Karl Wannemacher combines classic German and French flavours with Asian influences in a wonderfully romantic dining room. Sample such wonders as horseradish terrine with smoked...
Windscheidstrasse 31At last, true French bistro fare in a low-key yet Gallic-elegant atmosphere. Once a kebab stand, this teensy restaurant has space for only 22 diners inside, but Berliners line...
Torstrasse 167In 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 World War II. Now...
Französische Strasse 47Decent, stylish dining in the only surviving pre-war structure on Potsdamer Platz. The staff are well drilled, there's a small terrace to complement the smart dining room, the...
Alte Potsdamer Strasse 5Steak 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, is excellent. The...
Schutzenstrasse 5Now under the sway of hot young chef Mathias Bucholz, this is the place to come for refined French/European cuisine such as Bresse pigeon served with chanterelles and a ragout...
Hotel PalaceFriendly, gay-owned French restaurant where good cooking is enhanced by a sense of fun and occasional themed events - such as the Beaujolais nouveau being welcomed by a 'rustic...
Vorbergstrasse 10This place has it all: history (an early Berlin wine merchant, its sparkling wine became known as 'Sekt', now the common German term); a lovely atmosphere in its airy, elegant...
Charlottenstrasse 56This top-flight place features Michael Hoffman's slightly avant-garde take on classic French cooking, such as stewed shoulder of venison seasoned with coriander, anise and...
Unter den Linden 78Owner Michel Wurthle's friendship with Martin Kippenberger and other artists is obvious from the art hanging on every available inch of wall and ceiling. Paris Bar, with its...
Kantstrasse 152