Zur Gerichtslaube — Restaurant in Berlin

I recently visited this restaurant and overall had a very pleasant experience. The place itself is nice and quiet, creating a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere that’s perfect for enjoying a meal. It felt like a good escape from the usual busy and noisy places, which I really appreciated.

The food was another highlight — everything I tried was tasty and well-prepared. You can tell that they put effort into both the flavor and presentation. It’s always a great feeling when the food not only looks good but also tastes great, and this place definitely delivered on that.

As for the service, I have no complaints at all. The staff were genuinely friendly, polite, and helpful throughout the entire visit. It’s clear they care about their guests and want to make sure everyone feels welcome and taken care of.

The only downside for me was the lack of a designated smoking area. I ended up sitting near people who were smoking, and that part of the experience wasn’t so pleasant. It would really improve the atmosphere if there were a separate space for smokers, so non-smokers could enjoy their meals without the smell of smoke.

That said, this is just one small issue in an otherwise very positive experience. I would still definitely recommend this restaurant to others. With great food, friendly service, and a peaceful setting, it’s worth a visit — especially if they address the smoking situation...

Terrible service from the waiter tonight(Man). He didn't offer all the beers, he asked: Black or blond, he didn't ask the size of the glass, 33cl or 50cl, so I answered "Black". However, when I went to the bathroom and came back, the blond beer was there, I had to ask for a change. Then I ordered number plate n23 and my girlfriend asked if it was possible to share the dish between two. I thought the waiter hadn't understood, so I confirmed again, number 23. We realized he was impatient and in a hurry. When the dish arrived, we realized it was the wrong one. We called him and asked if it was number 23, and he said no, it was number 21, for two people. I said that we didn't order that, and he got angry and said something like "I explained it, it's not my fault you didn't understand", and turned his back and left. We realized he also got the wrong dish for the table next to us. I have nothing to complain about the food, but I just didn't get up from the table because I was very hungry. I've been a waiter and I understand how sometimes we have bad days and it affects our service, but this waiter was very rude. After we started eating he came over and said "the dish is good, isn't it?" I replied "yes, but it wasn't what I ordered", then he again turned his back and mumbled something we couldn't understand.

PS: The Second beer (The First order was wrong) came...

A really pleasant lunch in a beautiful gothic and traditional restaurant in Berlin.

We were tourists that found this place beforehand, while searching on maps; we wanted to experience Berlin's old town and to eat some traditional german plates. Zur Gerichtslaube really caught our attention and surprised us with good food, service, and atmosphere.

We had to wait a little before seating, but it was worth it. As entree, we choose "Pumpkin soup" and "Berlinese gulasch". Both were delicious and a perfect choice as we walked for hours with cold temperatures. This plates gave us cosy and home-made feeling while being really tasty and new.

As main plate we choose to share "Grand Feast Berlin-style". This plate was a large and amazing mix of different types of meat, accompanied by potatoes and krauts. We also enjoyed their fresh bread and choose to try strawberry wine and apple drink, that were delicious.

Service was really good. Waiters were nice and funny. They tried to engage you in a friendly and funny way. Even if many people were waiting while we were eating, they never tried to pressure clients to leave or eat rapidly, which was good to see and led to a more relaxed atmosphere. While paying, they were also well prepared and we had no issues with...