It feels a little like we’ve landed in a bistro in the 11th arrondissement: But Bostich, with its white tablecloths and woven chairs close together as they line the sidewalk, is not found in Paris, but in the middle of Wilmersdorf. Yllnora Semsedini and Simon Bühler, who also run Torbar in Mitte, have created a place that is unparalleled in Berlin: The terrace is perfect for watching the hustle and bustle of West Berlin, while in the dining room you have the space to yourself. It almost seems as if Bostich has always been there – even though it only opened a few weeks ago. This may be due to the regulars who flock to the restaurant. The stylish interior provides a tasteful flair from another era, without drifting into clutter. The result is a mix of an elegant, free-spirited zeitgeist and a love of detail. For the interior design Semsedini and Bühler worked together with young craftsmen who know their art. You can make yourself comfortable in front of the pistachio-green walls; on the ceilings you can discover artfully modeled stucco between elegant chandeliers, which are modeled after lobsters and oysters.

In addition to fines de claire oysters and caviar, Bostich offers a terrific seafood platter and a lobster roll. Vegetarians can enjoy their excellent ratatouille, eggplant tartare and risotto with fresh truffles. We can’t decide and order so much that the charming waiter has to set up another table for us on the sidewalk – and it’s worth it, because the fine asparagus carpaccio with Parmesan convinces us just as much as the wonderful beef tartare. In addition to classics of French bistro cuisine, the menu also includes Swiss specialties such as freshly prepared Zürcher Geschnetzeltes. This is thanks to one of the restaurant’s creators: the Swiss Dieter Meier, artist and singer with the band Yello, who has made a name for himself as a restaurateur in recent years. He also gave the restaurant its name: “Bostich” is the name of one of the songs that made Yello famous in the early eighties. And, as is the case with artists’ restaurants, the owners do not specify how the restaurant should be pronounced. The more creative the pronunciation the better!

Text: Milena Kalojanov & Laura Storfner / Photos: Valentin Cheli

Bostich, Ludwigkirchstr.10A, 10719 Berlin–Wilmersdorf, map
Mon–Sat 16–24h

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