96 Best Restaurants in Berlin, Germany

Chic foodies frequent this sleek Japanese-Peruvian fusion restaurant from renowned Berlin restaurateur Duc Ngo, which sits behind a graffiti-covered door. The cocktails are top-notch, the sushi and sashimi some of the freshest in town, and the food is wonderfully prepared; South American--inflected dishes such as sashimi taquitos and variations on grilled beef, while not groundbreaking, are full of flavors just a bit different than what you'll find in Berlin's other Asian eateries.

One of Berlin's original third-wave coffee joints, this tiny café in the heart of Mitte’s gallery district serves up superlative hand-brewed coffees (always served black) and espresso drinks with trendy add-ons like oat milk, alongside a small but tasty selection of baked goods and sandwiches. There's limited indoor seating and laptops are banned, so this is a better place to sit outside when the weather's nice or to get your coffee to go.

On the edge of Tempelhofer Feld, this cozy, minimalist farm-to-table restaurant has a daily changing menu featuring vegetable-focused ingredients paired in creative ways, such as chilled pea soup with cherries and almond, and gnocchi with pistachio pesto. Snag one of the few tables up-front or, better yet, try for a seat near the counter facing the open kitchen or at the communal table in the back, especially if you come with a group—you’ll likely want to order everything off the short but appealing menu so everyone can have a taste.

A cross between a craft brewery, a hip outdoor beer garden (spring through fall only), and a casual indoor restaurant inside reused shipping containers, BRLO is a quintessential Berlin spot to spend an afternoon drinking and eating. If the weather's nice, grab a striped lounge chair outside and choose from a range of modern bar snacks at the beer garden, open every day except in winter; otherwise, head indoors for a choice of vegetable-focused mains along with meats cooked in their own smoker. 

Billed as a modern take on a classic neighborhood bistro, with selections from the vinyl records lining the walls played by the friendly staff, this casual eatery serves up seasonal small plates along with tasty drinks. Don't skip the daily house-made sourdough bread before nibbling on vegetable-forward dishes like Borlotti beans with cockles and turnips, and Bresse chicken with pippara peppers and chanterelles alongside Berlin’s black-clad foodies.

Your childhood dream of having dessert for dinner can come true at this intimate \"dessert bar\" on a pretty street in trendy Neukölln—except at CODA, many of the desserts are more savory than sweet, and all can be paired with alcoholic beverages, from cocktails to beer to wine. Fifteen-course menus use very little added sugar or fat in the dishes, but feature plenty of different textures and beautiful presentations to keep things interesting, even for those without a sweet tooth.

The name might have you thinking something different, but this is actually a vegetarian and vegan fine-dining restaurant that serves fantastic food (it's above what used to be a club called Cookies, owned by a nightlife mogul by the same moniker, now home to an eatery called Crackers); the chef steers away from \"easy\" vegetarian dishes like pasta and stir-fries and instead focuses on innovative preparations. The entrance, too, is misleading: the only access is via a dingy alley between the Westin Grand Hotel and the Komische Oper next door, but once you're inside the vibe is industrial-chic, and the service is friendly, casual, and fun.

This currywurst stand in Kreuzberg has a cult following and just about any time of day or night you'll find yourself amid a crowd of cab drivers, students, and lawyers munching on currywurst mit Darm (with skin) or ohne Darm (without skin). Go local and order your sausage with a big pile of crispy fries served rot-weiss (red and white)—with curry ketchup and mayonnaise.

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.

Known for having one of the best breakfasts in Berlin (think avocado toast and chia pudding with blueberry compote), the filtered coffee at Distrikt is far from an afterthought, with beans chosen from some of Europe's top roasteries. Tea lovers aren't left out with a fine selection from Kreuzberg's Companion Coffee & Tea, served up with a scrumptious choice of cakes.

Though Berlin’s awash in Neapolitan pizza places, this sweet neighborhood spot bucks the trend with innovative topping combinations on a soft yet chewy sourdough crust. Sophisticated seasonal pizzas, such as charred broccoli and buffalo mozzarella or bacon with cauliflower and Swiss chard, please kids and adults alike, while the fine selection of cocktails, wine, and beer gives the adults even more to appreciate.

One of Germany's top restaurants, Facil is also one of the more relaxed of its class: the elegant, minimalist setting—it's in the fifth-floor courtyard of the Mandala Hotel, with exquisite wall panels and a glass roof that opens in summer—and impeccable service make this feel like something of an oasis in the busy city. Diners can count on a careful combination of modern takes on German classics and inspiration from across the globe, best sampled in the five- to eight-course set meals, with vegetarian versions available.

The minimalist look—white walls, simple wood furnishings—of this inviting restaurant off Böhmischer Platz matches the simple yet flavorful contemporary dishes created by chef Sarah Hallmann. Be sure to pair the regularly changing six-course menus (both vegetarian and non) with their selection of interesting wines from emerging international wineries or the restaurant's unique take on non-alcoholic drinks.

An all-female or non-binary staff prepares and serves the organic, low-waste cuisine at this bright and cheery vegan eatery. Vegan cookbook author and chef Sophia Hoffmann creates Alpine Bavarian dishes based on recipes from her childhood for the five-course dinners offered eight times a month; more casual lunches rotate weekly, but always include a stew or soup, salad, a main dish, and homemade focaccia and cake.

In a cozy wood-paneled room with a colorful mural of Berlin scenes along the wall and a sleek open kitchen, Austrian chef Sebastian Frank puts a creative spin on dishes from his native country. Vegetables (along with touches of meat and fish) become the stars of the show with innovative cooking techniques and a judicious use of herbs, many grown on his roof terrace, in a choice of seven-, nine- or twelve-course menus; each dish pairs perfectly with unique wines primarily from Eastern Europe.

This wine-focused eatery serves coffee, fresh-baked goods, and (yes) wine during the day and more elaborate market-driven prix fixe menus (as well as limited à la carte choices) at dinner; dishes are heavy on organic veggies, plus sustainable seafood and meats, and many have a Japanese slant, featuring accompaniments such as shiso flowers, miso, ponzu, or yuzu. An open kitchen encourages you to watch the chefs at work, while enormous pane windows let you keep an eye on the action on the lively Wedding streets outside.

This lovely restaurant, hidden in a courtyard off a quiet residential street, is both elegant enough for a special occasion and homey enough to be a favorite local haunt. Local ingredients are used whenever possible on the inventive menu, and the restaurant is best known for its slow-cooked meats: choose pork or beef, along with fresh vegetable-focused side dishes.

Under the tracks of the elevated U2 subway line is Berlin's most beloved sausage stand. Konnopke's is a family business that's been around since 1930 and, though there are several options on the menu, this place is famous for its currywurst, which is served on a paper tray with a plastic prong that can be used to spear the sauce-covered sausage slices; with French fries and a pilsner, this is one of the quintessential Berlin meals.

This eatery makes culinary art from the Japanese snack, kushiage, breaded and fried skewers of meat, fish, and vegetables, accompanied by an array of colorful dipping sauces. The Kushinoya team uses a special cooking process to deep-fry the doughy exteriors of the skewered ingredients without letting them get oily, and offers at least 30 different skewers daily, using fresh, local ingredients. There's an interesting selection of beer and sake to go with your meal. Make sure to save room for the Japanese desserts, too.

Inside an atmospheric 19th-century women’s prison, this vegetable-centric small plates restaurant focuses on ingredients from the surrounding Brandenburg region. Chef Sophia Rudolph offers four- to six-course tasting menus (also in vegetarian versions) that change seasonally and may include such dishes as crispy corn pudding with tomatillo and beurre blanc; à la carte options are also available.

This cozy Mitte spot has two different spaces: the bustling and sometimes drafty front room with high tables where walk-ins are seated, and a darker, more romantic back room for those who remember to reserve ahead—as you should. The short but well-thought-out menu includes small and large antipasti plates of grilled vegetables, olives, cheeses, and meats, as well as unusual pastas like a tagliatelle with crawfish in a lemon-mint sauce, or one with pine nuts and balsamic-roasted figs. Chestnut-filled ravioli with pears is a favorite in winter. The lunch menu, with an appetizer and a pasta dish for only €8.50, is a great deal, especially for the area.

Thanks to the efforts of local activists, this century-old market hall was saved from becoming a chain supermarket and instead turned into a center for local food vendors, chefs, wine dealers, and brewers. From Monday to Saturday, a large and rotating variety of food and drink is on offer for lunch and all afternoon, as well as for extended dinner hours on \"Street Food Thursdays\"; from Tuesday to Saturday, you'll find the weekly market with tempting food products for sale, from fruits and vegetables to bread and fish (with an expanded market on Friday and Saturday); and the space also hosts a dazzling array of rotating events, so it's best to check what's on before heading there.

The locavore obsession is taken seriously at this trendy spot that uses only the most local ingredients in the simple but sublime preparations that come from the open kitchen and are served at a long, shared counter. One six-course menu is served each evening (dietary restrictions can usually be accommodated) and everything—from the bread and butter through vegetable, meat, and dessert courses—is gorgeously presented and delicious.

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.

Chef Gal Ben Moshe creates updated Levantine cuisine—a mix of Israeli, Lebanese, Syrian, and Greek cuisine—at his sophisticated restaurant on an unassuming side street off Kantstrasse. The six-course tasting menu, which also comes in a vegetarian version, lets you sample interesting ingredients such as jameed (dried yogurt) and baharat (Middle Eastern all-purpose spice) combined with top-notch meats and seafood.

The conservative decor belies the artistry on offer at this Michelin-starred restaurant from Germany's most famous celebrity chef. Upscale Berlin-inspired cuisine, influenced by dishes from Tim Raue's childhood, or Asian-fusion cuisine, combining Japanese, Thai, and Chinese flavors and techniques, can be sampled in seven-course tasting menus for dinner or four- to seven-course tasting menus for lunch (with vegan versions on offer); pair your food with splendid wines from one of the most comprehensive lists in Berlin.

The narrow, unassuming facade of the only three-Michelin-starred restaurant in Berlin, tucked away on a sleepy stretch of Chausseestrasse, belies the elegant interior and stellar food you'll find inside. \"Inspirations\" tasting menus of seven or eight courses make the most of ingredients like trout, chicken, or venison (vegetarian options are available) and combine unusual items like black radishes and mushrooms, or asparagus and wild violets; you can also opt for a smaller, though no less appealing, menu of six courses with drink pairings included.

Sparsely decorated, with a collection of handmade bowls behind the counter, the focus at this Japanese izakaya is solely on the food; there are just 10 seats around a small counter where you can watch chef Shiori Arai at work. The 13 to 15 exquisitely presented seasonal courses fuse local German ingredients with Japanese technique and can be paired with a small but smart selection of sake for some of the most authentic Japanese cuisine in town.

Every weekend from spring to autumn, in decent weather, the main lawn at Preussenpark in Wilmersdorf fills up with Southeast Asian families (mostly Thai, but some Vietnamese, Malaysian, and Indonesian) who set up cooking equipment and prepare authentic delicacies like beef noodle soup, skewered fried meat, and spicy green-papaya salad. Come with a picnic blanket, cash, and a lot of napkins, and stay for the afternoon. Sundays in summer are especially popular.

Tucked onto a charming, leafy street, this quirky Michelin-starred restaurant decked out in green jungle wallpaper and wood floral details, with a cozy outdoor terrace, focuses on the \"experience\" of their food, serving up beautiful and interesting dishes using unusual ingredient combinations. Diners enjoy a seasonally changing seven-course tasting menu, and vivacious co-owner Ilona Scholl will happily suggest (and encourage) whimsical international wine pairings to match.