Perched on the 12th floor of the Vienna House by Wyndham Andel's Berlin, Skykitchen is one of those rare Michelin-starred spots that doesn't take itself too seriously. The panoramic view over Berlin is genuinely stunning, and the 1960s-inspired interior — velvet benches, raw screed floors, vintage doors, copper accents — feels more East Berlin cool than stiff fine dining. Chef Alexander Koppe's crossover cooking marries French haute cuisine with Asian influences, and the glass-walled kitchen lets you watch the action unfold.
Michelin-starred crossover dining on the 12th floor with a 360° panoramic view of Berlin and a 1960s East Berlin-cool interior.
Book well ahead — with only 55 seats, tables fill up fast, especially for weekend dinner service with sunset views.
A star above Berlin's skyline
Skykitchen is the kind of place that sneaks up on you. You take the elevator to the 12th floor of the Andel's hotel in Lichtenberg — not exactly Berlin's dining epicenter — and suddenly you're greeted by a sweeping panoramic view of the entire city and a dining room that feels like a stylish East Berlin apartment from the '60s. Velvet benches, raw screed flooring, vintage doors repurposed as decor, and copper accents give it a warmth you don't expect from a starred restaurant. The 55 seats mean it never feels cavernous, and the glass-wrapped kitchen cube in the center lets you watch the team work without the typical open-kitchen theatrics.
The food is where Alexander Koppe's crossover philosophy shines. He trained in classical French haute cuisine but isn't afraid to pull in Asian flavors and techniques, creating dishes that feel both precise and playful. The two five-course set menus — "Voyage Culinaire" and a vegetarian option — change with the seasons, and dishes like skrei with celeriac and char caviar show off his knack for pairing rich proteins with earthy, unexpected accompaniments. Restaurant manager Barbara Merll, named Maître of the Year in 2017, runs the floor with a warmth that matches the room — this is fine dining without the stiffness, and you'll feel it from the moment you sit down.
Is it worth the trip to Lichtenberg? Absolutely. With a 4.7 rating on Tripadvisor across nearly 440 reviews and a consistent Michelin star, Skykitchen delivers on every front — food, view, service, and atmosphere. Go for a special occasion, or just go because you want to eat exceptionally well while watching the sun set over Berlin's skyline. Book ahead, as those 55 seats fill up.