Berlin’s 7 Best Restaurants

A fusion of contrasts – the Heavenly Kitchen’s main concept. It is embodied not only in the menu, but also in the interior. The kitchen area is located in the center of the hall, and small tables and banquet groups are placed round. This approach allowed for a magnificent panoramic view of Berlin from all sides. Furniture created according to individual projects is combined with antique things, thanks to which the Skykitchen is somehow warm and cosy. A great place for an unforgettable evening in Berlin.

Advantages

• Author’s menu with molecular cuisine.
• Specialities for vegetarians and vegans.
• Great choice of drinks.
• The highest level of service and caring staff.
• Cozy room with a huge panoramic windows.

Disadvantages

• Not exactly a good location – in the bedroom community, away from the city center.
• A small number of seats (only 66) and a reservation is required.
• Tiny portions even for a fine dining restaurant.

Grand

Rating: 4.8

Grand restaurant is located in the old building in the center of Berlin, near Museum Island, Brandenburg Gate, Alexanderplatz. The restaurant specializes on the French and German cuisine. The main “chip” – meat dishes prepared on a grill. There’s also an enormous choice of alcoholic beverages.

But Grand attracts not only by its delicious cuisine, which includes a full list of dishes – from soups to dessert snacks. The interior here is simple, but very sophisticated and well thought out to the smallest detail. Leather sofas, oak chairs, huge chandeliers, snow-white tablecloths, minimal decor without excesses and pretentiousness – everything here contributes to calmness, quietness and enjoying the meal.

The place is suitable for any arrangements from a business meeting to a romantic dinner or celebration of any important event.

Advantages of

• Extensive choice of dishes.
• Vegetarian and gluten-free options on the menu.
• Convenient location.
• Large seating capacity (140 guests in the halls and 100 on the terrace).
• The possibility of banquets.
• Friday and Saturday, the place is open until 6.00 am, on weekdays until 23.00.
• Friendly, friendly staff.
• Free Wi-Fi.

Flaws

• Rather high prices for some dishes.

Capt´n Schillow

Rating: 4.7

Capt´n Schillow is located in Berlin’s most picturesque place, the Charlottenburg district. A large part of the menu consists of traditional “sea” cuisine, which is not surprising. The establishment is open on board an old ship moored off the shore of the Landver Canal. The steamship Capt´n Schillow made her last voyage in 1996, and for nearly 22 years she has been welcoming guests at. By the way, Michael Jackson, Freddie Mercury and other celebrities have been on this centennial ship, which the team is very proud of and tries to maintain its reputation at the highest level constantly.

The interior is decorated in a maritime style. In warm weather you can choose a table on the deck and enjoy the view of the river with steamboats and streetcars going by.

The best place for family or romantic dinners, get-togethers with friends or birthday parties.

Advantages

• Very attractive prices (average bill: 20 Euros).
• Offering set breakfasts, lunches, brunches, dinners.
• Open time from 10.00-12.00 to 23.00-00.00 (depending on the day of the week).
• Friendly, helpful staff.

Disadvantages

• Open only 5 days a week (from May to September 6 days a week).
• Few vegetarian options.

Facil

Rating: 4.7

Facil Restaurant is another Michelin-starred Berliner. This place will definitely be appreciated by those who are tired of the monotony of food and banal flavors. The Facil chefs manage to create really extraordinary dishes and at the same time they are simply delightful in taste. The local masters turn even the most commonplace everyday dish into a masterpiece by adding unconventional ingredients, special spices and sophisticated sauces. This restaurant is literally a paradise for foodies who want to diversify their experience and try something completely unexpected.

The institution is located in the center of Berlin, in the courtyard of “The Mandala Hotel”. Large panoramic windows all around, overlooking the bamboo garden. In this cozy oasis among city bustle you can really relax and get unforgettable culinary experience.

Advantages

• Rich and original menu with unique dishes.
• Excellent design and thoughtful presentation.
• Wide price range, including reasonably priced sets.
• Gluten free menu.
• Good wine list.
• Unobtrusive, polite staff.
• Great service (parking, high chairs for kids, etc).)

Disadvantages

• Limited hours: restaurant is open only two hours during lunch time (12 o’clock).00-14.00) and three hours in the evening (19:00).00-22.00).

Heising

Rating: 4.6

Heising is a small cozy restaurant with an accent on French cuisine. But this is quite understandable: the owners are a French couple who have been treating their guests with national dishes of their homeland for 30 years.

This clean-cut establishment is nestled in the heart of West Berlin. You can get here only by booking – there are only 8 tables and it’s almost always a full house.

We included Heising in our rating for several reasons. First of all, the food here is fantastic. Secondly, the menu is truly exquisite. Thirdly, the interior of the restaurant is absolutely stunning, as well as other details which create a special charm of conservatism: porcelain dishes with a monogram, hand-written bill, the possibility of paying only in cash. And finally, a good family atmosphere, where every guest is welcomed as a family member who dropped in to have dinner with close friends.

Advantages

• Delicacies (foie gras, snails, frogs’ legs, deer meat, pigeon, etc.) are served in the restaurant.)
• Very reasonable prices as for a haute cuisine restaurant (average bill 50-60 euros).
• Excellent serving and presentation.
• Aristocratic atmosphere.
• Attentive staff.
• Nice and calm retro music.

Disadvantages

• You need to reserve a lot of time, because there might be no vacant seats for the desired date.
• Small selection of dishes on the menu (usually 20 to 24 items).
• Cash only, which causes inconveniences for some customers.

Marjellchen

Rating: 4.6

Marjellchen is the best place for those who prefer classic German cuisine. This is one of a few places, where you can taste national culinary masterpieces in their original form. In Marjellchen you will find that the original German cuisine is very tasty and varied. Here they cook liver on Berlinski, pork knuckle, smoked fish and other traditional delicacies. The desserts are equally delicious – apple strudel, pudding, eclairs, doughnuts with jam.

Hospitality and family atmosphere are not the only trump cards of the restaurant. The hostess talks to each guest personally, talks about the history of the institution and makes every effort to ensure that everyone is satisfied.

The interior of Marjellchen is European style. No ornate details, very simple but tasteful. In addition to the indoor hall, the restaurant has a veranda, where you can relax in the warm weather.

Advantages

• Vegetarian, kid’s, gluten-free meals in the menu.
• Big portions.
• Very reasonable prices (average bill – 15-25 Euros).
• Welcoming staff and quick service.
• Menu in English and Russian.

Flaws

• This place is open only in the evening (from 17:00 p.m.).00 to 23.30).
• Visitors report that it is too stuffy inside in hot weather.
• No Wi-Fi (and not planned in the future – this is the “policy” of the restaurant).

Marron

Rating: 4.5

This is a very classy restaurant in the Villa Kastania hotel. The small room can seat up to 45 people at a time. The cozy atmosphere makes you relax and enjoy the delicious food. The atmosphere is truly extraordinary. Huge fireplace, an old piano and many other details thanks to which Marron reminds more of an aristocratic living room of the century before last than a gastronomic place. This is an ideal place for a romantic date, and not just because of the entourage. The restaurant has a fine selection of dishes that will decorate the most sophisticated lunch or dinner.

Marron specializes in traditional German cuisine with locally grown, seasonal ingredients. That’s why the menu is frequently updated and guests can try original interpretations of classic recipes.

Advantages

• A varied menu, including both classic dishes and author’s variations.
• Child and vegetarian dishes.
• High level of service.
• Loyal prices.

Disadvantages

• The restaurant’s kitchen is only open from 17.00 to 22.30.