Multiple food critics and locals consistently cite Aleppo's hummus as the best in Berlin. The kitchen achieves a texture that is lighter than typical versions, with a balance of garlic and lemon that lets the chickpea flavor shine through. It's served warm with olive oil drizzled on top.
Tips from diners
Order the hummus as an appetizer and come back to it between other dishes—it's the kind of thing that tastes better once you've experienced the full menu.
One of Syria's most iconic dishes. The rice absorbs flavors from the vegetables and meat as they bake together, and the inversion creates a crusty, caramelized layer at the top. Makluba means 'turned upside down' in Arabic—the presentation itself is the point.
Tips from diners
Order the smaller vegetarian version if dining alone—it's hearty enough for a full meal on its own.
A specialty often missed by diners unfamiliar with Syrian food. The eggplants are slightly chewy, not mushy, and the walnut stuffing adds earthiness. The preservation technique mellows the flavors into something both sour and aromatic. A perfect side or mezze component.
Tips from diners
Ask if there are any seasonal variations of pickled vegetables—the kitchen sometimes prepares different items based on what's in season.
Made according to the recipes Samer brought from Aleppo, these rolls are fragrant with spices that go beyond typical Middle Eastern herb blends. The leaves themselves are tender without being mushy, and the filling is light on oil. They're perfect for starting a meal.
Tips from diners
Order several vine leaf dishes in different styles and share them—there's more than one filling variation.
The parsley is the star here, finely chopped and generous compared to many restaurant versions. Bulgur is barely present—you're eating herb salad, not grain salad. The acid balance is bright without being harsh.
Tips from diners
This pairs perfectly with grilled meats or as part of a mezze spread—don't order it alone.
Founded by Samer Hafez to share the food memories of his hometown Aleppo, the restaurant's Wühlischstraße location opened as a way to keep those recipes alive in Berlin. The kitchen emphasizes fresh ingredients and aromatic spices with special attention to vegetarian and vegan preparations—a major tradition in Syrian cuisine. Multiple reviewers call Aleppo's hummus the best in Berlin.
Come for lunch (11am-2pm) when the mezze selection is most abundant and cheaper than dinner.
No reservation needed on weekday lunches—just show up and order from the counter or grab a table.
The mezze format is designed for sharing—order 4-5 starters and 1-2 mains for 3-4 people to get the full experience.
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