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POTS

POTS at Potsdamer Platz 3 in Berlin serves modern German dishes inside The Ritz-Carlton, rated 3 by Der Feinschmecker in 2026.

The story

POTS Berlin: Modern German Cuisine at The Ritz-Carlton, Potsdamer Platz

POTS, at Potsdamer Platz 3 in Berlin, is a modern German restaurant inside The Ritz-Carlton, and Der Feinschmecker gave it a rating of 3 in 2026. The menu reworks German classics with a contemporary hand, offered as a set menu, à la carte, or a surprise menu.

Kitchen under new leadership

Head chef Ferdinand Kretz previously worked at AURA in Wirsberg, under Alexander Herrmann and Tobias Bätz. He now leads the kitchen alongside Lukas Bachl, who earlier drew attention at Slate in Berlin. Produce comes largely from the surrounding area, and the cooking carries touches from southern Germany.

Dishes on the plate

Maultaschen are filled with mushrooms and herbs and served with porcini ragout, roasted onion and bay leaf mayonnaise. Onion broth is poured over them at the table. In autumn, venison loin arrives with parsnip, blackberries, Black Forest ham and black garlic, under a jus finished with chocolate and absinthe. Lunch dishes are available alongside the evening menus.

The room and the wine list

The open kitchen gives the dining room a cheerful hum, and the mood stays stylishly relaxed. Hostess Selina Gröflin oversees the room. The wine list holds around 250 selections, with German wines, Bordeaux and Burgundy, natural wines, and Bassermann-Jordan's Pithium, aged in amphorae.

Recognition

Awards & accolades

2026
Der Feinschmecker
3
3
2026
Michelin
Recomended
Recomended
2026
Schlemmer Atlas
3 Kochlöffel
3 Kochlöffel

Ambience

A glimpse inside

Details

At a glance

Der Feinschmecker 2026 — 3
Michelin 2026 — Recomended
Schlemmer Atlas 2026 — 3 Kochlöffel
Cuisines German, Modern Cuisine
Services Air Conditioning, Interesting Wine List, Outdoor Seating, Set Lunch Menu, Valet Parking, Wheelchair Access

History

On the record

2026
Der Feinschmecker — 3

Concept A boost for modern German cuisine at the charming restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, led by a new leadership duo: Head chef Ferdinand Kretz previously worked at Alexander Herrmann’s and Tobias Bätz’s “AURA” in Wirsberg. He is joined by Lukas Bachl, who already made waves at the “Slate” in Berlin. À la carte offerings and a surprise menu. Lunch dishes available. Culinary Style Precise craftsmanship and touches from southern Germany stand out, with produce sourced from the surrounding area. For instance, perfectly firm Maultaschen filled with mushrooms and herbs are paired with porcini ragout, roasted onion, and bay leaf mayonnaise, then served tableside with fragrant onion broth poured over them. As an autumn main course, the team pairs venison loin with parsnip, blackberries, Black Forest ham, black garlic, and an aromatic venison jus enriched with chocolate and absinthe. Wine 250 selections, featuring German wines, Bordeaux, and Burgundy, as well as natural wines and innovative offerings like Bassermann-Jordan’s Pithium aged in amphorae. Atmosphere Stylishly relaxed, with a cheerful hum in the open kitchen. Hostess Selina Gröflin is a pleasure. Conclusion Here, culinary enjoyment and hospitality within the hotel setting are taken seriously.

2026
Schlemmer Atlas — 3 Kochlöffel

Hotel restaurant at Potsdamer Platz decorated with gleaming pots and pans. It presents itself as both sophisticated and elegant, while the kitchen impresses with fine, modern German dishes – set menu and à la carte.

Location

Find us

Potsdamer Platz 3, Berlin, 10785, Germany
Berlin, Germany
+49 30 337775402
pots.berlin@ritzcarlton.com
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