L'Eustache — Restaurant in Berlin

I recently dined at a French restaurant, and while the food had its merits, I left with a sense of dissatisfaction primarily due to the service. Although the dishes, particularly the tagliata beef, were enjoyable, the overall experience was marred by a lackluster welcome and a disorganized approach to service.

Upon arrival, the initial reception was less than stellar. The lack of a warm greeting was noticeable, and it set the tone for the rest of the evening. It took an astonishingly long 25 minutes before anyone attended to our table to take our order, which left us feeling neglected and unimportant.

To compound matters, we were unaware that the menu was only available on a board, and this crucial piece of information was not communicated to us until a server finally arrived at our table. The absence of explanation or assistance further added to the disappointing experience. The overall vibe of the restaurant was noticeably snobby and pretentious, making us feel unwelcome and uncomfortable.

Regrettably, the service overshadowed the potential enjoyment of the cuisine. It is disheartening when a promising meal is hindered by a lack of attention and courtesy. The high expectations we had for the evening were quickly deflated, and it is safe to say that I will not be returning to this establishment...

Schillerkiez's very own French restaurant serving up rustic, elegant dishes in a cozy candle lit setting.

The dining room is very cozy and compact and the table setting are comfortable for one to settle in for a good meal. The candle lights and decor is extremely cute.

The service is very friendly and fast. The staff will take care of you and is happy to suggest dishes/wines as well as accomodating any of your requests.

The food is rustic French cuisine. They boast a frequently changing small menu of a few entrées, mains and desserts, that are all very well made, along with a excellent list of curated natural wines. The staff knows the menu and wine list inside out and is well equipped to make suggestions.

Overall, it's a great place to nestle in for a hearty dinner and a good book, or can even be a great place to have a rustic,...

L'Eustache was first and foremost my favourite restaurant in Berlin. Through a series of fortunate events: being French and looking for some work, I ended up serving there for a few months. It meant getting to see behind the scenes (a team of hardworking people who all deeply care) and getting to taste a lot of different menu items (as the menu changes every two weeks with the seasonal produce availible). Moving away from Berlin means leaving behind a lovely place to work but also a restaurant I loved to eat at.

Do yourself a favour and have dinner here, try the homemade cheese, Panisses and Mi-cuit - always on the menu, but also whatever the kitchen creatively puts together on that weeks menu!

Auf Wiedersehen from me until I come and visit as...