Internationally-speaking, German cuisine doesn’t have a great reputation. Vapid wurst’s are Germany’s culinary emblem, along with their partner in crime, the greasy old Schnitzel. Restaurant Florian is a different kettle of fish. This gourmet Berlin institution blows away all the tired stereotypes with its lovingly prepared, hearty traditional dishes.

This tried-and-tested establishment has been thriving for 25 years and, it’s easy to see why. A welcoming atmosphere is coupled with home-style cooking to create an ambience that is both refined and refreshingly homely. If you fancy some celeb stars with your sustenance then nab yourself a table here during the Berlinale. German A-listers (unheard of elsewhere) are said to flock to this place in their droves.