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Chez Donati

Reservations needed. Run by Les Trois Rois hotel - see "Sleep", this is heavy but exquisite north Italian fare: the Osso Bucco (braised veal knuckles) are outstanding. Beautiful interior adorned by modern art, some of it by former patrons such as Andy Warhol.

Address: St. Johannsvorstadt 48
Getting there: at Johanniterbrücke
Hours: Tue-Sat 11:30-14:00 & 18:30-22:00
Website: lestroisrois.com (opens in a new tab)

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