The FAELT is different. Different than expected and therefore, since 2020, more successful than many expected us to be. That’s a damn good thing.
We are not one of those established Michelin star restaurants, with us it’s more like staying with good friends. So please be relaxed, be in a good mood, be open to new things and please don’t seek perfectionism.
We opened on October 1st, 2020 – with perfect timing (4 weeks ahead of the big lockdown). We have been awarded a Michelin star since March 2021 and are continually working on our own signature. We want fun and look for the “unexpected”.
If there are no tables available according to the reservation system, please write us a quick email or call.
booking@faelt.de
See our menu.
See our wine list & drinks
German-American with Swedish roots. Star chef. Family man. Entrepreneur. Berliner.
My way into the catering trade was unconventional and maybe that’s why it was crowned with success. Looking at things differently, thinking “outside the box” and always acting in a solution-oriented manner have always been attributes that have distinguished me from other chefs. I never see problems, only opportunities and solutions. This has enabled us as a company to expand in the middle of the pandemic and to consolidate our market position.
I don’t need false luxury or status symbolism in my restaurants. What we and I want to stand for is very simple: cordiality. Perfect authentic service and to the point, clear taste – paired with traditional craftsmanship.
Jan has been head chef at ‘FAELTküche’ since August 2023 and has been putting his very own stamp on it ever since. Working closely with Björn, he creates menus that Berlin has never seen before. Since its opening, FAELT has always done things a little differently, but thanks to Jan, this line is now even more clearly defined.
Jan and Björn not only share a love of clear umami flavours, but also a very formative period under Christian Lohse at the two-starred Fischers Fritz – where Jan completed his apprenticeship. This was followed by long spells as sous chef at Cookies and his first head chef position at TISK.
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