Must-see restaurants in Prenzlauer Berg

  • Mrs Robinson's

    Prenzlauer Berg

    When Israel transplant Ben Zviel and his partner Samina Raza launched their minimalist parlour (white-brick walls, polished wooden tables) in 2016, they…

  • Umami

    Prenzlauer Berg

    A mellow 1950s lounge vibe and an inspired menu of Indochine home cooking divided into 'regular' and 'vegetarian' choices are the main draws of this…

  • W-Der Imbiss

    Prenzlauer Berg

    The self-described home of 'indo-mexi-cal-ital' fusion, W is always busy as a beehive with fans of its signature naan pizza freshly baked in the tandoor…

  • Restaurant Oderberger

    Prenzlauer Berg

    This exciting newcomer spreads across three open levels in an industrial-chic ex-boiler room of a public swimming pool. The chef's orchestrations are just…

  • Chutnify

    Prenzlauer Berg

    Aparna Aurora's haunt spices up Berlin's bland Indian food scene with authentic South Indian street food. Her specialities are stuffed dosas (a type of…

  • Yafo

    Prenzlauer Berg

    This charming resto-bar combo transplants Tel Aviv's palpable energy, sensuous food and convivial vibes to a quiet corner in Berlin. Drop by for a…

  • Habba Habba

    Prenzlauer Berg

    This tiny Imbiss (snack bar) makes yummy wraps with a twist, like the one stuffed with tangy pomegranate-marinated chicken and nutty buckwheat in a minty…

  • Van Hoa

    Prenzlauer Berg

    Empty tables are a rare sight at this uncluttered cafe with its small blackboard menu of simply satisfying bowls of beef or chicken piled high with fresh…

  • Ataya Caffe

    Prenzlauer Berg

    This darling living-room-style cafe way off the tourist track is the lovechild of Elisabetta and Bachir Niang who have poured their hearts and cash into…

  • Zia Maria

    Prenzlauer Berg

    This pizza kitchen and gallery gets a big thumbs-up for its freshly made crispy-crust pizza with classic and eclectic toppings, including wafer-thin…

  • Standard – Serious Pizza

    Prenzlauer Berg

    The name is the game: serious Neapolitan-style pizza truly is the standard at this modern parlour where the dough is kneaded daily and the bases are…

  • Hüftengold

    Prenzlauer Berg

    This shoebox-sized cafe really comes into its own on sunny days when the vintage benches and tables on the flowery pavement terrace become the perfect…

  • La Muse Gueule

    Prenzlauer Berg

    This cosy wine bar is the living room of Prenzlauer Berg's sizeable French community, and also a popular place to kick back before or after attending an…

  • Kanaan

    Prenzlauer Berg

    In this feel-good venture, an Israeli biz whiz and a Palestinian chef have teamed up to bring a progressive blend of vegan/vegetarian Middle Eastern fare…

  • Street Food auf Achse

    Prenzlauer Berg

    On Sunday, the Kulturbrauerei gets mobbed by hungry folk keen on a first-class culinary journey at economy prices. Dozens of mobile kitchens set up in the…

  • Chay Long

    Prenzlauer Berg

    A true find among Berlin's maze of meat-free eateries, Chay Long serves up meat-free Vietnamese cooking that is as authentic as it gets this side of…

  • Der Fischladen

    Prenzlauer Berg

    Berlin may be landlocked, but this shop-takeaway-snack-bar combo proves that this is no detriment to sourcing superfresh fish and seafood. The menu ranges…

  • A Magica

    Prenzlauer Berg

    This always-packed joint consistently delivers Neapolitan pizzas with pizazz straight from the wood-burning oven to tables packed tightly into a cosy,…

  • Gugelhof

    Prenzlauer Berg

    Training the spotlight on Alsatian and southern German food, this jewel made headlines when feeding Bill Clinton back in 2000, and thankfully it hasn’t…

  • Ausspanne

    Prenzlauer Berg

    Rustic, cosy and decorated with wood, mirrors and vintage enamel signs, the Ausspanne pairs Old Berlin flair with modern German cooking. Head chef Andre…

  • Lucky Leek

    Prenzlauer Berg

    Josita Hartanto has a knack for coaxing maximum flavour out of the vegetable kingdom and for boldly combining ingredients in unexpected ways. Hers is one…

  • Der Hahn ist Tot!

    Prenzlauer Berg

    A French children's ditty inspired the curious name, which translates as 'The rooster is dead!'. At this homey restaurant the deceased chicken is turned…

  • Konnopke's Imbiss

    Prenzlauer Berg

    Brave the inevitable queue at this famous sausage kitchen, ensconced in the same spot below the elevated U-Bahn tracks since 1930, but now equipped with a…

  • Si An

    Prenzlauer Berg

    This stylish nosh spot welcomes a steady stream of tousled hipsters, yoga mamas and even the occasional celeb (yes, Clooney was here). The modern-meets…

  • Muse

    Prenzlauer Berg

    The lovechild of globetrotting Brit-German couple Caroline and Tobias, this rustic-chic neighbourhood bistro doles out border-crossing comfort food…

  • Tapitas

    Prenzlauer Berg

    This darling tapas bar is a top pick on the Gleimstrasse restaurant row. All the classics are there – jamón serrano, bacon-wrapped dates, tortillas etc –…

  • Bird

    Prenzlauer Berg

    New York meets Berlin at this always bustling expat favourite whose dry-aged steaks, burgers and hand-cut fries might just justify the hype. Sink your…

  • Zum Schusterjungen

    Prenzlauer Berg

    Tourists, expats and locals descend upon this old-school gastropub where rustic Berlin charm is doled out with as much abandon as the delish home cooking…

  • Pfefferbräu

    Prenzlauer Berg

    On the site of Joseph Pfeffer's 1841 brewery, the team from Pfefferbräu once again churn out delicious suds brewed in giant copper vats right on the…

  • Lia's Kitchen

    Prenzlauer Berg

    This tiny gem on the fashionable Kollwitzstrasse is dishing up vegan burgers and hefty salads that will leave even the hungriest customer satisfied. They…

  • Bun Bao

    Prenzlauer Berg

    Street-food-scene veteran Bun Bao serves its inventive Asian burgers in a jazzy Hong Kong–style parlour with colourful pixel art. There are vegan and fish…

  • Oderquelle

    Prenzlauer Berg

    It's always fun to pop by this woodsy stalwart on Oderberger Strasse to see what inspired the chef today. Most likely it'll be a well-crafted German dish…

  • Rawtastic

    Prenzlauer Berg

    At Berlin's first raw-vegan restaurant, food does not get heated to more than 42°C. Try their healthy spins on burgers, pizzas and chocolate mousse or…

  • Kauf Dich Glücklich

    Prenzlauer Berg

    This retro-styled cafe on one of Prenzlauer Berg's prettiest streets is famous for its fresh waffles and homemade ice cream. Order at the counter, grab a…

  • Maria Bonita

    Prenzlauer Berg

    Tasty Mexican street food is still a rarity in Berlin, which is why we raise a cold Corona to this no-frills joint where the tortillas are homemade, the…

  • Salt 'n Bone

    Prenzlauer Berg

    Run by an Irish couple, this rustic gastropub draws upon the zeitgeist with unpolished furniture, filament light bulbs and vintage photos. The soulful…

  • Frau Mittenmang

    Prenzlauer Berg

    This unhurried restaurant with pavement bench seating delivers a daily changing roster of globally inspired dishes that sometimes push the culinary…

  • Ost-West Cafe

    Prenzlauer Berg

    Past the East German Trabi police car, this friendly if tourist-oriented cafe serves simple international dishes amid Cold War-era-themed decor.