Lode & Stijn

A curious experience. We took the wine pairing to go with the meal but the pacing was all wrong. Often we would receive the wine (enthusiastically given, the sommelier was excellent), but the food course would not arrive for another 15-20 minutes, making the pairing experience non existent. In total we were there around 3.5 hours where a solo diner had come and gone in that time. The food itself was a little hit and miss, some dishes were very good while others felt a little flat. For the price point I had higher expectations

I had seen the place a while ago and we were finally able to go there. The atmosphere is pretty clean and the food was delicious. Throughout the menu the quality was high and extra wishes were taken care of. The service was good. Definitely a good choice for special occasions.

Exquisite food, very pure flavours, welcoming and passionate staff, very interesting wines and wine pairings presented by a young talented sommelier who presented her wines with so much passion and joy that it really made our dining experience complete!

I visited with my wife. We didn't know that much about the restaurant before we got there but was happy with the whole experience. We were welcomed at the door and shown to a table for two. The menu was creative and inspiring, every serving was something new with flavors we hadn't experienced before. +1 for the wonderful sommelier!

I had been wanting to eat here for a while, and was not disappointed. Enjoyed every dish, and each one was surprising in its own way. Scallops were a favourite. The service was incredible, extremely passionate and knowledgeable both for the food and the drinks. Highly recommended!

I was able to get a reservation for a seat at the bar on short notice, even on a Friday evening. Note that the real tables are often booked for weeks in advance. The set menu was very enjoyable. They bake their own bread, and the training at Tartine bakery in San Francisco shows through. Some of the dishes had amazing touches - the radicchio with brown butter vinaigrette, the al dente kohlrabi with whey, the beef tartare, the beef main dish, all with outstanding product quality. Also, the beef bitterballen! I was less enamored with the cod & leek (texture combination did not work for me) and the farro spezzato with black truffles. The truffles are unlikely to have been Perigord. The dessert was really delicious; olive oil cake with fior di latte. I liked the bread so much I took home a small loaf for breakfast. Service was very friendly and forthcoming. Prices are fair and appropriate. Highly recommended.

A Michelin recommendation. Great restaurant with selected products. Recommended place for vegetarians. The place is simply decorated, but the dishes are divine. You must be ready for 3 hours meal.

Great quality food, delicious menu. We went in January 2020 and had the extra course which was pike perch with beurre blanc and pickled elderflower - delicious. The rest of the regular menu was also very good - starts with several amuse-bouche, followed by 6 courses (7 including the optional). Their bread is truly fantastic, I am a passionate sourdough baker and appreciate good bread a lot. If there was one thing I didn't like it was their dessert which had too many sour and bitter components that weren't balanced enough by the sweet Pavlova, at least for my taste. Maybe I am not a sour desserts person though. Will definitely be returning!

Excellent, creative and fun - that is how I would describe Lode & Stijn! High-end dining experience without the arrogance - the staff was super friendly, laid-back and attentive. When they realized that my English was better than my German, they immediately spoke English to our table - and not just our waiter, every since staff member that came by all spoke English, so they clearly communicated it to the staff quickly! We opted for the wine pairing - that was really fun and we got to try a lot of different wines! I think you could also ask for a bottle / glass of wine recommendation if you do not want to drink so much wine. Each plate came out well-timed and beautifully decorated. Portions were perfectly sized - not so much but also not too little. The spicing of the food (salting and taste of the herbs) was perfection - everything balanced out perfectly together and came at an appropriate temperature. I would absolutely return again for a special occasion. Be sure to make a reservation several days in advance! There is a hefty cancellation fee - if you cancel same day (I think 10 hours or less before your time slot). Which I think is totally fair, especially since they email and text you several times confirming your reservation and calling out the cancellation fee. Also it is quite rude to be a no-show at any restaurant reservation so I totally support this method!

We had a really great time eating dinner here last night. If you're ever in Berlin you have to swing by and dine here. To just name a few of the courses we enjoyed; fried smoked trout balls, beef tartare with anchovy, cured sturgeon, red mullet, and a strawberry dessert to die for. All of this with wine pairings that were perfect!