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Zur Letzten Instanz
German Restaurant and Beer Garden€€€€
Mitte, Berlin
"The grilled pork knuckle is the second best in the world."(13 Tips)
"Authentic German cuisine at oldest restaurant in Berlin!"(6 Tips)
"Authentic German food, excellent Service and lively athmosphere."(8 Tips)
"Super nice German traditional food, cozy patio, good service."(4 Tips)
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Joanne MoussaFebruary 21, 2018Cozy traditional German place, one of the oldest restaurants in Berlin. Make sure to reserve ahead. The food is authentic German so in case you don't like pork or potatoes, don't go there!
Jesus del ValleDecember 10, 2013I was here for the first time about 30 years ago. Today 2nd time, it is as full as the 1st time, very nice atmosphere, nice people, cold beer, what else do u want?
MatthiasJanuary 30, 2020Oldest restaurant in Berlin with a court house theme and delicious German food! Good stuff... 👌🏼 The beergarden is lovely in the summer as well! 🍻👍🏼
MuratJune 7, 2022Hidden gem, oldest restaurant, great beer garden. Central. Food is exceptionally delicious, stuffed cabbage rocks! Spacious, good for groups and events. Prices are affordable. Staff is super nice.- Reneta ThurairatnamMarch 19, 2015The grilled pork knuckle is the second best in the world. (Second to Taiwan). Make a rezzie and enjoy!
Sibel ÖrünOctober 16, 2016It was typical German restaurant and so authentic. Everybody was polite for us (we didnt have book but they accepted 😁) Additionaly, foods were delicious.- Rene T.July 11, 2020One of the oldest taverns in berlin. A lovely tiled stove in the taproom and great cabbage rolls for dinner.
Tomasz StaniakOctober 8, 2017Nice, authentic decor and lovely atmosphere. Great food, without too many options which proves the quality and dedication to classics. Watch out: the portions are MASSIVE
Samuel GiddinsMarch 21, 2016The pork knuckle was excellent. A cool place to grab dinner and eat something a bit different.
It's authentic without being touristy or off-putting. Definitely check out the lunch menu, can't go wrong with anything! 🇩🇪❤️
Pau AmparanoMarch 19, 2017Delicious Grilled Pork Knuckle with glazed red cabbage,big portion great to share!
Tobias ErlingMarch 19, 2023Excellent food and wine. Super friendly waiters…when in Berlin a have to…
ibisNovember 17, 2015This is the oldest restaurant in Berlin and it has only typical German food. The grilled pork knuckle is excellent!
Tian XieSeptember 5, 2018Famously the oldest restaurant in Berlin and the food is pretty good, but it's a tourist trap and the service is grouchy and really rushes you through.- Henri HalmelahtiJuly 12, 2016Authentic German food, excellent Service and lively athmosphere. Must see place.
Alex BosworthOctober 21, 2019The grilled pork knuckle is pretty tasty but also fairly one-note, maybe share it?
KatiaNovember 11, 2017Very touristy, but food is amazing. We had the meatballs, beef roulade and apple tart, all delicious
Guy LevinJanuary 1, 2014Old restaurant with good ambience. But slow service and the menu had many items missing (only 1 red wine or dessert). Good starters (black pudding and veal currwurst) were saving grace.
Luisa MaierJune 24, 2016Good German food, some nice waiters, some not so nice, the area around it is dead on wknds though so keep it for midweek/lunches
Josh TaroliNovember 1, 2015Very German very good food • bring a lot of appetite, the helpings are no joke. (~16€)- Edwin NguyoAugust 26, 2016The pork knuckle rocx! Authentic German cuisine at oldest restaurant in Berlin!
Ovidiu AbabeiSeptember 9, 2016The place, the food, the people are the best. Thank you! Pork knuckle is perfect
Novák Péter JánosApril 6, 2012This is probably the best traditional Berlin restaurant in the city center. Great service, amazing dishes and beer.
Erdal E.H.September 10, 2017Ask for potato soup which maynot be listed on the menu, its really good.
Bob HeubelMarch 14, 2012Finally had the apple pie dessert. Highly recommend it. Unbelieveable mix of apple pie vs cream brule.
LupatnieceOctober 21, 2012Oldest Berlin restaurant, reservation recommended. Nice staff and very delicious food.
Bruna RSeptember 7, 2012Make sure to make a reservation before, othrways youll have to stay át the garden.
- Rootless CosmopolitanJanuary 7, 2012Grillhaxe ( grilled pork knuckle) with potato dumplings with burnt butter bread crumbs :)
Jade L.December 30, 2012Bit of a salty affair but the meat is the fall off the bone kind of goodness. Charming interior but wrong order, awful table, slow and unattentive.
Rob StearnJune 5, 2018No idea, waited 30 minutes to be acknowledged, left with no menu or waiter in sight :(
Matteo MonticelliJanuary 5, 2013Not so bad, but really seems more a tourist trap than a tipical place. Plenty of strangers, not local people.
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Das Restaurant “Zur letzten Instanz” ist das älteste Restaurant Berlins und zählt zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten der Hauptstadt. Der Ursprung des Restaurants geht in das Jahr 1621 zurück, als ein ehemaliger Reitknecht des Kürfürsten an dieser Stelle eine Branntweinstube eröffnete.
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"Definitely try the grilled pork knuckle! Massive portion, friendly staff and excellent food! Highly recommended!"
Jennifer Hardi - 8.1
"Great location, service and vibe. Wine pairing was presented in an appealing professional way but with a normal relaxed approach. Top food, unforgettable night."
M. - 6.2
"Love this place! Despite of being touristy, it serves excellent beer and food. Try their beer mixers. My favorite is Ingwer-Weiße (with ginger). Eisbein is one of the best in Berlin, too."
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