The 10 best rooftop restaurants in Berlin

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Fancy a dinner with a view? Berlin from above is definitely something to be seen. The Falstaff editorial team reveals the most spectacular addresses for culinary delights high above the rooftops of the capital.
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The German Bundestag is the only parliament building in the world to house a public restaurant. There, you can expect a roof garden and modern German cuisine with fresh, regional products - as well as excellent service.

Platz der Republik, 11011 Berlin, Germany

History wherever you look: Berlin State Opera, Hedwig's Cathedral, Berlin Dome. Lounge in style on Dedon furniture and enjoy a Champagne cocktail and seafood platter. Wednesday and Friday they have a barbecue.

Behrenstraße 37, 10117 Berlin, Germany

The bar has one of the most popular terraces in Berlin. Not without reason, as it offers an incomparable view of the zoo's monkey enclosure and the zoo behind it from the 10th floor. There are also exciting classics with a twist such as an "Oriental Cobbler" and regular events with live music. A place to be!

Budapester Straße 40, 10787 Berlin, Germany

Above the rooftops of Berlin with a unique panoramic view, you can choose from a small but well-chosen cocktail menu in the Amano Rooftop Bar. The Amano has won several bar awards. No wonder, because the team mixes cocktail classics just as well as individualistic drinks.

Auguststraße 43, 10119 Berlin, Germany

At Hotel Indigo Berlin between the East Side Gallery and the Mercedes-Benz Arena. Stylish and bright with a view over historic Berlin and the Spree River. Drinks from the Golden Twenties like a "Shimmy" or from Mexico like a "Titty Twister" with Mezcal - what more do you need?.

Mühlenstraße 19, 10243 Berlin, Germany

The highest beach bar in Berlin is located on the roof of a parking garage. Cocktails and small dishes accompany the view, which extends over large parts of the city. Sand, the smell of barbecue, chilly lounge furniture, DJ sets and atmospheric palm decorations convey a vacation feeling that is enhanced by the drinks.

Schönhauser Allee 79, 10439 Berlin, Germany

A little quirky, a little whimsical and cool. Through the shopping center of the Neukölln Arkaden, you reach the top floor of the parking garage, which is equipped like a huge summer garden with beer benches, sandbox and herb garden. The sandwich and French fries concept feels appropriate.

Karl-Marx-Straße 66, Neukölln Arcaden, 12043 Berlin, Germany

Dimmed lighting, brass and velvet furniture, mirrored walls: the Apartment Bar has big city flair. Cocktail classics such as the Moscow Mule and Margarita are mixed on the top floor of the Amano Hotel right next to the main station. In the background, soft beats from the DJ turntable set the mood for the weekend.

Heidestraße 62, 10557 Berlin, Germany

Above the rooftops of Berlin-Mitte, with a view of the TV tower and Hackescher Markt, the mixology team at the Bijou Bar in the small but exquisite Monbijou Hotel serve long drinks and selected cocktails, created in the flagship bar Mimi's in London. High-quality bar food is also served.

Monbijouplatz 1, 10178 Berlin, Germany

Film-ready on the tenth floor of the Motel One Berlin-Upper West with photos of movie stars, cameras and props. With a view of the Memorial Church, Victory Column and Tiergarten, sightseeing begins from the terrace. Wine is available, but the bar specialises in gin and offers a matching tonic water with each gin.

Kantstraße 163, 10623 Berlin, Germany