Das Ballenberger

Das Ballenberger is a small restaurant and delicatessen run as Ballenberger Feinkost by Christin Ballenberger in Erfurt. Its concept applies European land cuisine to the city, drawing dishes from mountains, coasts and plains across the continent. The kitchen foregrounds a huge variety of plant-based ingredients, presenting vegetable dishes that work as mains or accompaniments and encouraging family-style sharing. The house pairs a selection of delicatessen with a mix of classics and seasonal creations, composes suitable menus for private events and provides catering for larger parties and off-site celebrations. Its market-driven, vegetable-forward approach combines continental inspirations with a neighbourhood, convivial atmosphere. A small, cosy dining room offers an intimate, neighbourhood feel and the site also presents as a deli or “little shop” with a relaxed, literary breakfast ambience. Seating is arranged to create a warm, communal experience suitable for small private gatherings. The kitchen issues weekly-changing offers, a rotating à la carte selection and a dedicated breakfast offering. Multi-course set menus — Vital and Dinner — are available with optional wine pairings. Specialties include saffron risotto with green asparagus; roasted leek heart with potato, almond and black truffle; flank steak with tamarillo salsa; Skrei with bisque and bergamot; and Black Tiger prawns with mojo verde.