Look no further than this little joint under the U-Bahn tracks for some of the best hamburgers in town. The burger masters behind the grill are clad in starched white uniforms and billowy chef's hats, providing a tongue-in-cheek, visual contrast to the fact that this little green kiosk was years ago a public toilet. If you don't opt for one of the delicious normal hamburgers, give the spicy chili-cheeseburger a try. The seating is outdoors and surrounded by three different streets and train tracks. So if you're looking for a quieter place to enjoy your food, buy a take-away and find a seat on the nearby River Spree.
Located in the heart of historic Altstadt Spandau, this Brauhaus unites all the things people love about German gastronomy: a traditional beer garden, great beer and hearty grub. All beer is brewed on the premises and is available in dark or light incarnations. Special beers are also brewed according to season or for special occasions. The food on offer is hearty, home-made German fare and can be accompanied by freshly baked beer bread and pretzels. Visitors can also take a guided tour through the brewery.
Berlin is at its most oriental and lively in Knofi on the Bergmannstraße. The tiny Mediterranean food store is certainly eye-catching, dried aubergines hang in enormous bundles from the shop window which is set into a bright red façade. The delicatessen has a wide selection of fine wines, olive oil, Modena vinegar and Italian pasta. But the real highlight is the breathtaking variety of vegetable spreads, aubergine or pumpkin spread, feta cheese or olive spread, artichoke or walnut spread all lined up on the pristine glass counter. A glass of fresh orange juice should help give you enough energy to continue your shopping spree. A sign of Knofi's popularity is the fact that it has recently opended up another branch - Knofi on Oranienstraße.
The Tuscan interior decorator, Stefano Viviani, has designed this establishment with passion and embodied the essence and flair of the Italian culture with its rich warm colors and authentic materials. Bocca di Bacco is furnished with contemporary dark wooden chairs and tables, modern red sofas and a small exhibition of Massimo Catallini's colorful paintings, which can be viewed from the lounge bar. The cuisine is as authentic as the place. Original Italian dishes with exquisite wines are served in a modern ambiance. The wine connoisseurs of Bocca di Bacco will assist you in choosing the right vintage for your occasion since making the right choice on a list of 500 wines is certainly not an easy task. The menu offers classics, such as spaghetti with Venus mussels and duck liver on lamb’s lettuce.
Hofbräuhaus, a landmark brew pub in Munich, brings its Bavarian flair to Berlin. Hofbräu München Berlin opened its doors in 2011, and is always packed with Berliners who want to have a relaxing time out. At this bar, beer-lovers get an opportunity to sample freshly brewed Hofbräu beer alongside a delicious selection of Bavarian delights. Every month, a selection of dishes are added to the regular menu, highlighting the season's specials. You can enjoy your meals at the airy beer garden while Hofbräuhaus musicians wrap you in a cocoon of lively melodies.
At Amar, patrons are treated to delicious and savory Indian cuisine, such are the dishes served here that they are bound to keep you wanting for more! The ambiance at the restaurant is very calm and soothing. As you enter and take a seat, you get a welcome appetizer and a drink both of which rightly set your mood. Then from the elaborate menu you can select the dishes that you would like to savor. Before your order arrives a 'papadam' is served with three different dips. The service is highly attentive and very friendly. Food can be complimented with cocktails and you will not fall short of options for those, too. Everything about Amar is impressive. And yes, before you leave do enjoy their bye-bye drink!
This inconspicuous looking place in Prenzlauer Berg's Oderberger Straße is fairly small but what is lacking in space is certainly made up for in quality. The sushi chef prepares his delicacies on the premises and customers can watch him from one of the many bar stools which are strewn across the room. But most people aren't lucky enough to get a seat here as they serve some of the best and most affordable sushi in town. The decor is plain become very appealing because broad smiles of the team behind the bar.
Located in the Grand Hyatt Berlin is the city's most cutting-edge restaurant, Vox has a remarkably inventive ambience. An open kitchen, a sushi bar, a summer terrace and live jazz and blues music completes the scene of this classy refined restaurant. The experienced chefs present to you an exotic fare prepared with according to a 200-year tradition. If you find this a bit heavy on the pocket, the best deal would be their lunch set menu. Savor these and head to the Vox bar to pass the time on a dull evening, listening to music and sipping on refreshing cocktails!
Schnitzelei is a small tapas restaurant in Berlin, a place for real men; a place where you can turn the tables on nature and take a bite of shark (instead of it biting into you). Ladies will be pleased to know that the restaurant also serves outstanding wines and healthy, exotic salads. Ecologically minded guests will, however, need to forget about the questionable necessity of flying fresh ingredients half way around the world, just for one night.
When the Wall came down in 1989, travel-hungry East Germans flocked to Italy, while entrepreneurial Italian restauranteurs rushed to set up shop in East Germany. One of these pioneers was Il pane e le rose which settled in the middle of the Wild East, close to Volkspark Friedrichshain. The simple and elegant decor and play on the great past of Italian cinema have lent the restaurant a reputation as being a meeting place for "intellectuals". The quality of the food is high and only the freshest ingredients are used. The venue is open daily from 12 p.m.
In Berlin, a city where restaurants serving falafel always seem to be just around the corner, it really means something when they say that Maroush is the best of them all. Home to a smorgasbord of Lebanese delights, this place is one of those diamonds in the rough, and despite the extremely reasonable prices, the food is top-notch. Aside from the classic menu, they offer daily-baked breakfast, creative appetizers and baklava for dessert. Beverages include various teas, coffees, shakes, and juices in exciting flavors. The staff speaks English and it's open till late. The atmosphere of Maroush is relaxing and surprisingly classy for its quaint size.
Look no further than this little joint under the U-Bahn tracks for some of the best hamburgers in town. The burger masters behind the grill are clad in starched white uniforms and billowy chef's hats, providing a tongue-in-cheek, visual contrast to the fact that this little green kiosk was years ago a public toilet. If you don't opt for one of the delicious normal hamburgers, give the spicy chili-cheeseburger a try. The seating is outdoors and surrounded by three different streets and train tracks. So if you're looking for a quieter place to enjoy your food, buy a take-away and find a seat on the nearby River Spree.