Alright food, but I think I should have ordered something different. I got the meat and cheese…read moreplatter, but didn't love it that much. Other food looked much better and traditional. Staff was slightly rude unfortunately.

Great place to enjoy traditional German food. The staff is very friendly and welcoming…read more The 1L beer is pretty unique and adds to the experience. The food was very good and came out very fast. The terrace is calm and very relaxing during the summer, with a nice breeze almost all the time. I especially enjoyed the beef goulash.

As someone from Northeast China, I found this place weirdly familiar…read more One funny thing I realized while eating here: German food actually has a lot in common with food from Northeast China. Big pork knuckle, sauerkraut, potatoes... I felt surprisingly at home. I started with the beef tartare with egg yolk. I'd give this one around 3.5/5. It was good, but the portion was huge, and I couldn't finish it. Then I had the potato soup. Very hearty, but a little too salty for me. The best dish was definitely the classic boiled pork knuckle (Eisbein). This was the highlight. Very traditional, very rich, and the sauerkraut was excellent -- sour enough to cut through all that fatty pork. That combination really works. What makes this restaurant interesting is the whole concept. It focuses on old Berlin food from around 1900, so the dishes feel like real working-class food from that time: big portions, heavy flavors, simple ingredients, very filling and very direct. Basically: no tiny fancy plates here. The food arrives like it has a job to do. If you prefer light and delicate food, you may find some dishes a bit salty and heavy. But if you want to experience traditional old-school Berlin food, this is definitely an interesting place to try. Overall, I'd give it around 3.8/5. The Eisbein alone was worth trying.

Came to this establishment twice and both times have been an absolute delight. Great customer…read moreservice and even better dishes. The food does take a bit of time but definitely worth the wait :)

Love the Elephant themed restaurant. Great food. Good service (but it was empty when I went). Had…read morethe beef goulash. Excellent. Good portion size. Highly recommend this spot.

Great sidewalk dining on a hot day in Berlin…read more Friendly waiter who provided menus in English. Beer is always good in Germany. Had to try two different types, lager and weiss. Went for a different style of schnitzel, Swiss style. Mushroom and cheese covered cutlet with fries. Good, fresh and flavorful.

Overall, this restaurant is relying on its name and history instead of food, quality and service…read more Food: we tried the venison goulash and the roasted goose. The goose was so overcooked it was like goose jerky. The venison goulash was decent, but by no means exceptional. Service: rather mechanical and simply checking boxes instead of actually paying attention to customers. For example, we told her waiter we were ready to order. But instead of taking our order, he said wait I must first bring you bread. He disappeared, brought us bread, and then allowed us to order. Ambience: classy ands classic. Overall cleanliness: excellent Bathroom, cleanliness: below average, papers left all over the floor. Free Wi-Fi available

This place is overhyped. Locals recommend it. Visitors recommend it. I recommend skip it…read more Arrived: made a reservation and arrived on time. Host was friendly and greeted us. Our waiter was struggling to keep up. Drinks: ordered a beer because I don't like wine Food: we wanted to order but told wait till we get bread. Okay. I asked the waiter goose or wiener and before I finished the word, he said the goose for sure. I ordered the goose. The plate was lovely to look at. The goose was overcooked and so dry that it was so tough to cut it and eat, thank goodness for the sauce or it would have been inedible. The cabbage was the best part of the dish. The kale was overcooked mush. The puff of dough was interesting texture to the topping. Worse goose I have ever eaten. Bathroom: downstairs. Cool staircase. Clean until you went into the stall. The stall had toilet paper all over the floor. Restaurant: very clean

Fantastic local place to get some low-frills eats and beer! Very friendly staff who accommodated us…read morewithout a hitch. We came here after having been turned away by an Indonesian restaurant that was "full for the night". We are so glad that fate brought us here instead of that Indonesian restaurant!! What were we even thinking anyway --forget the Indonesian food, get the local specialities!! Ordered the schnitzel as well as the meatballs and both were executed perfectly. Schnitzel was hot and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside -- not overly salty either. Meatballs were juicy and packed with flavor from the minced onions that they had mixed in. The beer (we ordered a Pilsner) was the best that we had tried in all of the Berlin and Dresden restaurants that we visited. I believe it is from some small private brewery affiliated with the restaurant somehow. Whatever they are doing, they are doing it right, so definitely order the house beer. Super cozy seating (you'll probably be sharing a table with other guests) and packed all night long but amazing vibes and casual comfort food. Would come back if I ever visit Berlin again!

Fantastic local place to get some low-frills eats and beer! Very friendly staff who accommodated us…read morewithout a hitch. We came here after having been turned away by an Indonesian restaurant that was "full for the night". We are so glad that fate brought us here instead of that Indonesian restaurant!! What were we even thinking anyway -- forget the Indonesian food, get the local specialities!! Ordered the schnitzel as well as the meatballs and both were executed perfectly. Schnitzel was hot and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside -- not overly salty either. Meatballs were juicy and packed with flavor from the minced onions that they had mixed in. The beer (we ordered a Pilsner) was the best that we had tried in all of the Berlin and Dresden restaurants that we visited. I believe it is from some small private brewery affiliated with the restaurant somehow. Whatever they are doing, they are doing it right, so definitely order the house beer. Super cozy seating (you'll probably be sharing a table with other guests) and packed all night long but amazing vibes and casual comfort food. Would come back if I ever visit Berlin again!

such good food. such authentic atmosphere. such wonderful service. Everything you could want and…read moreeverything you expect. One carnivore and one vegetarian, yet we still left happy. very customary and authentic menu. very awesome bier. loved it.

I really enjoyed our visit to Alt-Berliner Wirtshaus. Our…read morewaiter was the best and made the evening absolutely perfect. We got lucky to get a table right away as it gets super busy, even on a weekday night. The restaurant has a very warm and welcoming atmosphere. They have a nice drinks menu with lots of creative cocktails as well as the staples. The food menu has all the traditional German items and seems like you can t go wrong with any of them. The portions are large, and the food was packed with flavor! Everything was delicious and I would definitely come back!

I came to Berlin on a cruise tour, and our guide gave us three hours to explore Berlin on our own…read more I was really hungry, so I stopped by here to grab something to eat and to hopefully experience real, authentic German cuisine. The first thing I wanted to ensure was that this restaurant accepted Apple Pay. I asked one of the waiters inside if they took Apple Pay, and he looked annoyed. When it was confirmed they took Apple Pay, I said, "Okay, I'd like to dine here then." I was a solo diner, and he said, "Okay, well, sit wherever you want." Once I sat down, I began to peruse the menu. Another waiter came over to take my order and began speaking German to me. I told him that I unfortunately don't speak German, and he got annoyed and kept speaking German. I ended up pointing to the items I wanted to order, but already wasn't feeling great about my experience. I ordered the Pork Vienna Schnitzel, and it was the most disappointing meal I have ever had. To be frank, I've had better Vienna Schnitzel in the United States at German-themed restaurants. The breading on the Vienna schnitzel was very puffy and fell off. There was no flavor to the food at all, and it was very bland. I simply ate the food out of sheer hunger, since I hadn't eaten since 7 AM that morning, and it was almost 2 PM by then. I finally paid and left, but I did not feel welcomed in the facility, and the food was a bust. Hopefully, other American tourists have better experiences here than I did.

Food was solid and the beer was good. I'm not a huge beer fan, but when I'm Germany…read more... We enjoyed the currywurst and potatoes as well. We left quite full and would dine here again. Atmosphere was relaxed and service was decent.

After a few weeks of eating our way through Europe, this ended up being one of the most memorable…read moremeals of the trip. The cuisine was thoughtful, refined, and beautifully executed without feeling pretentious. Every course was balanced, flavorful, and showcased a level of technique that was immediately apparent. Portions lean toward the fine-dining side, so don't come expecting oversized plates, but what arrives is crafted with precision and purpose. What truly elevated the experience was the service. Traveling with two young children can sometimes be challenging in higher-end restaurants, yet the staff could not have been more gracious, welcoming, and accommodating. They struck that rare balance of being attentive without hovering and professional without feeling formal or stiff. The pacing of the meal was excellent, the atmosphere was comfortable, and the team genuinely seemed invested in making sure guests had a great experience. If you're looking for huge portions, this may not be your spot. If you're looking for exceptional food, polished service, and a memorable dining experience, it's absolutely worth a visit. One of the highlights of our trip and a restaurant I'd gladly return to. Highly recommended.

This is off the beaten path for tourists. It was recommended by my husband's coworker for a great…read moreway to taste a lot of great German food. In most of Berlin experiences, people in customer service speak English, and they did and there were English menus as well. This is like German tapas. A little bit to try and order many of them. This is okay as a date with 2 people, but I would almost recommend getting 3-4 people together so you can try more. We had 3 in our party and we ordered a lot (me, my marathon running husband and teenage son :: so 2/3 of us eat a lot!). This restaurant is shotgun style, so I don't know how far back the actually establishment went. They offered to cafe tables outside and some entryway bar style seating. This place is definitely an experience over "just dinner". The food was a pleasure to see and eat.