Want to enjoy a cup of coffee or to have a delicious dinner? - you will find a cozy place for that in Berlin.
Abbott & Costello
Husemannstr 10
+49 30-442-0724
Credit Cards: AE, EurochequeCard, V
Price Range: $$
Cuisine Type: Greek
Unusual name for a Greek restaurant, but that's the only thing you'll find strange about this outstanding restaurant in Prenzlauerberg. Appetizers like grape leaves and spicy fava beans shouldn't be missed and the sizeable entrees of seafood, chicken, or lamb will leave you sated. A very friendly waitstaff is on hand from 6pm until 2am.
Angkor Wat
Paulstr. 22, 10557 Tiergarten
+49 30-393-3922
Credit Cards: AE, EurochequeCard, V
Price Range: $$
Cuisine Type: Cambodian
Not too many people have tried Cambodian food, but you'll not want to miss the elegant Angkor Wat, one of only three restaurants of its kind in the city. The chef recommends Cambodian fondue--a tasty concoction that you'll have to sample yourself.
Bar Centrale
Yorckstrasse 82
+49 30-786-2989
Credit Cards: AE, EurochequeCard, V
Price Range: $$
Cuisine Type: Italian
Open from 6pm until the wee morning hours, this trendy restaurant/bar serves up fresh salads, delicious pasta, meat and fish dishes, and tempting desserts. It also boasts an extensive list of grappas and chiantis.
Barcomi's
Bergmannstrasse 21
+49 30-694-8138
Credit Cards: None
Price Range: $
Cuisine Type: Cafe
It isn't surprising to find a slice of Manhattan in hip Krezburg. Displaced New Yorkers will enjoy this cafe's selection of coffees, muffins, and bagels from 9am (10am Sundays) until midnight every day of the week. Barcomi's also keeps a number of American and Manhattan-based journals on hand to add the perfect New York coffee shop touch.
Borriquito
Wielandstrasse 6
+49 30-312-9929
Credit Cards: None
Price Range: $$-$$$
Cuisine Type: Spanish
Spicy chorizo, tortilla espanol, and mouthwatering flan are not to be missed here. Come late--the restaurant stays open until 5am and becomes a lively dance floor after 2am.
Cafe am Neuen See
Lichtensteinallee 2
+49 30-254-49
Credit Cards: AE, EurochequeCard, V
Price Range: $$
Cuisine Type: Italian
This cafe and beer garden located deep within the Tiergarten, is hopping in the summer when Berliners and tourists congregate here for its relaxing views of the park. The food is also worth staying for, as the kitchen serves up hearty breakfasts. Lunch and dinner are equally enjoyable, consisting of wonderful grilled fish and chicken and pasta entrees.
Cafe Einstein
Kurferstenstrasse 58
+49 30-261-5096
Credit Cards: None
Price Range: $$$
Cuisine Type: Cafe
If you're craving the perfect apple streudel or a simple cup of Viennese-style coffee, head over to the elegant Cafe Einstein, where tuxedo-clad waiters anticipate your every wish. Baked goods, desserts, and a selection of Austrian entrees are available until midnight, and breakfast is served each day until 3pm.
Cafe Kranzler
Kurferstendamm 18
+49 30-882-6911
Credit Cards: AE, EurochequeCard, V
Price Range: $$
Cuisine Type: Coffee House
The terrace overlooking the Kurferstendamm is this cafe's greatest draw. Grab a cup of coffee and a croissant to pass the time.
Cafe Nola
Dortmunder Strasse 9
+49 30-399-6969
Credit Cards: AE, EurochequeCard, V
Price Range: $$
Cuisine Type: California
Fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs like avocado, tomato, corn, and cilantro complement the inventive range of dishes at Cafe Nola. Enjoy the chicken and seafood dishes, or sample some of the flavorful vegetarian dishes overflowing with black beans or roasted vegetables. This place is popular, so book ahead.
Caravela
Dickhardtstrasse 27
+49 30-852-2660
Credit Cards: AE, EurochequeCard, V
Price Range: $$
Cuisine Type: Fish/Seafood
The chefs at Caravela create delectable fresh fish and seafood dishes. Here, a Portuguese accent is added to a number of baked, fried, grilled, seared, and broiled specialties. You'll find cod in potato, onion, and cream sauce; shellfish in tomato broth; or the traditional paella The service here is extremely friendly and efficient.
Frehsamers Restaurant an der Rehwiese
Matterhornstrasse 101
+49 30-803-2720
Credit Cards: AE, EurochequeCard
Price Range: $$$
Cuisine Type: German
Cooking up some of the lighter German fare is Chef Peter Frehsammer, reputed to be one of the innovators of this new brand of German cuisine. The restaurant is very popular with the locals, so it is recommended that you make reservations.
Habibi
Goltzstrasse 24
Credit Cards: None
Price Range: $
Cuisine Type: Kebab
After a night of dancing or drinking, satisfy your appetite with a quick falafel, gyro, or kebab at Habibi. It is open daily from 9am until 3am and all night on Saturdays.
Istanbul
Knesebeckstrasse 77
+49 30-883-2777
Credit Cards: AE, EurochequeCard, V
Price Range: $$$
Cuisine Type: Turkish
This being one of the oldest Turkish eateries in Berlin means that Istanbul comes highly recommended. Everything from the decor to the food is traditional and elegant.
Julep's New York Bar & Restaurant
Giesebrechtstrasse 3
+49 30-881-8823
Credit Cards: AE, EurochequeCard, MC
Price Range: $$
Cuisine Type: American
Though it is probably better known for its extensive list of cocktails, Julep's is a great place to go if you're craving a juicy steak, oversized hamburger, or spicy black bean burrito.
Le Canard
Knesebeckstrasse 88
+49 30-312-2645
Credit Cards: AE, EurochequeCard, V
Price Range: $$$$
Cuisine Type: French
This haughty little bistro produces some of the best French food east of Paris. As the name implies, the duck is one of the more delectable dishes on the menu. It is open daily until midnight.
Offenbach Stuben
Stubbenkammerstrasse 8
+49 30-445-8502
Credit Cards: AE, EurochequeCard, MC, V
Price Range: $$$
Cuisine Type: German
The Offenbach Stuben is just as much a tourist attraction as it is a first-rate restaurant. The kitchen has been serving excellent German food since before the Wall fell. Enjoy the theater prop decorations while you dine.
Restaurant Las Cucarachas
Oranienburger Strasse 38
+49 30-282-2044
Credit Cards: AE, EurochequeCard, V
Price Range: $$
Cuisine Type: Mexican
The absolute best Mexican restaurant in the city, featuring tasty tacos, enchiladas, and fajitas filled with meat or roasted vegetables and cheese. The name is a vague reference to a band of Mexican revolutionaries--not to cockroaches--so you needn't worry about health code violations.
Salomon Bagels
Joachimstaler Str. 13
+49 30-881-8196
Credit Cards: AE, EurochequeCard, V
Price Range: $$
Cuisine Type: Kosher
This spot features traditional Jewish food, like matzo ball soup and gefilte fish. Fresh bagels with avocado, tuna, lox, or other fillings can be enjoyed at Salomon Bagels. Expect to run into a lot of expatriate Americans here.
Satiyam
Goethestrasse 5
+49 30-312-9079
Credit Cards: AE, EurochequeCard, V
Price Range: $$
Cuisine Type: Indian
Vegetarians will enjoy Satiyam's wide selection of southern Indian dishes such as dosa, utaparm, and vadai. Flavors are much more complex in comparison to other veggie fare.
Sezuan
Danziger Str. 13
+49 30-441-4283
Credit Cards: AE, EurochequeCard, V
Price Range: $$-$$$
Cuisine Type: Chinese
Traditional Chinese noodles, steamed rice, and thin pancakes are great accompaniments to double-cooked pork, cashew chicken, and curry shrimp. Also try Jiaozi dumpings, either fried or steamed, with your choice of pork or vegetable filling.
Tomasa
Motzstrasse 60
+49 30-213-2345
Credit Cards: AE, EurochequeCard, V
Price Range: $$
Cuisine Type: International
The promise of an ever-changing menu brings in all types of Berliners from 9am until 2am. Weekend breakfasts are especially popular. Reservations are recommended.
Trattoria a Muntagnola
Fuggerstrasse 27
+49 30-211-6642
Credit Cards: AE, EurochequeCard, V
Price Range: $$
Cuisine Type: Italian
Open for lunch and dinner, this simple, down-to-earth Italian restaurant features some of the best Italian home-style cooking. Any of the pastas are recommended, from the rich pasta alla carbonara to the light and spicy penne arrabiata. Sample some of the delicious bread before your meal comes, and then wash everything down with one of the affordable and flavorful house wines.
TTT TeeTeaThe
Goltzstr. 2
+49 30-217-52240
Credit Cards: None
Price Range: $-$$
Cuisine Type: Tea House
One of the few areas in the city where you can enjoy a hot cup of tea without cigarette fumes wafting in your direction is the trendy TTT, which doubles as a tea house and amateur performance stage on the weekends. You can also buy a number of tea blends here to carry home with you. It is open until midnight every night of the week, except Sundays when it is only open until 10pm.
