- VenueFine Dining
- CuisineVegetarian
Hidden Pleasures and Haute Vegetarianism
Tucked behind an unmarked door down a graffiti-covered alley near Friedrichstraße, Cookies Cream is Berlin’s original pioneer of fine vegetarian dining—with a rebellious spirit and a Michelin star to show for it. What began as a cult favourite from nightlife impresario Heinz “Cookie” Gindullis is now a destination restaurant that’s as stylish as it is surprising.
Inside, the atmosphere is sleek and moody—concrete, velvet, and chandeliers in perfect counterbalance. Chef Stephan Hentschel’s tasting menu is daring, ingredient-driven, and entirely meat-free, with seasonal vegetables elevated to high art through inventive techniques and unexpected pairings. Think celery root confit with fermented mushroom jus or parmesan dumplings with black truffle.
The vibe is cool yet elegant, attracting creatives, food lovers, and the fashion set. With an ethos rooted in sustainability and creativity, Cookies Cream proves that vegetarian cuisine can be indulgent, provocative, and very much at the centre of Berlin’s culinary scene.
