Address: Leipziger Platz 10, 10117 Berlin
Website: www.oktogon-berlin.de
Summary: A delicious surprise finding
We went to this restaurant at a late hour after a concert in Philarmonie, without any reservations. It was a delicious new find, a pleasant surprise. When looked from outside, the people inside seemed to be having a great time, and in a few minutes we joined them greeted by our courteous waiter.
The restaurant defines itself as serving fusion food. While we were waiting for our dishes, our waiter served olive-based home-made paste with fresh bread, and as a "welcome" from the kitchen, a small appetizer of spring rolls. As our main dishes, we chose BARBERIE ENTENBRUST Waldpilz-Muskatgemüse und Macadamia-Tagliolini (19,50 Euros) and KALT GERÄUCHERTES US-NACKENSTEAK Zucchini, Tomaten, Tandoori-Kartoffelgratin, Blackpeppersauce (19,50 Euros). The first was a deliciously cooked duck breast, accompanied by wonderfully aromatic pasta. In the latter, the steak was very tasty and well-cooked, the potatoes matched the dish very well, although the sauce was on the heavy side. In both dishes, the vegetables were a bit too generously salted, but did not ruin the taste of either dish in overall. We both drank an Australian Shiraz by the glass.
This place caught us by surprise, and we'll definitely visit again to sample the menu for a less time-pressed dinner.
