Potsdam
Check your pretensions at the door of this cheerful, charming pub, the home of quirky metal lamps, big burgers and cold beer. An all-ages crowd shares…
Must-see restaurants in Berlin & Brandenburg
Kreuzberg
Volt's theatrical setting in a 1928 substation would be enough to justify seeking out Matthias Gleiss’ sophisticated culinary outpost. More drama awaits…
Around Berlin
Attached to a hotel, this country-style restaurant with garden terrace has a feel-good menu that includes such local dishes as pork marinated in Bock …
Kreuzberg
Albatross is a minimal bakery and cafe specialising in flaky pastries and artisan bread, and churns out some of Berlin's best croissants seven days a week…
Berlin
In a quiet cul-de-sac, this is a popular breakfast joint (served until 4pm), especially with families who appreciate the playground just opposite. Also a…
Historic Mitte
Join taz newspaper staffers at fire-engine-red tables for daily-changing lunches (noon to 3pm) with global pizzazz, prepared with seasonal vegetables and…
Kreuzberg
This warm and woodsy hole in the wall is tailor-made for restoring balance to the brain on a Kreuzberg bar hop, offering soulful felafel or shawarma…
Museumsinsel & Alexanderplatz
Designed by the architect David Chipperfield, this lovely cafe inside the Neues Museum serves sandwiches, salads, Arabic dishes and wonderful cakes baked…
Kreuzberg
This stylish cafe with a breezy terrace at the Berlinische Galerie art museum serves light lunches with German and Middle Eastern flavours, as well as…
Potsdam
A restored smithy in a half-timbered house forms the backdrop for this trend-conscious cafe and restaurant where a small army of chefs prepares modern…
Potsdam Zur Historischen Mühle
Potsdam
Right by Schloss and Park Sanssouci, this vast tourist-geared restaurant, part of the Mövenpick chain, lures punters with international favourites, a cafe…
Kreuzberg
This darling cafe on the grounds of an urban gardening project prepares delicious and wholesome meals from the local harvest, supplemented by seasonal…
Around Berlin
This kiosk right by the Jahrtausendbrücke is a top address for coffee and homemade cake. In fine weather you can relax canal-side in beach chairs or rent…
Prenzlauer Berg
This retro-styled cafe on one of Prenzlauer Berg's prettiest streets is famous for its fresh waffles and homemade ice cream. Order at the counter, grab a…
Around Berlin
Family Fester has supplied sweet treats to generations of cake, chocolate and ice-cream lovers; it is a Spandau institution. Everything’s homemade and…
Rosenthaler Grill und Schlemmerbuffet
Berlin
Excellent doner joint with outdoor seating and nonstop service for early birds, night owls and everyone in between. Also has good grilled chicken and…
Berlin
The original 1875 brasserie at the Ritz-Carlton was moved here from southern France and is anchored by an open kitchen where toqued chefs turn out Berlin…
Berlin
After a menu revamp, this easy-going day-time cafe now shines the spotlight on cold, warm and poké bowls available in two sizes. Vegan options are…
City West & Charlottenburg
Since 1965, this snazzy sausage parlour has satisfied the proletarian hunger pangs of deep-pocketed locals, including – if the photographs are anything to…
City West & Charlottenburg
This successful German self-service chain delivers mix-and-match pastas, creative salads and crusty pizzas, all prepared right before your eyes. Your…
Museumsinsel & Alexanderplatz
Berlin's highest restaurant may not take demanding taste buds for a spin but it will take you around in a full circle within one hour. The revolving…
Around Berlin
Since 2015 the reincarnated Wannseeterrassen has lured the hungry and thirsty to this site above the Strandbad Wannsee lakeside lido, where the original…
Around Berlin
In a baroque half-timbered house in the historic centre, this local favourite gets things right from morning to night. The breakfast selection is…
Berlin
'Make Hummus, Not Walls' is the motto at this urban-rustic kitchen next to the Neue Synagoge. The eponymous chickpea dip, whipped up with special beans…
Museumsinsel & Alexanderplatz
With its 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…
Berlin
Perched at a shiny black table, perhaps near the fireplace, you can watch the kitchen staff churn out dishes that take their cues from both Israel and…
Kreuzberg
On balmy summer nights, tables on the pontoon of this Prussian bread factory turned stylish riverside nosh spot lull you into a sense of luxurious calm…
Berlin
African food is still a rarity in Berlin which is why this little snack shack is such a find. Highlights on the limited menu include shakalaka (a wrap…
Kreuzberg
Forget folklore kitsch. Owned by actor Daniel Brühl (who played the male lead in Good Bye, Lenin!), this tapas bar is fit for the 21st century. The delish…
Around Berlin
Most of the Wannsee waterfront lots are in private hands, so the Seehaase with its lake views is justifiably popular. The menu covers all the bases, from…
City West & Charlottenburg
Tunnel-shaped and lined with wooden tables and benches, this rustic neighbourhood restaurant specialises in gut-busting portions of homemade southern…
Historic Mitte
Just as in a mini stock exchange, the price of beer (18 varieties on tap!) fluctuates with demand after 5pm at this tourist-geared riverside pub. Everyone…
Prenzlauer Berg
Tasty Mexican street food is still a rarity in Berlin, which is why we raise a cold Corona to this no-frills joint where the tortillas are homemade, the…
Berlin
Showing off the simple side of vegan eating, geh Veg has a range of tasty bagels, heaving breakfast plates, and even dairy-free ice cream. The vibe is…
Friedrichshain
Sit beneath the colourful birdcages at this beloved Thai and Indonesian tapas joint and order by ticking cheekily named dishes on a tear-off menu pad…
Potsdam
Right in Park Sanssouci, the exotic 1770 Dragon House is a miniature Chinese-style palace inspired by the Ta-Ho pagoda in Canton. It now houses a pleasant…
Kreuzberg
On his first solo flight, head chef and Berlin boy Dennis Ucak is putting to good use all the tricks and expertise he gained working in some of the city's…
Prenzlauer Berg
Run by an Irish couple, this rustic gastropub draws upon the zeitgeist with unpolished furniture, filament light bulbs and vintage photos. The soulful…
Historic Mitte
This burger joint, from the mind of Austrian chef Charly Schillinger, is all about bringing sustainable, environmentally friendly plant-based fast food to…
City West & Charlottenburg
The little sister of celebrity haunt Grill Royal is an art-filled space that attracts everyone from trend seekers to food nerds with its elevated French…
