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Irma la Douce is a French brasserie at Potsdamer Straße 102 in Berlin, and it holds one Michelin star for its 2026 guide year. The kitchen cooks classic French dishes alongside a handful of Italian plates, with a card that moves between bistro staples and seasonal cooking.
Francesco Contiero leads the kitchen and starts from French bistro classics, then adds his own twist. Gillardeau oysters arrive gratinated under a crisp buckwheat crumble, and the beef tartare comes with shallot, caper and tomato, with optional Ossetra caviar. The menu is entirely à la carte, so guests order as they please.
The bouillabaisse is served with red prawn, gurnard and mussel under a rouille. Seasonal plates follow the calendar, such as a morel risotto finished with Vin Jaune. The dessert list includes crème brûlée and a chocolate biscuit with peanut and pear, and a cheese course from affineur Waltmann.
Art Deco chandeliers, tall mirrors with a patina finish and tables dressed in white give the room a Parisian feel. In summer, a terrace opens onto the pavement. The sommelier, Sascha Hammer, leans toward aged Rieslings and rare Burgundies, with sixteen wines available by the glass.
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Fifty champagne selections and refined French cuisine await guests in the casual atmosphere of this establishment. You can order à la carte as you please; there is no fixed menu.
Concept A picture-perfect brasserie. All dishes are à la carte. Separate lunch menu. Culinary Style Francesco Contiero focuses on French bistro classics, which he typically gives his own twist. For example, gratinated Gillardeau oysters are topped with a crispy crumble made from roasted buckwheat, or beef tartare with shallot, capers, and tomato is served with an additional 10 grams of Ossetra caviar. He prepares aromatic bouillabaisse with spicy rouille sauce and toasted baguette using red prawns, red pandora, and Breton mussels. Wine Sommelier Sascha Hammer has curated one of Berlin’s most interesting wine lists. His preference: aged Rieslings, rare Burgundies, Bordeaux, Rhône wines, and hard-to-find grower Champagnes. Sixteen wines are also available by the glass. Ambiance A touch of Paris; chandeliers and lighting fixtures in Art Deco shapes, tall mirrors with a patina finish, tables dressed in white, soft lighting—you instantly feel at ease. A summer terrace on the sidewalk. Ideal for business lunches as well. Verdict Professional hospitality in one of the city’s most beautiful restaurants.
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