"Two Michelin stars under a glass roof and Michael Kempf's char with caviar — book lunch to impress a Berlin client."
About Facil
Five floors above Potsdamer Platz, the roof of Facil's courtyard slides open over a square of bamboo, chestnut trees and a fountain. The room belongs to The Mandala Hotel but reads as its own world — calm, green and glassed-in, a long way from the traffic below. Michael Kempf has run the kitchen here since 2003 and has held two Michelin stars since 2013; he was named Germany's Chef of the Year in 2014.
The cooking is classically French at its base, with Asian and Mediterranean accents threaded through. Lunch is a relative bargain at €78 for three courses; evenings climb into multi-course tasting territory. Browse more restaurants in Berlin or the guide to the best fine-dining worldwide.
The Kitchen
Kempf cooks with precision and a light hand. The fillet of char with dill, caviar and beurre blanc is the dish that defines the kitchen — clean, exact, quietly luxurious. A langoustine from the Faroe Islands arrives with rowanberries, carrots and curry herb; a caviar course pairs sepia with Tahitian vanilla and ajoblanco. Evening tasting menus run five to eight courses from around €140; the €78 lunch is the entry point.
This is two-star cooking without theatrics, the kind of room that rewards a slow evening. If you have eaten at Hugos across the Tiergarten, Facil is the calmer, more classical sibling.
The Room
Facil seats around fifty under its retractable glass roof, with the courtyard's greenery softening the lines. Tables are generously spaced, the sound stays at an easy hum, and the daytime crowd skews toward Potsdamer Platz's business district. Lighting is bright and clean rather than candlelit. The dress code is smart but relaxed — no jacket required — and the restaurant opens Monday to Friday only, lunch and dinner.
Best for Impressing Clients
Facil is built to impress a client. It sits in the Potsdamer Platz business district, so it is a short walk from most meetings; the €78 lunch keeps the whole thing inside a working window; and two Michelin stars signal that you took the dinner seriously. The room is calm enough to actually talk. Book direct, choose the lunch menu for a daytime meeting, and see the wider list of rooms built to close a deal alongside the best restaurants to impress clients.
Not for
Not for a weekend or a quick bite — Facil opens Monday to Friday only, and evening service is a long multi-course tasting; come at lunch if you have just ninety minutes.
Frequently Asked
Is Facil worth it?
Yes. Facil has held two Michelin stars since 2013 under Michael Kempf, and dishes like the char with dill, caviar and beurre blanc show a precise, classical kitchen. The glass-roofed courtyard is one of Berlin's calmest fine-dining rooms. The €78 three-course lunch is the value way in; evenings run considerably higher.
How do you book Facil?
Book directly through facil.de. The restaurant opens Monday to Friday only, for lunch and dinner, and closes weekends, so plan around the working week. Lunch is easier to secure than a prime evening tasting slot, and a daytime three-course menu is the simplest reservation to land.
What is the dress code at Facil?
Smart, but no jacket is required. The room is refined yet relaxed, with a business-district lunch crowd, so smart separates, a collared shirt or a dress are all appropriate. You can wear a jacket without feeling overdressed, but you will not be turned away without one.
How much does Facil cost?
A three-course lunch is €78. Evening tasting menus run five to eight courses from around €140 and climb higher with wine pairings and supplements. That makes lunch the affordable entry to a two-star kitchen, while dinner is a full fine-dining outlay once drinks and service are included.
Is Facil good for impressing clients?
Yes. Its Potsdamer Platz location puts it within walking distance of most Berlin meetings, the €78 lunch fits a working window, and two Michelin stars make the gesture land. The calm, glass-roofed room is quiet enough for real conversation, which is why it suits client lunches and dinners alike.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Facil
Open Monday to Friday only; the daytime menu is the value entry to a two-star kitchen.
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Practical Information
AddressPotsdamer Str. 3, 5th floor, The Mandala Hotel, 10785 Berlin
NeighbourhoodPotsdamer Platz, Tiergarten
CuisineModern European fine dining
Price3-course lunch €78; evening tasting menus from ~€140, up to 5–8 courses
Dress CodeSmart, no jacket required
Seating~50 covers under a retractable glass roof
ReservationDirect via facil.de; Mon–Fri, lunch and dinner
