The best restaurants in Berlin in 2026

Address: Friedrichstraße 218, 10969 Berlin

Opening hours: Tuesday–Saturday 6pm–late, closed Sunday and Monday

Expect to pay: Six courses are around €120 from Tuesday to Thursday, and €135–140 from Friday to Sunday. Eight courses are around €200 from Tuesday to Thursday, and €205–215 from Friday to Sunday. Check for updates, as the prices change with the seasons. 

What is it? A high-end, blowout, once-in-a-lifetime meal in Berlin.

Why we love it: You only live once, right? Well in your one short life, you should really make it your mission to go to Tim Raue. This funky restaurant owned by one of Germany’s most famous chefs looks (and feels) like it keeps things pretty low-key, but your tasting menu will take Japanese cuisine to a fine dining extreme.

The set menu at this two-Michelin-starred restaurant might feature imperial caviar and wagyu beef, wasabi langoustines and bursts of Sichuan venison, alongside generous pourings of drinks, from impeccably sourced wines to smooth blood orange sake. Alternatively, you can pick the Kolibri set menu: Raue’s tribute to his hometown of Berlin. Whatever is placed before you, believe us when we say it will all be delicious.

What should I order? Go for the multi-course Tim Raue spin on Peking Duck if you're lucky enough to spot it.

Time Out Tip: Simply close your eyes when the bill comes, and it will be like it never happened. Voila.

Address: Rudi-Dutschke-Straße 26, 10969 Berlin

Opening hours: Tuesday–Saturday 6pm–12am (unless selecting the ‘Early’ Kolibri menu, see below), closed Sunday and Monday

Expect to pay: The Kolibri menu is €292; Koi is €292 and Vegan is €258. An ‘Early’ Kolibri menu is €212 (5pm–7pm, Fridays and Saturdays).

What is it? Babylon Berlin meets raging disco at Clärchens Ballroom and Restaurant. Built in 1913, it remains the city's last surviving ballroom from the era.

Why we love it: Upstairs, the floor still shakes with salsa, swing, tango and disco, from lessons to free-form nights. Head downstairs, and the Luna D'Oro restaurant spins traditional German nostalgia into dining, with the help of the set designer behind The Queen's Gambit, Babylon Berlin and The Hunger Games.

Surrounded by faded murals, dark navy walls and dulled gold trim, its diners share comfort-food classics as a glittering disco ball dapples their faces. Here, bon vivants tumble happily into hedonism: a cocktail sloshing dangerously in one hand, the other dunking one last fried Spreewald pickle into dill dip.

What should I order? Luna's Party Platter. Trust us: it's a total showstopper for anyone who loves the spotlight.

Time Out Tip: Ask for Luna's Party Platter for a sparkling surprise.

Address: Auguststraße 24, 10117 Berlin

Opening hours: Sunday–Wednesday 5pm–11pm; Thursday–Saturday 5pm–12am

Expect to pay: €30–60

What is it? A Turkish grill restaurant that’s been turning its skewers for decades

Why we love it: Döner may be Berlin’s most famous Turkish dish (and rightly so), but stop there and you’re missing out on the delectable grillhouse. And our favourite in Berlin is hands down Adana Grillhaus in Kreuzberg.

Meat sizzles and spits over a huge charcoal grill behind the glass window at the restaurant’s entrance, before cooks pile it onto plates and hustle it out to hungry groups. There are plenty of veggie options, too, but we’re not going to lie: meat is the real draw at Adana. Go with a bunch of you – it’s the only way to try it all. Closer to Charlottenburg? There’s a branch on Kurfürstendamm too.

What should I order? Start with the Meze Platter to get your appetite warmed up on dips galore before ordering some mains to share. We seriously rate the special lamb platter.

Time Out Tip: Adana’s juicy reputation has attracted other competitors with the same name over the years. Double check that your ‘Adana Grillhaus’ is the one on Audre-Lorde-Straße before you get comfy.

Address: Audre-Lorde-Straße 77, 10997 Berlin

Opening hours: Sunday–Thursday 12pm–3am; Friday–Saturday 12pm–4am

Expect to pay: €20–30 per person

What is it? Lovis is as intriguing as its setting – a former women's prison in Charlottenburg, now an intimate hub of experimental fine dining.

Why we love it: Maybe it's the moody, low-lit dining room, the garden filled with tumbling flowers, or perhaps the seasonal, vegetarian-forward kitchen with serious flair and inventive, umami-rich twists. Think sticky miso-glazed kohlrabi or oyster mushroom schnitzel stacked with pickled vegetables, plus playful palate cleansers to keep it fresh.

Heads up: West Berlin's well-heeled set is all over this place. Pull on your most fashionable glad rags to sip at the bar (we loved the Jerusalem artichoke–scented No. 94, but the selection changes) before diving into the avant-garde amuse-bouches that kick off the menu.

What should I order? Decision fatigue? Dodge it. The ever-changing set menu always wins.

Time Out Tip: Begin at the bar. The avant-garde cocktail list runs from strongest to lightest, making it a breeze to pick your tipple.

Address: Pannierstraße 24, 12047 Berlin

Opening hours: Restaurant Tuesday–Saturday 6.30pm–10pm, closed Sunday and Monday; bar Tuesday–Sunday 6pm–late

Expect to pay: €89 for four courses, €99 for six. Alcoholic drinks pairings: €48/€60; alcohol-free: €36/€45.

What is it? A historic, sensational sausage stand

Why we love it: This venerable sausage stand has been run by the same family since 1930. Herta Heuwer had invented currywurst in West Berlin, but after the Wall went up, her ketchup was tragically unavailable in the East. So Konnopke’s devised its own secret recipe and became the first place to offer currywurst in East Berlin. Today, the family still serves the most famous – and quite possibly the best – version in the city. Expect queues.

What should I order? The original currywurst and potato salad.

Time Out Tip: Join the masses. We promise it's worth the wait.

Address: Schönhauser Allee 44B, 10435 Berlin

Opening hours: Tuesday–Friday 11am–6pm; Saturday 12pm–6pm, closed Sunday and Monday

Expect to pay: €1–10 for dishes like currywurst, pommes (German speak for French fries) and pickles

What is it? A burger joint that first opened in a former public toilet outside the Schlesisches Tor U-Bahn station that has now expanded across the city, the rest of Germany and abroad.

Why we love it: There are plenty of great burgers found in Berlin, but none are quite as iconic as Burgermeister's. Bürgermeister (a pun on the German word for ‘mayor’) has a menu that is refreshingly simple. Its cheesy fries are as comforting as comfort food gets, and the mouth-watering vegan burger is light years away from being a token veggie option.

What should I order? The double-stack Fleischermeister with cheese fries is a heart-stopper. Vegos, make a beeline for the Waldmeister.

Time Out Tip: There are plenty of branches of Burgermeister to choose from these days. But the original is the most… atmospheric?

Address: The original is at U1 Schlesisches Tor, Oberbaumstraße 8, 10997 Berlin

Opening hours: Sunday–Thursday 11am–12am; Friday–Saturday 11am–4am

Expect to pay: Around €6–10 for a burger and €5–8 for fries

What is it? A splurge-worthy concept restaurant with a menu entirely of desserts and drinks

Why we love it: CODA earned its first and long-awaited Michelin star in 2019, and its second fast after in 2020. Masterminded by chef René Frank, its plates are artfully composed and place an emphasis on the experimental. Come by for the blowout six-course tasting menu that pairs desserts with drinks. Alternatively, head to the bar for a superlative cocktail.

What should I order? CODA is tasting menu only. Look out for the Oscietra caviar popsicle if you're up for an extra experimental bite.

Time Out Tip: Shave off a few euros by coming mid-week when prices are lower.

Address: Friedelstraße 47, 12047 Berlin

Opening hours: Wednesday–Saturday 7pm–12am, closed Sunday–Tuesday

Expect to pay: The mid-week tasting menu is around €264, rising to €294 at the weekend. Drink pairings (and that salty popsicle) are extra.

What is it? A vegetable-aligned, two-Michelin-starred restaurant redefining classic German and Austrian culinary traditions.

Why we love it: ‘F**k Caviar, Eat Veggies’ is a strong way to put it - but it’s the philosophy leading the team at Horváth today. Austrian chef Sebastian Frank originally earned his first Michelin star at this canal-side restaurant in 2011, but in 2019 made a hard pivot from meaty German/Austrian traditions into something vegetable-forward.

These days, familiar local produce gets the kind of attention usually lavished on luxury meat and seafood. Clever techniques transform it into dishes like mushroom ‘liver’ on brioche and celeriac baked in salt. Its simple elegance pairs beautifully with an exceptional wine list, making booking ahead essential.

What should I order? Look out for the famous Pilzleber – a rich, savoury alternative to foie gras made entirely from mushrooms.

Time Out Tip: Come in summer, when you can sit under the grapevines on the terrace with a glass from the excellent Eastern European, Austrian and German wine list.

Address: Paul-Lincke-Ufer 44a, 10999 Berlin

Opening hours: Wednesday–Saturday 6.30pm–11pm

Expect to pay: €240 for the Horváth Experience set menu. Extra for additional courses, with wine and non-alcoholic juice pairings available.

What is it? A casual, cash-only Lebanese spot packed with flavour.

Why we love it: People flock from all over the city to sample Azzam's hummus, made fresh throughout the day. The grilled minced lamb is perfectly seasoned, and the falafel is a crunchy, sesame-speckled delight. You get a lot for your money, too: each dish comes with raw veg, bitter olives, garlicky mayo or tahini sauce, and a basket of stacked pita bread which doubles as cutlery.

Just be aware that it can get a little chaotic here on weekends, with generations of families eager to order their brunch platters and sit down for a Saturday gossip sesh.

What should I order? Warm dishes of whole chickpea musalaha with pita bread are a must.

Time Out Tip: Sharing is caring, and portions are huge. Bring friends and split as many dishes as you can handle.

Address: Sonnenallee 54, 12045 Berlin

Opening hours: Daily 8am–12pm

Expect to pay: Wraps are around €4–7, with dishes closer to €6–14 (higher for big sharing ones). Cash only.

What is it? A neighbourhood restaurant where Irish cooking meets the flavours of the North Atlantic.

Why we love it: Having met in Copenhagen, Feed the Pony restaurateurs and partners Hannah and Marty have shaped the food here around the places they’ve lived, worked and eaten since. Marty hails from Belfast, so there’s plenty of Ireland in the mix, alongside German and Nordic influences, all made with ingredients sourced as locally as the seasons allow.

The results are seriously good: Irish potato bread might arrive with smoked Brandenburg trout and a butter lettuce sauce, venison with chard and redcurrants, or whipped butter with Irish seaweed that you’ll get your fingers messy scooping every last bit of. This, along with its relatively friendly prices, means you could easily leave wondering if you paid enough.

What should I order? The French brasserie-style chalkboard listing the menu is always changing. Simply place your stomach in Marty and Hannah’s hands.

Time Out Tip: Get there on the early side. An effort to keep costs and waste low here means some dishes might run out.

Address: Schillerpromenade 37, 12049 Berlin

Opening hours: Friday–Sunday 6pm–10pm

Expect to pay: Dishes range between €6 and €30, with a five-course vegetarian set menu costing €55 (with possible additions of meat dishes)

What is it? A contemporary sushi and sashimi restaurant with an open kitchen.

Why we love it: Duc Ngo, also behind the city's popular Cocolo Ramen, clearly knows what he's doing: 893's hybrid Japanese-Peruvian cuisine results in dishes that, while certainly boundary-pushing, are also just, well, tasty. Highlights at 893 Ryotei include the grilled octopus and the sashimi moriawase plate. Obviously, a bottle of saké for the table is a must.

What should I order? Go for the '893 Best Of' four-person family-style menu if you want the spread, or the miso black cod for a single standout.

Time Out Tip: Some of the dishes are by pre-order only - like the Sashimi or Sushi Royale - so take the excuse to ogle the menu ahead of time.

Address: Kantstraße 135, 10625 Berlin

Opening hours: Tuesday–Saturday 6pm–11pm, closed Sunday and Monday

Expect to pay: €20–55 for sashimi sets and €44 for mains like miso cod. Shared menus run €100 per person for 893 Best Of, or €120 for 893 Best Of Royal.

What is it? A casual vegan eatery in Schillerkiez

Why we love it: In Berlin, Middle Eastern meals are in no short supply, but Café Pilz dishes them up a little differently. The Levantine eatery is full of the fresh flavours that define the region's cuisines without any fish or meat products. Located on a quieter street in the trendy Schillerkiez neighbourhood, the relatively small establishment might keep you waiting for a table. The small plates and dips are divine, but it's the homemade bread that steals the show.

What should I order? The homemade bread.

Time Out Tip: Go early. The tables are anxiety-inducingly limited.

Address: Weisestraße 58, 12049 Berlin

Opening hours: Monday–Wednesday 5pm–10pm; Thursday–Sunday 12pm–10pm

Expect to pay: €5–9 for brunch sharing dishes like labneh and spicy tahini

What is it? A wine bar with small bites and big flavour

Why we love it: Neukölln's Barra is part of a wave of fancy-ish wine bars that have opened up in Berlin – swanky enough to feel celebratory but not prohibitively expensive. The quality of the small plates here – flavour highlights include lobster tail with tomatoes and peach, or wild boar ragu – matches that of the low-intervention wines, largely from Italy, Germany and France.

What should I order? The menu switches according to season, but a favourite edition for us was the chestnut soup with shiitake mushrooms and the chocolate mousse.

Time Out Tip: It's not just the food menu that changes – the staff have their favourite wines of the moment, too. Take a sip and find out why.

Address: Okerstraße 2, 12049 Berlin

Opening hours: Monday–Friday 6pm–11.45pm, closed Saturday and Sunday

Expect to pay: €69 for a set menu; à la carte dishes €7–28 for small plates and €15–38 for mains

What is it? A spenny and sexy steakhouse

Why we love it: One of the city's best-known venues, the riverside Grill Royal is a stylish, friendly and exceptionally meaty experience. Not for vegetarians or anyone on a diet or budget, Grill is as brilliant for people-watching as its (stoutly priced) steaks and seafood. The meat is sourced from local suppliers as well as from Argentina, Ireland and Australia. The walls are adorned with rather striking soft-porn art from the owner's collection. Reservations are essential.

What should I order? The classic Kopf salad is the perfect fresh opener before your carnivore feast.

Time Out Tip: Dress to impress and keep your eyes peeled. GR can have some serious celebrity cameos.

Address: Friedrichstraße 105b, 10117 Berlin

Opening hours: Daily from 5pm

Expect to pay: €18–100 for starters and €42–215 for mains and famous steaks

What is it? A glorious hole-in-the-wall serving Taiwanese fare

Why we love it: If Berlin had a Chinatown, it would be Charlottenburg's Kantstrasse. This tiny hole-in-the-wall spot knocks out Taiwanese classics such as noodle soups and gua bao (rice buns filled with duck) as well as more esoteric plates of dressed beef tongue or pigs' ears sliced finely over rice noodles. Lon Men's is almost always full in the evening, but the turnover is fast enough that you'll find a seat pretty quickly.

What should I order? Gua bao with duck, or noodle soup.

Time Out Tip: Pop in late evening. The turnover is fast, and seats free up quickly.

Address: Kantstraße 33, 10625 Berlin

Opening hours: Thursday–Monday 12pm–10pm (kitchen closes at 9pm), closed Tuesday and Wednesday

Expect to pay: €10–16 for dishes

What is it? A modern German space with regional ingredients from Brandenburg and Berlin

Why we love it: Chef Jonas Merold, who sharpened his knives under Tim Raue and at Michelin-starred Coda, takes classic German flavours for a modern spin at his namesake Restaurant Merold. Their signature bratwurst, served with a dollop of mustard seeds, is a classic.

But the unexpected combos are where it's at. Imagine pike tartare with rhubarb and labneh, with sharp tangs from pine needle vinegar and smoked lemon verbena foam. For dessert, expect surprises like a salty-sweet potato ice cream scattered with potato crisps.

What should I order? Definitely the house-made bratwurst.

Time Out Tip: The extensive wine list is mind-boggling. But the star of the show is the super-inventive non-alcoholic pairing with each course, which'll have the most dedicated wine lover going zero.

Address: Pannierstraße 24, 12047 Berlin

Opening hours: Wednesday–Saturday 7pm–11pm, closed Sunday–Tuesday

Expect to pay: Dishes range from €9–36. A six-course sharing menu is €92, and an eight-course sharing menu is €104.

What is it? A brunch diner famous for its buttermilk pancakes with granola, maple berry syrup and cultured cream.

Why we love it: When it comes to picking a favourite brunch spot in Berlin, this Kreuzberg café is on everyone’s maple-syrup smeared lips. Annelies specialises in creative fare, some seriously excellent brews and a wide selection of natural wines – while attracting a fanatical repeat crowd.

What should I order? For those after something savoury, don’t go past scrambled eggs with smoked yolk and fennel kimchi paired with a Bloody Mary.

Time Out Tip: Can’t make it to Annelies? There are also its sister cafes: Distrikt Coffee and Bertie Berlin.

Address: Görlitzer Straße 68, 10997 Berlin

Opening hours: Monday and Wednesday–Friday 10am–4pm; Saturday–Sunday 9am–4pm; closed Tuesday

Expect to pay: €11–18 for brunch plates

What is it? Fine dining and seasonal, contemporary cuisine headed by Daniel Achilles

Why we love it: Not only is Eins44's food great, the interiors are exquisite too. Huge windows let in streams of light, white-tiled walls glow, and modernist lamps hang from incredibly high ceilings. This is a little bit of a splash meal - think ‘casual fine-dining’ - but one that's worth it for the experience. Current highlights of the small, ever-changing menu have included char with marigold and poppy seeds, and pigeon with roast beetroot and berries. Veggie? There’s a set menu for you too.

What should I order? They’re always changing their set menu so sit back and let it wash over you.

Time Out Tip: It's industrial, stylish and lively, so don't expect hushed fine dining here. Alternatively, you can sit in the backyard.

Address: Elbestraße 28/29, 12045 Berlin

Opening hours: Tuesday–Saturday 6pm–11pm, closed Sunday and Monday

Expect to pay: €64 for a five-course set menu; €89 for a seven-course set menu

What is it? Syrian cuisine in a humble, couple-owned restaurant

Why we love it: Malakeh's Syrian cuisine is as mouth-watering as its origin story is heartwarming. Owner Malakeh Jazmati has no formal kitchen training, but once found a following as Syrian TV personality Maliket al-Tabkh ('the Queen of Cooking'). Driven out of her country by the war, she came to Berlin in 2015 and set up this restaurant with her husband Mohammed.

As a poignant reminder of the home she left behind, Malakeh is decked out with pictures of Syrian artists and activists. Food-wise, expect excellent kibbeh in a yoghurt sauce, moreish fried aubergine and some of the city's freshest tomatoes.

What should I order? Fattet Makdous with layered eggplant, yogurt, tomato sauce and ground beef is the chef’s top choice.

Time Out Tip: Take time to soak up all that artwork.

Address: Potsdamer Straße 153, 10783 Berlin

Opening hours: Tuesday–Thursday and Sunday 12pm–10pm; Friday–Saturday 12pm–11pm, closed Monday

Expect to pay: €17–23 for main plates

What is it? A no-holds-barred brunch spot in the historic heart of queer Berlin.

Why we love it: A few minutes’ walk from Nollendorfplatz, the Schöneberg branch of Frühstück 3000 sits in a part of Schöneberg long synonymous with queer Berlin. And the food? Every bit as unapologetic as its surroundings.

Tackle a roast beef focaccia the length of a forearm, or crispy chicken with cheddar waffles, both soaked in chilli bacon caramel. It’s a level of indulgence that makes you wonder whether loving life quite this much might make it shorter. But once you’re demolishing this brunch, we really doubt you’ll care.

What should I order? The steak tartare with sesame vinaigrette, washed down with a Bloody Mary.

Time Out Tip: Like Goldilocks, Frühstück is for when you’re a little bit hungover, but not too much. Instead (especially if you’ve had a big night at Berghain) aim for just right.

Address: Bülowstraße 101, 10783 Berlin

Opening hours: Schöneberg daily 9am–4pm; Kreuzberg Tuesday–Sunday 9am–4pm

Expect to pay: €11–48 for brunch dishes

What is it? A female-owned, Michelin-starred restaurant with zero pretension but all the style.

Why we love it: Hallmann & Klee sits on pretty Böhmischer Platz in Alt-Rixdorf, a veritable cobblestoned haven amid the busyness of Neukölln. Eager table-tennis players and friends gossiping on benches provide the backdrop outside as Sarah Hallmann weaves her minimalist magic.

Imagine delicate degustation plates like scallops with carrot and citrusy yuzu, banana with dulce de leche and sesame crumble, or hazelnuts with porcini and milk. Fine dining it might be, but this down-to-earth restaurant feels right at home with the locals chatting outside.

What should I order? Go for the degustation and let Hallmann work her magic.

Time Out Tip: No booking? No worries. Hallmann & Klee keeps tables aside for walk-ins.

Address: Böhmische Str. 13, 12055 Berlin

Opening hours: Wednesday–Sunday from 6.30pm

Expect to pay: €128 for a six-course vegetarian or non-vegetarian set menu

What is it? A rustic German restaurant serving hearty, old-school Berlin fare.

Why we love it: A few minutes from communist-era Karl-Marx-Allee and you’ll feel like you’ve accidentally stumbled into an eastern German hunting lodge, complete with stuffed stalking foxes, cuckoo clocks and stag heads on the walls. It’s slightly kitsch, but wholeheartedly so.

Jäger & Lustig's food follows suit: cosy, filling and heavy on the meat, with plates made for sharing and seasonal specials that feel like they could have been caught yesterday. Wash it all down with German beer, wine or the ominous-sounding Jägeroni. Best enjoyed with a scarf and flushed cheeks in the cold – although there’s a beer garden for warmer days.

What should I order? If you’re only in Berlin once, forget the schnitzel. Instead, try the Eastern German classic Königsberger Klopse, tender wild boar cheeks, or whatever catches your eye on the seasonal specials.

Time Out Tip: Pescatarian? The owners also run nautical-themed sister restaurant Fischer & Lustig, with marine options galore.

Address: Grünberger Str. 1, 10243 Berlin-Friedrichshain

Opening hours: Monday–Sunday 11.30am–12am (kitchen closes at 10pm)

Expect to pay: €20–40 for sharing dishes

What is it? An apartment supper club turned into a freshly Michelin-graced restaurant in Kreuzberg.

Why we love it: Loumi started life as a private dining project in an apartment before co-owners Karl-Louis Kömmler and Mical Rosenblat made things permanent. Kömmler is a self-taught chef, but you’d hardly know it from his way of mixing French traditions with Japanese precision and Nordic influences – or from the Michelin star he earned in 2025.

The ingredients can get seriously fancy – think king crab with lardo, turbot with truffle sauce or Okinawa mango with Koshihikari rice – but the small, minimalist dining room keeps things intimate and unpretentious.

What should I order? Look out for the brioche à la croissant.

Time Out Tip: Come on Wednesday or Thursday, when you can opt for the shorter €110 menu if the full blowout feels a bit much.

Address: Ritterstraße 2, 10969 Berlin

Opening hours: Wednesday–Saturday 6.45pm–11pm

Expect to pay: €169 for the full tasting menu; €110 for the shorter menu on Wednesday and Thursday

What is it? A brunch cafe rooted in Czech culinary tradition

Why we love it: There’s something familiar about Sfera, a breakout brunch star near Neukölln’s sleepy Böhmische Platz. Far from the vegan bites of yesterday, Sfera’s menu is rich and comforting, with creamy sauces and full flavours galore. The sourdough toasts are a standout in a crowded field of favourites: the young potato salad with grated smoked tofu is light as a feather but filling as a meal on its own. So pull up a chair and get a coffee — Sfera is a perfect perch for people watching as well.

What should I order? The young potato salad with grated smoked tofu.

Time Out tip: Get there early on weekend mornings.

Address: Böhmische Straße 39, 12055 Berlin

Opening hours: Thursday 9am-4pm, Friday-Saturday 10am-11pm, Sunday 10am-5pm, Monday 10am-4pm, closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays 

Expect to pay: €9-15 for a weekend brunch