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Merold at Pannierstraße 24 in Berlin is a modern German kitchen that the Michelin Guide listed as Recommended in 2026. Chef Jonas Merold builds the menu around seasonal, organic produce and fermentation, with regional roots that show on the plate.
Merold opened the restaurant in 2021, after growing vegetables himself in a community garden at Alexanderplatz. The kitchen works with organic produce from Berlin and Brandenburg, and the restaurant became a Bioland partner in 2026. Miso and soy sauces are made in house, which adds depth to a menu that is mostly vegetarian.
The seven-course menu changes with the season, and a five-course version is also offered. Der Feinschmecker rated the restaurant 3 in 2026 and singled out the fried potato ice cream with potato chips and heritage apple compote, which has already become a house classic. Matjes tartare with pike roe, dill, shiso and labneh shows how the kitchen pairs northern German ingredients with techniques from Asia.
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A Neukölln corner restaurant in Berlin chic style (i.e., very minimalist), with the real showstopper on the plates: creative, colorful and mostly vegetarian, several menus with up to six courses, filtered water
Concept Jonas Merold cooked alongside Berlin's top chefs Daniel Achilles, Tim Raue, and René Frank. Now, in what he calls his "Genuss-Gasthaus," he offers gourmet cuisine without intimidation. Dishes are available à la carte and as shareable menus. Cuisine Style Merold's enthusiasm and creativity are captivating. For example, when he serves sweet-spicy fermented Brie with bay leaf, paprika, and garlic alongside pickled carrot, garden cress, and blackcurrant jam, or pairs juicy Matjes tartare with crisp pike roe, dill, shiso, labneh fresh cheese, char in a caramelized jus made from its carcass, smoked vervain, and pine needle vinegar. His fried potato ice cream with potato chips, potato pancakes, and compote made from heritage apple varieties has already become a classic. Wine Sommelier Sarah Buchbinder (formerly at "Horváth") complements the dining experience with wines from innovative German wineries such as Janson-Bernhard in the Palatinate. Atmosphere Stylish and cozy; soft earth tones, fresh flowers, light wood – the city outside the door is forgotten. Excellent value for money. Verdict The city's best new opening – a new favorite spot.
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