There are so many great places to eat in Berlin, and it sometimes seems a bit overwhelming to pick the right spot.
Here is a selection of some of the best Berlin restaurants that will satisfy even the most ardent foodies. From regional German cuisine, and high-class French fare, to exotic Vietnamese dishes, there is something for every taste and every budget.
Prater
The Prater is famous for its regional German dishes served in generous portions; the "Wiener Schnitzel", a tender veal cutlet alongside a warm potatoes salad, or the chanterelle mushrooms with German bread dumplings are especially tasty.
The Prater has a rustic old-world charm and resembles a traditional German beer hall; during the summer, you can sit outside in one of Berlin's oldest beer gardens.
- Address: Kastanienallee 7-9, 10435 Berlin; Phone: +49 30 448 5688
- Opening Hours: Mo-Sat 8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m., Sun 12:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
- Cost: Entrees 8 - 15 Euro
I Due Forni
I Due Forni is a laid-back Italian restaurant cantina-style that has the best pizzas in town: Crisp, thin-crust, and topped with fresh ingredients. The place is decorated with colorful revolutionary memorabilia, and the waiters are known to be a bit quirky. I Due Forni is buzzing day and night, and reservations are recommended.
- Address:Schönhauser Allee 12, 10119 Berlin; Phone: +49 30 44017 333
- Opening Hours: 12:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
- Costs: Pizzas 5.50-8.50 Euro
Paris Moskau
Paris Moskau is set in a half-timbered house from 1898, right next to the train lines that once connected Berlin to Paris and Moscow. The inside is a wonderful combination of old and new: Heavy antique furniture with clear, constructivist murals covering the walls.
Paris-Moskau serves up delicious seafood creations such as pine-nuts crusted codfish, potatoes risotto, or scallops with passion fruit. Outdoor seating available.
- Address: Alt-Moabit 141, 10557 Berlin; Phone: +49 30 394 20 81
- Opening Hours: Mo-Fr 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., daily 6:00 p.m-12:00 a.m.
- Costs: Entrees 15-25 Euro
Margaux
Margaux is a hotspot for German politicians and actors; black marble floors, antique mirrors, and sandalwood colored sofas create an elegant and intimate atmosphere.
The Michelin-starred chef Michael Hoffman adds an experimental twist to traditional French fare and offers a "Voyage de Cuisine"; a multi course meal that includes such culinary specialties as pigeon sauteed in sea salt with a ginger-lime sauce. Reservations are a must.
- Address: Unter den Linden 78, 10117 Berlin; Phone: +49 30 22 65 26 11
- Opening Hours: Mo-Sa 7:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
- Costs: Entrees 28-49 Euro, multi course menus 95 and 165 Euro
Monsieur Vuong
Monsieur Vuong is a hip and inexpensive eatery that serves Vietnamese deliciousness according to original recipes. The atmosphere is bustling and laid-back at the same time; the menu changes every two days, but the classic remains: A delicious Wan Tan soup with lemongrass, roasted sesame and ginger.
Wash it down with a Vietnamese beer or a yummy coconut shake. Oh, and keep an eye out for Mister Vuong – he makes a daily appearance.
- Address: Alte Schönhauser 46, 10119 Berlin; Phone: +49 30 9929 6924
- Opening Hours: 12:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.
- Costs: Entrees 6-9 Euro
