Small, bustling, busy Brasserie. But gourmet, friendly, gourmet, lively, gourmet, creative,…read moregourmet, unpretentious, gourmet, and with excellent, reasonably priced wines. And did I mention that cuisine is excellent? Tad Campion Boston

Very nice brasserie over in freie westen. French cuisine prepared with heart. The bouchee a la rein…read morepuff pastry appetizer was phenomenal, melt in your mouth, explosion of richness. Filled with vegetables but bacon was definitely present. The sardine app was also nice, combined fried and marinated though I thought the pickled vegetables that came with it were too vinegary. If you like beef tartar you'll love their plat- delicious, sizable patty with a raw egg yoke on top, the way it should be. Comes with potatoes lyonnaise, roasted wedges with caramelized onions: addictive, crunchy and rich. The pork confit main was just a good - again quite rich, with a blood sausage, apple tart and plum mouse - an amazing sweet-savory combination. The lemon meringue ice cream is nice, creamy and smooth - I would have liked it a bit tangier but still good. The espresso was excellent as were the lemon madeleines- delicate and scrumptious. The wines are all French and if you don't know French wine it's hard to choose. The waitress recommended a rose that was half frizante, which was ok but wouldn't order it again. The service was good. Prices are more for a special occasion, though definitely worth it.

Risotto was ok, customer service very pretentious. I didnt feel welcome here. Not coming backread more

This restaurant is located in the Sofitel Kudam. I dined here twice during a recent 10-day stay in…read moreBerlin (and the Sofitel). I was also traveling alone and did not feel awkward about dining there alone. The menu is French with classic bistro option, but the hook here is that many of the entrees can be prepared either in the classic way or a modern interpretation. I had the filet one evening and a halibut option the next - both were outstanding. There was also a pate appetizer that was memorable for both its taste and presentation. The service was the best I had in Berlin - very personable and attentive.

Don't know why there aren't better reviews of this restaurant... "no tablecloths"....you have to be…read morekidding me. We just came back from a lovely meal, perfect from beginning to end with absolutely professional and attentive service. They couldn't have done more to accommodate my vegetarian friend which was also very special. We will be back for sure.

From the owner: De maufel ist das erste und einzige Luxemburger Restaurant in Deutschland…read more Die Bistrot-Küche (bis 17:30 Uhr) bietet Luxemburger Spezialitäten an - "Kniddelen" (Spätzle-ähnliche Pasta) in unterschiedlicher Ausführung, verschiedene Flammkuchen, typische Salate und besondere Quiches (herzhafte Tartelettes). Highlights in der Karte sind die hausgemachten Pasteten und Terrinen! Es gibt täglich wechselnde Gerichte (Mittagstisch & Suppen) sowie außergewöhnliche Kuchen, Tartes und Crèmes in der Dessert-Theke. Am Abend ist eine anspruchsvollere französisch-luxemburgische Küche Programm (18:00-22:00 Uhr). Die kleine Abendkarte wechselt wöchentlich. Neben den bekannten Fisch- und Fleisch-Gerichten pflegt die Küche eine Reihe kulinarischer Besonderheiten, die man nur selten in gängigen Speisekarten findet - Innereien bspw. oder Sauerbraten vom Pferdefleisch, Zicklein-Braten und Ochsenbäckchen. Herausragend sind zudem die Luxemburger Weine und Crémants des Hauses!

First thing's first: definitely secure that reservation. I believe they reopen for dinner at 6pm…read moreand there was an entire line out the door waiting for them to open. The ambience is great inside, with cute decor and good vibes. The service was surprisingly prompt and attentive given our experience with other places in Berlin-- we got our food all in good time with adequate time in between to catch up with the other people we were getting dinner with. The absolute STARS of this meal were the appetizers. The spring rolls were huge and so crispy and came with lettuce to wrap it in. The server also recommended a shrimp dish that we had never had before, so we decided to try it. I have no idea what this dish is because I've never even seen it in NYC, but it was amazing-- toasted bread pieces with shrimp and a cream/cheese-like sauce. It was super indulgent but incredible all the same. The main courses were all in all good. The chicken rice was kinda like a niu rou fan (the minced pork over rice Taiwanese rice dish) but just chicken. It was an interesting serving method-- with the chicken stock on the side. I was a little confused because I wasn't sure if it was supposed to end up as a soup? But no, the rice just absorbs the soup and makes it more flavorful! The pho was a standout only because of the sheer amount of meat they gave us. We got the three beef pho (so brisket, steak, AND meatballs). I have never seen any restaurant be THIS generous with the meat. I split this bowl with my sister and it didn't even seem like I'd eaten any meat when I passed it over to her after eating half. The noodles were a little too al dente for me, but that fact was completely overshadowed by the fact that we got a. ton. of meat. We went to 3 Vietnamese places while in Germany and I'd definitely say this was my favorite!

coffee and a bahn mi costs about 19€. Big portions, high quality ingredients, and quick service…read moredespite being busy

Charming and cozy interior, there is some connection to French actor Jean Paul Belmondo, whose…read morephotos were literally EVERYWHERE inside. No idea if he owned the place at one time or if this is just a love letter. ??? Service was fine, but not extremely attentive. Thankfully the place is small and we could flag them down if we needed something. Wines by the glass are limited but the one red was good. Honestly, however, feel like at least three or four options should be available. Food was a bit mixed. They do a nice table-side presentation for tartare and chateaubriand. We had a special foie gras ravoli that was loaded with black truffle, but was way too al dente and ultimately a disappointment. French Onion Soup was stellar. Tartare was good and accompanied by crispy onions. Steak was good, but chef really over-zealous with the salt. Portions were generous. Overall, it's good, but in our opinion, too pricey for return. Glad we tried it, but would look elsewhere in a future visit to Berlin.

This is a pretty good bistro with great authentic French food, especially their fish soup which is…read moreprobably the best I have had in Berlin. Note that there is nothing very fancy here as they don't do haute cuisine just good French country fare. Atmosphere is a little staid, but not unpleasant. There is a good and not too overpriced wine list which includes some pretty decent claret. Service is calm, polite and quite good. You should head here with business partners or friends to sample probably one of the better French country restaurants in Berlin.

This little spot is simply beyond charming. You truly feel that you are in dining is someone's home…read morekitchen- and the service matches. You can tell that the owner takes great pleasure and pride in his work. The food is fresh, fun, and interesting. This is a nice place to stop and escape the hustle and bustle of the city. I strongly recommend dining here whether it's by yourself, with the fam, or with your lovey.

A throwback to another century in decor as others have mentioned. Good (not great) classical…read moreFrench food, reasonably priced, as is the small wine list. What detracts from the place, and makes the restaurant a place to avoid is the service. Supervised by the elderly lady who owns the restaurant (Frau Heising?) the service while kinda professional, is stiff, antiseptic, bordering on unfriendly, and ultimately creating something of an uncomfortable feeling.

Amazing French restaurant with a classic interior. I had lamb and potpourri of desserts; both were…read moremagnificent. The bread and butter were so delicious. If you are a foodie, you will love this restaurant. Reservation ahead of time highly recommended.

What an amazing experience! First off this small french restaurant has everything you could hope…read morefor from a small dimly light classic cafe feel to amazing food and service! It is very inconspicuous from the street but the food here is delicious. Our waitress was amazing at recommending entries and very personable. The highlight of the meal was definitely the lamb. I would definitely make a reservation be it is a small restaurant. Amazing wine list as well and don't skip dessert!

One of my favorites places in Berlin. It's like being back in France instantly. The place is like a…read moretypical bouchon Lyonnais, with typical dishes like quenelles de brochet. The menu is pretty short, it's all fresh and cooked on order. The house wine is €9 a pot, and pretty good. This place cures my homesickness pretty well. Bravo et merci.