City West & Charlottenburg
Old Berlin charm is in every nook and cranny of this been-here-forever pub, which pours eight draught beers (including the superb Kloster Andechs) and…
Must-see restaurants in Berlin & Brandenburg
Around Berlin
On the edge of the Free University campus, Galileo has plied students, faculty and clued-in locals with cheap, authentic Italian fare since 1990. If…
City West & Charlottenburg
Hip and stylish, this next-gen brasserie feels as snug as a glove and delivers classics with a modern twist. Entrecôte gets grilled on the lava stone and…
Friedrichshain
From the homemade bread to the wicked crème brûlée, dining at this carefully designed ramshackle space under the U-Bahn tracks is very much a Berlin…
Kreuzberg
If you’re in the mood for a quick Vietnamese pho (soup), glass noodle salad or daily curry special, follow the locals to this low-key landmark. Clever…
City West & Charlottenburg
Sitting pretty on the edge of the Tiergarten park, next to a canal lock, Schleusenkrug truly comes into its own during beer-garden season. People from all…
Berlin
This hip little joint was a Berlin pioneer of the banh mi fad. A relic from French-colonial times, these plump Vietnamese sandwiches combine marinated…
Museumsinsel & Alexanderplatz
This cute little inn is a faithful replica of the 1507 original, a favourite watering hole of writers and artists, including the caricaturist Heinrich…
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…
Kreuzberg
For some of Berlin’s top Japanese soups, follow locals to this lantern-lit canal-side charmer, where homemade noodles, fresh vegetables and toppings from…
Historic Mitte
A coffee house with big-city flair, this cosmopolitan spot is great for scanning the power-crowd for famous politicians, artists or actors – discreetly,…
Museumsinsel & Alexanderplatz
Dolores hasn't lost a step since introducing the California-style burrito to Berlin. Pick your favourites from among the marinated meats (or tofu), rice,…
Berlin
Join coffee lovers, families and expats at this New York–meets-Berlin deli for custom-roasted coffee, wraps, bagels with smoked salmon, creative…
Schöneberg
Habibi means ‘my beloved’ and the object of obsession in this cheerfully painted, been-here-forever snack place is soul-sustaining falafel, best paired…
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…
Berlin
In a dashing move of career derring-do, Sumi Ha morphed her fancy fashion boutique into a stylish self-service joint where the spicy bibimbap (a hotpot…
Berlin
In a listed 1950s kiosk, Rebel Room is a popular quick-feed stop specialising in juicy beef burgers grilled on lava rocks and tucked between organic…
Schöneberg
Born in Buenos Aires and on the air with his own TV show in Portugal, Sudaka's turbaned chef Chakall (aka Eduardo Andrés Lopez) mines the depths of South…
Friedrichshain
Natural woods and an airy layout lend a Scandinavian vibe to this mellow cafe, where mouthwatering breakfast options are listed on a black-slate board…
Museumsinsel & Alexanderplatz
The newest outpost of this small local sushi chain dishes up freshly prepared and good-value sushi along with donburi rice bowls and dishes prepared in…
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…
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…
Historic Mitte
This crisp corner spot with a show-kitchen and panoramic windows is a great day-time destination, which turns heads with yummy cooked breakfasts (served…
Kreuzberg
In fine weather, few places are more idyllic than this rustic 1930s boathouse turned canal-side chill zone. The menu runs from meat and fish cooked on a…
Historic Mitte
Sweep on down to this busy dining room with a garden courtyard for fragrant Thai and Indonesian dishes. Creamy curries, succulent shrimp or roast duck all…
Berlin
This gourmet Korean restaurant with show kitchen is a treat for both palate and eyes. The dimly lit, black-on-black decor and sleek glass plates…
Weihenstephaner am Hackeschen Markt
Berlin
Hops fans give a solid thumbs up to the Weihenstephaner beers from a Bavaria brewery founded in 1040 and reportedly the world's oldest. The suds pair…
Neukölln
The folks at BBI know that size matters – at least when it comes to burgers: handmade, two-fisted, bulging and sloppy contenders. Everything's prepared…
Kreuzberg
This retired Dutch cargo ship moored on the Landwehrkanal is a delightful greet-the-day spot, with sumptuous breakfasts served on the sun deck until 3pm…
Berlin
For over a quarter of a century, trained butcher Reina Lehmann has plied fans of Currywurst (Berlin-style curried sausage) with quality wieners drenched…
Friedrichshain
This daytime cafe in an unhurried yet central section of Friedrichshain combines urban sophistication with down-homey North American treats. Tuck into avo…
Museumsinsel & Alexanderplatz
The world's first vertical-farm-to-table restaurant, Good Bank uses only the freshest produce. Lettuces are grown on the walls in special contraptions…
Spreewald
This lovingly decorated little cottage with living-room charm and a small beer garden is a popular stop, be it just for coffee and a slice of homemade…
Spreewald
Lübben's oldest restaurant is an atmospheric purveyor of German and Spreewald dishes, including a fish platter featuring local eel, perch and carp. In…
Kreuzberg
A mellow 1950s lounge vibe and an inspired menu of Indochine homecooking divided into ‘regular’ and ‘vegetarian’ choices are the main draws of this…
Berlin
The stripped down Nordic aesthetic of this locally adored joint is a perfect foil for the kitchen's inspired farm-to-table riffs on German fare, including…
Friedrichshain
Cheap, cheerful and stylish, this place is always swarmed by loyal locals, and for good reason: light, inventive and fresh, the South Asian menu goes…
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…
Neukölln
After merging with the now-defunct Weltrestaurant Markthalle, Cabslam has expanded its culinary repertoire to offer not only its famous all-day California…
Berlin
After just one bite of Dada's freshly prepared falafel or shawarma doused with a tangy homemade sauce, you too will understand why there's always a queue…
