Rogacki
Rogacki was Berlin's most beloved delicatessen and fish smokehouse — a 97-year-old Charlottenburg institution famed for house-smoked eel, matjes herring, and its stand-up Schlemmerecke bar. The original Wilmersdorfer Straße location closed permanently in July 2025 after the death of owner Dietmar Rogacki; a brand revival with a new flagship is planned for 2028.
Key facts
| Hours | Hours not verified |
|---|---|
| Price | $$ |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
| Nearest transit | U7 Bismarckstraße (approx. 113 m) or U2/U7 Bismarckstraße |
| Time needed | 45–90 minutes (browse + eat) |
| Best time to go | Weekday late morning to avoid lunch rush (when open) |
| Last verified | July 12, 2026 |
Locals Score
- Value3.0
- Freshness5.9
- Crowd level8.0
- Authenticity8.5
- Accessibility3.0
Frequently asked questions
- How much did eating at Rogacki cost?
- Rogacki was historically affordable, with main courses listed at roughly €5–€10 according to Frommer's. In later years some dishes crept higher — recent reviews mention fish plates around €20–€22 — reflecting price increases before the closure.
- What was Rogacki famous for?
- Rogacki was celebrated above all for its house-smoked fish — especially eel and salmon smoked on-site — as well as matjes herring, potato salad, and traditional German Hausmannkost. Its central Schlemmerecke stand-up bar, where all social classes ate side by side with a glass of white wine, was the heart of the experience.
- Did Anthony Bourdain visit Rogacki?
- Yes. Anthony Bourdain visited Rogacki during a Berlin episode and praised it enthusiastically, which brought the deli significant international attention and a wave of food-tourist visitors in subsequent years.
- Will Rogacki ever come back?
- Yes, a revival is planned. Entrepreneur Daniel-Jan Girl acquired the brand rights and original recipes and founded Rogacki Deutschland Holding GmbH. The goal is to open a new flagship store in the Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf area for the brand's 100th anniversary in 2028, with pop-ups and retail products in the interim.
- What is the history of Rogacki?
- Paul and Lucia Rogacki opened a smoked-goods shop in the Wedding district in 1928, relocating to Wilmersdorfer Straße in Charlottenburg in 1932 as the city's first eel and fish smokehouse. The business survived World War II, rebuilt from scratch after 1945, and expanded through three generations before closing in 2025 under third-generation owner Dietmar Rogacki.
- Where was Rogacki located?
- Rogacki was at Wilmersdorfer Straße 145–146, 10585 Berlin-Charlottenburg, a short walk from U-Bahn Bismarckstraße (U2/U7). The original building is now in foreclosure proceedings and will not host the future Rogacki.
- What was the Schlemmerecke?
- The Schlemmerecke was a four-sided rectangular stand-up bar in the middle of Rogacki's great hall, where chefs served freshly prepared seafood dishes and cold white wine to customers on all sides. It was the social and culinary centrepiece of the store, famous for its democratic mix of regulars.
- Is Rogacki still open?
- No. The original Rogacki at Wilmersdorfer Straße 145–146 closed permanently in July 2025 following the death of owner Dietmar Rogacki in a house fire in May 2025 and the subsequent insolvency of the business. The original premises will not reopen.
Nearby in Ask Berlin
- CharlottenburgNeighborhood0.39 km · 5 min walk
- Charlottenburg Palace (Schloss Charlottenburg)Attraction1.09 km · 14 min walk
- Charlottenburg Palace (Schloss Charlottenburg)Attraction1.1 km · 14 min walk
- Schlosspark CharlottenburgPark1.49 km · 19 min walk
- Rum TraderBar2.17 km · 27 min walk
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