German restaurants in Berlin
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Schwarzwaldstuben
The tongue-in-cheek olde-worlde decor is as delicious as the authentic southern German food served in gut-busting portions at this cosy corner joint. We can't get enough of the geschmelzte Maultaschen (sautéed ravioli-like pasta) but all goes down well with a Rothaus Tannenzäpfle beer, straight from the Black Forest.
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Maultaschen Manufaktur
If ravioli and dumplings had kids, they would look something like Maultaschen, a traditional dish from southern Germany. At this unfussy joint they’re made fresh daily and served fried and smothered in sauce or cheese and paired with potato salad or noodles. The herbivore versions are stuffed either with spinach and mozzarella or tomato and feta.
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Schleusenkrug
Follow a jog in Tiergarten with breakfast at this classic beer garden, sitting pretty next to a lock on the Landwehrkanal. Later in the day the place starts jumping with people from all walks of life chatting, hoisting mugs of foamy beer and feasting on grilled organic sausages and other hearty fare.
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Zur Letzten Instanz
Oozing folksy Old Berlin charm, this rustic eatery has been an enduring hit since 1621 and has fed everyone from Napoleon to Angela Merkel. It's one of the best places in town for classic Berlin fare.
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Ratskeller Köpenick
Restaurants with the word ‘Ratskeller’ in their name usually turn out to be overpriced tourist traps not worthy of our – and your – attention. The Köpenick contender, though, is a happy exception. If you’re lusting after rib-sticking German food, descend into this vaulted, olde-worlde cellar below the historic town hall where a certain ‘Hauptmann’ once pulled a masterful stunt on the local authorities. Reservations advised for the Friday and Saturday live jazz nights.
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Bräustübl
Wrap up a day at the Müggelsee on the lakeside terrace or inside this rambling brew-pub that oozes 1920s Berlin charisma from every nook and cranny. There are two menus: one featuring hearty, old-timey German classics that wash down well with the Berliner Bürgerbräu brewed on-site, and a smaller one with – get this! – light and healthy Ayurvedic dishes calibrated to blood type. Concerts, readings and cabaret take over the little stage at weekends.
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Spandower Zollhaus
If you’re in the market for German comfort food, make a beeline to this friendly and unpretentious restaurant in historic Spandau. The Zollhaus Ente (duck) is a perennial favourite, served moist off the bone with a tan as perfect as George Hamilton’s. Or go the whole German hog with a belt-loosening portion of Eisbein (roast pork knuckle).
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Borchardt
Chances of catching a German politician digging into a juicy Wiener schnitzel or some A-list babe choking on a lettuce leaf are excellent at this high-ceilinged power-crowd spot. Just be prepared to put up with snooty servers and a steep bill. Trivia scoop: it’s named after August Borchardt, chief caterer to the German Kaiser.
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Schusterjunge
This rustic corner joint doles out authentic Berlin charm with as much abandon as the delish home cooking. Big platters of goulash, pork roast and Sauerbraten (vinegar-marinated and braised beef) feed both tummy and soul, and so do the locally brewed Bürgerbräu and Bernauer Schwarzbier.
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Schneeweiss
Friedrichshain grunge gets a New York glam makeover at the aptly named ‘Snow White’ whose chilly-chic decor – awesome ‘ice’ chandelier – was inspired by the Alps. Same goes for the menu, which is big on southern German and Austrian classics executed with a fresh postmodern twist.
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Joseph-Roth-Diele
Conversation rarely seems to flag in this lovable 1920s retreat named for an Austrian Jewish writer who lived next door before being forced into exile by the Nazis. The menu is simple: two hearty hot dishes at lunch and dinnertime, otherwise German-style sandwiches and cake.
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Oderquelle
If this restaurant weren't so darn popular, you'd just pop in for a beer and a casual but well-crafted German meal. But, alas, without a reservation, chances of scoring a table after 8pm are practically nil, although the bar stools might do in a pinch.
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Henne
At this Berlin institution the name is the menu: roast chicken it is, take it or leave it. It's a concept that's been a cult for over a century, so who are we to argue? Eat in the garden or the original interior from 1907. Reservations highly advised.
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Engelbecken
This lakeside charmer gets top marks for its impeccably crafted German soul food. Locally sourced organic meats and produce find their destiny in classic pork roast, porcini strudel or duck with caramelized onions. Reservations essential.
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Fellas
This unhurried bistro employs cooks surely destined for fancier places. The regular menu has great salads and schnitzel, but the most creativity goes into the big-flavoured weekly specials. Or come just for a snack and wine.
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Renger-Patzsch
This off-the-beaten-path neighbourhood restaurant exudes a refreshing earthiness that matches its robust menu. Try big-hunger mains like red-wine-braised ox cheeks or snack on their excellent Flammkuchen.
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Schwarzer Hahn
The small menu at this personable slow-food bistro is stocked with oldies but goodies updated for the 21st century. Service is impeccable and the friendly owner knows a thing or two about wine.
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