Bistro Richard is like the cool reboot of chef Hans Richard’s legacy—remember his old Michelin-starred place, Richard? Yeah, that one. Now he’s switched gears and set up shop in this gorgeous old building, Köpenicker Hof, which has been hanging around since 1892. The vibe? Kinda like if your classy grandma and your artsy cousin threw a dinner party together.

Hans ditched all the starched napkins and uptight fine dining, and instead, you get this chill Mediterranean thing going on. No fuss, just really good food that actually tastes like something. Picture stuff like baked monkfish with fennel, with a sauce that’s got tarragon and capers doing their thing. It’s all super seasonal, so you know you’re not eating some sad, fridge-burned tomato from last winter.

Inside, it’s a mashup of old-school and modern—there’s this killer high wooden ceiling and art that makes you want to ask, “Who painted that?” but then you forget because your food shows up and, wow. It’s stylish but not snobby. Basically, it’s the kind of spot where you want to hang out for hours, eat way too much, and maybe pretend you’re a regular even if you’re just passing through Berlin.