Mine — Restaurant in Berlin

Booked a table for two and wanted to try their 6 meal menu (the greatest hits), as we arrived staff welcomed us, they were super friendly and helped us with our seats, got us some water and brought some crackers with whipped cheese which tasted like gorgonzola? Cheese, wasn't my favorite but i could get busy with it for a while. We asked for their greatest hits and they were also nice enough to make some modifications for my brother to accommodate his taste, it begun by their vitello tonnato, thinly sliced cold veal meat served with a fish based sauce, did not taste fishy at all and was nice to begin with. Shortly after came the eggplant with a layer of caramelized sugar on top, served with their tomato sauce and burrata, it also had a hint of coconut oil and tasted really good. The first pasta they offered was tortelli, you could feel the hand made pasta being perfectly cooked, in a creamy butter sauce and some freshly shaved truffle on top, it tasted really great and we liked it very much. The second pasta was ravioli cacio e pepe, you could taste the fresh pepper taste well enough and the meat inside, was perfectly wrapped and cooked. The best meal for the night was their lamb chop, served with a creamy mashed potato and stirred vegetables which were amazing. The lamb itself was perfectly cooked, did not taste gamey at all and was soft and juicy. And to finish it up, they had their Tiramisu to offer, which they served at our table, it tasted nice, not too sweet and rich enough with an amazing coffee taste. My experience in this restaurant was really good, it had a really nice environment perfect for dates or a night out with your family, the staff are also very friendly, had helped us as much as they could and I would definently recommend and I cannot wait to go there again and taste their braised...

Newly I had the chance to visit a very special place in Berlin and meet personally a remarkable chef cook. So now I would like to share this great experience with you.

Aram Mnatsakanov ( @aram_probka ), who opened @minewineberlin two years ago, is the father of the current restaurant chef, Mikhail @mnatsakanov , who attended the famous Paris Cook School Ferrandi. Of his handiwork he keeps on giving proof, by his outstanding modern view and interpretation on italian classics.

Designer interior, high-quality Italian food, excellent wine and professional, though real friendly service is the promise of this restaurant to its customers.

An exemplary look on our menu that evening:

Mousse of mascarpone and blue cheese - a compliment by the chef for us Traditional sicilian caponata with homemade sourdough-bread - the perfect balance of mediterranean flavors 🍆🍅🌱 Pan-fried wild broccoli rounded by a delicate hollandaise sauce and 🧀 pecorino romano - I could eat this dish every day💘💘💘 Glazed Sicilian eggplant with herbs, tomato, burrata and marmelade - grilled at different temperatures, this familiar vegetable takes a completely new structure and deserves loud 👏. *Pasta Penne all’Arrabbiata - a vegan option 🌶🍝🍅 Tortelli with burrata and truffle - solid gastroorgasm🎉🎉🎉 and real ❤❤❤ Our perfect gastronomic evening was complete with a delicious lemon sorbet for dessert 🍧 and a magic meringue with mango and passion fruit 🍰

#happyfood_travel recommends MINE as a special place for a romantic date or a dinner with beloved ones, that you will remember for a long time!

PS: Book in advance, because after 6 am your chances to find a table are...

Once a Favorite – Now Overpriced and Underwhelming

I’ve been a regular guest at MINE since its early days, but after not visiting for about a year, I was genuinely disappointed by both the quality of the food and the level of service.

The service used to be much better. This time, the staff – especially the lady who served us – could barely explain anything when I asked questions about the menu. While there might still be one or two capable service professionals, the overall impression is of a team walking around rather aimlessly without coordination.

We had Spaghetti Vongole and Wild Broccoli with Basil Holandaise. The dishes were okay, but nothing more. The Spaghetti were far too creamy for a proper Vongole, and while everything was edible, it simply didn’t reflect the price tag of €42. For that, one expects more refinement and clarity in taste.

The dessert was a particular letdown. The so-called Lavender Panna Cotta had no hint of lavender – it was a basic, overly sweet Italian panna cotta with fruit compote. The Rosemary Praline also had no trace of rosemary. When we pointed this out, the restaurant handled it politely and removed the desserts from the bill, which we appreciated. But frankly, this is not what one expects from a place that positions itself at the higher end of the dining spectrum.

MINE has always attracted a certain clientele, but the current combination of service decline, average food quality, and high pricing no longer adds up. The price-performance ratio just isn’t worth it...