Al Contadino sotto le Stelle

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Corner of Southern Italy on Auguststraße

Al Contadino sotto le Stelle sits on Auguststraße 34 in Berlin's Mitte district, operating under a clear and self-stated mission: the preservation and distribution of the typical gastronomic treasures of Lucania. That southern Italian region — known in antiquity as Basilicata — is rarely the reference point for Italian restaurants abroad, which makes this address all the more distinctive.

The restaurant earned 2 forks from Gambero Rosso in 2023, Italy's most authoritative food and wine guide, a recognition that underlines the kitchen's commitment to authenticity rather than crowd-pleasing compromise.

Buffalo Mozzarella as a Centrepiece

One of the defining features of the offer here is the mozzarella tasting — a curated selection of buffalo mozzarella sourced from the Valle del Cilento in Campania. Presenting mozzarella as a tasting experience in its own right, rather than a garnish or side note, signals the seriousness with which the team approaches Italian produce.

The menu rotates monthly, keeping the offer grounded in seasonality and what the kitchen can source well. A carefully chosen selection of Italian wines accompanies the food, presented with the same regional focus.

More Than a Restaurant

Beyond dinner service, Al Contadino sotto le Stelle functions as a bar, a bottega, and a catering and events operation — available for private parties and takeaway as well. The breadth of the offer reflects a project genuinely invested in bringing Lucanian food culture to Berlin, not simply running a restaurant under an Italian name.