Must-see restaurants in Friedrichshain

  • Michelberger

    Friedrichshain

    Ensconced in one of Berlin's coolest hotels, Michelberger makes creative dishes that often combine unusual organic ingredients (eg wild boar with miso,…

  • Silo Coffee

    Friedrichshain

    If you've greeted the day with bloodshot eyes, get back in gear at this Aussie-run coffee and breakfast joint favoured by Friedrichshain's hip and expat…

  • 1990 Vegan Living

    Friedrichshain

    With their vibrant range of small plates, this totally vegan Vietnamese joint transports you to the streets of Hanoi for a truly authentic taste of Asian…

  • Hako Ramen

    Friedrichshain

    Nestled in the centre of Berlin's party district, this cosy ramen spot is full of authentic Japanese flair and the wafting smell of rich broths. Sit at…

  • Khwan

    Friedrichshain

    For some of the best Thai barbecue this side of Bangkok, pounce upon this rustic lair ensconced – for now – among the clubs and bars on the RAW Gelände…

  • Vöner

    Friedrichshain

    Vöner stands for 'vegan doner kebab' and is a spit-roasted blend of wheat protein, vegetables and herbs. It was dreamed up more than a 20 years ago by…

  • Schoenbrunn

    Friedrichshain

    Watch snow-white swans drift around their pond at this fairy-tale setting in the middle of Volkspark Friedrichshain while tucking into Austrian fare with…

  • Fischschuppen

    Friedrichshain

    This shop-restaurant combo gets salty flair not only from its big selection of sustainably caught, fresh fish, but also from its ship-cabin-like wooden…

  • Schneeweiss

    Friedrichshain

    The chilly-chic snowy white decor, with an eye-catching 'ice' chandelier, complements the Alpine menu at this fine-dining pioneer in Friedrichshain…

  • Lisboa Bar am Boxi

    Friedrichshain

    This colour- and knick-knack-drenched bistro is an inspired Portuguese port of call. Regulars pop by for a leisurely breakfast (served until 4pm on…

  • Eatside im Universalhaus

    Friedrichshain

    Not just any old cafeteria, this one's based at the Euro HQ of Universal Music and comes complete with a sunny riverside terrace and unimpeded views of…

  • Vineria del Este

    Friedrichshain

    Decked out with a tiled counter and rustic tables, this feel-good local always jumps with foodies hungry for a piñata of Iberian flavours. The kitchen…

  • Katerschmaus

    Friedrichshain

    From the homemade bread to the wicked crème brûlée, dining at this carefully designed ramshackle space under the U-Bahn tracks is very much a Berlin…

  • Milja & Schäfa

    Friedrichshain

    Natural woods and an airy layout lend a Scandinavian vibe to this mellow cafe, where mouthwatering breakfast options are listed on a black-slate board…

  • Aunt Benny

    Friedrichshain

    This daytime cafe in an unhurried yet central section of Friedrichshain combines urban sophistication with down-homey North American treats. Tuck into avo…

  • Lemon Leaf

    Friedrichshain

    Cheap, cheerful and stylish, this place is always swarmed by loyal locals, and for good reason: light, inventive and fresh, the South Asian menu goes…

  • Transit

    Friedrichshain

    Sit beneath the colourful birdcages at this beloved Thai and Indonesian tapas joint and order by ticking cheekily named dishes on a tear-off menu pad…

  • Spätzle & Knödel

    Friedrichshain

    This elbows-on-the-table gastropub provides a southern German comfort-food fix, including roast pork with dark-beer gravy, goulash with red cabbage and,…