There was a little restaurant on Zionskirchstrasse in Berlin where I used to go for great comfort food. Hoping to revisit this place, I rounded the corner only to discover that a different restaurant is now located in the space: Roberta kocht!. The menu looked appealing (plenty of traditional offerings), so I went inside.
It's a small room with only a few tables. Upon entering, I realized I was the only guest. Roberta (I'm assuming that's her name) invited me to come up and take a place near the kitchen. We had a nice conversation as she was whipping up some amazing Swabian
style vittles. Meanwhile, a few more guests arrived.
Everything on the menu looked really tasty, and I couldn't decide. I asked her what she recommended, and without hesitation she replied "die Maultaschen!" The best way I can describe it is as Swabian lasagna. There's no tomato sauce but it's put together in a similar way - layers of homemade pasta/dumplings filled with vegetables, meat, and spices.
A little while later, after a pleasant chat about Berlin and the neighborhood, she placed something in front of me that may be one of the most beautiful meals I've ever seen.
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Schwäbische Maultaschen served with lentils and warm potato salad.
It was a huge portion, but I don't get this kind of meal every day, so I parked myself there until I had finished the entire plate. Fortunately, I had a nice long walk home afterwards.
, and you'll get a great meal.
. Never cheap but always outstanding.
