Berlin’s Bonvivant becomes the world’s sixth vegan Michelin-starred restaurant

From veganfoodandliving.com

Berlin’s Bonvivant Bistro makes history as it transitions to a 100% plant-based menu, becoming one of just six vegan Michelin-starred restaurants with its innovative, dairy-free brunch and dinner

Since 2019, Bonvivant Cocktail Bistro has been a staple of Berlin’s Schöneberg district, originally making its mark as a high-end vegetarian destination. Led by head chef Nikodemus Berger, the restaurant has never been one to shy away from culinary evolution.

Bonvivant made its dinner menu plant-based in January 2025, as part of its continued commitment to sustainability and innovation in the kitchen. Over the past year, the team has been dedicated to perfecting the vegan cuisine, ensuring there was no compromise when it came to taste.

Now, the restaurant has officially removed the last vestiges of dairy and eggs by also turning its brunch menu fully vegan, along with its selection of drinks.

This move marks a significant moment for the industry, as Bonvivant becomes one of only six restaurants globally to hold a Michelin star while being entirely vegan.

Innovation without the imitation

The transition was far from an overnight decision. Speaking to Restaurant Ranking, Chef Nikodemus Berger revealed his intent that “the vegan approach” should represent a commitment to “the best taste, the highest creativity, and climate friendliness.”

Rather than reaching for processed alternatives, the kitchen team focused on the inherent potential of plants. Berger emphasised that the restaurant was “never interested in creating cuisine that imitates animal products,” preferring instead to create “independent innovations” that rely on unique textures and presentations.

Using local, seasonal ingredients to create interesting, sophisticated dishes, chef Nikodemus is out to prove that sustainability doesn’t have to mean boring food.

Bonvivant goes vegan for a sustainable future

At a time when some high-profile plant-based spots in Berlin have closed their doors, Bonvivant’s owner, Jules Winnfield, sees this as a necessary step forward rather than a risk. He describes vegan cuisine as a “forward-looking form of culinary culture” and hopes to fill the gap left by recent industry shifts with “premium quality and without dogma.”

Winnfield expressed his delight in the transition as a way to inspire others within the industry “not to lose sight of sustainability and contemporary cuisine,” while also proving to diners that “vegan Michelin-starred cuisine is a win in every respect.”

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