Genuine
● Raststätte Gnadenbrot
Martin-Luther-Str. 20 a, Schöneberg,
Truck stops do not exactly have a good reputation, so it is surprising that Gnadenbrot with its truck stop interior and a pinch of kitsch has a very good reputation. It is due to the ingredients:unpretentious affordable food, a friendly and comfy atmosphere and a mix of chatty guests. On Saturdays Djs play rather unusual and diverse music ... and there is a flying buffet.
Classical
● Totò
Charlottenburg, Bleibtreustraße 55
Mon – Fri noon – midnight; Sat, Sun 11 am – midnight
Savignyplatz is known for its restaurant density, yet there are enough reasons to visit Trattoria Totò. The restaurant has a classic interior with a warm atmosphere and the friendly gay proprietor couple make you feel at home. When the weather is nice you can sit outside in the sunshine and if you are in luck you might just see famous gay-lesbians or others like Kati Karrenbauer walk by. It’s worth it!
Gesellig
● Tapas y más
Schöneberg, Goltzstraße 36
Mon – Sun opens 5pm
Tapas y más boasts a wide range of tapas specialities. Whether vegetarian, fish or meat lover, there is something for every palate! If you prefer a lot of company for eating then order one of their plates with diverse things to choose from. There is much space so it is suitable for groups. Two locations: one in Schöneberg and one in Mitte.
Dignified
● Sissi
Schöneberg, Motzstraße 34
daily noon – 10:30 pm
Schnitzel, goulash, stroudel . . .whatever Austrian delicacy you are after – here it is served! Fine food at a fair price and you can dine like the empress herself. Lately there is a “Belle Etage” with more space on the second floor. And of course there is no lack of original wine.
Exquisit
● Sage Restaurant
Kreuzberg, Köpenicker Straße 18–20
Tue – Sat open 6 pm, Sun 11am
First coffee roaster company, then silk spinning mill, now event gastronomy. Freshness and uncommon ingredients reign in the unique brick building. There is a changing dinner menu with fish, meat and vegetarian dishes and also courses with more up market prices, yet also a standard menu with pizza specialities. Every Sunday large brunch buffet. In summer barbeque at the river Spree.
Fancy
● Kreuz Friedrichs
Schöneberg, Fuggerstraße 35
täglich ab 12 Uhr
The summer terrace of the infamous Berghain – became overnight at the beginning of the indoor season “Kreuz Friedrichs”, the little brother of the dance and flirt club Berghain. Quite a nice addition to Berlin´s gastronomic landscape, including fire place and bamboo greenery! In the winter months delicacies like entrecôte or duckbreast are served in the small restaurant seating 50. After dinner guests head off to the club next door.
Nobel
● Café des Artistes
Schöneberg, Fuggerstraße 35
täglich ab 12 Uhr
Crossover cuisine à la Suisse et à la Russe. Now, if that isn´t something. In the noble interior of this new gastronomic oasis you can enjoy oysters “Tsarskaya”, followed by for instance, St. Galler Bratwurst (veal sausage) or Zurich creamed veal stew with hash brown potatoes, but also filet goulash “Stroganoff”. Directly adjacent is a chic bar, at the corner of Welser- and Fuggerstraße.
My name is ...
● Bond
Knesebeckstr. 16, Charlottenburg,
Mon.–Fr. 12p.m.–3p.m. + 6p.m.–12a.m.
Fr., Sat./Sun. 12p.m.–12p.m.,
www.bond-berlin.de
The interior alone is delightfully pleasant, the venue is decorated inspired by the architecture in James Bond films, there is even a golden bar. The breakfast menu is extensive, business lunch is offered and fine dining boasts with a clever selection of courses for a perfect evening out. The international cuisine even features the Bond-Burger!
Stylish
● Dai Ragazzi
Winterfeldtstraße 36, Schöneberg
Mon – Fri from noon / Sat from 10am / Sun
from 11am, breakfast till 3pm, hot meals till
11pm
The Dai Ragazzi (formerly called Schneerot) is a mix of bar, lounge and reastaurant. White cube seats, 70ies glitter chandeliers radiate a cosy yet modern ambiance. Its Italian cuisine is excellent, leaving no wishes unfulfilled with any gourmet.
Fresh
● Florian
Grolmannstr. 52, Charlottenburg
Mo -Sun 6 p.m. - 3 p.m.
In the West of Berlin restaurant Florian, situated in the popular neighbourhood around Knesebeckstraße and Savignyplatz, is an institution. Here the guests are well known from theatre, film and showbusiness. They come here to enjoy the daily changing menu, which consists of fresh ingredients straight from the market. Popular specialities are Wiener Schnitzel and crispy oven roasted duck. The standard feature; Nuremberg sausages on Sauerkraut are served daily from 11pm onwards.
Traditional
● Z-Restaurant
Friesenstr. 12, Kreuzberg
daily 5pm–midnight
Greek kitchen, hearty and delicious, is served at traditional Z-Restaurant in Kreuzberg. Of course there is fresh fish and also specialities made with meat from humanely raised animals. The wine quality is above standard.
Charming
● La Cocotte
Vorbergstr. 10, Schöneberg,
daily 6p.m.–1a.m.,
www.lacocotte.de
The meaning of cocotte is actually prostitute but also casserole. It is the latter of the two which is the speciality of the small but fine bistro-restaurant. Fair prices and a high standard in kitchen and service make this restaurant a gastronomic oasis. Changing exhibitions add to the atmosphere.
in Place
● Kurhaus Korsakow
Grünberger Straße 81, Friedrichshain,
Tue.–Fr. 5p.m.–open end,
Sat. + Sun. 10a.m.–open end
www.kurhaus-korsakow.de
Kurhaus Korsakow is always worth a visit. In spite of the fair prices you can really enjoy the food. Apart from specialities like pork roast and cheese pasta, many other delicious meals are served. Tuesdays is family day – main courses only 5 Euros. Go get it!
Delicious
● More
Motzstr. 28, Schöneberg, Mon – Sat 9 am – midnight; Sun 10 am – midnight
Chic and good. More is among the most popular restaurants in the gay community. Whether breakfast, lunch or dinner – you cannot go wrong here; the reason being that the delicious food and the chic interior are not followed by astronomical prices. And due to its location in the oldest gay district of Berlin there is always the possibility of going out in the vicinity after dinner.
Lightly
● Sarod's
Friesenstraße 22, Kreuzberg
daily 12pm – midnight
Healthy and delicious Thai food is served in restaurant Sarod´s, the kitchen is authentic with its traditional Thai dishes. If you prefer to enjoy light meals in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere then Sarod´s is perfect for you. After all Thai cuisine is among the best in the world, at Sarod´s you will be convinced of that fact.
Cultural
● Quchnia
Markgrafenstraße 35, Mitte,
Mon.–Fr. 9am–10pm,
Sat./Sun. 10am–10pm
Gendarmenmarkt in Mitte is one of the prettiest squares in Europe. Quchnia provides a settig here, where gays and lesbians like to meet. The concept is unusual: Coffee – Bread – Culture: organic bread with delicious spreads, scrumptious soups and of course coffee specialities and homemade gateaux and cakes. For culture, there are music evenings, book clubs and a DVD shop with mostly DEFA-films.
Dressy
● Spindler & Klatt
Köpenicker Straße 16/17, Mitte,
til May 15: Thur.–Sat. 8p.m.–open end
This ´bigsize Clubrestaurant´ has a patio deck on the river Spree which has become the place to meet for a more elegant crowd. It is typical for Berlin: history meets modern design in a former granary of Heeresbäckerei. Lying down to dinner is possible here! The kitchen offers Asian cross over cuisine. If you like you can stay on after dinner, when the location becomes a hot spot for club-goers.
Cozy
● Diodata
Goltzstrasse 51, Schöneberg
Mon. 4pm –11pm, Tue. – Sun. 11am– 11pm
Typical austrian brunch every Sun. 10am – 3pm
The restaurant Diodata takes you on a culinary trip to Austria. The proprietor as well as the service manager and the chef are originally from there. Traditional specialities like for instance „Wiener Schnitzel“ are on the menu. The Alpine region is famous for its Kaffeehaus tradition, which has become the philosophy for those running the restaurant, thus the customer can expect a wide range of various coffee specialities to be served.
