Mikrokosmos. The Restaurant

Peruvian-inspired sustainable cooking on Reichenberger Straße: regional produce, fish from nearby lakes and an insect extra menu.

Microcosmo began in 2017 to explore alternative protein sources, above all edible insects, the first ones approved in the EU. Through events and happenings it asked how such foods would be received in the West. Today Nicol and chef Diego Castro run a restaurant on Reichenberger Straße that approaches sustainable gastronomy from several angles.

Diego combines the traditions of his Peruvian roots with seasonal produce from small local producers. Half the menu is vegetarian or vegan; meat comes from nearby farms, in winter game from local hunters, and fish mostly from nearby lakes. If you like, order an extra menu with insects, fried, fermented, roasted, caramelised or as flour in focaccia and chips. To drink, natural wines, homemade water kefir and kombucha. Open Tuesday to Saturday in the evening.