The 10 best guesthouses in Berlin
The oldest restaurant in Berlin, founded in 1612, is idyllically located in the historic center. A horse groom was the first landlord here. Today's operators offer dishes inspired by modern German cuisine. The wine list with drops from great German vintners rounds off the visit.
In 1996, the listed wooden shack from 1837 became a restaurant with a beer garden. Farmers' duck, kale with pinkel or trout, you can't get more rustic than that. Only German wines from the Moselle, Nahe or Pfalz are served.
The first address for old Berlin classics that are threatened with extinction. In collaboration with the Pirsch butcher's shop from Potsdam, creations such as the Berliner Ring sausage are made here.
The 3 sisters serve fine market cuisine or rustic classics such as roasts and schnitzel in the time-honored Kreuzgewölbesaal. In summer, the wonderful beer garden is the perfect place to linger.
As one of the oldest pubs in Berlin, the Max & Moritz has achieved cult status. The menu is also rustic and hearty. Pork knuckle, beer chicken and beef roulade are Berlin classics.
Sauerbraten and currywurst - it doesn't get much more Berlin than that. And they taste exceptionally good in the restaurant in the historic Nikolai Quarter, which feels like a cozy living room. On weekends, live music with hits and evergreens.
Cosy West Berlin quaintness par excellence. In addition to down-to-earth schnitzel, minced pork and meat loaf, there is also fine apple strudel. Signed photos on the wall bear witness to the 100-year existence of this former meeting place for intellectuals.
There is a lot to look at here: Hundreds of framed photos and pictures on the walls, in the summer in the large beer garden a beautiful view of the Spree. The menu offers down-to-earth home cooking without frippery.
Contrary to what you might expect from the name, everything at Luna D'Oro revolves around upscale German classics. A delicious beef tartare is served in the form of a Mettigel.
Scottish checkered tablecloths, tall transom windows and old-fashioned display cases: The Henne is a long-established Berlin original and famous far beyond the borders of Friedrichshain for its crispy fried young broilers.