Berlin Restaurants

  1. Borchardt

    Named after a caterer to the Prussian court, this Mitte institution is on the speed dial of politicians, actors and other power crowd types. This generally makes for top-notch people-watching in the open dining room, with ceilings as lofty as the chef's ambitions. The Wiener schnitzel - thin, juicy and huge - is reputedly among the best in town.

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  2. Hartmanns

    Stefan Hartmann studied with star chefs in Hollywood and Berlin before opening his romantic basement restaurant in early 2007. Amid vaulted ceilings, original art and a lusty fireplace, he's now building his own fan base with a dual menu pairing sophisticated German home cooking and international gourmet concoctions.

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