18 Best Restaurants In Berlin | Greedy Gourmet (2024)

With an eclectic range of culinary influences, Berlin's cuisine is truly sumptuous. During my recent trip to Germany capital, I discovered some of the most delicious cuisine on offer, from classic German dishes to sublime street food and everything in between.

Here's my guide to the best restaurants in Berlin, taking in everything from the quality of the food and the ambience to service and location.

18 Best Restaurants in Berlin

When breaking down this list for best restaurants in Berlin, I thought back to those incredible places that had a bit of everything. Great food, great wine, friendly service... the works.

Then there's the bakeries! Berlin is full of amazing bakeries, and I just couldn't leave them off this list.

During my trip to Berlin I ate at lots of different restaurants. I've narrowed my list down to 18 of the best.

1. Hackethal's (best overall restaurant in Berlin)

The quintessential German pub restaurant, Hackethal's is a delightful family-run restaurant that might just be the best all round restaurant in Berlin. Price to quality, it doesn't get much better, with an affordable menu that's packed with out and out German classics like bratwurst, currywurst, sauerkraut and dumplings, with a terrific atmosphere where locals and visitors rub shoulders.

Don't forget to order their homemade beer, which is the perfect pairing with many of the dishes on the menu. If you're looking for an authentic Berlin dining experience, look no further than Hackethal's.

Hackethal's

Address: Pflugstraße 11, 10115 Berlin, Germany
Phone: +493028387765
Website: http://www.hackethals.de/

2. Restaurant Tim Raue (best Asian restaurant in Berlin)

A melting pot of magnificence, this fine dining restaurant is one of the city's best and a must visit for any fans of Asian cuisine. Fusing all kind of flavors, including the best of Thai, Chinese and Japanese, yet with a focus on local ingredients and traditional Berlin culture, this restaurant is like a destination in itself.

The tasting menu is exquisite, taking you on a journey through the best elements of Asian cuisine. From choice cuts of wagyu beef that melt in your mouth to some of the best sushi you've ever tasted, this set menu is perfection.

Restaurant Tim Raue

Address: Rudi-Dutschke-Straße 26, 10969 Berlin, Germany
Phone: +493025937930
Website: https://tim-raue.com/

3. Horváth Restaurant (Best for Michelin star dining)

Classic Austrian cuisine doesn't get better than this. An impossibly elegant restaurant with a classical atmosphere, Horváth Restaurant is a multiple Michelin star sensation with incredible flavors. The restaurant was opened for years and gaining a good reputation, when Austrian chef Sebastian Frank took over, earning the restaurant its first Michelin star.

A sensational tasting menu is made up of down to earth classics that have been given a contemporary twist. The weiner schnitzel is case in point – it melts in the mouth. Every single desert looks life changing, and the natural wines are just incredible, pairing perfectly with the dishes and enhancing the whole experience.

Overall, a culinary adventure.

Horváth Restaurant

Address: Paul-Lincke-Ufer 44a, 10999 Berlin, Germany
Phone: +493061289992
Website: https://www.restaurant-horvath.de/en

4. Falafel Jakoub (best for cheap eats)

Quite simply, the most sensational falafel you'll find anywhere in Berlin. A great atmosphere with a real buzz about it, The prices are excellent for what you get and the flavors are divine. If you're a fan of baba ghanoush and shawarma, check them out too.

They've got a menu that covers pretty much every kind of culinary taste you could think of and the atmosphere is friendly and inviting. When it comes to cheap street food eats, this is the place to be!

Falafel Jakoub

Address: Weserstr. 14, 12047 Berlin, Germany
Phone: +493091481576
Website: https://falafeljakoub.eatbu.com/#home

5. Goldies Smashburger (best for fast food)

Another affordable fast food sensation, Goldies Smashburger was a personal favorite of mine when I visitied Berlin. It's a burger-themed spin off from the original Goldies, a few blocks away, and like the original it's a huge hit with locals and visitors alike.

Order the Super Smash BLT and a side of fries for pure street food heaven. The truffle mayo is delicious and makes the already amazing French fries that extra bit special.

Goldies Smashburger

Address: Kurfürstendamm 229, 10719 Berlin, Germany
Website: https://www.goldies-smashburger.de/

6. Bäckerei Ladewig (best traditional bakery)

Old school Berlin bakeries don't get much better than this place. Head here to sample some of the best freshly baked German delights, including the one and only Berliner – the heavenly jam doughnut. This bakery makes them better than most places in the city.

So, order a Berliner, some giant pancakes or sweet breads, grab a coffee and a table and mingle with the locals as you watch Berlin life go by.

Bäckerei Ladewig

Address: Oppelner Str. 4, 10997 Berlin, Germany
Phone: +49306125509
Website: http://www.baeckerei-ladewig.de/

7. Ketels (best for currywurst)

Currywurst is practically an institution in the city of Berlin and Ketels is one of the best currywurst spots in the city. This hole-in-the-wall eatery uses organic, high quality ingredients to make sensational sausages and also have great vegan options.

Aside from great currywurst, the German meatballs are a must. I also recommend the marjoram bratwurst and the garlic bratwurst, both of which are divine. If you're after an extremely satisfying insight into the German fast food sensation, Ketels is the place to be.

Ketels

Address: Kottbusser Damm 1, 10967 Berlin, Germany
Phone: +491741833949

8. Monarch Bar (best for beer)

An excellent beer bar with a great selection of local tipple, not to mention some delicious local delicacies, Monarch Bar is a great place to experience the best of Berlin nightlife.

Part bar, part nightclub, you'll get a flavor for some of the best beer in Berlin and also a delightful insight into what makes Berlin's nightlife so special. They also have some great live music, so you can really immerse yourself in local culture.

Monarch Bar

Address: Skalitzer Str. 134, 10999 Berlin, Germany
Phone: +493061656003
Website: http://www.kottimonarch.de/

9. Brammibal's Donuts, Maybachufer (best vegan bakery)

You've not tasted vegan donuts like this before! This place is sensational, from the smells of the donuts baking the oven, to the elegant simplicity of the interiors and, of course, the melt in your mouth magnificence of the donuts themselves. Heavenly!

There's an endless array of flavors and toppings to choose from, meaning you can customize your donut until your heart's content. Brammibal's also have bakeries at six other locations in the city, although this is the most central and close to main landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate and Museum Island.

Brammibal's Donuts

Address: Maybachufer 8, 12047 Berlin, Germany
Website: http://www.brammibalsdonuts.com/

10. Beyond Ramen (best for vegan food)

This wonderful Japanese vegan restaurant is located right in the heart of Berlin and offers a selection of vegan ramen such as miso, kimchi, and curry ramen, all of which come with different toppings

The appetizers are delicious, especially the gyoza, the bento boxes are huge and tasty, and the ramen dishes are wonderfully warming. Don't forget to order dessert – the ramen ice cream is particularly sensational!

Beyond Ramen

Address: Rosa-Luxemburg-Straße 5, 10178 Berlin, Germany
Website: http://www.beyond-ramen.de/

11. Albatross (best modern bakery)

This down to earth bakery is blowing up on Instagram and is quickly becoming the talk of the town. It may seem unassuming, yet its definitely a high end bakery with extremely high quality products. Albatross offers the likes of sweet and savory pastries, sandwiches, homemade bread and coffee.

Try the homemade sourdough bread – it's a thing of beauty! Plus, the creme brulee pastry is an absolute dream. The coffee is delicious too and always goes down well with the delicious pastries.

Albatross

Address: Graefestraße 66/67, 10967 Berlin, Germany
Website: http://albatrossberlin.com/

12. Friedl Rösterei & Kekse (best for barista coffee)

A wonderfully welcoming cafe with friendly staff, cool decor and a great selection of coffee with some delicious vegan cookies to boot. It's the perfect place to while away an hour on a bright sunny morning in Berlin, setting good vibes for the day ahead.

The cappuccino is amazing and you can choose your preferred type of coffee bean and grind size. I highly recommend ordering a cookie with your coffee – they're great!

Friedl Rösterei & Kekse

Address: Pappelallee 35, 10437 Berlin, Germany
Phone: ++493048625621
Website: https://www.friedlkaffee.de/

13. Kebab with Attitude (best for Turkish food)

This funky Turkish restaurant has stylish decor, exterior seating and a great selection of kebabs. It's a local favorite, having opened in doors in 2019 and quickly gained a following, particularly with younger Berliners.

Of course, the döner kebab is the main draw, and Kebab with Attitude does it to perfection. The durum is also wonderful, as are the truffle fries. Unpretentious, humble, great ingredients and a wide selection to choose from with good prices. It's not surprise it's one of Berlin's most popular kebab eateries.

Kebab with Attitude

Address: Gipsstraße 2, 10119 Berlin, Germany
Phone: +493035529966
Website: http://www.kebapyourlife.de/

14. Bonvivant (best for vegan Michelin-starred food)

This sensational restaurant is one for fine dining vegans looking for a special experience in Berlin. The ingredients are of the highest quality, with unusual items such as sunflower root being used, and the dishes are imaginative and come with amazing flavor combinations.

They cater to gluten free as well as vegan diners. It's also a fantastic brunch option, with some of the best eggs benedict in the city, as well as many other great option. Oh, and don't forget to order a signature co*cktail... sublime! A Michelin recommended restaurant and it's easy to see why.

Bonvivant

Address: Goltzstraße 32, 10781 Berlin, Germany
Phone: +4917661722602
Website: https://bonvivant.berlin/

15. Berta (best for Middle Eastern food)

This excellent Middle Eastern restaurant is located right next to the highly recommended Precise Tale Berlin hotel. Here you'll find gorgeous food, with breads are baked on site and a sight to behold, including the kubaneh, jerusalem pretzel and frenavon. The aubergine creme brulee is simply a must as a starter, and the fish shawarma is sublime. Octopus Mechouia is another strong suggestion.

They are happy to cater for gluten free and service is swift and friendly. Desserts also live up to expectations, such as Pause, which is a chocolate mousse with cardamom, almond and coffee crumble. From start to finish, everything is simply wonderful. Another great option for Middle Eastern food, for those looking for an upscale dining experience the Kanaan Restaurants, founded by Oz Ben David, are also worth checking out.

Berta

Address: Stresemannstraße 99, 10963 Berlin, Germany
Phone: +491628861827
Website: https://www.bertarestaurant.com/

16. Sphere restaurant (best restaurant with a view)

While it might not be the most respected culinary institution in the city at the moment, the view from the TV Tower's Sphere Restaurant, perched on the top, is wonderful. A full panoramic view of the city makes it an essential destination when visiting Berlin, and an imminent Michelin star celebrity chef takeover means that it'll will soon be a hugely popular culinary spot.

"Sphere by Tim Raue" is expected to drop in the spring of 2025. So, be sure to book at spot next time you visit Berlin.

Sphere restaurant

Address: Alexanderplatz, 1 Panoramastraße 1A, 10178 Berlin, Germany
Phone: +4930247575875
Website: http://www.tv-turm.de/

17. Banh Xeo Saigon (best for Vietnamese food)

If you're a fan of Vietnamese food, you can't afford to miss this place. The atmosphere is great, with warm and welcoming staff, bettered only by the flavors on display across a wide ranging menu.

Sublime soups, delicious noodle dishes and fresh starters like papaya salad and roasted vegetables set the tone, and there are so many options available here. The Vietnamese pancakes are heavenly, while the fish dishes are absolutely divine!

Banh Xeo Saigon

Address: Greifswalder Str. 41, 10405 Berlin, Germany
Phone: +493074392987
Website: http://banhxeosaigon.de/

18. Annelies (best cool cafe)

A huge hit with locals and tourists alike, Annelies is part super cool brunch restaurant part laid back cafe, serving everything from creative breakfasts to freshly baked pastries.

The homeamde pancakes with maple berry syrup and cultured cream are a dream, as are the scrambled eggs on toast. Simple, yet blissfully effective. If you find yourself hungry in the center of Berlin around mid morning, make a beeline for Annelies.

Annelies

Address: Görlitzer Str. 68, 10997 Berlin, Germany
Website: https://www.anneliesberlin.com/

Must-Try Meals in Berlin

1-2 sentences introducing your list of the must-try meals in Berlin. Is there something that Berlin is known for in particular?

Currywurst

A German culinary classic, currywurst consists of steamed or fried sausages, ketchup and curry powder, and is often served with a portion of fries on the side.

Döner kebab

The Turkish fast food favorite was actually first invented in Berlin. It consists of seasoned meat, slow cooked on a vertical rotisserie and served with salad and sauces, then served in a pitta bread.

Eisbein

This meaty dish is a comfort food classic. This Berlin dish consists of cured ham hock, usually served with peased pudding, mashed potatoes or saurkraut. The Berlin version is boiled, as opposed to the baked version that was popularized down south.

Berliner

Sometimes you'll see it referred to as a Krapfen, but they love it so much they call it a Berliner. It's a German jam-filled donut, lightly dusted with a powdered sugar finish and it's been around for over 200 years. One of the city's best desserts.

Germknödeln

Wonderfully fluffy Austrian dough dumplings, Germknödeln are a traditional favorite in Austria and Bavaria. They are usually filled with plum jam and enjoyed as a sweet snack.

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In Conclusion

From classic authentic cuisine at the family-run Hackethal's restaurant and sensational currywurst at Ketels to sensational international cuisine at the likes of Banh Xeo Saigon and Kebab with Attitude, Berlin's restaurants offer up an array of amazing culinary adventures. If you're looking for an idea of what to eat during your travels to the Berlin capital, the list above has got you covered.

Not only will you be able to get a rich insight into Berlin culture through its eclectic restaurant scene, you'll also discover some incredible bakeries making homemade breads, pastries and desserts, as well as a number of innovative vegan focused establishments across the city.

So, whatever your tastes, regardless of whether you're looking for a no thrills street food spot or a fine dining destination, Berlin will no doubt deliver. It's a city with endless style, a focus on fresh ingredients and it knows how to tantalize your tastebuds!