Lavanderia Vecchia

Neukölln


For a first-class culinary journey around Italy, book a table amid the rustic-industrial charm of this historic laundry. Cooked-to-order antipasti courses are followed by pasta or risotto, a fishy or meaty main, and dessert. Dinner starts at 7.30pm and includes half a bottle of wine, plus water, coffee and digestif. Reservations essential. Lunches are simpler and value-priced.

A new innovation is the lively Dinner & Dance offered every other Tuesday, with five courses, wine and water costing €38.


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