Restaurants in Berlin
Berlin may not loom large on the foodie world map, but it packs a punch with a huge variety of great value dining.
The Berlin restaurants below have been grouped into three categories:
Expensive (over €50)
Moderate (€25 to €50)
Cheap (up to €25)
These Berlin restaurant prices are for a three-course meal for one, including half a bottle of house wine or equivalent, tax and service. Only a small percentage of German restaurants accept credit cards (as opposed to debit cards, which are nearly always accepted). Prices usually include 16% VAT. Normally, a tip between 5 and 10% is expected for good service.
Expensive
Borchardt
Cuisine: French/GermanThis sophisticated restaurant is located near the pretty Gendarmenmarkt and dates back to the mid-19th century. The cuisine is French-influenced and the menu changes daily, with lots of meaty options such as calf's liver in calvados sauce, as well as the signature dish of Wiener Schnitzel. Open daily, booking recommended.
Address: , Französische Strasse 47, Berlin, 10117Telephone: +49 30 8188 6262
Website: http://borchardt-restaurant.de
Restaurant Tim Raue
Cuisine: AsianThe eponymous chef works wonders with Asian dishes at this double Michelin-starred establishment. It's unconventional – and expensive – but the quality of cooking and the balance of flavours are excellent.
Address: , Rudi Dutschke Strasse 26, Berlin, 10969Telephone: +49 30 2593 7930
Website: http://www.tim-raue.com
Rutz
Cuisine: Fine diningOverseen by Michelin-starred chef Marco Müller, this upscale fine dining restaurant offers different tasting menus and the emphasis is on inventive use of ingredients such as pigeon and Baltic salmon. There's also an à la carte menu, not to mention a 900-strong wine list.
Address: , Chausseestrasse 8, Berlin, 10115Telephone: +49 30 2462 8760
Website: http://rutz-restaurant.de
Moderate
Monsieur Vuong
Cuisine: VietnameseThe runaway success of this Berlin institution shows no signs of waning. It's a good-value Vietnamese restaurant right at the heart of Mitte's best shopping district. It gets busy, but service is brisk, and you'll generally get a table if you're happy to wait for a few minutes. The creative dishes take in various Asian cuisines, with cold Saigon beer available to wash them down.
Address: , Alte Schönhauser Strasse 46, Berlin, 10119Telephone: +49 30 9929 6924
Website: http://www.monsieurvuong.de
Zur Letzten Instanz
Cuisine: GermanThe oldest restaurant in Berlin, this restaurant has been serving classic German dishes since 1621 and its rendition of Konigsberger Klopse (Meatballs) is delightful. It also has a good selection of German beer.
Address: , Waisenstraße 14-16, Berlin,Telephone:
Website: http://zurletzteninstanz.com/
Cheap
Adana Grillhaus
Cuisine: TurkishLocated within Kreuzberg and amid Turkish shops and cafes, Adana Grillhaus is the place for Doner Kebab, a tantalising combo of grilled meat stuffed inside fluffy Turkish bread.
Address: , Manteuffelstraße 86, Berlin,Telephone:
Website: http://adanagrillhaus.de
Curry 36
Cuisine: GermanCurrywurst (pork sausage with a sprinkling of curry powder) is Berlin's most iconic street food and Curry 36 is arguably the best place to try it. There are a few outlets across the city, at the Zoo station, Mehringdamm and Central Station, all of them are packed.
Address: , Europaplatz 1 , Berlin, 10557Telephone:
Website: https://curry36.de/de/
Momos
Cuisine: Vegetarian, VeganThis vegan-friendly restaurant is best known for its organic dumplings, which some claim it's the best in Berlin.
Address: , Chausseestraße 2, Berlin, 10115Telephone:
Website: http://momos-berlin.de/
Patta
Cuisine: Baked potatoesThe strapline – Finest Baked Potatoes – says it all. A super-affordable option with more-than-generous portion sizes, Patta serves up enormous baked spuds loaded with different fillings. Take your pick from twenty different toppings, from feta cheese and grilled vegetables to chicken and jalapenos. Various teas are also available.
Address: , Krossener Strasse 16, Berlin, 10245Telephone:
