Zur Letzten Instanz

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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    +49 30 2425528

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    zurletzteninstanz.com

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  • Type

    German Restaurant

Address

Waisenstr. 14-16 (Parochialstr.) 10179 Berlin Germany

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Beer, Wine

Comments / 101


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Jesus del Valle

I 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?

Joanne Moussa

Cozy 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!

Matthias

Oldest restaurant in Berlin with a court house theme and delicious German food ! Good stuff... 👌🏼 The beergarden is lovely in the summer as well ! 🍻 👍🏼

Murat

Hidden 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 Thurairatnam

The grilled pork knuckle is the second best in the world. (Second to Taiwan). Make a rezzie and enjoy!

Sibel Örün

It 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.

One of the oldest taverns in berlin. A lovely tiled stove in the taproom and great cabbage rolls for dinner .

Tomasz Staniak

Nice, 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

J M

It's authentic without being touristy or off-putting. Definitely check out the lunch menu , can't go wrong with anything! 🇩🇪❤️

Tobias Erling

Excellent food and wine . Super friendly waiters…when in Berlin a have to…

Samuel Giddins

The pork knuckle was excellent. A cool place to grab dinner and eat something a bit different.

Pau Amparano

Delicious Grilled Pork Knuckle with glazed red cabbage ,big portion great to share!

Henri Halmelahti

Authentic German food , excellent Service and lively athmosphere. Must see place.

ibis

This is the oldest restaurant in Berlin and it has only typical German food . The grilled pork knuckle is excellent!

Katia

Very touristy , but food is amazing. We had the meatballs , beef roulade and apple tart , all delicious

Tian Xie

Famously 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.

Yasmin Brown

You have to try the grilled pork knuckle !!!! P.s it's enough for two!

Guy Levin

Old 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.

Ovidiu Ababei

The place, the food, the people are the best. Thank you! Pork knuckle is perfect

Ekaterina Che

Tasty meetbolls (15 euro). Good white beer .

Alex Bosworth

The grilled pork knuckle is pretty tasty but also fairly one-note, maybe share it?

Novák Péter János

This is probably the best traditional Berlin restaurant in the city center. Great service, amazing dishes and beer .

Luisa Maier

Good German food , some nice waiters , some not so nice, the area around it is dead on wknds though so keep it for midweek/lunches

Edwin Nguyo

The pork knuckle rocx! Authentic German cuisine at oldest restaurant in Berlin !

Josh Taroli

Very German very good food • bring a lot of appetite, the helpings are no joke. (~16€)

Maria Dimou

Great atmosphere. Nice service. Delicious local food.

Suna A.

Don't ever taste shrimp soup ! Beer is the best !

Anna Kvernplassen

Super nice German traditional food , cozy patio , good service .

Erdal E.H.

Ask for potato soup which maynot be listed on the menu, its really good.

Ale Estrada

Authentic food, cozy place, friendly staff , food is awesome!!

Nelson Ahmar

Nice food, good beer and amazing environment.

Bob Heubel

Finally had the apple pie dessert . Highly recommend it. Unbelieveable mix of apple pie vs cream brule .

Lupatniece

Oldest Berlin restaurant , reservation recommended. Nice staff and very delicious food.

Ura Kozz

Very cozy and authentic place!

Bruna R

Make sure to make a reservation before, othrways youll have to stay át the garden .

Rootless Cosmopolitan

Grillhaxe ( grilled pork knuckle ) with potato dumplings with burnt butter bread crumbs :)

Wille Sundin

The grilled porke knuckel was fab 🙌🏻

Beatrice B

Try the apple cake with ice cream ... Amazing!

Esther Beckers

Beweismittel (Kohlroulade) is delicious!

Rui Fonseca

great pork knuckle

George Metaxas

Amazing pork knuckle !

Guclu Gunhan

Beer & food 👍🏼super

Jade L.

Bit 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.

Vladimir Semenov

Excellent food

Bob Heubel

Order the dessert of apple pie early. Takes 20 minutes to prepare.

Heinz Müller

Biergarten

Andrey Netseplyaev

Tasty food, but very arrogant and inattentive service

Karin Gattringer

Service staff is rather unfriendly.

Valery Spiridonov

The kitchen is closed after 10 p.m. It sads.

Gianfry Buri

Very cool place, the oldest restaurant in Berlin .

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Really great steaks. They also do other meats really well. At the more expensive end of the market but worth it. Book ahead. - Jack O

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Everything in walking distance. Be sure to check the Red Rathaus! - Max

7.6
Scenic Lookout
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Worth the money in order to see the view and have a drink. You can really enjoy the view! - Anastasis Ksouzafeiris

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a great mall with lots of different shops and something for everyone. Definitely coming back next time.. - Morten Nielsen