POTS — Restaurant in Berlin

With praise and recommendations from German colleagues we went there for lunch in search for a birthday dinner venue for when my father turns 70 next June.

We arrived at the amazing Ritz Carlton around noon, walked inside to the restaurant and was greeted by an angry and somewhat arrogant young lady at the front desk. I am adopted and with both my parents beeing caucasian, she seemed to have a hard time understanding we were all together. She said very loud and looked very suprised “Are you together??” Even we stood there all together presenting our reservation. Could have been pretty akward had someone else been there :-) A little after she finally understood we were a family, she laughed very arrogant and shaked her head when my wife asked if the terrace was open. (It was bad weather, but my wife was considering sitting outside to spare the other lunch guests from our baby girl).

The reservation had been phoned in some days before and we specifically had asked not to be seated at a round table (since they are half-closed and we had a baby carriage with us). The angry lady took us directly to a round table. We ask politely to be moved, unfortunately not possible even there was only 5-6 tables occupied in the whole restautant. Apparently it’s the type of mangement that cramp guests together in sections and that day, unfortunately, the (nicer) end of the room close to the windows and terrace was all closed off.

Up until now pretty horrible thanks to the angry lady and the cafeteria seating but the food was really great, especially if you take the price into consideration. Except the bread. Delicious, beautiful plated with great tastes, I had one of the best bisque ever in that lunch. (Joel at Metropole, Caprice HK, Søllerød Kro). Moreover, the angry lady had left us and instead came waiter Angela (I think). Angela was so sweet and professional. She charmed a lot of the other tables as well and our daugther loved her from first seight also. It felt like she could have serviced all of the tables by herself. She turned around the whole experience.

UPDATE We wrote an e-mail as the F&B manager requested but haven’t received any reply...

If you are looking for a treat when visiting Berlin, look no further than POTS restaurant in the Ritz-Carlton hotel which is located in the centre of Berlin in Postdamer-Platz. POTS, with its Michelin star chef Dieter Muler, aims to reinvent German cuisine with dishes focused on sharing plates and experiences.

Being a summer month, we chose to have dinner on the beautiful terrace at the back of the restaurant. The interior of the restaurant also looked amazing.

We were greeted with a Pots Spritz, Reichstrat von buhl Reisling Brut with homemade douglas-fir syrup. This was a beautifully refreshing aperitif and unique with the fir flavouring.

To start, we were recommended the Purple mustard egg, spinach, chive mash potato (12 €) and Matjes style whitefish, green apple, cucumber (12 €). Both starters were flavoursome and we were told modern takes on German classics!

For mains, we had the “Burnt cabbage“, parsley, Miso from Berlin (19 €) and Meatballs, Bavarian, Riesling sauce (20 €). Like me, you may have been sceptical about having a whole cabbage for your main course but boy was I wrong. The textures and flavours were incredible and left you wanting more. As to the meatballs, the reisling sauce really helped make the dish a lot lighter than traditional meatball dishes.

With the main courses, we were recommended Wittman weisser burgunder 2017 white wine, which paired beautifully with the cabbage and meatballs. For dessert, we could not resist sharing our favourite, Spiced crème brûlée, woodruff ice cream (9 €). Crispy on top and creamy and smooth underneath – perfection!

We thoroughly enjoyed our evening at POTS and were spoilt by very high end, modern German cuisine. I would definitely recommend a visit if you are looking for somewhere special whilst in town! We did not have time but the Curtain Club bar in the hotel also comes highly recommended and looked like a fantastic location for a pre or post...

An outstanding gourmet dining experience from start to finish. The service was truly exceptional attentive, friendly, and detail-oriented. From the moment we arrived, we felt completely welcomed. The staff took the time to explain each dish thoroughly, ensuring we understood the flavors and ingredients. They also paid great attention to small details, like keeping our cutlery clean and tidying the table between courses.

The food was simply exquisite. The fish soup in lobster broth was so flavorful that we ordered it twice. The beef tartare was rich and delicious, while the burrata with beets and mushrooms offered a unique and delightful combination. The chicken fricassee with morel fungi was incredibly tasty, and the cod was perfectly cooked, tender and juicy. The cut of the day, veal in horseradish sauce with veal jus and German-style onion purée, was a true highlight: incredibly soft, juicy, and packed with flavor.

Every element on the plate was carefully crafted. The potato foam was silky and flavorful, the sauerkraut had a strong, well-fermented taste that showcased its quality, and the broccolini was a perfect complement. Even the sourdough bread, fresh and crispy, stood out as a simple yet memorable detail.

To finish, the chocolate mousse with bitter chocolate sorbet was the perfect ending, a beautifully balanced dessert that left us completely satisfied.

While the portions are refined and quite small, the depth of flavors and overall experience make for a fulfilling meal. The combination of exceptional food, warm hospitality, and impeccable service makes this a place we would return to without hesitation. It also doesn’t hurt that the place is beautiful decorated. Highly...