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Charlottenburg has long been the grand dame of Berlin’s neighborhoods, with a high concentration of elegant, upscale dining spots frequented by long-time area residents. The past few years have seen new life infusing the area, though, which translates to exciting dining destinations.
Owner and chocolate maker Kristiane Kegelmann also works as a sculptor, which accounts for the minimalist gallery-like look of this modern Austrian-German restaurant close to bustling Savignyplatz. Dishes tend toward locally sourced ingredients from small producers, best sampled in the seven-course or smaller four-course tasting menus (vegetarian versions available, as well as à la carte options), ideally combined with their fabulous natural wine pairings.
This relaxed neighborhood restaurant facing a park on Lake Lietzensee focuses on food from Bavaria and the Alps. Excellent renditions of classics like Wiener schnitzel and grilled saddle steak use organic meats and vegetables, and the selection of beer—by the bottle and on tap—is small but includes a range of varieties and regions.
Named after the famous Berlin film director Ernst Lubitsch, this sophisticated restaurant attracts an equally refined crowd with its hearty local fare (and lighter international options) that's hard to find these days. Dishes like Königsberger Klopse (German meatballs in a creamy caper sauce), baked eggs in mustard sauce, and Wiener schnitzel are examples of the home-style German cooking, plus there are frequently rotating seasonal specials.
