Original
● Boccacelli
Winterfeldtstraße 34, Schöneberg
Mon.–Sun. 11am till midnight
Friends of traditional Italian Kitchen appreciate the Trattoria Boccacelli located at Winterfeldtplatz for more than 10 years. Enjoy delicious Italian food based on original recipes in a cozy atmosphere. Even gourmets will love the excellent antipasti, excellent pasta and pizza.
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 8p.m.–1a.m.,
www.lacocotte.de
The speciality of the little restaurant with bistro character is braised meat, served in the pot it is roasted in. The kitchen is refined French cuisine, the service charming. Specialities are the homemade Boeuf Bourgignon and the Mousse au Chocolat that is served in a small jam jar. Changing exhibitions make the restaurant a different experience with every visit.
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 wins you over with its unpretentious, good kitchen and interior. There are homemade cakes, specialities like pork roast, cheese pasta or venison ragout and also less expensive dishes. Recommendable: breakfast buffet on weekends. Come in, feel at home! Tuesdays: family special – every main course for 5 Euro.
Amiable
● Liberda
Pflügerstraße 67, Neukölln
Mon. – Fri. 6am till 7pm, Sat. 7am till 2pm, Sun. 9am till noon
In the centre of Reuter neighbourhood the Liberda comes across like a Kaffeehaus with its large windows. Inside it reminds of Tuscany with warm, pleasant colours, lovely wooden floors and a bar in Laura Ashley style. Low prices, baked goods and snacks taste fabulous. A highlight in this unusual down to earth neighbourhood!
Exquisit
● MA - Tim Raue
Behrenstrasse 72, Mitte
Tue –Sat. 12:30pm–2pm
Tue.–Sat. 7pm–10pm
Asian fusion in a wonderfully designed gourmet temple. Enjoy fine dining at the restaurant MA-Tim Raue, savouring modern cuisine with a touch of traditional Chinese cooking. Chef de cuisine Tim Raue (17 Michelin stars) combines regional produce with spices and aromas from China. No carbohydrates, everything is light and delicious. Lunch menu is also available. In the same building is Mr Raue´s Japanese influenced restaurant „Uma“ and the Shochu bar.
Delicious
● More
Motzstr. 28, Schöneberg,
9a.m.–12p.m.,
„The most gay restaurant in town“, More, is located in the gay epicentre in Schöneberg. From breakfast to dinner the food is delicious and affordable, the staff attentive. No wonder it is so popular – better make reservations for dinner or weekend brunch. Breakfast, lunch or dinner – More is always a good idea.
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.
Genuine
● Raststätte Gnadenbrot
Martin-Luther-Str. 20 a, Schöneberg,
Mon.– Fri. from 5pm, Sat./Sun from noon
Sun.–Thu. hot meals till 11:30pm
Fri/Sat hot meals till midnight
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.
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.
