Orania.Restaurant & Orania.Bar

I‘ve actually sympathized with going to the Orania Restaurant for at least a couple of years.
I guess the trigger was one of the very first articles I‘ve read about the „Peking/Kreuzberg Duck Menu“ and the (intrinsic) stopper probably was the restaurant being a „hotel restaurant“.
I‘ve to admit, I gave the place a first check by visiting the Bar for some drinks after a stroll with a friend on Oranienstreet the other day.
And guess what, our Bar experience was amazing! So the Orania Restaurant became my very first choice for this year’s birthday dinner, to finally go for the „mysterious“ Kreuzberg Duck (X-Bergs answer to the Peking Duck)! Not sure if there’s a word cut here and therefore giving the executive summary first: w/o question… one of the top 5 culinary experiences in Berlin for me over the past 21years I‘d the pleasure of living & enjoying many-many wonderful & inspirational culinary events here. No way of mentioning even some of them here w/o dissing/missing others.
As well I‘d the opportunity to run some wonderful & mystic places as part of an awesome team myself. Ok.
Let’s cut the marketing blabla.
Listen folks, as a trained chef, a foodie & service lover by DNA as well as someone who fully gets, reads & understands the challenges of the moment, this experience was simply „Extraordinary“! The four course Kreuzberg Duck menu has been one of the top notch culinary & value4money experiences in Berlin EVER! On top of that the food was accompanied by an out of ordinary level of service.
I‘d guess, that over the 4 courses we‘d had a minimum of 10 different service & chef people at the table.
Might sound stressful, but believe me, it was a pure pleasure to get to know every single one of them, especially because of their so much away from average commitment & positive energy which came with each & everyone! Folks, hands on my heart, I paid the full bill and this feedback is 100% personal, not paid at all and simply based on my beliefs to „give back“! Before ending, my wife’s favorite part of a menu is the dessert (-> yeahhh, she’s a true sweetheart 😍) and even here, these crazy folks not only send their „TV style Pattissière“ to our table, but she also dropped some freaking amazing, no chi-chi & simply really tasty desserts. Ok.
I get it.
It’s seems far too much for an unpaid review, but hej, how much crap, average, overrated and simply „not ever come back shit“ have you been going through!? So I thought, I‘d might want to allow myself to get really carried away for once 😉! Again, very personal, very much of a Monday evening and very-very slightly infused by birthday emotions. Simply fueled by a very special experience, which I believe needs to be shared! N-joy folks!

Returning to Orania for my second visit was an absolute delight.
Nestled within a charming hotel, this restaurant offers a unique dining experience where the open kitchen concept takes center stage.
Being able to watch the culinary team at work adds an intimate touch to the meal, bridging the gap between chef and diner. The food, without a doubt, was exceptional.
Each dish was a sophisticated blend of flavors, clearly showcasing the kitchen's dedication to quality and creativity.
What stood out just as much was the professionalism and attentiveness of the staff.
Their attention to detail ensured a flawless dining experience from start to finish. I left Orania feeling thoroughly impressed once again.
For anyone looking for an exquisite dining experience in Berlin, I wholeheartedly recommend Orania.
It's not just a meal; it's an experience that speaks to the senses and lingers in memory.

Everything is almost OK.
In my opinion, the last course, which is fried rice, could be better, why? Because the first course and second course is full of flavors, the fried rice is missing some salt or sauce, maybe.
And i would like to have a "real rice," not some crispy rice.🤷‍♀️