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Zur letzten Instanz

4.2 (3,492)$$$ · Expensive

Zur letzten Instanz carries the highest culture score in this Berlin set, and reviewers back up its historical standing directly, with one noting outright that it's the oldest restaurant in the city and worth booking ahead for that reason alone. The Spargelcremesuppe and pickled vegetables draw specific praise, served in a dark, atmospheric interior that some find a little too dim for their taste, with a terrace offering a brighter alternative. At 4.2 stars across nearly 3,500 reviews, it's a well-established stop for travelers wanting a genuine taste of old Berlin dining culture. It rewards a visit made specifically for the history as much as the food.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1Widely cited as the oldest restaurant in Berlin
  • 2Spargelcremesuppe (cream of asparagus soup) and pickled vegetables are standout, reviewer-favorite dishes
  • 3Dark, historic interior evokes old Berlin dining, with a brighter terrace alternative

💡 Good to know

  • 1Book ahead for weekend dinners
  • 2ask for terrace seating in good weather
  • 3try the Spargelcremesuppe, a reviewer favorite.

⏱️ Typical visit

1h30

🕰️ Best time

lunchtime, afternoon, early evening, evening or late night

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

Waisenstraße 14-16, 10179 Berlin, Germany · MitteGoogleApple
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Booking

Booking recommended

What people say

"Nice place. The interior was a little bit dark for my taste. We opted for lunch outside on the terrace. Nice exterior area with shade. Went without a reservation on Thursday at 13:00. Was 20% occupied. I was surprised as I read reservation was highly recommended. The food was really great. Sausage was delicious. Great knuckle and good meatballs. Alao had the cheese dumplings. We ordered two entrees and two main dishes and was enough for party of for with two teenagers. Would definitely go back is in in the area"

Pablo Sanchez