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Zur letzten Instanz

Berlin's oldest restaurant, since 1621, on Waisenstraße; Berlin cooking with regional produce.

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Where
Berlin

Since 1621

Zur letzten Instanz presents itself as Berlin's oldest restaurant, open since 1621. It is on Waisenstraße, a short cobbled street, ten minutes' walk from Alexanderplatz, in a narrow house with a terrace under the trees in summer.

What you eat

Traditional Berlin cooking with regional produce: herbs from the Wolkensteiner Hof and fish from the Müritz, in Mecklenburg. From 11 November they serve St Martin's goose, also to take away.

When to go

From Monday to Thursday it opens from 17:30, for dinner only. On Friday and Saturday, also at midday from 12:00, with the kitchen closed from 15:00 to 17:30. On Sunday it is closed. Book on their website; the house is small.

What to order: the seasonal Berlin dish; in November, St Martin's goose

Practical details

Opening hours

Monday to Thursday from 17:30; Friday and Saturday from 12:00, with the kitchen closed from 15:00 to 17:30; closed on Sunday

Cuisine
Berlin, German

Details checked on 12 November 2026.

House specialities

  • St Martin's goose (from 11 November)

Tips

  • Come on Friday or Saturday at midday That is when it opens for lunch.
  • Always book It has few tables.

Frequently asked questions

Is it open on Sunday?

No.

Is it Berlin's oldest restaurant?

That is how the house presents itself, open since 1621.

What should I order?

Seasonal Berlin cooking; in November, the goose.

With friends

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

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