Thhis year the asparagus season starts early. Now the restaurants in Berlin and the surrounding area conjure up all kinds of fine dishes from the popular "Spargel" vegetable. From the classic "asparagus with ham and potatoes" to asparagus as soup, casserole, salad and completely new creations, the delicious range extends. As asparagus grows well on the lean soil of the Mark Brandenburg, the area south of Berlin is the perfect asparagus country with Beelitz as its secret capital.
For the asparagus season in spring we have compiled our 11 tips for a few selected restaurants in Berlin and the surrounding area.
By the way: On May 11 and 12, the Primavera Spring Festival will take place on Akazienstraße in Schöneberg, where you can try delicious asparagus in all variations.
Tip 1: Alter Krug Dahlem
The restaurant Der alte Krug in Dahlem has already published the asparagus menu. Here you get as a speciality a delicious asparagus bowl and of course fresh asparagus spears with salmon, steak, ham or schnitzel. By the way, it is not far from the rustic country inn to the Botanical Garden and the Dahlem domain.
Where: Königin-Luise-Straße 52, Zehlendorf
When: Monday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Tip 2: Borchardt
The Borchardt restaurant on Gendarmenmarkt is famous for its schnitzel. And in season, of course, you can also enjoy delicious asparagus - and maybe even spot a celebrity or two. And you should also plan a stroll over the Gendarmenmarkt and through Mitte with all the great sights.
Where: Französische Straße 47, Mitte
When: Daily from 11:30 a.m.
Tip 3: Zollpackhof
With a view of the Federal Chancellery and the Spree River, you can enjoy delicious asparagus at Zollpackhof. In the cozy restaurant and on the terrace you can enjoy the traditionally prepared stalks with or without schnitzel - with Hollandaise sauce or melted butter. And afterwards there is a delicious dessert.
Where: Elisabeth-Abegg-Strasse 1, Moabit
When: Daily 12 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Tip 4: Scheune
The asparagus menu at cosy restaurant Scheune to go includes classics as well as specialties such as asparagus with pasta or asparagus tarte. The rustic restaurant is located in the romantic Grunewald - and therefore perfect for an exploration tour through the forest and to the Havel.
Where: Eichkampstrasse 155, Charlottenburg
When: Daily 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Tip 5: Schust
During asparagus season, Schust serves a very special version. The specialties of this pretty little restaurant in Prenzlauer Berg are traditional dishes from the area Erzgebirge such as deer goulash or beef roulade. Asparagus is served in the Erzgebirge version with beef tongue and mashed potatoes. Of course, there is also the classic version with traditional side dishes and homemade Hollandaise sauce.
Where: Eberswalder Strasse 34, Prenzaluer Berg
When: Wednesday-Saturday from 5 p.m., Sunday from 12 p.m.
Schust
Tip 6: Gaststätte "Zur S-Bahn Kaulsdorf"
The popular pub has a long tradition, as it has existed for about 120 years. In the cozy interior you will feel like in a historic train with train doors and benches.With asparagus, you have a choice of rump steak, pike-perch, pork medallions or schnitzel as a side dish in the classic style. If you don't need a side dish, you can also choose between 300 or 500 grams of asparagus with potatoes and sauce. Why don't you combine your visit to the restaurant with a nice hike along the Wuhle river, where you'll get to know Marzahn from a completely different perspective?
Where: Restaurant "Zur S-Bahn Kaulsdorf", Heinrich-Grüber-Strasse 1, Marzahn
When: Daily 12 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Tip 7: Lorbeer
The Lorbeer restaurant serves creative cuisine with regional products: In keeping with the season, a fine asparagus menu is on the menu - with cream soup with asparagus tips, Beelitz premium asparagus with lamb or Wiener schnitzel and a strawberry dessert. Other specialties with delicious asparagus can also be found on the menu. And you can try home-brewed beer with it.
Where: Pappelallee 77, Prenzlauer Berg
When: daily from 5 p.m.
Tip 8: Julchen Hoppe
The cozy Julchen Hoppe restaurant is located in the heart of the romantic Nikolai quarter- the perfect place for a break while strolling through Mitte. The restaurant serves German cuisine - and now asparagus in the traditional way. You have the choice between bread butter or hollandaise sauce and as a side dish between schnitzel or pike-perch.
Where: Rathausstraße 25, Mitte
When: daily 11.30 am - 11 pm
Tip 9: Jäger & Lustig
In the rustic restaurant and cozy beer garden, you can enjoy local cuisine in the modern tradition - and of course this includes the most popular spring vegetable from the region. The asparagus menu includes asparagus salad, asparagus with salmon steak or Wiener schnitzel - served with melted butter or homemade hollandaise sauce.
Where: Grünberger Straße 1, Friedrichshain
When: Monday - Sunday: 12 noon - midnight
Tip 10: Jelänger Jelieber
The longer the asparagus season lasts, the better we would like it to be ... Restaurant Jelänger Jelieber offers German-Mediterranean cuisine with regional seasonal produce - and at the moment that means asparagus, of course.Beelitz asparagus is available in the classic form with potatoes and ham, schnitzel or salmon, as cream of asparagus soup and also in the Mediterranean version as asparagus lasagne.
Where: Kaskelstraße 49, Lichtenberg
When:Tuesday + Wednesday 11.30 am - 2.30 pm, Thursday + Friday 11.30 am - 11 pm, Saturday 5 pm - 11 pm
Tip 11: Jakobs Spargelhof Beelitz
In the asparagus stronghold Beelitz and around Berlin there are numerous restaurants and asparagus farms that are worth a trip. Jakobs Spargelhof Beelitz is probably one of the most famous farms. Here you can also take your asparagus home or eat directly on site in the restaurant.
Where: Jakobs-Hof Beelitz, Kähnsdorfer Weg 1a, Beelitz
When: Daily 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
We wish you good appetite with a delicious asparagus dish.
