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.
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 Noon - 11 p.m., Sunday Noon - 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 10 a.m. - Midnight
Tipp 5: Austria
Asparagus season is finally here again at Austria in Kreuzberg. The delicious Beelitz asparagus is served with Austrian specialities such as Wiener schnitzel or veal steak - and potatoes, of course. You can also get vegan options here and enjoy the cosy atmosphere in the beautiful Bergmannkiez
Where: Bergmannstraße 30, Kreuzberg
When: Monday 4pm - 11pm, Tuesday 12pm - 11pm, Wednesday - Thursday 12pm - 11pm, Friday - Saturday 12pm - midnight, Sunday 12pm - 11pm
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 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: Luise
The asparagus menu at the Luise in Köpenick's old town offers the fine vegetable in classic variations with raw ham, schnitzel or a salmon trout fillet.
There are selected wine recommendations to round off the meal. You can also enjoy a stroll through Köpenick's picturesque old town and a boat trip across the Müggelsee lake
Where: Alt-Köpenick 20, Köpenick
When: Daily 11 am - 9 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: 11.30 a.m.- 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 11.30 am - 2.30 pm, Wednesday - 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.
