One of my most beloved dining memories is a summer evening spent in a Neukölln backyard in 2022 — larger-than-life sharing plates stream endlessly from the kitchen, hands reach over the long table passing vibrant and ever-so-comforting dishes back and forth. Since that evening at Kiddush, I’ve been hoping something more permanent would spring up so I could taste chef Yuval Belhan’s food once again. My prayers were answered last month; a gloomy January in Berlin was lightened by the fact Yuval had opened his very first restaurant, Teller, in the former space of Mrs. Robinson’s. The name might seem obvious for a restaurant however, it came after both Yuval and his husband, Klaus, attended photographer Juergen Teller’s wedding, and each guest was given a plate with a photograph on it. Klaus remarked it would be a great name for a restaurant, and years later, the vision finally came to life. The plum-painted brick walls warm the dining, giving the space an elevated yet homely feel that matches the seasonal menu. Teller can be described as a love letter that combines the best of Mediterranean and Central European influences. Think crispy rarebit croquettes, homemade fermented potato bread, and fun creations such as “the chicken brioche sando”. The wine list compliments the menu perfectly with funky Pet Nat’s that will knock your socks off to classic Mencia’s which are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. For the time being, Teller is just open Thursday through Sunday, so you should definitely book ahead of time.
Text: Kate Foran / Photos: Zoe Spawton
Teller, Pappelallee 29, 10437 Berlin–Prenzlauer Berg; map
Thu–Sun 18–22h30
@tellerberlin
