Guidebook for Berlin
Food Scene
Great place for German and continental European food. An cozy old beer pub turned restaurant, yet light, young, fresh, and affordable (8-15 Euros).
15 locals recommend
Bötzow-Privat
113 LinienstraßeGreat place for German and continental European food. An cozy old beer pub turned restaurant, yet light, young, fresh, and affordable (8-15 Euros).
Quick eat. A bunch of kids from Southern California opened their burrito joint just down the streat from us and serve burritos and tacos way better than any chain. € 5-7.
71 locals recommend
Maria Bonita
33 Danziger Str.Quick eat. A bunch of kids from Southern California opened their burrito joint just down the streat from us and serve burritos and tacos way better than any chain. € 5-7.
Oh-so-stylish Chinese place unlike any other around. Try the RED BLACK HONEY GIRL (beef on sweet potatoe wich sesame) or any of the other unusual dishes in this upscale Asian joint (8-12 Euros).
47 locals recommend
Toca Rouge
195 TorstraßeOh-so-stylish Chinese place unlike any other around. Try the RED BLACK HONEY GIRL (beef on sweet potatoe wich sesame) or any of the other unusual dishes in this upscale Asian joint (8-12 Euros).
One of the better Vietnamese places in Berlin. Food is fresh and delicious and the place is beautiful. As you sit on benches, you probably won't spend the evening, but you should spare an hour. € 5-8
74 locals recommend
Si An
36 RykestraßeOne of the better Vietnamese places in Berlin. Food is fresh and delicious and the place is beautiful. As you sit on benches, you probably won't spend the evening, but you should spare an hour. € 5-8
A simple Greek place far from the perverted meat temples anywhere else. "Frau Galinou", the owner, cooks fresh food at affordable prices in this tiny, simple place. €8-20
Frau Galinou kocht griechische Genüsse
88 KollwitzstraßeA simple Greek place far from the perverted meat temples anywhere else. "Frau Galinou", the owner, cooks fresh food at affordable prices in this tiny, simple place. €8-20
A local favorite know for their Schnitzel on big oak tables. Beautiful any time of day. € 8 - 20
21 locals recommend
November
1 HusemannstraßeA local favorite know for their Schnitzel on big oak tables. Beautiful any time of day. € 8 - 20
Good Indian restaurants are rare in Berlin. This on is an exception - and just a stone's throw away. € 8-12
Meena Kumari
9 Lychener Str.Good Indian restaurants are rare in Berlin. This on is an exception - and just a stone's throw away. € 8-12
Maybe the coolest restaurant / bar / exhibit space right now. Located inside the old Hungarian cultural center, this place still screams post-socialism and food is excellent, yet a bit pricey. € 20-40
HBC Kollektiv
Maybe the coolest restaurant / bar / exhibit space right now. Located inside the old Hungarian cultural center, this place still screams post-socialism and food is excellent, yet a bit pricey. € 20-40
Alright, so can make brownies at home. Except that Barcomi's has brought American baking to perfection. Their breads, cakes, pastas, and home-roast coffee taste like heaven! € 3-8
57 locals recommend
Barcomis Deli
21 SophienstraßeAlright, so can make brownies at home. Except that Barcomi's has brought American baking to perfection. Their breads, cakes, pastas, and home-roast coffee taste like heaven! € 3-8
This Philippine place is simple, but the South-East-Asian meets Indian cuisine is a nice variation from the hundreds of Vietnames places. The staff is friendly and its located across the street . €5-7
12 locals recommend
Rice Queen Restaurant
13 Danziger Str.This Philippine place is simple, but the South-East-Asian meets Indian cuisine is a nice variation from the hundreds of Vietnames places. The staff is friendly and its located across the street . €5-7
The Alscace region has changed moved between Germany and France five times in just a hundred years. The area is now French, but the cuisine remains rather German. Hearty dishes, wooden tables. €8-20
23 locals recommend
Gugelhof
37 KnaackstraßeThe Alscace region has changed moved between Germany and France five times in just a hundred years. The area is now French, but the cuisine remains rather German. Hearty dishes, wooden tables. €8-20
Very nice little Korean place, family-run, affordable and slightly more ambitious than most. €5-8
6 locals recommend
Core
84 PappelalleeVery nice little Korean place, family-run, affordable and slightly more ambitious than most. €5-8
The city is full of cheap Vietnamese places, but this one has just that tiny extra in style, quality and ingredients to set it apart. €6-9
13 locals recommend
1. Mamay Restaurant - vietnamesefood & tea house
61 Schönhauser AlleeThe city is full of cheap Vietnamese places, but this one has just that tiny extra in style, quality and ingredients to set it apart. €6-9
An extraordinary setting for breakfast or coffee inside a flower shop. It even comes with a parrot.
28 locals recommend
Blumen-Café
127 Schönhauser AlleeAn extraordinary setting for breakfast or coffee inside a flower shop. It even comes with a parrot.
A down-home place for coffee, waffels , cakes, and sandwiches - all homemade. It's where Northern Germany meets New England. Or something. Lovely.
48 locals recommend
Café Suicide Sue
2 DunckerstraßeA down-home place for coffee, waffels , cakes, and sandwiches - all homemade. It's where Northern Germany meets New England. Or something. Lovely.
Sowohl Als Auch
88 KollwitzstraßeThe best cakes and fresh bread. Nothing else to say.
Drinks & Nightlife
The most beautiful bar in town! Waiters dress up and the place feels like a lonely midtown Manhattan bar in the early morning - only that it's 7PM. (Happy Hour from 6:30 all 7.50 €). Worthevery penny.
68 locals recommend
Victoria Bar
102 Potsdamer Str.The most beautiful bar in town! Waiters dress up and the place feels like a lonely midtown Manhattan bar in the early morning - only that it's 7PM. (Happy Hour from 6:30 all 7.50 €). Worthevery penny.
A cozy wine bar and restaurant that you are bound to like! They usually have an affordable Prix Fixe menu including wine at 20€.
13 locals recommend
Weinstein
33 Lychener Str.A cozy wine bar and restaurant that you are bound to like! They usually have an affordable Prix Fixe menu including wine at 20€.
Yes, the place might sound a bit mid-90s. But the place still reminds of an English club without the stiffness, the waiters are quick and the drinks are good.
46 locals recommend
Scotch & Sofa
18 KollwitzstraßeYes, the place might sound a bit mid-90s. But the place still reminds of an English club without the stiffness, the waiters are quick and the drinks are good.
Sightseeing
Every Saturday, a very atmospheric food market is set up along Kollwitzstraße. Worth a visit. Don't eat too much at home before you go.
262 locals recommend
Kollwitzplatz
1 KollwitzstraßeEvery Saturday, a very atmospheric food market is set up along Kollwitzstraße. Worth a visit. Don't eat too much at home before you go.