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    Michelin 2026

    The CORD

    Schoneberg, Berlin

    Restaurant in Berlin, Germany

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    The Read

    Dress

    Smart Casual

    Why go

    Book The CORD for a polished Berlin special-occasion dinner when MICHELIN Plate recognition and a composed setting matter more than a clearly defined cuisine category. It is a better fit for dates, client meals, celebrations than for diners chasing a named signature dish or a casual drop-in meal.

    About The CORD

    Is The CORD worth considering in Berlin? It can be, especially if you want a Berlin restaurant with 2026 MICHELIN Plate recognition. Expect a smart-casual restaurant where the main draw is the venue itself and its MICHELIN recognition, rather than a defined cuisine lane, named chef-driven format, signature dish, or specific menu style.

    A special-occasion pick when flexibility matters

    Berlin has plenty of dining options, from casual meals to more composed restaurant experiences, so The CORD makes sense when you want something more considered than a spontaneous stop. Keep the plan flexible: approach it without assuming a specific cuisine, service format, price point, or signature order. For a broader food plan, scan Our full Berlin restaurants guide before locking the plan.

    The main caveat is expectation-setting. Without a signature dish or fixed cuisine label to anchor the decision, first-timers should avoid planning around a specific craving or assuming a particular menu format. If the occasion depends on a clearly defined category, compare The CORD with other dining options before committing.

    Where it fits in a Berlin itinerary

    Use The CORD as a planned restaurant choice rather than a casual add-on. If the evening continues after the meal, build around Our full Berlin bars guide; if the meal is part of a stay, check Our full Berlin hotels guide. For a wider food plan, Our full Berlin restaurants guide is the better place to compare styles before deciding.

    The verdict: choose The CORD when you want a Berlin restaurant with 2026 MICHELIN Plate recognition and a smart-casual dress code, but do not choose it on the assumption of a specific cuisine, famous chef, price point, or named dish. For comparison, faelt, Malafemmena, Sahara Imbiss, Schüsseldienst, Lagalante are other venues to consider depending on the kind of meal you want.

    The takeThis is a destination for refined evening dining: think date nights, business dinners, and celebratory meals. The CORD sits at the upper end of Berlin’s restaurant scene, aligning with tasting-menu formalism and a coherent architectural proposition that suits important occasions. Its clientele includes people who work on or visit the EUREF campus, so the room accommodates both professional and personal gatherings. Expect a composed, intentional pace to the service and a menu geared toward multi-course experiences rather than casual, quick meals.
    Venue detailsWheelchair Accessible
    Recognition and awards1 source
    Also considerAlternatives
    Restaurant contextBerlin, Germany

    Planning details

    Location
    EUREF-Campus 23
    Website
    thecord.de
    Phone
    +49 30 26476792
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    The take

    The Take

    The Vibe

    The CORD trades on a patient, conceptual tension between past and future: a 1937 Cord 810/812 automobile anchors a room that is otherwise in conversation with the forward-looking EUREF campus. The result is a thoughtfully staged dining environment where design and idea carry as much weight as the food. Architectural coherence and a quiet seriousness make the room feel deliberative rather than decorative. Regulars read the space as an extension of the campus’s sustainability and research ethos, so the restaurant’s visual argument—historic object and contemporary setting—rewards attention and provokes conversation.

    Best For

    This is a destination for refined evening dining: think date nights, business dinners, and celebratory meals. The CORD sits at the upper end of Berlin’s restaurant scene, aligning with tasting-menu formalism and a coherent architectural proposition that suits important occasions. Its clientele includes people who work on or visit the EUREF campus, so the room accommodates both professional and personal gatherings. Expect a composed, intentional pace to the service and a menu geared toward multi-course experiences rather than casual, quick meals.

    Ordering Tips

    The restaurant is known for its signature multi-course offering, so the clearest ordering move is to take the set menu when available. The kitchen’s sourcing logic is shaped by the campus’s sustainability ethos, so menus lean on seasonality and thoughtful ingredient provenance; pick the signature four-course option or highlighted mains such as the beef fillet or venison when they appear. Because the experience is built around coherence—architecture, concept, and food—letting the kitchen present a composed progression will give the most representative sense of The CORD.

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Spacious and elegant with brass and walnut Art Deco decor evoking 1930s New York, offering a warm, modern atmosphere and generous space around tables.

    Tags

    Vibe

    ElegantModernSophisticated

    Best For

    Date NightBusiness DinnerCelebration

    Experience

    Open KitchenTerrace

    Sourcing

    Local SourcingSustainable Seafood

    Accessibility

    Wheelchair Accessible

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Smart Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Leisurely
    Capacity
    Large

    Signature Dishes

    • signature four-course menu
    • beef fillet
    • venison
    Planning details

    Location

    EUREF-Campus 23 · Directions

    +49 30 26476792

    thecord.de

    Recognition and awards
    Also consider

    If you cannot get a table

    Try faelt first if the occasion still calls for contemporary cooking with a higher-end feel. For a lower-commitment alternative, choose Malafemmena or Lagalante instead.

    Restaurant context

    How The CORD compares in Berlin

    Choose The CORD when the priority is a more composed, occasion-ready dinner. faelt is the clearer choice if you specifically want contemporary cooking with a known €€€ price signal; The CORD is better when the decision is about a polished overall experience rather than a tightly labelled cuisine category.

    For value and low-commitment eating, Sahara Imbiss and Schüsseldienst are stronger cross-shops than direct substitutes. Pick them when speed, budget control, or casual energy matters more than a dressed-up dinner. The CORD is the better call when the meal needs to feel planned.

    Lagalante and Malafemmena make more sense if the group wants a familiar restaurant brief and less ceremony. For a celebration, client dinner, or date where external recognition helps justify the choice, The CORD has the stronger case.

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    The CORD Berlin and similar venues
    VenueLocationCuisineAwardsPrice
    The CORDBerlin;
    2026 Michelin Plate
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    Sahara ImbissBerlinNo published awards; ;
    SchüsseldienstBerlinNo published awards; ;
    faeltBerlinContemporaryNo published awards€€€
    LagalanteBerlinNo published awards; ;
    MalafemmenaBerlinNo published awards; ;

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is The CORD good for solo dining?

    If you are dining alone in Berlin, treat The CORD as a planned smart-casual restaurant choice and check directly with the venue for current options.

    Can The CORD accommodate groups?

    For a group meal in Berlin, contact The CORD directly before relying on availability or a specific setup.

    What should a first-timer know about The CORD?

    Treat The CORD as a Berlin restaurant with 2026 MICHELIN Plate recognition. Approach it without assuming a specific cuisine, chef, menu format, price point, or signature dish, so keep expectations flexible.

    Is The CORD good for a special occasion?

    It can be a sensible Berlin choice if MICHELIN Plate recognition and a smart-casual dress code are what you want. For highly specific needs, such as a particular cuisine, dish, budget, or service format, confirm details with the venue before going.

    What are alternatives to The CORD?

    faelt, Malafemmena, Sahara Imbiss, Schüsseldienst, Lagalante are other venues to compare depending on the kind of meal you want.

    What should I order at The CORD?

    Rather than arriving with a fixed signature dish in mind, choose from the current menu and ask the venue team for guidance on what best represents The CORD at the time of your visit.

    What should I wear to The CORD?

    The dress code is smart casual. Aim for neat, polished clothing rather than very informal or athletic wear.