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Read More893 Ryōtei
In true Berlinese fashion, 893 Ryotei is a posh restaurant surrounded by graffiti-laden walls. The dimly lit establishment features a theatrical open bar and kitchen and a menu of “Nikkei” cuisine, a Japanese-Peruvian hybrid. Chef Duc Ngo adds a unique...
Read MoreCookies Cream
This acclaimed vegetarian restaurant, owned by nightclub impresario Heinz Gindullis (nicknamed Cookie), is no longer a secret but finding it remains an adventure. A tiny sign bearing the number 55 leads guests down a long, dumpster-lined alley behind the Westin...
Read MoreCordobar
Just around the corner from Berlin’s iconic Clarchens Ballhaus lies this gem of a restaurant in the charming Mitte neighborhood. An oenophile’s paradise, Cordobar wields an impressive tome dedicated to all things wine, with a special emphasis on German and...
Read MoreCurry 36
Sold at street stands throughout the city, currywurst is to Berlin as the hot dog is to New York City. The classic dish consists of a steamed and then fried German pork sausage, served with a curry sauce (made with...
Read MoreFacil
There are fewer than fifteen tables in the sleek, all-glass Facil restaurant, situated in the fifth-floor courtyard of the Mandala hotel. Chef Michael Kempf has won many accolades—and a Michelin star in 2003—for his light, Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. A meal might...
Read MoreGrill Royal
There’s not a ton of upscale river-side dining in Berlin, but Grill Royal has a wonderful al fresco terrace with Spree river views. It’s a good place for those craving meat; the steaks are renowned and pricey for Berlin standards....
Read MoreKäfer
Ask your concierge to make a reservation at the rooftop Käfer restaurant, at the foot of Sir Norman Foster’s Reichstag Cupola as this is a good way to speed up entry into the German parliament building. You arrive through a...
Read MoreLavanderia Vecchia
Berlin loves repurposing, whether it’s turning a former bomb shelter into an art space or a power plant into a nightclub. One of the most innovative transformations is the wildly popular Italian restaurant that has popped up in an old...
Read MoreMustafa’s Gemüse Kebap
With Turkish immigrants making up one of Berlin’s largest minority groups, it stands to reason that the city is considered one of the Döner capitals of the world; the Turkish fare is an essential part of Berlin’s culinary scene. In...
Read MoreNeni
The rooftop restaurant of the super trendy 25hours Hotel in West Berlin has become one of the coolest restaurants in the city with tables booking up weeks in advance. People come for the greenhouse-on-a-roof design; the views (of the city...
Read MoreVolt
Opened in 2010, Volt quickly became the darling of the Berlin foodie scene. Located in Kreuzberg, the restaurant is headed by young chef Matthias Gleiss who masterfully transforms German cuisine with a light, creative touch. The dining room is contemporary...
Read MoreZagreus Projekt Berlin
Part exhibition space, part dining club, this very-Berlin venue is a favorite of gallery owners and culture aficionados for hosting private dinners and specially catered occasions. The exhibitions always focus around culinary concepts, setting the scene for the meals here....
Read MoreZenkichi
If you find yourself craving delicious Japanese small plates, head to Zenkichi in Mitte. Motoko Watanabe and Shaul Margulies, the husband-and-wife duo behind the hip Brooklyn Japanese restaurant of the same name, have brought their brand of Japanese brasserie to Berlin....
