Lutter & Wegner

Lutter & Wegner: 215 Years of Schnitzel Expertise at Gendarmenmarkt

Some addresses don’t need much self-promotion. The original house at Gendarmenmarkt was founded in 1811 and will celebrate its 215th anniversary in 2026. This makes Lutter & Wegner one of Berlin’s oldest gastronomic establishments. In the traditionally wood-paneled dining room with distinctive arched windows hang works by important Berlin artists such as Elvira Bach, Salomé, and Markus Lüpertz. Thus, the room combines historical ambiance with contemporary art, creating its own unique tension. The guest book contains names like Josephine Baker and Marlene Dietrich, showing that this location has always been a meeting point for people with taste.

The Original Wiener Schnitzel in Berlin: Clarified Butter, Milk-fed Veal, No Compromise

If you’re looking for an original Wiener Schnitzel in Berlin, you’ll find it here. The Lutter & Wegner Wiener Schnitzel, made from milk-fed veal, is pan-fried in clarified butter, making it classically prepared according to Viennese tradition. The New York Times awarded it as the best schnitzel outside Vienna. Furthermore, it comes in two sizes, with the large variant being enormous and simply covering the potato salad underneath. If, on the other hand, you want to leave room, you should choose the smaller portion. In addition, there are excellent wines from their own wine cellar and the in-house wine shop right next door. With over 750 selections, primarily from Germany, Austria, France, Italy, and Spain, the choice is impressive. A reservation is recommended, as the restaurant is open continuously every day and is accordingly well-visited.