The story
Le Petit Royal Berlin brings a refined French kitchen to the quiet streets of Charlottenburg. This intimate dining room operates as a polished sibling to the city’s famous Grill Royal under Chef Dirk Gieselmann. He shaped the menu after his early culinary years in Nizza, favoring traditional French cooking over modern trends. Guests frequently order his signature quail and partridge terrine served with fig port reduction and fresh morels.
The menu shifts between grilled meats and coastal catches depending on daily supply. Wild Atlantic cod arrives with broad beans and chanterelles while Argentine red prawns rest alongside thyme aioli. Sea bass à la grenobloise demonstrates how simple citrus and capers transform delicate fillets. Desserts remain equally precise, highlighted by a poached white peach dish honoring Paul Haeberlin.
White tablecloths cover sturdy tables arranged among plush velvet chairs. Ashley Motteroz leads a friendly service team that keeps water glasses full without interrupting conversation. The dining room earned a Der Feinschmecker distinction for its polished French bistro culture and consistent execution. That award reflects a neighborhood favorite where guests gather for half bottles of wine and slow evening meals.
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Upscale steak and seafood dishes, as well as French classics, have established themselves in the elegant, angular corner restaurant. In addition, hundreds of wines are available.
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