Good food and service, usual selection of German dishes with both indoor and outdoor seatingread more

We had just arrived from Buenos Aires, long flight and we were hungry! This place was recommended…read morefor a good and abundant lunch. So it was. It's located in the Gendmarket (beautiful place), the staff were nice and very attentive. The food came in a perfect pace to the table. We had the cold potato leek soup as starter, delicious! As main courses: the steak from fillet of beef and the veal meat balls. Both were very good, very tasty and perfect quantity. We had two glasses of rose and coffee after. It is a bit overpriced. Recién llegábamos de Buenos Aires, viaje largo y teníamos hambre! Este lugar fue recomendado para un buen almuerzo y abundante. Así fue. Está ubicado en el Gendmarket (hermoso lugar), el personal fue muy amable y siempre muy atentos. La comida tuvo un ritmo perfecto en llegar a la mesa. De entrada pedimos la sopa fría de papa, deliciosa! Como principales: la carne con salsa Bearnaise y papas fritas y las albóndigas de ternera con puré de papas. Ambos muy ricos, sabrosos y cantidades perfectas. Tomamos 2 copas de rose y café al final.

This restaurant did a great job in food, service and ambiance during my recent trip to Berlin. In…read morefact, I liked it so much, we went a couple of times during the week and both times everything came together beautifully. The bartender here can pretty much make any drink you want so my dirty martini and my friend's old fashioned were perfectly poured and presented. We started with a couple of the appetizers- the beef tartar is a little different than what I normally get as it is prepared table side and really had a wonderful flavor and texture. The other appetizer we had was the halibut ceviche and this too was very tasty and light. For my entree, I ordered the Sea breeze which was salmon, white fish and prawns and my dining companion went with the surf and turf. And for dessert we had the apple strudel (huge piece) and the creme brûlée which were both delicious. But what pushed this to a 5 star review for me was the level of service that we got from our server Armondo. He was attentive, pleasant and seemed to anticipate what we needed before we even knew we needed it. We actually went back another night just to sit in his section! And finally- the ambiance of this place is artsy and contemporary. A wonderful place to enjoy a nice dinner or even just to grab a drink at the bar.

Our cruise boat docked at the closest port to Berlin, about a 2-hour drive, but we were not going…read moreto be in that part of Germany and not make it to Berlin. So, our group of 10 booked a private guide and drivers and set out. After the initial drive and some touring, we needed lunch and our guide took us to Gendarmerie. First off, it is one of the coolest restaurants inside that I have ever seen. The large piece of art that stretches the width of the restaurant is outstanding and eye catching. There are also replica pieces of the Berlin wall used as art and a series of giant portraits of famous German actors and actresses along with John F. Kennedy. Strange combination. We were seated at a long table. Our server was excellent and very entertaining for this table full of Americans. I can only speak of the two dishes that my wife and I ordered. I had the fried pike-perch fillet, but it was served on fresh local white asparagus which was in season and highly recommended. I can say without question that it was the largest asparagus I have ever seen in my life. Full of flavor with a sauce on the side. Trouble with it was that there was too much and much of it was quite tough. I prefer my asparagus thin not tree trunks. The fish was good but a bit dry so the sauce was welcome. My wife had Konigsberger meatballs with red beetroot and mashed potatoes all in a cream sauce. They are not shy about their sauces here as the photos indicate. But, the meal was very good. At the end, knowing we wanted to divide the check, the server merely had us come to the counter a couple at a time and simply tell him what we had to eat. It all added up so we were good. End review is that it was a great location, but the food was not outstanding at all. If given a greater scale, the review would be a solid 3.5.

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.

Go where the locals go is always my motto, so when someone told us this is the place in Berlin for…read moreSchnitzel and more, we made a reservation and visited on a recent Friday night. There is an upfront, more formal dining room and then in the back center is kind of an enclosed outdoor area. We chose to sat up front with all the "see and be seen" people. Note that they do not allow picture taking of people so stay focused on your food! We started with some very well poured drinks. My go to dirty martini and the old fashioned were spot on which hasn't been the case in other places in town. We started with the pumpkin soup which was perfect for this chilly evening. For appetizers we went with tuna tartar (this was an odd take on it and had quinoa in it which gave it an odd texture) but the duck fois gras was amazing! They specialize in meats and wild game and on this night- some in our group had "saddle of deer" and another had the venison leg. We also had the schnitzel which was the winner in my book along with some of their au gratin potatoes. Desert was also very tasty with the winner being the creme brulee over the chocolate tart. Service was good and by the time we left at 8:30 or 9- this place was hopping! Price for 4 of us including drinks, appetizers, soup, entree and dessert was E359 which was pretty good given the quality of the food and drink. So if you are looking for a place with good food, good service and where you might spy a celebrity- check out Borchardt.

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

I have walked by this place maybe 50 times, and it always has a line in front of it, day or night,…read moreand now I know why. It's nearly midnight on a Friday night and I came up on this place for a late dinner (sober as a nun, by the way, as I was sitting at my office nearby all night working American hours). It turns out this place makes a mind blowing good doner kebab, and I mean really monumental. Get the one with the feta cheese. It'll toast your noodle.

Situated underneath a popular train station, this döner location serves out a variety of foods…read morequickly to commuting tourists and locals. Though the shop is small, they do have tables nearby for those needing to take a break from the crowd or just step away. The duo running the shop was efficient and respectful of the customers - taking their time to understand english-only speakers like myself. The food itself was affordable in the context of quality and quantity. I ordered a döner kebap with everything topped into it including sauces. Upon biting into their döner kebap, you can sense the freshness of all the vegetables and cooked meat. The food's combined mouthful was sensational given the vegetable's fresh crunch, the bread's fluffy chew, and the meat's succulence. The only critique that I do have is that the döner kebap that I ate did not have as much flavor as I have anticipating. The delicious smell of it did not match the flavor experience unfortunately for me - I hope this was a one off thing. Overall, I would give this place another shot - I hope others have a better experience than me!

Lutter & Wegner knows how to seduce…read more From the moment I sat down to a table covered in spotless, crisp, starched linen that practically whispered you're in good hands, I knew this was going to be a slow, delicious affair. The Brandenburg duck arrived looking like it knew exactly how good it was. Perfectly cooked, glistening, and confidently posed beside lush red cabbage, a tender dumpling, and a half caramelized apple that leaned in like it had a secret. One bite of the duck and--oh yes--succulent, rich, and finished with skin so perfectly crisp it crackled ever so slightly before melting away. Pure seduction on a plate. Our waiter was attentive in that smooth, unhurried way--patient and charming as I ordered in English, never rushing, always present at just the right moment. The kind of service that makes you linger longer than planned. The atmosphere? Romantic without trying too hard. Candlelit energy, soft murmurs, and the kind of elegance that invites close conversation and another glass of wine. Reservations after 6:00 pm are absolutely necessary--this place doesn't stay a secret for long. Lutter & Wegner doesn't just feed you... it flirts with you.

Beautiful ambiance and excellent service in this upscale German restaurant that has been in…read morebusiness since 1811. We arrived around 5:00 pm but since we had no reservation, the host informed us we would have only one hour to enjoy our meal before we had to leave. I speak only for myself as i was disappointed in my meal. I do not read German so had difficulty determining what I might want to eat. Our friend said no English menus were provided, so I decided on Vienna Breaded Chicken and salad with a lemon vinaigrette dressing (26,50 €). My plate arrived with three pieces of heavily breaded crispy chicken strips, a lemon wedge and a small bowl with butter lettuce coated with tasty dressing. The chicken, however, was dry and required a knife to cut through it. In the U.S., such chicken strips one might find at a fast-food restaurant like KFC and would come with a dipping sauce to heighten the taste. Fortunately my companions had no complaints about their food, so I'm supposing I simply ordered the wrong offering for my taste and the cost for such a simple meal.

An amazing wine bar with dinner specials!…read more Weingalerie is very quaint on the inside, so make sure you have reservations before arriving! They offered some great wine options, and serve different dinner specials nightly. My wife had truffle pasta, while I went with the steak and gnocchi. Both were great and paired well with our wine. The servers were both very nice and made us feel at home, frequently checking in on us. And don't miss out on the charcuterie plate, some amazing cheeses and meats to start you off!

We showed up without a reservation and maybe :05 before they were open (forgot the damn "open now"…read morebutton, again) but the nice lady seated us outside, and took amazing care of us. One of the best meals I had in Europe, the special, "truffle-pasta with tomato and parmagiano" was so good we had it as a main and again as dessert, lol. If you're in the neighborhood, look for the sweet vw bus and get some wine and nibbles.

Great local German restaurant. Stopped in on a Friday night without reservations but was able to be…read moreseated. Being from US and first visit to Germany, server was helpful in explaining why some dishes were. Had the traditional flammkuchen which was very good. Similar to a pizza but extremely thin crust and sauce is sour cream instead of pizza sauce. Would definitely visit again or recommend.

Our group of 12 had a few hours to kill in Berlin before catching a train to Munich, so we decided…read moreto grab lunch at Gaffel Haus and it turned out to be the perfect choice. We made a reservation months in advance since we didn't want to risk it with a group our size, and everything went super smoothly from the moment we arrived. Our waitress was fantastic. She walked us through the menu, which was super helpful for a group of mostly first timers, and made sure our beers and food came out quickly. We loved the house Kölsch, which kept coming in small half pint rounds until we finally asked to close out. The food was exactly what we were hoping for in our first German meal ie. hearty, comforting, and delicious. The group favorites were the schnitzel, the different wursts, and the crispy fried pork knuckle. Another big plus was how accommodating they were. They even made space for us to store all our luggage while we ate, which made the whole experience that much more relaxed. If you ever find yourself near Berlin Central Station with some time to spare, Gaffel Haus is absolutely worth a visit. Great food, great beer, and a super welcoming vibe.

I so enjoyed my meal here. Perfect atmosphere with the dark wood, candles and Sinatra music. Had…read morea beautiful French white wine with the appetizer of mojito shrimp, which was fantastic! Main course was sea bass on a bed of red pepper purée which just superb. Service was spot on as well. All in all, an A++ experience.

Primarily seafood restaurant with the feel of communist east Berlin style draped in French…read moretrappings. Went there at 5:30 before the opera and it was completely empty. A couple showed up after an hour and that was it. Friendly waiters. Everything was good, not great and the wines sub par. The plates fruits de mar had good and bad oysters, too many shrimp in the shell (22), and a flavorless lobster. The octopus salad with arugula was the highlight but also the smallest portion of all. The buratta salad was nice but too sweet as served on a plate covered in honey. The creme brûlée was sublime with a carmelized but wafer thin crust.

A marvelous breakfast! Anyone staying within 10km of this buffet should be eating here to start…read moretheir day. The assortment of cheese, bread and meats would be difficult to consume in one sitting, but regardless of what I put on my plate it proved delicious. The salmon and brie on a soft roll was my favorite combination out of their selection. Their omelet station was quick and attentive and I remain impressed with the fresh bread they had on display. I will be returning to this delectable buffet before my flight tomorrow!

From the owner: Das Restaurant Galerie bietet täglich ein reichhaltiges Frühstücksbuffet für einen optimalen Start…read morein den Tag. Ob klassisch, deftig, süß oder vital - hier ist für jeden Geschmack etwas dabei. Zusätzlich findet jeden ersten und letzten Samstag im Monat ab 18 Uhr das Mauritische Hummerfestival statt inklusive einem frisch gekochten Hummer sowie Leckereien vom Buffet wie kreolische Fleisch- und Fischspezialitäten, frische Salate und exotische Desserts. Ein Glas Sekt zur Begrüßung ist auch dabei.