you feel home. Outside when you watch the sun go down or inside when you're granted one of the bar seats. You'll be in the middle of the action and see what's happening. Levi's wine pairings were truly on point. Interesting ones from Slovakia and Hungary as well as classics from Austria. Overall 5* and couldn't be...

Great experience through and through. From the wonderfully warm service, the low key atmosphere, the beautifully soothing interior, the flavor profiles, comforting textures and surprising, inventive combinations. The human element is the foundation, you can really feel the passion and the competence seep into each dish and every interaction. Ethically sourced, regional, well-researched, wholesome, sustainable, nose-to-tail approach. It fuels imagination and brings back memories of visiting the actual places where the raw materials are sourced from. I can't even imagine the amount of hard work that goes into this unique endeavor. Further, the fervor poured into the presentation is extremely refreshing, as a total departure from the Berliner customer service (or lack thereof) you will be well take care of, almost pampered, in a congenial, sincere, earnest, non-pretentious yet extremely literate kind of way, putting the capital H back in hospitality. You can tell there is a very sharp, crystal clear vision behind it. This is up there with the best in town (top 5 now for yours truly). Good value also. A place to come back to over and over at each...