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Exciting, gritty, artistic, ever-changing, and multicultural, Kreuzberg has found the spotlight in recent years and its restaurant scene has caught up, too. You won’t find glitz and glamour here, but rather spectacular cuisine in what might first appear to be a shabby café or a comfy local hangout.
The 100-plus-year-old Kreuzberg stalwart has managed to stick around thanks in part to its most famous dish, which is still just about all it serves: a crispy, fried half-chicken. The rest of the menu is short: coleslaw, potato salad, a few sausage options, and several beers on tap; for "dessert," look to the impressive selection of locally sourced brandies and fruit schnapps.
Along the Landwehr Canal, this charming half-timber former customs house turned Rutz restaurant’s little sister has a cozy interior with arched windows inside and an expansive outdoor terrace in summer. Chef Florian Mennicken, who trained at Michelin-starred Lorenz Adlon Esszimmer and Facil, prepares hearty German classics, accompanied by a wonderful selection of wines from both Germany and across Europe.
