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…
Must-see restaurants in Berlin
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…
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…
Berlin
Open to all despite being set within the members-only Soho House, ground-floor Cecconi's exhibits metropolitan flair with red leather booths, marble…
Historic Mitte
Look beyond the cafeteria-style get-up to sushi glory at fair prices. The combination platters are ample and affordable, especially during happy hour (all…
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…
Neukölln
What began as a regular appearance at Berlin’s street-food fairs has evolved into a cheerful permanent nosh spot serving such Peruvian classics as ceviche…
Dachgartenrestaurant Käfer im Bundestag
Historic Mitte
While politicians debate treaties and taxes in the plenary hall below, you can enjoy breakfast and hot meals with a regional bent at the restaurant on the…
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…
Berlin
You’ll be as exuberant as Zorba at this easy going yet top-rated Greek restaurant. Build a meal with the hot or cold appetisers or go for such substantial…
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…
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…
Berlin
At Berlin's first New York–style Jewish deli, home-cured and smoked pastrami on rye feeds tummy and soul in an arty 1930s-inspired setting with purple…
Neukölln
There’s chicken and then there’s City Chicken, an absolute cult destination when it comes to juicy birds sent through the rotisserie for the perfect tan…
Historic Mitte
‘Brutally local’ is the motto at the Michelin-starred restaurant of star sommelier Billy Wagner. All ingredients hail – without exception – from producers…
Schöneberg
On balmy nights, a glass of rosé and a grazing session in the courtyard of this art-crowd darling will likely transport you, maybe not quite to Panama,…
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,…
City West & Charlottenburg
Jules Verne was a well-travelled man, so it’s only fitting that a cafe bearing his name would feature a globetrotting menu. French oysters, Moroccan…
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…
Neukölln
Locals can often be seen queuing out the door for fresh vegan donuts in an array of decadent and seasonal flavours. Visitors after something more…
Berlin
At this colourful mock-Saigon street-food parlour, patrons squat on tiny plastic stools around wooden tables where rolls of toilet paper irreverently…
Schöneberg
In the former home of silent-movie star Henny Porten, this Vienna-style cafe is the living room of moneyed, genteel types reading the morning paper over…
Historic Mitte
Feeling worn out from sightseeing or power-shopping? No problem: a helping of massaman beef curry should quickly return you to top form – according to the…
City West & Charlottenburg
This neighbourhood-adored Italian on the quiet end of Bleibtreustrasse lets you dip into a pool of pleasurable classics from around the Boot. Alongside…
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…
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…
Berlin
If you love meat and Italian food, this hip joint is your kinda place. Sip a potent Negroni while scanning the good-looking crowd and anticipating super…
Berlin
In the mood for a Hansel and Gretel moment? Then join the other 'lost kids' for satisfying slow food from the southwest German regions of Baden and Swabia…
Kreuzberg
The global culinary craze for ceviche, Peru’s national dish, has finally reached Berlin. Fish, shrimp, scallops, octopus or any combination thereof are …
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…
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…
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…
Berlin
Art meets food in this project space headed by chef-artist–gallery owner Ulrich Krauss. Krauss invites different artists to create a site-specific…
City West & Charlottenburg
Family-run since 1928, Rogacki is chiefly a deli where display cases are piled high with cheeses, cold cuts, bread, salads, smoked fish (done in-house)…
City West & Charlottenburg
This next-gen food court at the stylish Bikini Berlin shopping mall has Instaworthy looks thanks to its mash-up of industrial edge and playful design…
Neukölln
This casual fine-dining outpost in a late-19th-century distillery serves meals with a strong native identity, composed largely with seasonally hunted and…
Historic Mitte
Tourists, concertgoers and hearty-food lovers rub shoulders at rustic tables in this authentic Bavarian beer hall. Soak up the down-to-earth vibe right…
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…
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…
Kreuzberg
The patina of yesteryear hangs over this ode-to-old-school gastropub, named for the cheeky Wilhelm Busch cartoon characters. Since 1902, it has packed…
