Lorenz Adlon Esszimmer is a two-Michelin-starred restaurant located in the prestigious Hotel Adlon Kempinski in Berlin, offering a stunning view of the iconic Brandenburg Gate. Under the leadership of Chef Jonas Zörner, the restaurant presents classic French gourmet creations infused with fresh Asian flavors, delivering an unforgettable culinary experience.

Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin is a legendary five-star luxury hotel in the heart of Berlin, situated directly opposite the iconic Brandenburg Gate. With a rich history dating back to 1907, when it was founded by Lorenz Adlon, the hotel has become a symbol of elegance and world-class service. It offers 385 elegant rooms and suites, meeting the highest expectations of its guests. The hotel boasts three exceptional restaurants, including Lorenz Adlon Esszimmer, honored with two Michelin stars.

A Berlin Master Chef crowns the Legendary Hotel by Brandenburg Gate

Jonas Zörner has been appointed as the Head Chef of the exclusive Lorenz Adlon Esszimmer. He brings valuable top-tier industry experience from his time at Heiko Nieder's The Restaurant at the renowned Dolder Grand Hotel in Zurich, which further refined the skills he had previously developed as a chef at Berlin's two-star restaurant Facil.

The birth of his son inspired Zörner’s return to Berlin, where he further honed his skills at Facil over two years. After joining GOLVET, a prestigious Berlin establishment with an open kitchen overlooking the city’s rooftops, Zörner quickly advanced from Chef de Partie to Junior Sous-Chef, then to Sous-Chef, and eventually to Head Chef. Under his leadership, GOLVET has retained its Michelin star annually since 2021, while Zörner was honored as Berlin Master Chef in 2022 and received a nomination for Emerging Chef of the Year by Der Feinschmecker magazine.

‘With Jonas Zörner, we are thrilled to welcome a rising culinary talent and inspiring leader to our team at the Lorenz Adlon Esszimmer,’ says Karina Ansos, Managing Director of the iconic hotel. ‘Promoting young, committed talent in all hotel areas has always been a matter close to our hearts in our service-orientated industry and is still one of our recipes for success today. We will support him fully in expressing his creative vision and making his mark. His unwavering dedication to quality and passion for the culinary arts assure us that Jonas Zörner will continue the success story of our gourmet restaurant, bringing fresh perspectives and exciting new ideas.’

The 31-year-old discovered his passion for the culinary arts at an early age, when, at eleven, he first explored the seemingly endless flavour combinations of foods and aromas alone at the cooker, compiled them into recipes, tasted them with fascination and developed them further. Internships at prestigious kitchens, including VAU under the renowned Kolja Kleeberg, deepened his interest in gastronomy. Today, Zörner places a high value on cultivating creativity among his team, viewing each new dish as a collective achievement and an essential part of the restaurant’s success.

‘Becoming head chef at such an esteemed restaurant, following in the footsteps of such successful predecessors, is both an honour and a motivation to meet the high expectations,’ says Zörner. ‘The Lorenz Adlon Esszimmer offers me the opportunity to contribute my expertise alongside an internationally recognised team and to grow at the highest level. I’m excited for this new journey and bringing many ideas with me.’