German restaurants in Berlin
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Schwarzwaldstuben
In the mood for a Hansel and Gretel moment? Then join the other 'lost kids' in this send-up of the Black Forest complete with plastic pines and baseball-capped Bambi heads. We can’t get enough of the 'geschmelzte Maultaschen’ (sautéed ravioli-like pasta) and the giant schnitzel. Everything goes down well with a glass of Rothaus Tannenzäpfle beer, straight from the Black Forest.
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Curry 36
Day after day, night after night, a motley crowd of tattooed scenesters, office jockeys, noisy school kids and savvy tourists wait their turn at this top-ranked Currywurst purveyor that's been frying 'em up since 1981.
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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
Sitting pretty on the edge of the Tiergarten, next to a Landwehrkanal lock, Schleusenkrug truly comes into its own in summer when the beer garden kicks into full swing. People from all walks of life hunker over mugs of foamy beer and satisfying comfort food, from grilled sausages to Flammkuche (Alsatian pizza) and weekly changing specials. Breakfast is served until 3pm.
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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 Beethoven to Angela Merkel. Although now tourist-geared, food quality is still pretty high when it comes to such local rib-stickers as Grillhaxe (grilled pork knuckle) and Bouletten (meat patties).
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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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Schusterjunge
At this rustic corner pub, authentic Berlin charm is doled out with as much abandon as the delish home cooking. Big platters of goulash, roast pork and Sauerbraten feed both tummy and soul as do the regionally brewed Bürgerbräu and Bernauer Schwarzbier.
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Schneeweiss
The chilly-chic all-white decor with the eye-catching 'ice' chandelier is only the first thing to tip you off that Snow White is no student nosh spot. The menu here is inspired by the Alps, from classics like schnitzel or Spätzle to more innovative territory like braised ox cheeks or duck breast with bramble berries. The weekend brunch is a perennial bestseller.
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Joseph-Roth-Diele
Named for an Austrian Jewish writer, this wood-panelled saloon time-warps you back to the 1920s, when Roth used to live next door. Walls decorated with bookshelves and quotes from his works draw a literary, intellectual crowd. Come here for a quick lunch, cakes or a leisurely drink.
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Oderquelle
It's always fun to pop by this woodsy resto and see what's inspired the chef today. Most likely, it'll be a delicious well-crafted German meal, perhaps with a slight Mediterranean nuance. The generously topped and crispy Flammkuche (Alsatian pizza) are a reliable standby. In summer, try scoring an outside table for keeping an eye on the buzzy action along this pretty street.
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Henne
This Old Berlin institution operates on the KISS (keep it simple, stupid!) principle: milk-fed chicken spun on the rotisserie for moist yet crispy perfection. That's all it's been serving for over a century, alongside tangy potato and white cabbage salads. Eat in the garden or in the cosy 1907 dining room that's resisted the tides of time. Reservations essential.
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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 select menu at this delightful slow-food bistro shines the spotlight on regionally sourced German soul food, elegantly updated for the 21st century. Service is impeccable and so are the wines. The two-course lunches are superb value at just €6.50. At dinnertime, it's best to reserve ahead for seats at the long communal wooden table or the handful of private ones.
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