Powered by the creativity and vision of renowned chef, Kolja Kleeberg, the Vau restaurant set out to earn a Michelin star as one of Berlin’s most exciting havens for fine dining and innovative cuisine. The food offerings at Vau fall somewhere between tradition and innovation, perfectly echoing the eclectic mindset of the German capital, a place where the old world clashes with the new in many, beautiful ways.

If you decide to book in for a night at the VAU, you can expect something more than a dinner: a true sensation! Chef Kolja Kleeberg is a true artist in the real sense of the word; also an actor, a storyteller, singer, and performer, Kolja’s vivid and colorful soul is apparent within his unique dishes, from perfect execution to stunning presentation. The Menu at VAU has very strong seasonal ties, as every ingredient is sourced locally, and it is as fresh as it can possibly be.
While the items on the menu might appear quite traditional at first glance, the execution and the attention to quality ingredients is what truly makes the difference. The meals are presented in an innovative, aesthetically pleasant fashion that resonates with the elegant, yet quite casual, look and atmosphere of the restaurant.
With such premises, it is easy to see why I was more than excited to try the VAU and their notorious food, made by a flamboyant personality chef!
I visited VAU in the context of a lunch, where I had the chance to have a 3-course meal for 45 euro (a fair price...