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$$ | Kreuzberg |
A cross between a craft brewery, a hip outdoor beer garden (spring through fall only), and a casual indoor restaurant inside reused shipping containers, BRLO is a quintessential Berlin spot to spend an afternoon drinking and eating. If the weather's nice, grab a striped lounge chair outside and choose from a range of modern bar snacks at the beer garden, open every day except in winter; otherwise, head indoors for a choice of vegetable-focused mains along with meats cooked in their own smoker.
Schöneberger Str. 16, Berlin, Berlin, 10963, Germany
Known For
- Cool, fun outdoor and indoor setting
- Tasty barbecue and vegetables
- Beers brewed on-site
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Restaurant closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch Tues.–Fri. Beer garden closed Mon.
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$$$$ | Schöneberg |
In the historic grand villa of silent movie star Henny Porten, the Einstein is one of the leading coffeehouses in town, and it charmingly recalls the elegant days of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, complete with an artsy, high-brow clientele and slightly snobbish waiters gliding across the parquet floors. Order Austrian delicacies such as Tafelspitz or schnitzel (the small order is plenty large), coffee, and, of course, some cake.
Kurfürstenstr. 58, Berlin, Berlin, 10117, Germany
Known For
- Shady garden behind the villa
- Apple strudel with vanilla sauce
- Outdoor seating in a beautiful courtyard
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$$ | Mitte |
Opened in 1913, this former club has a new life as a trendy restaurant serving well-prepared German classics; dine inside amidst the soaring ceilings and peeling walls, or when the weather's nice, outdoors in the lovely courtyard. Try a three-course seasonal menu or opt for tasty flammkuchen, potato rösti, or schnitzel, washed down with a well-mixed signature cocktail such as a Clärchens (tequila, currant, lemon, sugar, and mint).
Auguststr. 24, Berlin, Berlin, 10117, Germany
Known For
- Classic German cuisine
- Cool, retro atmosphere
- Weekly dance instruction and parties
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No lunch Tues.–Fri.
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$ | Kreuzberg |
This currywurst stand in Kreuzberg has a cult following and just about any time of day or night you'll find yourself amid a crowd of cab drivers, students, and lawyers munching on currywurst mit Darm (with skin) or ohne Darm (without skin). Go local and order your sausage with a big pile of crispy fries served rot-weiss (red and white)—with curry ketchup and mayonnaise.
Mehringdamm 36, Berlin, Berlin, 10961, Germany
Known For
- Berlin's most famous currywurst
- Vegan currywurst for non-meat eaters
- Late-night eats (open till 5 am)
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$ | Mitte |
Known for having one of the best breakfasts in Berlin (think avocado toast and toasted brioche with berry preserves), the filtered coffee at Distrikt is far from an afterthought, with beans chosen from some of Europe's top roasteries. Tea lovers aren't left out with a fine selection from Kreuzberg's Companion Coffee & Tea, served up with a scrumptious choice of cakes.
Bergstr. 68, Berlin, Berlin, 10115, Germany
Known For
- Breakfast served every day till 4 pm (and till 5 pm on Sunday)
- Instagrammable brick-walled interiors
- Hipsters waiting outside
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$ | Prenzlauer Berg |
Though Berlin’s awash in Neapolitan pizza places, this sweet neighborhood spot bucks the trend with innovative topping combinations on a soft yet chewy sourdough crust. Sophisticated seasonal pizzas, such as charred broccoli and buffalo mozzarella or bacon with cauliflower and Swiss chard, please kids and adults alike, while the fine selection of cocktails, wine, and beer gives the adults even more to appreciate.
Kopenhagener Str. 12 A, Berlin, Berlin, 10437, Germany
Known For
- Outdoor dining adjacent to a playground to keep kids amused and adults happy
- Large natural wine selection
- Coconut sundae with dark chocolate, almond, and sea salt
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues.
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$$$$ | Tiergarten |
One of Germany's top restaurants, Facil is also one of the more relaxed of its class: the elegant, minimalist setting—it's in the fifth-floor courtyard of the Mandala Hotel, with exquisite wall panels and a glass roof that opens in summer—and impeccable service make this feel like something of an oasis in the busy city. Diners can count on a careful combination of modern takes on German classics and inspiration from across the globe, best sampled in the four- to eight-course set meals.
Potsdamer Str. 3, Berlin, Berlin, 10785, Germany
Known For
- Seasonal tasting menus with mainly regional ingredients
- Beautiful rooftop setting
- Extensive wine list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed weekends
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$ | Prenzlauer Berg |
Under the tracks of the elevated U2 subway line is Berlin's most beloved sausage stand. Konnopke's is a family business that's been around since 1930 and, though there are several options on the menu, this place is famous for its currywurst, which is served on a paper tray with a plastic prong that can be used to spear the sauce-covered sausage slices; with French fries and a pilsner, this is one of the quintessential Berlin meals.
Schönhauser Allee 44b, Berlin, Berlin, 10435, Germany
Known For
- Much-loved currywurst with fries (there's also a vegan option)
- Throngs of people all day long
- Quick, cheap eats
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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$ | Mitte |
This cozy Mitte spot has two different spaces: the bustling and sometimes drafty front room with high tables where walk-ins are seated, and a darker, more romantic back room for those who remember to reserve ahead—as you should. The short but well-thought-out menu includes small and large antipasti plates of grilled vegetables, olives, cheeses, and meats, as well as unusual pastas like a tagliatelle with crawfish in a lemon-mint sauce, or one with pine nuts and balsamic-roasted figs. Chestnut-filled ravioli with pears is a favorite in winter. The lunch menu, with an appetizer and a pasta dish for only €8.50, is a great deal, especially for the area.
Alte Schönhauserstr. 12, Berlin, Berlin, 10119, Germany
Known For
- Chestnut-filled ravioli with pears
- Affordable lunch specials
- Panna cotta
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch Sun., No credit cards
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$ | Kreuzberg |
Thanks to the efforts of local activists, this century-old market hall was saved from becoming a chain supermarket and instead turned into a center for local food vendors, chefs, wine dealers, and brewers. From Monday to Saturday, a large and rotating variety of food and drink is on offer for lunch and all afternoon; Tuesday to Saturday finds the weekly market with tempting food products for sale, from fruits and vegetables to bread and fish (with an expanded market on Friday and Saturday); and the space also hosts a dazzling array of rotating events, so it's best to check what's on before heading there.
Eisenbahnstr. 42/43, Berlin, Berlin, 10997, Germany
Known For
- Tasty and varied food choices from local entrepreneurs, from barbecue to crepes to Turkish dumplings
- A fun, hipster scene
- A good selection of beer, wine, and coffee
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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In the renovated Ehemalige Jüdische Mädchenschule (Old Jewish Girls' School), this deli-style café serves delicious versions of Jewish deli standards along with regularly changing vegetable-based salads and mains. The space, with wood floors and tables and low, deep purple banquettes, is trendier than any traditional deli.
Auguststr. 11–13, Berlin, Berlin, 10117, Germany
Known For
- New York–style deli sandwiches, like Reubens and pastrami on rye
- Chicken liver brûlée with grilled challah
- New York cheesecake
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$$$$ | Kreuzberg |
The conservative decor belies the artistry on offer at this Michelin-starred restaurant from Germany's most famous celebrity chef. Upscale Asian-influenced cuisine, combining Japanese, Thai, and Chinese flavors and techniques, can be sampled in either classic or seasonal seven-course tasting menus for dinner or four- to eight-course tasting menus for lunch; pair your food with splendid wines from one of the most comprehensive lists in Berlin.
Rudi-Dutschke-Str. 26, Berlin, Berlin, 10969, Germany
Known For
- Peking duck "TR" (duck three ways)
- Langoustine with wasabi Cantonese-style
- More than 800 wine choices
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch Tues.–Thurs.
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$ | Charlottenburg |
Every weekend from spring to autumn, in decent weather, the main lawn at Preussenpark in Wilmersdorf fills up with Southeast Asian families (mostly Thai, but some Vietnamese, Malaysian, and Indonesian) who set up cooking equipment and prepare authentic delicacies like beef noodle soup, skewered fried meat, and spicy green-papaya salad. Come with a picnic blanket, cash, and a lot of napkins, and stay for the afternoon. Sundays in summer are especially popular.
Brandenburgische Str., Berlin, Berlin, 10707, Germany
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Weekends in warm weather, No credit cards, Runs Apr.--Nov.
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In a gorgeous restored 1914 villa facing Heligensee lake, renowned chef Tim Raue updates classic Brandenburg dishes. Choose from the seven-course tasting menu, or order dishes such as beef tongue salad with onion and caper mayonnaise or perch meunière with parsley, spinach, and lemon à la carte; ask the helpful sommelier for the best pairings from their extensive German wine list.
Mangerstr. 34, Potsdam, Brandenburg, 14467, Germany
Known For
- Königsberger Klopse (meatballs with beetroot and mashed potatoes)
- Fine choice of German wines
- Terrace dining with lake views
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch weekdays
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$ | Mitte |
By day, this is a quiet café reminiscent of a classic Viennese coffeehouse (the name means "Old Europe"), with shabby but trendy decor, and fashionable Mitte-ites chatting and paging through newspapers and magazines. At night, it turns into a comfortable but bustling neighborhood pub serving classic Berlin dishes, just crowded enough to look like a scene but never too packed.
Gipsstr. 11, Berlin, Berlin, 10119, Germany
Known For
- Traditional Berlin dishes like meatballs, schnitzel, and spätzle
- Daily changing seasonal dishes
- Being a locals' hangout
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Anchored by an indoor vertical garden filled with vegetables and herbs used in many of its dishes, this casual eatery inside the Gropius Bau museum focuses on ancient Jewish recipes from around the world. Choose from a selection of organic vegetable-forward mezzes including labneh (strained yogurt) with challah bread, cauliflower with herbed tahini, and zucchini latkes, finished off with tasty cakes baked by renowned Berlin pâtissière Cynthia Barcomi.
Niederkirchnerstr. 7, Berlin, Berlin, 10963, Germany
Known For
- Inexpensive nibbles and more substantial plates
- Freshly made vegetarian dishes
- Herbal lemonade
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues.
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$$ | Mitte |
The menu changes daily at this celebrity meeting place—the location near Gendarmenmarkt makes it a popular power lunch spot for politicians and influential people, though the food and service are not what you'd expect from the high prices. The setting is wonderful, though, with high ceilings, plush maroon benches, marble columns, and an Art Nouveau mosaic that was discovered during renovations. The cuisine is French-German and there are generally several fish dishes and oyster choices on the menu, as well as carnivore classics like veal schnitzel or beef fillet. The courtyard garden is lively in warm weather
Französischestr. 47, Berlin, Berlin, 10117, Germany
Known For
- Elegant decor
- Distinguished clientele
- Classic cuisine
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations essential, Credit cards accepted
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$$ | Friedrichshain |
In the grand Berlin tradition of reinventing historical spaces, this lovely wine bar and Italian restaurant has taken over a former stamp shop (“Briefmarken” means “stamps” in German) on beautiful Karl-Marx-Allee; you can pick a regional Italian wine off the shelves (also preserved from the stamp-selling days) or leaf through the extensive list. Accompany your choice with antipasti like fresh mozzarella with speck, broccoli rabe, and marinated artichokes, or one of the daily menu of fresh pastas.
Karl-Marx-Allee 99, Berlin, Berlin, 10243, Germany
Known For
- Italian wine list
- Authentic antipasti
- Homey vibe
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch weekdays
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$$ | Schöneberg |
On a small winding street in an area between Kreuzberg and Schöneberg known as Rote Insel (Red Island) because of its location between two S-bahn tracks and its socialist, working-class history, this neighborhood institution was an early advocate of the slow-food movement. The food is Italian and focuses on high quality, locally sourced ingredients and everything—whether it's an innovative preparation of artichokes or beef fillet with green peppercorns—is tasty.
Hochkirchstr. 8, Berlin, Berlin, 10829, Germany
Known For
- Popular brunch with Italian delicacies
- Slow-food principles using seasonal ingredients
- Large choice of pastas and pizzas
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No lunch weekdays
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$$$ | Prenzlauer Berg |
Billed as a classic all-day hangout, with selections from the vinyl records lining the walls played by the friendly staff, this more casual offshoot of neighborhood favorite Mrs. Robinson’s serves up coffee, drinks, and French bistro-inspired meals from morning till night. Opt for freshly baked goods—including sourdough bread, made daily—at any time of day, or nibble on retro dishes like Oysters Rockefeller or oeuf à la mayo along with Berlin’s black-clad foodies.
Lychener St. 37, Berlin, Berlin, 10437, Germany
Known For
- Wide selection of vermouth
- Soft serve made from raw milk
- Seasonal ingredients from local producers
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues.
