Lorenz Adlon Esszimmer - Fine Dining Berlin
If you want to have a proper dinner when in Berlin an obvious choice is the Lorenz Adlon Esszimmer in the history-laden Kempinski Adlon hotel directly next to the Brandenburg Gate. This establishment is lead by the two-Michelin-starred chef Hendrik Otto. Let’s see whether Kings and Emperors would be satisfied still today were they guests of Lorenz Adlon, like they did in his time.
Find my review of the Adlon hotel here.
Ambience
It's not photoshopped, this is really the prime location in Berlin
Apéritif
Champagne with blueberry liquor
The Menu
First, the wine menu
…some would start with a whole bottle of Champagne…
The chosen degustation menu HO-Q1
Amuse-bouche
The bread was handed out through the meal and kept warm with hot stones
1st Course - Halibut
2nd Course - Zucchini
3rd Course - Saddle of rabbit
4th Course - Pigeon
Intermezzo - Ice cream
Served in a Krug box…
… ice cream!
5th Course - Dessert: Raspberries and puff pastry
And to finally top if all off: a very nice grappa Eligo dell’Ornellaia from Tuscany.
Wine
We chose a bottle of this Bordeaux for the evening: Les Fiefs de Lagrange, Saint-Julien, 2009 - good and affordable.
Summary
| Restaurant | Lorenz Adlon Esszimmer |
|---|---|
| Brand | Kempinski |
| Chef | Hendrik Otto |
| Michelin | Two Stars |
| Gault&Millau | 18/20 / 3 Hats |
| Verdict | Well deserved two Michelin stars. All courses were fantastic, flawless service, good recommendations from the sommelier. The living room atmosphere makes you feel like a guest of the old Adlon. Unfortunately the Brandenburg Gate was not visible from our table - I recommend to ask for one of the tables by the window at reservation. |
| CT Points | 96 |
