Well lit and airy (for Berlin), this L-shaped bar competes with Schwarzsauer to be the primary Kastanienallee hangout. The food, an odd mix of Asian and...
Kastanienallee 49Artsy but not pretentious, this restaurant offers Austrian and south German classics served in a cool ambience. Everything from the strudel crust to the...
Gartenstrasse 9The gentle minimalism of the decor - big picture windows, basic furnishings and nothing but a few old maps and prints on the walls - is a relief in an...
Gipsstrasse 11Offering French bistro fare in a low-key yet Gallic-elegant atmosphere, this teensy restaurant has space for only 22 diners, but Berliners line up for its...
Torstrasse 167Prominent in the renovated courtyard just downstairs from the Sammlung Hoffmann, and serving snacks, light meals and American-style coffee, Barcomi's is a...
Sophienstrasse 21In the late 19th century, the original Borchardt opened next door at no.48. It became the place to be for politicians and society folk, but was destroyed in...
Französische Strasse 47This small and stylish Hackesche Höfe café fills with insiders who know that the food here is better - and better-priced - than the stuff in the larger...
Hof IIThis unassuming but right-on wine bar with wholesome meals is owned by a former DDR rock musician now continuing his family's gastronomy tradition, and...
Glinkastrasse 23This cosy bistro-type restaurant with dim lighting and overstuffed furniture may look a bit second-hand but after a drink or two it starts to look like the...
Zionskirchstrasse 6An oasis in its area, this cute, family-run café offers a variety of ice-creams if you just want to cool down, and an impressive menu of traditional German...
Kleine Gertraudenstrasse 3Meander through the delivery area between Westin Grand and Komische Oper to a blank door with flickering light bulbs. Upstairs is a warm, rough-edged...
Behrenstrasse 55
This vogueish place is named for Gordon W, a minor celebrity chef from Canada, who devised its wacky fusion menu of 'naan pizzas', 'rice shells' and...
Kastanienallee 49For fans of the Northern California-style burrito, this is a true haven. Black beans and lime rice mix with fresh greens and a choice of fillings, such as...
Rosa-Luxemburg-Strasse 7Steak and frites in a brasserie ambience close to Checkpoint Charlie. The food is simple but well prepared and Fred's Special Sauce, a mixed herb remoulade,...
Schutzenstrasse 5Serves the best panini in the area, with delicious Milchkaffee to accompany. It's small but makes a virtue of it by tossing a few cushions on to the steps,...
Weinbergsweg 8