Countryside-style restaurant in the Dutch Quarter behind a historic red-brick facade, serving hearty German and French dishes alongside a well-stocked wine selection displayed on open shelving.
Zum Fliegenden Holländer sits on Benkertstraße, one of the Dutch Quarter's prettiest cobbled lanes, in a building whose gabled brick facade dates to the same wave of 18th-century Dutch settlement that gives the neighborhood its name. Inside, the room leans rustic rather than formal, with full wine shelves stacked behind the bar and wooden tables set close together. The menu mixes solid German staples like Sauerbraten and schnitzel with French country dishes such as coq au vin, and the kitchen offers a set 4-course menu most evenings that is noticeably better value than piecing a meal together à la carte. Service is relaxed and the pace is unhurried, which makes it a reasonable stop for both a quick lunch while touring the Dutch Quarter and a longer evening meal. It gets busy on summer weekend evenings when outdoor seating fills the narrow street, so arriving before 19:00 or booking ahead is sensible if a table is wanted without a wait.
| Price | €€ |
|---|---|
| Hours | Daily 11:30–23:00 |
| Reservations | Not required for lunch; recommended for weekend dinners |
| Address | Benkertstraße 5, 14467 Potsdam |
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Location
Benkertstraße 5, 14467 Potsdam
Highlights
- Located on Benkertstraße, one of the best-preserved Dutch Quarter streets
- Full wine shelving displayed throughout the dining room
- Set 4-course menu offering better value than à la carte
- Mix of German and French country cooking
- Outdoor seating on a cobbled, pedestrian-friendly street
Tips for visiting
- The wine bottles lining the walls are for sale as well as by the glass
- The 4-course menu is better value than ordering à la carte
Accessibility
Ground-floor dining room with step-free entry from Benkertstraße; the street itself is cobbled.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Zum Fliegenden Holländer serve lunch?
Yes, it is open daily from 11:30, so lunch and dinner are both available.
Is the 4-course menu good value?
Yes, ordering the set 4-course menu is generally cheaper per dish than ordering the same items individually from the à la carte menu.