Hans Richard's eponymous restaurant has been holding down a Michelin star since 2016 in the former Köpenicker Hof — a 1900 building with a stunning ornate wooden ceiling that sets the tone for a meal that's anything but stiff. The chef, originally a painter, hangs his own work on the walls and cooks French-inspired cuisine à la Ducasse with a modern, Mediterranean-tinged twist. It's the kind of Kreuzberg fine dining that feels personal rather than precious.
A Michelin-starred painter-chef cooking French-inspired cuisine in a 1900 room with an ornate wooden ceiling — Kreuzberg's most personal fine dining.
Reserve well ahead and note the restaurant is closed Mondays — it only serves dinner Tuesday through Saturday from 7pm.
A painter's Michelin-starred passion project in old Kreuzberg
Tucked into the former Köpenicker Hof on a stretch of Kreuzberg that's seen its share of transformations, Restaurant Richard has been quietly earning its Michelin star since 2016 — and it still feels like a personal project rather than a machine. Hans Richard, who was a painter before he was a chef, has filled the space with his own artwork, and the room itself is a stunner: high ornate wooden ceiling, decorative details, designer lighting. It's the kind of interior that makes you sit up straighter the moment you walk in.
The cooking is French-inspired with a modern, Mediterranean-leaning sensibility — think Ducasse filtered through a Kreuzberg lens. Reviewers consistently praise the unusual combinations and the precision of the execution; this isn't a place resting on its laurels. The menu changes, but the commitment to quality doesn't. Service is described as attentive without being overbearing, which is exactly what you want at this level.
If there's a knock, it's that the setting can feel a touch formal for the neighborhood — but that's also part of the appeal. You're not in Kreuzberg for the kebab tonight; you're here for a proper meal. Go for a special occasion, or just a Tuesday when you feel like treating yourself. Reservations are essential, and the restaurant is closed on Mondays.