Best Dishes in Berlin
98 restaurants to explore
Restaurants in Berlin
98 restaurants1990 Vegan Living
Vietnamese·Friedrichshain·$$
100% vegan Vietnamese tapas in a casual retro space—named for the year Germany reunified.
Acid Café
Spanish·Mitte·$$
The Rosenthaler Street café where cardamom buns are considered the city's best.
Aerde
Modern European·Kreuzberg·$$$$
Michelin-recognized restaurant celebrating fermented ingredients and foraged produce from Brandenburg's forests and fields in seasonal small plates.
Aleppo Supper Club
Syrian·Friedrichshain·$$
Syrian home cooking from founder Samer Hafez, recreating the flavors and recipes of his native Aleppo.
Alt-Berliner Wirtshaus Henne
German·Kreuzberg·$$
Half broiler chicken since 1908 — 100+ years of cash-only Kreuzberg tradition.
Annelies
Breakfast·Kreuzberg·$$
Picture-perfect Kreuzberg brunch café known for buttermilk pancakes, soft eggs on sourdough, and creative seasonal specials.
Babel Restaurant
Lebanese·Prenzlauer Berg·$$
The Kastanienallee landmark where homemade falafel has drawn crowds for over a decade.
Bandol sur Mer
French·Mitte·$$$$
Michelin-starred French kitchen in a 18-seat counter venue where hip-hop and wine pairings set the mood.
Bar Sway
Wine Bar·Neukölln·$$
Natural wine bar with living room vibes, zero-zero wines, and house-made grilled cheese in Neukölln.
Barra
Modern European·Neukölln·$$$
Michelin Bib Gourmand neighborhood bistro in Schillerkiez where Head Chef Daniel Remers and Kerry Westhead serve seasonal small plates daily.
Bonanza Coffee Roasters
Coffee·Kreuzberg·$$
Berlin specialty coffee pioneer since 2006 — light roasted single-origin pour-overs and a refillable cup deal celebrating transparency in sourcing.
BRLO Brwhouse
German·Kreuzberg·$$
Germany's first vegetable-focused brewery — craft beer and vegetables done with serious technique in a container beer garden.
BurgerAMT
American·Friedrichshain·$$
Twenty-plus burger variations—carnivore and vegetarian—at an edgy Friedrichshain institution since 2008.
Burgermeister
American·Kreuzberg·$$
Legendary smash burgers cooked in front of you under the U-Bahn tracks at Schlesisches Tor, occupying a converted historic public toilet.
Café Anna Blume
Cafe·Prenzlauer Berg·$$
Neighborhood institution famous for the Frühstücksetagere tiered breakfast platter since 2010.
Café Pilz
Levantine·Neukölln·$$
Vegetarian Levantine spot in Neukölln where crispy torn potatoes and house hummus are legendary.
Canal
French·Mitte·$$
The pastry shop where pistachio eclairs come filled with Bronte pistachios and French technique.
Chutnify
Indian·Prenzlauer Berg·$$
South Indian street food where dosa, coconut chutney and organic ingredients are made fresh daily.
Clärchens Ballhaus
Traditional German·Mitte·$$$
Since 1913, Berlin's only surviving ballroom—eat traditional German dishes in a mirrored hall with tinsel, chandeliers, and live music still echoing from the balance floor.
Coda
Fine Dining·Kreuzberg·$$$$
The first Michelin two-star dessert restaurant in the world — 13–15 courses with no refined sugar.
Cookies Cream
Modern European·Mitte·$$$
One Michelin star for Berlin's first fine-dining vegetarian restaurant, hidden behind an unassuming door in the Westin Grand's courtyard.
Curry 36
German·Kreuzberg·$
Where the Berlin currywurst was born in 1981, operating from a legendary Mehringdamm stand open until 5am.
Doyum Grillhaus
Turkish·Kreuzberg·$$
Turkish kebab institution at Kottbusser Tor known for yaprak beef döner and Adana durüm grilled over charcoal.
Dr. Maury
French·Prenzlauer Berg·$$$
Cozy wine bar specializing in natural wines with French-inspired small plates in Prenzlauer Berg.
Duo - Sicilian Ice Cream
Italian·Kreuzberg·$
Authentic Sicilian gelato since 2012 — owner Antonio imports pistachios directly from his own trees in Sicily.
Eispatisserie Hokey Pokey
Dessert·Prenzlauer Berg·$
The Prenzlauer Berg ice cream shop where vanilla with toffee honeycomb sells out by afternoon.
Et Dünyasi by Ehli-Kebap
Turkish·Wedding·$$
Wedding's thick-sheet yaprak döner specialists — the butcher's own restaurant since they know meat.
Ezsra
Modern European·Neukölln·$$$
Wine bistro in Neukölln by Victor Hausladen featuring hyper-seasonal regional produce and wild-foraged ingredients.
Facil
Modern European·Tiergarten·$$$$
Two Michelin stars on the fifth floor of the Mandala Hotel—a glass-enclosed rooftop oasis blending Asian and Mediterranean technique with German precision.
Father Carpenter
Contemporary·Mitte·$$
Specialty coffee roastery with thoughtful breakfast and lunch — hidden courtyard in Mitte since 2015.
Five Elephant
Coffee·Kreuzberg·$$
Specialty coffee roaster famous for a legendary New York cheesecake — the founder's mother's recipe, baked daily in Kreuzberg since 2010.
Frühstück 3000
Contemporary·Kreuzberg·$$$
Berlin's most elaborate breakfast — eggs benedict with caviar, beef tartare at 9 AM, all premium regional ingredients.
Gel Gör Inegöl Köfteci
Turkish·Neukölln·$
Neukölln's 24-hour Turkish meatball counter — Inegöl-style grilled köfte, late-night Berlin staple.
Gendarmerie
German·Mitte·$$$
Modern Berlin cuisine in an elegant ballroom next to Gendarmenmarkt — where history and innovation meet.
Goldies
Burgers·Kreuzberg·$$
Smash burger counter from two Michelin-trained chefs — thin patties seared until crispy, impeccably simple, and consistently ranked Berlin's best burger.
Hallmann & Klee
Modern European·Neukölln·$$$$
One-star Michelin fine dining in Neukölln where chefs Sarah Hallmann and Rosa Beutelspacher craft precise seven-course tasting menus with vegetarian and vegan options.
Hamy Café
Vietnamese·Kreuzberg·$
Legendary Vietnamese café on Hasenheide serving authentic curry soups and stir-fries for under five euros.
Han West
Asian·Neukölln·$
Handmade dumplings and gua baos — all elements made fresh daily, Taiwan-style street food in Neukölln.
Hasir
Turkish·Kreuzberg·$$
The birthplace of the Berlin döner, operating 24 hours a day since 1970 in the heart of Kreuzberg.
Holzmarkt 25
International·Friedrichshain·$
Spree riverside cultural space with rotating street food vendors, craft beer, and live events — built from recycled shipping containers.
Horváth
Modern European·Kreuzberg·$$$$
Two-star Michelin restaurant where Sebastian Frank has redefined fine dining through emancipated vegetables since 2010.
House of Small Wonder
Japanese·Mitte·$$
Japanese-American brunch in a greenhouse setting where udon carbonara and Okinawan taco rice sit alongside matcha roulade.
Il Mattarello
Italian·Prenzlauer Berg·$$
Handmade pasta from Mario Tosatti's workshop — no menu board, only what's on the chalk stand.
Imren Grill
Turkish·Kreuzberg·$$
Legendary Turkish grill with hand-stacked yaprak döner and secret sesame-yogurt sauce, operating at Boppstraße since the 1980s.
ITA Bistro
Mediterranean·Prenzlauer Berg·$$$$
Wood-fired Prenzlauer Berg bistro with fire-charred pike perch and Sicilian natural wines.
Jaja
Wine Bar·Neukölln·$$
Laid-back natural wine bar with 1,000+ curated bottles, opened in 2016 by French-German pair Yulja Giese and Etienne Dodet.
Jones Ice Cream
Dessert·Kreuzberg·$$
Artisan ice cream maker with 40 rotating flavors, all made in-house — Earl Grey shortbread and lemon curd highlight the precision and creativity.
Julius
Modern European·Wedding·$$$
Wedding's natural wine bistro with a three-egg cheese omelette that pulls locals across the city.
Khao Taan
Thai·Friedrichshain·$$$
Thai family-style dining where small plates meant to be shared celebrate northern regional dishes since 2019.
Knödelwirtschaft
German·Neukölln·$$
German dumpling specialist in Neukölln serving six varieties of boiled knödel with housemade sauces since opening.
Konnopke's Imbiss
German·Prenzlauer Berg·$
Family-run currywurst stand under the U2 viaduct since 1930, Berlin's unbeaten original.
La Bolognina
Italian·Neukölln·$$
Neukölln's neighborhood Italian opened 2014 — vegetarian piadinas from €4, fresh handmade pasta.
La Côte
French·Neukölln·$$$
Parisian wine bar with raw oysters, grilled fish, and cocktails hidden in Schillerkiez.
Larb Koi Thai
Thai·Friedrichshain·$$
When Berlin chefs eat Thai, this is where they go—authentic home cooking with heat that doesn't apologize.
Lebensmittel in Mitte
Bavarian·Mitte·$$
A Bavarian market-and-cafe where you grab cheese, bread, and wine to-go, or stay for fresh Käsespätzle and regional stews at worn wooden tables.
Loumi
French·Kreuzberg·$$$$
Michelin-starred fine dining where self-taught chef Karl-Louis Kömmler blends French, Japanese, and Nordic influences in an eight-course tasting menu.
Ma-Makan
Malaysian·Kreuzberg·$$
Berlin's first hawker-style Malaysian-Singaporean kopitiam, opened by Kaylin Eu in 2022 on Lausitzer Platz.
Madame Ngo
Vietnamese·Charlottenburg·$$
Charlottenburg's Vietnamese brasserie — chef Anh Thu Ngo refines street food classics with contemporary technique.
Mamas Banh
Vietnamese·Prenzlauer Berg·$$
Family-run Vietnamese and Laotian fusion with homemade noodles, led by Mama Thi Hoa and sons.
MANON
French·Charlottenburg·$$$$
Chef The Duc Ngo's French brasserie in Charlottenburg — his first venture into European cuisine, opened June 2025.
Markthalle Neun
International·Kreuzberg·$
Historic 1891 covered market hall transformed into a vibrant food hub — 5,000+ visitors gather Thursday nights for Street Food Thursday with 40+ rotating vendors.
Miss Saigon
Vietnamese·Kreuzberg·$$
Intimate South Vietnamese spot in Kreuzberg since 2009, known for delicate spring rolls and warming noodle soups.
Monsieur Vuong
Vietnamese·Mitte·$$
Berlin's most famous Vietnamese — queues stretch down the street for pho and spring rolls since 1999.
Mr. Susan
Korean·Mitte·$$$
Korean-inspired cocktail bar with gochujang-spiked drinks and creative small plates in Mitte.
Mugrabi
Israeli·Kreuzberg·$$
Israeli café by Görlitzer Park where silky hummus and perfectly spiced shakshuka fill the sunny terrace.
Mustafa's Gemüse Kebap
Turkish·Kreuzberg·$
The queue-around-the-block legend serving inventive grilled-vegetable döner since 1996, with lines stretching 50 meters at any time.
Nichi Getsu
Japanese·Friedrichshain·$$$$
Counter-style edomae sushi from the Shiori crew—high-end omakase in a new Friedrichshain space.
Niko Niko Ramen
Japanese·Friedrichshain·$$
Counter-style ramen shop with house-made noodles and broths—no MSG, no shortcuts since opening in 2017.
No Fire No Glory
Brunch·Prenzlauer Berg·$$
Berlin specialty coffee pioneer since 2009, serving octopus sandwiches and filter coffee.
Nobelhart & Schmutzig
Modern German·Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg·$$$$
A radical 28-seat Michelin-starred counter where Berlin and Brandenburg are the only terroir—no chocolate, lemon, or imported ingredients allowed.
November Brasserie
Japanese·Prenzlauer Berg·$$$$
Contemporary Japanese brasserie with raw bar and direct-imported seafood, Michelin-recommended.
Nutts Thai Kitchen
Thai·Friedrichshain·$$
Hidden gem run by Chef Nutt—northern Thai home cooking from Bangkok, in a tiny intimate space.
ORA
Natural Wine·Kreuzberg·$$$
Natural wine bar housed in a restored 1860s pharmacy, serving seasonal European small plates and natural wines from craft winemakers.
Osman's Töchter
Turkish·Prenzlauer Berg·$$
Sisters' modern Turkish restaurant since 2012, refining Anatolian home cooking for Berlin.
Pamfilya
Turkish·Wedding·$$
Berlin's most respected veal döner since 1996 — hand-stacked meat from their own butcher shop.
Papaleo
Italian·Friedrichshain·$$
Handmade Neapolitan pizza and pasta at Samariterplatz—wood-fired authenticity in Friedrichshain.
Pars
French·Charlottenburg·$$$$
Berlin's newest Michelin star — seasonal fine dining from chef Florian Sperlhofer, inspired by Austrian tradition.
Pluto
Mediterranean·Prenzlauer Berg·$$$
New natural wine bar with housemade charcuterie boards, opened 2025 on Kastanienallee.
Prater Garten
German·Prenzlauer Berg·$$
Berlin's oldest beer garden since 1837 — still under chestnut trees in the same courtyard.
Rutz
Modern German·Mitte·$$$$
Berlin's only 3 Michelin star restaurant where Marco Müller reimagines German regional ingredients into innovative tasting menus.
Rüyam Gemüse Kebab
Turkish·Prenzlauer Berg·$
Berlin's legendary vegetable döner — fresh vegetables with homemade falafel, long queues at peak hours, cash only.
Sarajevo
Bosnian·Wedding·$
Wedding's Balkan counter — handmade burek and cevapcici, cash only, nothing frozen.
Sathutu
Sri Lankan·Prenzlauer Berg·$$$
Sri Lankan fine dining with black dhal and Colombo fried chicken, Berlin-German fusion.
Schwarzes Café
International·Charlottenburg·$$$
Berlin's legendary late-night café since 1978 — breakfast anytime, cocktails at 3am, art-squat vibes.
Sfera
Vegan·Neukölln·$$$
100% vegan brunch spot with natural wine and creative plant-based pastries in Neukölln.
Silo Coffee
Brunch·Friedrichshain·$$
Australian-style specialty coffee and brunch — avocado toast and flat whites done right since 2013.
Sofi
French·Mitte·$$
The Sophienstraße bakery where cardamom morning buns and organic grain define Danish-Berlin pastry.
Spreewirtschaft
German·Friedrichshain·$$
Modern German restaurant with a riverside location and a view of the East Side Gallery, brewing their own beer since opening.
St. Bart
British·Kreuzberg·$$$
British-German gastropub serving bone marrow on toast, Sunday roasts, and small plates inspired by London's St. John — nostalgic and unpretentious.
Stoke
Japanese·Kreuzberg·$$$
Japanese yakitori refined to fine dining — charcoal-fired skewers at an L-shaped counter in Kreuzberg.
Tacos El Rey
Mexican·Kreuzberg·$
Authentic Mexican taquería with fresh hand-pressed tortillas, slow-cooked birria beef, and rotating daily specialties — opened April 2025.
Tadim Lahmacun
Turkish·Kreuzberg·$
Iconic Kreuzberg döner and lahmacun spot operating since 1997, where flatbread is baked fresh for every order.
Tekbir Döner
Turkish·Kreuzberg·$
Hand-stacked beef yaprak döner since 1979 — heavily marinated, laced with lamb fat, the Kreuzberg standard.
The Barn
Coffee·Prenzlauer Berg·$$
Berlin specialty coffee pioneer with 10 locations, roasting single-origin beans since founding.
Tim Raue
Asian Fusion·Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg·$$$$
Two Michelin stars for chef Tim Raue's fearless fusion of Japanese precision, Thai aromas, and Chinese philosophy with German ingredients.
Trio
German·Mitte·$$$
The Modern Wirtshaus where Königsberger Klopse and Hungarian Goulash are reimagined without pretension.
Witty's
German·Schöneberg·$$
Schöneberg's organic currywurst pioneer since 2003 — sustainable pork, 30% less fat, Bioland certified.
Zur Letzten Instanz
Traditional German·Mitte·$$
Berlin's oldest restaurant since 1621—a legal hall where the Nikolaiviertel's courthouse visitors have celebrated wins and mourned losses for 400 years.