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Dining The guide was updated: 2024-08-22

Berlin caters to every palate and budget, from multi-course menus at Michelin-starred restaurants to boulettes or a doner kebab at local snack bars. The city's culinary scene knows no bounds, offering Australian and French cuisine, exotic Asian dishes, and the iconic Berliner currywurst.

Regional cuisine in Berlin is hearty and delicious, served in cosy traditional pubs. A unique highlight is the all-day breakfast offered by many cafes, perfect for night owls who enjoy a leisurely start to their day.

In summer, city life spills outdoors, with beach bars along the Spree River becoming hotspots. These are ideal places to relax with a cocktail or savour a Berliner Weisse, a wheat beer mixed with raspberry or woodruff syrup. It's a summer treat you won't want to miss!

Marooush

Marooush

Enjoy a royal culinary journey along the Nile in the restaurant with cocktails, Arabian pastries, speciality teas or even a shisha in the lounge. The 'Dinner & Dance' events offer a belly dance show that you can enjoy from your cosy pillows.

Hamlet

Hamlet

The smart and casual Hamlet restaurant with street tables, located close proximity to Kurfürstendamm, invites you to enjoy their German-French cuisine with an Asian accent. Try their delicious breakfast menu and take advantage of the well-stocked bar in the evening.

Brauhaus Südstern

Brauhaus Südstern

Brauhaus Südstern (South Star Brewery) combines the lively atmosphere of a tavern, brewery, and restaurant, complemented by an inviting outdoor beer garden. Choose from a selection of hearty dishes and schnitzels, or opt for a buffet — ideal for larger gatherings. Consider booking a guided tour with the master brewer, who offers not just a taste of various rich hoppy beers but also shares insights into the nuanced distinctions between them. For the schedule of live music events, visit the official website.

Explore Berlin's Culinary Trends

Explore Berlin's Culinary Trends

It's very easy to spend your entire trip in Berlin tasting every imaginable cuisine represented in this cosmopolitan city — but don't miss the chance to experience the very special dishes that are specific to Berlin itself. Let a local guide introduce you to the capital's classic treats, entertain you with historical facts and tell you about the typical street food, desserts and the iconic Berlin Pilsner.

Sophieneck

Sophieneck

Sophieneck is a cosy restaurant located on the corner of an iconic building not far from the Scheunenviertel, the Hackesche Höfe, and Oranienburger Straße. It offers a diverse menu of fresh, regional German cuisine, complemented by an extensive selection of beers and wines.

Berliner Republik

Berliner Republik

Enjoy Berlin specialities and classics in an old-school Berlin ambience until early morning in Berliner Republik — a vibrant riverside pub. Choose from 18 kinds of draught beer from all over Germany.

Hugos Restaurant

Hugos Restaurant

Michelin-starred chef Thomas Kammeier celebrates the best international cuisine inspired by regional ingredients and authentic tastes. To top it off, the chic experience includes a panoramic view over Berlin from the height of 14 floors.

Listo

Listo

Listo provides the perfect setting any time of day. Enjoy hot snacks and refreshing drinks in the heart of Berlin, right on Gendarmenmarkt. A lit fireplace will keep you warm and cosy in the winter.

Rüyam Gemüse Kebab

Rüyam Gemüse Kebab

Rüyam Gemüse Kebab is one of the legendary kebab places in Berlin — close to where David Bowie used to live! Not only that the quality is always on point, but the atmosphere is amazing. Don't be scared off by occasional long lines — you'll get your delicious meal in no time.

Mustafa's Gemüse Kebap

Mustafa's Gemüse Kebap

Every guide to Berlin will mention Mustafa's Gemüse Kebap. This small kiosk in Kreutzberg attracts foodies from all over the world, so be prepared to stay in line for at least an hour. The hearty chicken kebabs with grilled veggies are served with garlic and chilli sauce. Topped with crumbly feta cheese and fresh dill. Absolutely delightful.

ROCA

ROCA

The ROCA offers delicacies from the hotel’s own patisserie and light regional cuisine. The ambience recalls the glorious Berlin cafe culture of yore. Right next to the Kaiser Wilhelm church, so you get beautiful views out of the restaurant windows.

Aapka

Aapka

Aapka serves great Indian food in Mitte. Delicious creamy curries and grilled meat dishes are guaranteed. Try their eponymous Aapka beer!

Kartoffelkeller

Kartoffelkeller

Kartoffelkeller offers hearty, regional specialities in a historic vaulted cellar or in the adjacent beer garden in the city centre. As the name suggests, potato variations — both savoury and sweet — are the star of the show.

Meena Kumari

Meena Kumari

Meena Kumari is an inviting Indian restaurant and bar with a modern interior, named after the beloved actress and poet. Enjoy the charming and relaxed vibe here and try their chicken korma and the surprisingly delightful vegetable soup.

Curry 36 — Bahnhof Zoo

Curry 36 — Bahnhof Zoo

Curry 36 is a Berlin classic. Order delicious wurst (sausage) with sweet curry sauce and add some fries to make it even better. Perfect for a quick bite.

unsicht-Bar — Dark Restaurant Berlin

unsicht-Bar — Dark Restaurant Berlin

Dark Restaurant Berlin has a softly lit bar and a completely dark dining room. Experience fine culinary delights with all your senses (minus sight) turned up to 11. Have fun at a murder mystery dinner, 'creepy castle' and other shows in total darkness. Some events include a menu that’s a complete surprise. Give your eyes a well-deserved break!

Xantener Eck Restaurant & Bierhaus

Xantener Eck Restaurant & Bierhaus

The Xantener Eck near Kurfürstendamm is one of the oldest restaurants offering traditional cuisine in the city. Its wood-panelled walls are decorated with quirky memorabilia and the restaurant has an impressive collection of wine and beer.

Mövenpick

Mövenpick

Located in the inner courtyard of the Mövenpick Hotel, the restaurant surprises with innovative and modern dishes. You can choose between Swiss and Mediterranean classics, as well as regional specialities based on local ingredients. Mövenpick restaurant is also a great place for vegan and vegetarian dishes. Enjoy your dinner and a glass of wine while gazing up to the sky above through the open glass roof — that is true Mediterranean lifestyle right in the middle of Berlin.

Katz Orange

Katz Orange

Katz Orange serves creative international cuisine that goes well beyond the usual. The ingredients are sourced locally (as much as possible) and are transformed into delicious dishes with a South American touch. Quench your thirst with homemade soft drinks with flavours such as lavender-orange or mango-coriander. On sunny summer days, the restaurant also has a terrace in its idyllic rear courtyard setting.

Restaurant Volt

Restaurant Volt

The Volt is located in Umspannwerk Kreuzberg, a former electric substation built in 1928 right on the idyllic Landwehr Canal. Chef Matthias Gleis carefully combines ingredients so that they complement each other while retaining their individual characters. Highly refined! Sample dishes include kohlrabi soup with curry and fried prawns and free-range chicken served with peas, chanterelles, carrots and maize.

Die Henne

Die Henne

The legendary Henne on Kreuzberg’s Leuschnerdamm is a real Berlin institution. Berliners love it especially for the best chicken in town. The oldest restaurant in the city has existed since 1621 and is now a culinary landmark. In a pub tradition going back more than a century, this was a place for persecuted Social Democrats to meet during the Nazi era and the guests watched the Wall be built right outside its doors.

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