Vegan
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Beer/Wine
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Zero-waste and vegan Michelin Green Star restaurant est. Mar 2019. Makes all food in-house, from sourdough bread to sauerkraut to kefir. Uses seasonal, organic, and regional farm produce. Open Mon-Sun 17:30-00:00. Kitchen closes 9pm.
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Added by Kyttiara on 05 Mar 2019
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160 Reviews
First Review by Kyttiara
framtid
Points +1468
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿 - Edit
great fine dining. incredible crew.
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Nsch
Points +616
Such a lovely experience - Edit
This place did everything right. High quality dining with fantastic food in a relaxed environment.
Read moreFood menu was super tasty, composition felt very thoughtful and wine pairing was on point. (Even though you can honestly skip the aperitif, pairing is enough). Main courses felt very very high end. Presentation of the food was also excellent.
Timing of the courses was good, maybe a little bit two fast but even with a „break“ course in the middle and two seatings an evening it didn’t feel rushed. If you want a little bit more time, reserve the second seating. The staff was super kind and approachable. They made the experience very relaxed. Interior design is also very well done, contemporary and cozy. Seats (at least the benches at the side) are super comfortable.
Absolutely recommend to reserve beforehand, most days it is fully booked (for a reason).
Prices were good for what you get. Can’t complain at all, worth every penny.
Overall one of the best vegan dining options in Berlin!
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Uriartel
Points +48
Best restaurant that I have ever been - Edit
This is truly the best restaurant that I have ever been. But don't take only my word for it, the constant queue of customers outside speaks for itself.
Read moreWe went two times for breakfast, and: incredibly tasty and healthy food, amazing organization, clean bathrooms and friendly employees (you could see them having fun and joking between themselves, full of positivity).
It is truly inspiring to see a vegan restaurant to thrive this way.
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emilym-h
Points +65
Love the food and concept! - Edit
The food, service and atmosphere at Frea are amazing. I love the zero waste concept and high end dining! Impressed meat eating friends and they went above and beyond catering for relatives with extra dietary requirements!
Read morePros: Delicious food, Excellent service
Cons: Expensive (but worth it!)
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ZaraQuiroga
Points +209
An evocative food experience - Edit
I had high expectations before coming to FREA and I’m happy to report that I didn’t leave disappointed. Between my friend and I we basically had all 8 dishes available, plus the alcoholic beverages pairing and 3 wines. So I do have a lot to report on!😜I think FREA’s dishes are creative, flavourful and beautifully presented. I did find it curious that I could sense a lot of Latin-American (specifically Peruvian) influences. But this is their Spring menu and as it keeps changing seasonally, who knows next time (yeah, I hope theres a next time!). I particularly enjoyed the leeks with leche de tigre, which I ordered after dessert, ‘cause I know myself, and I like ending with savory flavours rather than sweet. I also enjoyed A LOT the mushroom ragu empanada which included cacao in the dough (I’m stealing this idea btw…) and the layered potatoes, which were served with a huacatay and green chili sauce which absolutely transported me to the streets of Old Delhi, where freshly fried samosas are served with a cilantro / mint / green chili sauce which tasted remarkably similar. The food was evocative and that is what one wants when having a dining experience - cause this is more than just dinner or “just food”, it’s of course an experience.
Read moreI reserved the seats by the counter to be able to watch the chefs in action. If you want privacy, of course ask for a table, but if you’re into cooking like I am, these were hands down the best seats in the house!!
I’m only confused as to why FREA is often marketed as “the world’s first ever vegan and zero waste restaurant” as I was under the impression that was Surplus Cambodia, by the influential plant-based zero waste chef Vojtech Vegh, which meanwhile closed.
Pros: All vegan, Highly respect their zero waste approach , Flavourful creative dishes
Cons: Service a little all over the place , Only 2 hours slots (we “had” to overstay), Pacing between dishes not consistent
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elisamtrejo
Points +66
Unique experience 🤩 - Edit
Every single bite of our 4-course dinner was amazing! It was a really nice experience overall. I highly recommend it.
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plantsandgoodvibes
Points +269
Incredible vegan fine dining - Edit
I still think about my experience at FREA a lot and it’s many months later. The food is honestly exquisite. Recommend 100%, worth the money. I went for a birthday meal and it was perfect.
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PaulvGrimm
Points +182
Best experience - Edit
We chose the 4-course meal which was more than enough. Every single dish was amazing and I can say that I enjoyed every single bite.
Read moreThe atmosphere is really cozy and the staff very friendly.
If you want to have a nice evening with great food and wine this is a safe bet and you definitely won’t be disappointed
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Knödelkenner
Points +251
Unforgettable experience - Edit
At frea I might have been served the tastiest meal I have ever had, all while drinking the most beautiful wines. The happiness I got from this evening lingered with me for days.
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StevenBlance
Points +72
Incredible - Edit
By far the best French toast and pastries I've had anywhere (vegan or not). Love this place, can't wait to come back while we're in Berlin. The staff are lovely, and went out of their way to accommodate me when I never even asked. I can't imagine a better place to be.
Read morePros: Amazing pastries, French toast , Staff are SO nice!, Beautiful top to bottom. No waste.
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Haenning
Points +31
Very creative food and great service - Edit
Location is nice, food was good. Overall a very pleasant experience
Read morePros: Vegan only, Creative
Cons: A bit pricy
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MariaBaczewska
Points +773
Favorite from favorites! 😍 - Edit
Cannot be missed. I fell in love with them with a very first bite! And I'll be coming back to try new season menus! Good is amazing, delicious, surprising, not obvious and just so satisfying...! Recommended to order also wine pairing - great experience!
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AllyLane
Points +359
Can't be missed - Edit
Unbelievablely tasty and unusual menu. So delicious everything tasted so good. Lovely wines also.
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Worldvegkitchen
Points +1295
Am I the only one not super impressed? - Edit
I went to Frea for my birthday and was excited because of all the 5 star reviews. Was it good? Sure. Amazing? No. I’ve eaten at a lot of fine dining vegan restaurants and I wouldn’t put Frea in my top 5. Sorry!
Read moreDandido
If FREA is not in your top 5 I wonder what is?!😄
Read moreWorldvegkitchen
See my profile for reviews of restaurants! The best vegan fine dining I’ve eaten has to be Millennium in California. There is another in Singapore and Tel Aviv that I would put higher.
Read moreDandido
Alright thanks, but a bit too far away for a quick visit haha :D
Read moreendofcity
I agree. Overhyped. I’ve eaten in far better places.
Read morevillain
Which ones in Singapore and Tel Aviv did you like more?
Read moreWorldvegkitchen
Ooh hard to remember but I did leave reviews in happy cow if you check my profile! Also @dandido recently went to Oukan in Berlin and it was chef’s kiss
Read morevillain
Yes I went to Oukan last week! It's my favorite restaurant I've ever tried now. Funny enough, I live right by millennium, the one you said you liked a lot. I love that one too.
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ME_B
Points +314
A wonderful experience - Edit
Loved the chic yet warm decor. Service was amazing. The food was creative and delicious - with the wine or mocktail pairing option, it was simply a dream. Would highly recommend. Worth every penny.
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ClemensK
Points +150
Beyond words (perfection) - Edit
so much flavor, so many ideas mixed with a great concept (all vegan, zero waste) - it was just perfect and worth every cent.
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PlantyTraveler
Points +213
The finest fine dining - Edit
For our second visit to Frea, we went with my whole family - including three kids under ten years old. I was a bit nervous about doing such a nice meal with kids, but Frea could not have been more accommodating. They have a kids menu (which is made up of ingredients you'll find in the regular multi-course meal) and they are flexible to meet the needs of the little ones. I also love that in addition to a pretty typical (for fine dining) wine pairing, they also offer an alcohol-free pairing option, which is really special.
Read moreThe food, the service, the presentation, and the atmosphere are all top notch, without being stuffy at all. No need to dress in your Sunday best - you'll always have a great experience.
Pros: Truly special experience from start to finish, Love the mocktail pairing option, Good for (well-behaved) children
Cons: It's expensive. But you get what you pay for!
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toroBonobo
Points +420
memorable dinner - Edit
An excellent service, amazing presentation and an eating night out you can not really forget. It is definitely an experience as many already described in here. I have to say, it is not for everyone's pocket but sometime you have to treat yourself. Menu was starting from around 55 each.
Read morePros: excellent staff and service, delicious food, gorgeous dishes
Cons: not cheap, need a reservation, I would have loved a complementary digestive
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Gonelvik
Points +429
Simply amazing - Edit
I had a fantastic evening at Frea. Great ambience, service was just right and the food is exceptional. Very interesting mix of ingredients and attention to details. Strongly recommended!
Read morePros: Fantastic food, Ambiance, Service
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spencerchloe
Points +299
A must go to restaurant in Berlin! - Edit
The best vegan experience ever. Food is exceptional. We went for the 3 course option. So delicious it will not disappoint, seasonal menu changes every few months. Autumn options were devine, so hard to pick a favourite but I'll go with the mushroom tartare this time. Can't wait to return.
Read morePros: Incredible vegan food, Great service, super helpful staff, Lovely wine too!
Cons: Expensive but worth every penny.
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hubertm
Points +168
Excellent experience - Edit
Staff 👏 Food 👏 Wine 👏 Mission 👏
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oppergoeroe
Points +196
Amazing food and experience - Edit
I loved everything about Frea. It’s a great restaurant with friendly staff. The food was great, a true experience with many different tastes. We had a five star course and loved the dessert the most with the amazing white chocolate.
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dariamkd
Points +1320
The amazing experience - Edit
My first time in a michelin-starred restaurant, and this place looks just as i imagined. Since it is a zero-waste restaurant, they have different menu every season.
Read moreGreat reason to come back😄
It's not qiute about food, more about experiense of dinning here, because tastes of the dishes are very otstanding.
I think, everyone should visit this place at least once in a lifetime.
Pros: The nicest people, Great cozy atmosphere
Cons: it is the most expensive place in Berlin, i gues
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LuVe
Points +38
Vegan fine dining, no waste! - Edit
Great experience, súper staff, amazing wines pairing the dishes, amazing non-alcoholic drinks pairing the dishes, chill atmosphere.
Read morePros: 100% vegan, 100% no waste, Excellent
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Crabbit
Points +133
Fine dining experience - Edit
Went there to convince a meat eater that vegan food is actually edible and more than just lettuce and overcooked veggies. What can I say. We were both blown away by the meal creations and enjoyed every single one. Lovely presentation. Waiting time between courses was just right.
Read moreCarnivore bf even recommended Frea at his workplace and will adopt some of the meals in his own cooking. Well done, folks!
Pros: Menu can be created individually, Unusual creations, Super dedicated staff
Cons: Outside seating next to busy street, Bit expensive but worth it
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trell021970
Points +106
An incredible experience - Edit
Each course was a sensory experience, beautiful, fresh and bursting with unique flavours. The non-alcoholic wine pairings were also unique and full of flavours that complemented each dish.
Read morePros: Entirely vegan menu, Incredible quality, presentation and flavours , Lovely staff and beautiful surroundings
Cons: Expensive
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Herrk72
Points +167
Zero waste and mega yummy - Edit
The idea of zero waste in combination with vegan comfort food is brilliant
Read morePros: Zero waste, Yummy , Location
Cons: Prices but worth because of the idea and loca
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