Restaurant in Falkensee, Germany
New Michelin star. Make the journey.
Sawito earned its first Michelin star in 2025, making it the clearest case for farm-to-table fine dining near Berlin at the €€€ tier. Chef Juan Ventureyra's kitchen has moved fast — Michelin Plate in 2024, star a year later — and a 4.9 Google rating confirms the guest experience holds up. Book well in advance: demand has outpaced availability since the star.
Yes — if you are willing to make the trip. Sawito earned its first Michelin star in 2025, stepping up from a Michelin Plate in 2024, which means the kitchen has been on a measurable upward trajectory over a short window. For farm-to-table cooking at the €€€ price tier in a town that sits just outside Berlin's western edge, that acceleration is the reason to book now, before the reservation window gets harder to manage. At a Google rating of 4.9 across 227 reviews, the guest experience is consistently strong, and chef Juan Ventureyra appears to have built something that converts first-time visitors into regulars.
The 2025 Michelin star is the single most important data point here. Michelin awarded a Plate in 2024 — a signal that the kitchen had quality but had not yet hit the consistency threshold for a star. The star a year later tells you the team closed that gap deliberately and fast. That is relevant whether you visited before the star was awarded or you are considering your first booking: the cooking has likely shifted in precision and ambition since 2024, and you should plan accordingly.
Farm-to-table at the €€€ tier in Germany typically means a focused menu built around seasonal sourcing, with the kitchen's identity tied to what is available rather than a fixed canon of dishes. Ventureyra's background, while not detailed in available records, is implicit in the Michelin recognition: the guide does not award stars to undeveloped kitchens, and the speed of progression from Plate to star at a venue outside Berlin's city centre suggests the chef has a clear point of view. If you dined here before the star and found the menu interesting but slightly uneven, going back now is worth it.
On the question of whether the food travels well for takeout or delivery: farm-to-table cooking at this level is fundamentally a dine-in proposition. The textures, temperatures, and presentation that justify €€€ pricing and a Michelin star are built for the table, not a container. If you are weighing Sawito against a more casual delivery-friendly option for a weeknight at home, this is not that restaurant. Sawito's value is in the complete experience: the service, the sourcing story told through each course, and the precision of a kitchen operating at starred level. Off-premise is not the format here.
| Detail | Sawito | Typical Berlin-area Michelin peer |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | €€€ | €€€€ (most starred venues) |
| Michelin status | 1 Star (2025) | 1–3 Stars |
| Google rating | 4.9 / 5 (227 reviews) | 4.5–4.8 typical |
| Location | Falkensee, 20 min from central Berlin | Berlin city centre or further afield |
| Booking difficulty | Hard | Hard to very hard |
| Cuisine format | Farm to table | Varies: French, creative, modern European |
Sawito's address is Spandauer Str. 14, 14612 Falkensee. The venue sits in the western suburbs of Berlin, accessible by S-Bahn from the city centre. No specific hours are currently listed in available records, so confirm operating days directly before travelling. Booking difficulty is rated hard: a fresh Michelin star at €€€ pricing in a suburban location with limited seat competition means demand has outpaced supply quickly. Book as far ahead as possible.
If you have been to Sawito once and liked it, go back. The progression from Plate to star in a single year means the tasting menu will read differently now , tighter sequencing, stronger sourcing discipline, more confident execution. This is the kind of restaurant where a second visit in a different season will show you something the first did not.
For a special occasion, Sawito offers a genuine alternative to the Berlin city-centre fine dining circuit. At €€€ rather than €€€€, it is more accessible than most starred options while delivering the kind of cooking that justifies a dedicated evening. For groups, check availability in advance: farm-to-table kitchens at this scale often have limited seating, and larger parties may need to plan further out.
If you are building a dining itinerary across Germany's starred restaurants, Sawito connects logically with CODA Dessert Dining in Berlin or other Berlin-area venues , see our full Falkensee restaurants guide for the broader picture. For overnight options near Falkensee, our Falkensee hotels guide covers the local area. If you want a drink before or after, our Falkensee bars guide is a useful reference.
Germany's Michelin-starred farm-to-table category is less crowded than the creative or classic French tiers, which works in Sawito's favour. For comparison, Au Gré du Vent in Seneffe and BOK Restaurant in Münster are two other farm-to-table references in the wider region, both with different approaches to sourcing and format. Sawito's suburban Berlin location and its €€€ pricing make it the most accessible of the category's starred entries near the capital.
For those planning wider Germany dining trips, JAN in Munich, Schanz in Piesport, and Waldhotel Sonnora in Dreis are worth cross-referencing against Sawito depending on your route. If you are comparing starred options in the north, Restaurant Haerlin in Hamburg and ES:SENZ in Grassau offer different price and format profiles. Victor's Fine Dining by Christian Bau in Perl, Bagatelle in Trier, and Aqua in Wolfsburg round out the broader competitive set for serious diners planning multi-stop itineraries. Also see our Falkensee wineries guide and our Falkensee experiences guide for what to do around the visit.
Sawito is a farm-to-table restaurant in Falkensee, just outside Berlin, operating at the €€€ price tier with a Michelin star awarded in 2025. Chef Juan Ventureyra leads the kitchen. Expect a menu built around seasonal sourcing rather than a fixed set of signature dishes. Book well in advance , demand has risen sharply since the star, and getting a table at short notice is difficult. Falkensee is roughly 20 minutes from central Berlin by S-Bahn, so factor in travel time when planning your evening.
Yes, at €€€, Sawito offers Michelin-starred cooking at a lower price tier than most of its German peers, which sit at €€€€. The 4.9 Google rating across 227 reviews suggests the gap between price and experience works in the diner's favour. For comparison, Schwarzwaldstube in Baiersbronn and Vendôme in Bergisch Gladbach both operate at €€€€. If you want a starred experience in Germany without the full €€€€ outlay, Sawito is one of the clearer cases for value in the current guide.
It is a strong choice for a special occasion. A Michelin-starred farm-to-table kitchen at €€€ gives you the occasion-worthy experience without the ceiling-end pricing of most German fine dining. The consistent 4.9 guest rating indicates the front-of-house matches the kitchen's ambition. For a celebratory dinner for two, this format works well. For larger groups, check availability carefully, as farm-to-table kitchens at this scale often have limited covers and require advance planning.
No specific seat count is available in current records for Sawito. Farm-to-table restaurants operating at starred level tend to run smaller dining rooms, which means groups of six or more may face availability constraints. If you are planning a group booking in Falkensee, contact the restaurant directly well ahead of your intended date. Booking difficulty is rated hard even for standard reservations, so group requests should be made as early as possible.
No specific signature dishes are available in current records, which is consistent with farm-to-table kitchens where the menu follows seasonal sourcing rather than a fixed lineup. The practical answer: trust the tasting menu if one is offered. At a Michelin-starred kitchen, the set menu format is almost always how the kitchen presents its leading work. Ordering à la carte at a restaurant that operates this way often means missing the dishes the kitchen is most focused on at any given time.
Almost certainly yes. A tasting menu at a Michelin-starred farm-to-table kitchen is the format the kitchen is built around , the sourcing, sequencing, and preparation are designed for that progression, not for individual plates chosen out of context. At the €€€ tier, Sawito's tasting menu should represent better value per course than comparable starred venues in Germany operating at €€€€. Confirm current menu formats when booking, as farm-to-table kitchens adjust their offerings seasonally.
If you want to stay in the Falkensee area, the dining options at the same quality tier are limited , Sawito's Michelin recognition makes it the reference point in the immediate area. For alternatives at starred level in the broader Berlin region, CODA Dessert Dining in Berlin offers a creative format at €€€€ with a very different menu philosophy. For farm-to-table specifically, see BOK Restaurant in Münster. Our full Falkensee restaurants guide covers the full local range.
Book at minimum four to six weeks out, and ideally further. Sawito received its first Michelin star in 2025, and that recognition typically compresses availability significantly within weeks of publication. At €€€ pricing with a suburban location and limited competition at the same quality tier, the restaurant is drawing diners from central Berlin and beyond. If you have a specific date in mind , an anniversary, a birthday, a travel itinerary , lock the reservation as soon as your dates are confirmed.
| Venue | Cuisine | Awards | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sawito | Farm to table | Michelin 1 Star (2025); Michelin Plate (2024) | Hard | — |
| Aqua | Contemporary German, Italian/Japanese, Creative | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| Schwarzwaldstube | French, Classic French | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| CODA Dessert Dining | Creative | Michelin 2 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| Tantris | Modern French, French Contemporary | Michelin 2 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| Vendôme | Modern European, Creative | Michelin 2 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
How Sawito stacks up against the competition.
Sawito is a farm-to-table restaurant in Falkensee, Germany, run by Chef Juan Ventureyra. It jumped from a Michelin Plate (2024) to a full Michelin star in 2025, which means the kitchen is in an upward phase — a good moment to visit. At €€€ pricing, expect a considered tasting menu format rather than à la carte. Falkensee is outside central Berlin, so plan travel time accordingly.
At €€€, Sawito sits in the mid-to-upper range for German dining, and the 2025 Michelin star gives that pricing real justification. The Plate-to-star progression in a single year signals a kitchen that has sharpened quickly. If you are comparing value against Berlin's broader fine dining scene, Sawito's farm-to-table focus in a less saturated category means you are paying for something relatively distinct rather than a crowded format.
Yes — a freshly awarded Michelin star in 2025 makes Sawito a credible choice for a celebratory dinner. The farm-to-table format by Chef Juan Ventureyra has enough intent and structure to feel occasion-worthy. The Falkensee location adds a slight sense of occasion by design: you are making a deliberate trip rather than picking somewhere convenient, which suits a special night.
Group suitability is not detailed in the available venue data. Given the Michelin-starred farm-to-table format and typical seating constraints at restaurants in this category, larger groups should contact Sawito directly to confirm capacity and reservation terms before assuming a booking is straightforward. Smaller parties of two to four are a natural fit for this format.
Specific menu items are not listed in the current venue data, so ordering recommendations can change here. At a newly Michelin-starred farm-to-table restaurant, the tasting menu is almost always the format the kitchen builds around — ordering à la carte, if available, typically gives you a partial picture of what the kitchen does best. Check the venue's official channels for the latest details.
Given the 2025 Michelin star, yes — the tasting menu is the primary case for booking. Michelin awarded a Plate in 2024 and upgraded to a star in 2025, which indicates the kitchen's tasting format had enough consistency and vision to cross the threshold. At €€€, the per-head cost is serious but within the expected range for this tier in Germany.
There are no documented Michelin-starred alternatives in Falkensee itself. If you want a comparable farm-to-table experience at starred level in Germany, the broader German Michelin map is your reference — though Sawito's specific combination of format and location is uncommon at this tier. For Berlin-based fine dining, the city's starred scene offers more options, though the farm-to-table focus is less prominent there.
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