6 new american rooms worth the trip across Germany, editor-ranked. All cuisines in Germany.
Ox & Klee ★ 4.9 · Cologne
rheinauhafen · Im Zollhafen 18, 50678 Köln
Ox and Klee in Cologne's Rheinauhafen Kranhaus holds two Michelin stars; Daniel Gottschlich's eight-course tasting menu is the city's most ambitious table.
Tip: The vegetarian Klee menu is equally ambitious; request the Back to Zero drinks pairing for a non-alcoholic experience at €130.
Nobelhart und Schmutzig ★ 4.8 · Berlin
kreuzberg · Friedrichstrasse 218, 10969 Berlin
Billy Wagner and Micha Schaefer's Nobelhart und Schmutzig in Berlin's Kreuzberg cooks a 10-course tasting from ingredients sourced inside Brandenburg.
Tip: Bookings open three months ahead at 09:00 Berlin time. Closed Sunday and Monday, weekday lunch is rare.
Pottkind ★ 4.5 · Cologne
rheinauhafen · Darmstädter Strasse 9, 50678 Köln
Pottkind in Cologne's Rheinauhafen is a Michelin-selected restaurant serving modern Rhenish cuisine with regional produce; one of the city's quietest gems.
Tip: No à la carte; the five-course menu changes several times a year. Tuesday to Saturday evenings only.
The Bird ★ 4.2 · Berlin
prenzlauer-berg · Am Falkplatz 5, 10437 Berlin
The Bird on Berlin's Am Falkplatz has cooked dry-aged ribeye and burgers in a New York-style room since 2008, the bourbon list runs to 60 bottles.
Tip: No-frills, cash-friendly, loud. The 22:00 second seating is easier than the 19:30 wave.
Onda ★ 4.1 · Cologne
belgisches-viertel · Händelstrasse 24, 50674 Köln
Onda in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel is a Michelin-selected Basque-inspired restaurant; pintxos, fresh seafood and a compiled natural wine list.
Tip: Small room with limited seats; book ahead, especially for weekend evenings.
The Bird ★ 4.0 · Berlin
prenzlauer-berg · Am Falkplatz 5, 10437 Berlin
The Bird on Berlin's Am Falkplatz has cooked dry-aged ribeye and burgers in a New York-style room since 2008, the bourbon list runs to 60 bottles.
Tip: No-frills, cash-friendly, loud. The 22:00 second seating is easier than the 19:30 wave.