Guidebook for Berlin
Food Scene
Delicious Vietnamese/Asian Fusion food. Some outdoor seating. Usually a line at night but service is fast so never have to wait too long.
196 locals recommend
Monsieur Vuong
46 Alte Schönhauser Str.Delicious Vietnamese/Asian Fusion food. Some outdoor seating. Usually a line at night but service is fast so never have to wait too long.
Good sushi and not more than 10 minute walk. Sometimes there can be a wait so encourage you to make reservations
130 locals recommend
Cocolo Ramen
3 GipsstraßeGood sushi and not more than 10 minute walk. Sometimes there can be a wait so encourage you to make reservations
Favorite ramen house in the city. Recommend getting the Tonkotsu bowl. If you are really hungry, ask for the extra noodles!
130 locals recommend
Cocolo Ramen
3 GipsstraßeFavorite ramen house in the city. Recommend getting the Tonkotsu bowl. If you are really hungry, ask for the extra noodles!
Asian fusion place with great outdoor seating. Would recommend the roast beef bowl or the seafood bowl. If you are still hungry after dinner, recommend the green tea ice cream with caramel and nuts.
208 locals recommend
DUDU
134 TorstraßeAsian fusion place with great outdoor seating. Would recommend the roast beef bowl or the seafood bowl. If you are still hungry after dinner, recommend the green tea ice cream with caramel and nuts.
Beautiful restaurant with beer garden. Love the schnitzel and atmosphere here. During the nights, there is dancing inside with both young and older folks. Great way to spend the evening.
191 locals recommend
Clärchens Ballroom
24/25 AuguststraßeBeautiful restaurant with beer garden. Love the schnitzel and atmosphere here. During the nights, there is dancing inside with both young and older folks. Great way to spend the evening.
If you are craving some Mexican food, look no further. The Carnitas and Chili Lemon Chicken are my favorite. If you are looking to be healthy, try those meats in a salad bowl instead of burrito.
56 locals recommend
Dolores
7 Rosa-Luxemburg-StraßeIf you are craving some Mexican food, look no further. The Carnitas and Chili Lemon Chicken are my favorite. If you are looking to be healthy, try those meats in a salad bowl instead of burrito.
Craving some seafood but want it quick - then hear is your spot. They have grilled salmon, shrimp on skewers and lightly fried white fish. Get in and get out in less than 20 minutes.
NORDSEE GmbH
4 Spandauer Str.Craving some seafood but want it quick - then hear is your spot. They have grilled salmon, shrimp on skewers and lightly fried white fish. Get in and get out in less than 20 minutes.
Quick breakfast spot that also serves good food during lunch and dinner (pastas, sandwiches). I go here for the delicious Caesar salad.
26 locals recommend
Spreegold Store Ros 02
2 Rosa-Luxemburg-StraßeQuick breakfast spot that also serves good food during lunch and dinner (pastas, sandwiches). I go here for the delicious Caesar salad.
Decent burger and fries. Used to be an old Chinese restaurant. At night, the entertainment can be very interesting - from bands playing to other types of shows...
97 locals recommend
FESTSAAL KÜCHE
2 Am FlutgrabenDecent burger and fries. Used to be an old Chinese restaurant. At night, the entertainment can be very interesting - from bands playing to other types of shows...
Fleischerei
8 Schönhauser AlleeGerman food with a modern take.
Favorite restaurant in the city - food is amazing (Schnitzel, grilled steaks/chickens, salad, breads), drinks are strong and enjoying a meal on the canal is always great!
99 locals recommend
Freischwimmer
2 Vor dem Schlesischen TorFavorite restaurant in the city - food is amazing (Schnitzel, grilled steaks/chickens, salad, breads), drinks are strong and enjoying a meal on the canal is always great!
Best Donor Kabab in the city. Encourage you to go before you are really hungry because the line usually takes 30-45 minutes and can even take up to two hours
217 locals recommend
Mustafa's Gemüse Kebap
32 MehringdammBest Donor Kabab in the city. Encourage you to go before you are really hungry because the line usually takes 30-45 minutes and can even take up to two hours
Favorite Greek restaurant. During the day, its one of the most beautiful streets in the city - wide boulevard with beautiful houses
Restaurant Labyrinth
16 Oderberger StraßeFavorite Greek restaurant. During the day, its one of the most beautiful streets in the city - wide boulevard with beautiful houses
One of the two best Chinese food in the city. Kind of far and pricey but if you are craving real Chinese food, this is the closest thing
34 locals recommend
Good Friends
30 KantstraßeOne of the two best Chinese food in the city. Kind of far and pricey but if you are craving real Chinese food, this is the closest thing
Decent Korean spot. The bibimbap is not to die for but will satisfy your craving. The small appetizer dishes served before and during the meal are standard.
83 locals recommend
YamYam Berlin
6 Alte Schönhauser Str.Decent Korean spot. The bibimbap is not to die for but will satisfy your craving. The small appetizer dishes served before and during the meal are standard.
Solid Italian restaurant near the flat. Their menu is simple, classic Italian pasta dishes with a twist and of course the famous pasta with figs, which is still their best seller.
63 locals recommend
Mädchenitaliener
12 Alte Schönhauser Str.Solid Italian restaurant near the flat. Their menu is simple, classic Italian pasta dishes with a twist and of course the famous pasta with figs, which is still their best seller.
My go-to thai place next to the flat. Food is solid and prices are reasonable. Usually get the Pad See Ew with beef or the Pad Thai with shrimp
Tuans Hütte Thai u. Sushi
40 DircksenstraßeMy go-to thai place next to the flat. Food is solid and prices are reasonable. Usually get the Pad See Ew with beef or the Pad Thai with shrimp
My fave German restaurant! A "hole-in-the-wall" that won't impress you with looks but they serve a great schnitzel and one of the best meatballs ever. Also serve great salads and the prices are cheap
16 locals recommend
Imbiss 204
204 Prenzlauer AlleeMy fave German restaurant! A "hole-in-the-wall" that won't impress you with looks but they serve a great schnitzel and one of the best meatballs ever. Also serve great salads and the prices are cheap
Bavarian style restaurant that resembles what a brauhaus looks like during Oktoberfest. The food is nothing to brag about but the atmosphere can be fun when it is crowded and their is a band
57 locals recommend
Hofbräu Wirtshaus Berlin
30 Karl-Liebknecht-Str.Bavarian style restaurant that resembles what a brauhaus looks like during Oktoberfest. The food is nothing to brag about but the atmosphere can be fun when it is crowded and their is a band
Hands down the best pastrami sandwich in not only Berlin but that I ever had (and I had the best ones in NYC). The corned beef (called salt beef) is good here as well.
38 locals recommend
Mogg
11-13 AuguststraßeHands down the best pastrami sandwich in not only Berlin but that I ever had (and I had the best ones in NYC). The corned beef (called salt beef) is good here as well.
My favorite high-end restaurant near the flat. It has great ox plates (both grilled steaks and slow cooked ribs). Also has a cool bar in the front that many go to without actually going to dinner
115 locals recommend
Pauly Saal
11 - 13 AuguststraßeMy favorite high-end restaurant near the flat. It has great ox plates (both grilled steaks and slow cooked ribs). Also has a cool bar in the front that many go to without actually going to dinner
Solid Italian restaurant with a good selection of pasta and a wide selection of pizzas. Has lots of space so usually don't need a reservation
9 locals recommend
12 Apostel Berlin Mitte
2 GeorgenstraßeSolid Italian restaurant with a good selection of pasta and a wide selection of pizzas. Has lots of space so usually don't need a reservation
Best Sushi spot in Berlin. Although the quantity isn't a lot and the prices are kinda pricey, if you are craving good quality sushi, this is the place to go
190 locals recommend
Sasaya
50 Lychener Str.Best Sushi spot in Berlin. Although the quantity isn't a lot and the prices are kinda pricey, if you are craving good quality sushi, this is the place to go
Drinks & Nightlife
Coffee shop during the day turned cool hipster bar at night. Has stadium seating in the back and many comfortable couches throughout. Music played is two-step electronic music but is never too loud.
176 locals recommend
Mein Haus am See
197-198 BrunnenstraßeCoffee shop during the day turned cool hipster bar at night. Has stadium seating in the back and many comfortable couches throughout. Music played is two-step electronic music but is never too loud.
A cool bar to hang out. Favorite drink is called the Mexicana - a Bloody Mary type of shot. A group of 3-4 can easily finish a bottle. There is a ping pong table and fun games are played at night
25 locals recommend
Schmittz
19 GormannstraßeA cool bar to hang out. Favorite drink is called the Mexicana - a Bloody Mary type of shot. A group of 3-4 can easily finish a bottle. There is a ping pong table and fun games are played at night
Cool club at night. Has a rooftop bar that is one of the tallest in the city. Has an entrance fee sometimes that can be expensive (10+ EUR)
64 locals recommend
House of Weekend
7 AlexanderstraßeCool club at night. Has a rooftop bar that is one of the tallest in the city. Has an entrance fee sometimes that can be expensive (10+ EUR)
Cool bar on the canal. Although it can be crowded (especially on the dance floor) there is a lot of space to hang out.
384 locals recommend
Club der Visionäre
1 Am FlutgrabenCool bar on the canal. Although it can be crowded (especially on the dance floor) there is a lot of space to hang out.
One of my favorite bars in the area. Drinks are a little more expensive than most Berlin bars but they are good and strong. The scene is a little more posh than normal Berlin bars as well
248 locals recommend
Neue Odessa Bar
89 TorstraßeOne of my favorite bars in the area. Drinks are a little more expensive than most Berlin bars but they are good and strong. The scene is a little more posh than normal Berlin bars as well
My favorite bar in Berlin - drinks are good, music is amazing and a lot of fun, beautiful people. Although it is nearly impossible to get into on the weekends, it makes for a great Thursday evening
91 locals recommend
Kitty Cheng
99 TorstraßeMy favorite bar in Berlin - drinks are good, music is amazing and a lot of fun, beautiful people. Although it is nearly impossible to get into on the weekends, it makes for a great Thursday evening
Essentials
Closest grocery store. It is all organic so it is a little more expensive.
23 locals recommend
BIO COMPANY Dircksenstraße
145-147 DircksenstraßeClosest grocery store. It is all organic so it is a little more expensive.
DM Drogeriemarkt
2 Revaler Str.Quick place to get household products
Closest non-bio grocery store. Prices here are a bit cheaper than the bio market
26 locals recommend
Lebensmittel in Mitte
2 RochstraßeClosest non-bio grocery store. Prices here are a bit cheaper than the bio market
Asia Mekong
1 Henriette-Herz-PlatzAsian grocery store
Arts & Culture
3 museums in one location. Can't beat that. Additionally, one of the most beautiful spots in the city with the large columns and statues in the front
804 locals recommend
Museum Island
3 museums in one location. Can't beat that. Additionally, one of the most beautiful spots in the city with the large columns and statues in the front
Mauerpark is a public linear park in Berlin's Prenzlauer Berg district. On Sundays, there is a huge flea market that is a must see. Furthermore, many Berliners hang out here, BBQ and karaoke!
948 locals recommend
Fleamarket at Mauerpark
63-64 Bernauer Str.Mauerpark is a public linear park in Berlin's Prenzlauer Berg district. On Sundays, there is a huge flea market that is a must see. Furthermore, many Berliners hang out here, BBQ and karaoke!
Shopping
A big department store near by that has everything you could ask. At the bottom of the store there is also a grocery store with some nice foods
65 locals recommend
Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof Berlin Alexanderplatz
9 AlexanderplatzA big department store near by that has everything you could ask. At the bottom of the store there is also a grocery store with some nice foods
Huge shopping mall with tons of stores right next to the Galeria. If you can't find it in Galeria, you will surely find it here
270 locals recommend
Shoe City Alexa
Huge shopping mall with tons of stores right next to the Galeria. If you can't find it in Galeria, you will surely find it here
Sightseeing
The Brandenburg Gate is a former city gate, rebuilt in the late 18th century as a neoclassical triumphal arch, and now one of the most well-known landmarks of Germany
681 locals recommend
Brandenburg Gate
Pariser PlatzThe Brandenburg Gate is a former city gate, rebuilt in the late 18th century as a neoclassical triumphal arch, and now one of the most well-known landmarks of Germany
The building is a historical edifice constructed to house the Imperial Diet, of the German Empire. It was opened in 1894. The large glass dome at the very top has a 360-degree view of Berlin
387 locals recommend
Reichstag Building
1 Platz der RepublikThe building is a historical edifice constructed to house the Imperial Diet, of the German Empire. It was opened in 1894. The large glass dome at the very top has a 360-degree view of Berlin
The East Side Gallery is an international memorial for freedom. It is a 1.3 km long section of the Berlin Wall located near the centre of Berlin in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg.
808 locals recommend
East Side Gallery
3-100 MühlenstraßeThe East Side Gallery is an international memorial for freedom. It is a 1.3 km long section of the Berlin Wall located near the centre of Berlin in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg.
Checkpoint Charlie was the name given by the Western Allies to the best-known Berlin Wall crossing point between East Berlin and West Berlin during the Cold War
74 locals recommend
Wall Museum - Checkpoint Charlie
43-45 FriedrichstraßeCheckpoint Charlie was the name given by the Western Allies to the best-known Berlin Wall crossing point between East Berlin and West Berlin during the Cold War
Charlottenburg Palace is the largest palace in Berlin, Germany, and the only surviving royal residence in the city dating back to the time of the Hohenzollern family
293 locals recommend
Charlottenburg Palace
10-22 Spandauer DammCharlottenburg Palace is the largest palace in Berlin, Germany, and the only surviving royal residence in the city dating back to the time of the Hohenzollern family
The Fernsehturm is a television tower in central Berlin. Close to Alexanderplatz in Mitte, the tower was constructed between 1965 and 1969 by the administration of the GDR. Has a restaurant at the top
569 locals recommend
Berliner Fernsehturm
1A PanoramastraßeThe Fernsehturm is a television tower in central Berlin. Close to Alexanderplatz in Mitte, the tower was constructed between 1965 and 1969 by the administration of the GDR. Has a restaurant at the top
Everything Else
Berlin's most (in)famous club! If you are looking for a unique clubbing event, this is a place to go. Although the queue can be long and there is a high possibility of not even getting entrance.
934 locals recommend
Panorama Bar
Am Wriezener BahnhofBerlin's most (in)famous club! If you are looking for a unique clubbing event, this is a place to go. Although the queue can be long and there is a high possibility of not even getting entrance.