They had only a few vegetarian options available here so I was initially apprehensive of stabbing at salad sitting among folks having amazing-looking goulash and schnitzel, but was pleasantly surprised by a well-presented lightly creamy tagliatelle mushroom pasta. The beer was fast and well-frothed, and I tried this interesting black beer dessert later which felt like a panna cotta/tiramisu mix. The hosts were sweet and dealt with my terrible deutsch. read more

I ate here with family last fall. I wanted sauerbraten. When I saw the name, I recalled the comic from my childhood. With sauerbraten on the menu, I had to try this restaurant. My wife and I had sauerbraten...every bit as good as I had hoped. Son had the veal schnitzel...also delicious. The vegetarian item looked good too. Huge portions. Reasonable pricing. Great atmosphere (though the neighborhood looks a bit run down). I will return in my next visit to Berlin. I have to try the Konigsburger Klöpse. read more

Lively traditional Berliner pub with great food and huge portions. Nice selection of beer and wine, prices are reasonable and service friendly. Great place in Berlin for hearty German fare. Cash only! read more

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The nicest hostess in Germany greeted us at the door and the rest of the evening went just as well. Lots of veterinarian dishes and I had the ravioli over spinach and a cream sauce. They actually had Bourbon which is kinda difficult to find in Germany. Other guest had a meatball dish and someone had a fish dish and a nice Rose. All in all a great meal and Berlin restaurants are much cheaper than America. read more

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Food amazing. Location has old world ambience. Order everything. You will not be disappointed. The server we had, well he was not very attentive. I could understand if he or the resturant was busy, but goofing off behind the bar, in full view of our table 7 feet away, nope. Hanging amount chatting not checking drinks, how the food was, if we required anything our visit, unacceptable. We received assistance from another server while there. read more

Max und Moritz - Cannot come to Germany and not eat Sauerbraten... - German Near Me - Berlin, BE

They offer English menus which is very nice. Prices higher than I wanted and cash only. In the end vibe just not right for the day and we left after two beers. Weekends may be busier so definitely could be a fun stop on weekdays. read more

Ambiance what you'd expect from a restaurant that survived two world wars. Speaking of time 35 minutes for dessert to be requested after meal was cleared and arrival. Have to pay with cash. Food was good and a lot. Noise was loud in the hallway where we were sat. Still waiting for dessert. Waitress wouldn't make eye contact as she flew past us in the hallway. We were polite but damn. Ridiculous read more

Service was awesome. Ambiance was great and the decor was authentic German. The food well it was awesome. Beer great too. The man in charge even helped us flag down a ride leaving the restaurant. Definitely want to return again! read more

CASH ONLY and they do ask you to leave tip! If you want to experience real german food, this is the place to go. It is very loud though-- seemed like a lot of students were there. And at one point, there was live music but it was more loud than nice lol they also did come around asking to give them money. They have amazing food and beer but it was very very hard to get the servers' attention. They also did not let us in at first because we did not make a reservation. Make sure to call before you go, they all speak English very well. read more

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Great place for a noisy table of coworkers from different international offices. We entered without reservations as a party of 9 and were seated in a somewhat-back room at a large wood table. My American coworkers found good things to eat and of course my Polish and German coworkers ate comfortably. The service was friendly and boisterous. I remember the food being quite good. read more

My rating is at 3.5 stars but I rounded up for good measure. We were turned onto Max & Moritz restaurant by Yelp and took a recommendation for traditional/regional food from a local (who works at a trendy, not known for great food/experience Gastropub) to go there. M & M is a old school traditional restaurant that brews their own beer and serves local and national beers on draught. The restaurant stays true to its pre-war roots with a very traditional style. The restaurant itself is very warm and a bit smoky by the bar and obviously outside at the outdoor tables. It lacked any kind of air flow and, to top it off, each table was lavished with a candle to set the ambiance and heat level higher. The interior of the restaurant is what I'd expect for a traditional German restaurant, however. M & M was bustling with large groups, both friends and family-everything from a toddler and her parents to raucous 20 and 30-something year old males slugging back liters of beer. One such male took it upon himself to play a classical piece on the piano which sounded nice but in reality the acoustics were pretty bad and the echo wasn't enjoyable. I was impressed with the size of the menu and the fact that they had a "vegetarian" section on the menu. I enjoyed seeing the Berliner section with entrees specific to Berlin. Nice, complimentary bread was served with the meals. Servers and the hostess were nice and spoke English and there was an English menu which was also appreciated. With a severe lack of German restaurants in the area (and, to my surprise, more "kepap" places than I could count), this restaurant was a welcomed find. I enjoyed my meal but the overall atmosphere left some things to be desired. read more

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Delicious food ! I was taken here by my friends who have lived in Berlin for a while when I asked them to take me to an authentic restaurant, I had the Berliner soup - potato, sausage and bacon. It was delicious. I shared the carnivore platter- oh my more meat then I could ever eat! I tried the Schnitzel and it was delicious! Highly recommend! read more

Max und Moritz - Carnivores platter - German Near Me - Berlin, BE

The homemade noodles are amazing, just the thing on a cold night! The rustic interior was really cozy. We were able to get in without a reservation, but I wish we'd made one. They had a great variety of bar beverages, the food was really tasty and large portions. read more

We've been on this rustic restaurant trend while we been in Berlin. Max and Moritz follow this theme. The rustic wood interior hall full of diners. You think with all the hard surface it would be a loud space but on the contrary. It is quite pleasant. Our perky server came by the get the beer order and on the night, we were there, there was a roaming band to entertain the patrons. The English-speaking servers and menu was a great help but with modern technology it isn't a hindrance. Prices seemed reasonable. It was good German cooking. The food was very good. The spaetzle was slightly crispy and buttery and meat tender in the Goulash. I tried the Rheinischer sauerbraten (or German roast beef). It was interesting. Lots of flavor but probably I'm not big in sweet sauces with meat but that just my preference. That said it was excellent. A neighborhood restaurant that is not necessarily part the tourist path but certainly in the popular trendy neighborhood. The fun part of traveling is getting to try new food. Sometimes it pays to go beyond the confines of tourist centers to explore what a city has to offer and that's where you learn the most about a country's culture. read more

FYI CASH ONLY! But worth it! The food was the best that we've had in Germany so far, and we've been here over a week! In our party of 6, every single one of us was impressed with our meals, and we all got something different! You can't go wrong here! Highly recommend!! read more

Max und Moritz - Wiener Schnitzel and Pork - German Near Me - Berlin, BE

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Hot as hades and not even a stir of air in the main back room. Horrible acoustics. Loud. Echoey. Is this meaty authentic Berliner cuisine? Yes. Pork foot. Sauerbraten. Goulash. Lamb stew. A couple veggie options and some salads. Large portions. Fair to slightly spendy pricing. Lots of beers being served up. A few tables outside but all occupied and full of smokers. The restaurant inside was uncomfortable in June. So hot and stuffy I was thankful when someone walked by as the air stirred. My conclusion is that yes, this is a traditional German food experience and this is also why there aren't more of this type of place. Loud boorish atmosphere in shabby hot place. I blew out the candle at our table because it was only making things worse. Who wants to dine uncomfortably? Not me. No thanks. If you're intoxicated enough you might not mind being all sweaty. read more

I love this place. Good food, good people and good waiters. You have to try the potato soup, the local breaded fish and if you are adventurous like my friends, try the pork knuckle-see the picture. The restaurant hosts music on certain nights. They have a full bar. Great rustic look to the place. Gorgeous waitresses who know how to imbibe. read more

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This restaurant was suggested to me by one of the girls working at the hostel we stayed at our first night in Berlin! She said, "if you want to eat authentic German food you need to eat here." Max and Moritz truly delivers! My boyfriend and I are from California so we really wanted to be exposed to the culture and the food. Service was great and I ended up getting an apple strudel for dessert! (Pictured) definitely a must try!!!! read more

Max und Moritz - German Near Me - Berlin, BE

A vegetarian's perspective: Located in the buzzy heart of the Kreuzberg district, Max Und Moritz turned out to be one of the favourite finds of our Berlin trip. Its very much a traditional beer house, one thats been serving very hearty German food and hospitality since the beginning of last century. The whole place just oozes character and the same could be said for the staff who were universally jolly, had a great sense of humour, and were well clued up on Scottish current affairs! I was in awe of the staff's ability to converse in so many languages and resolved that I must do better with my efforts to speak German. I was so pleased to find vegetarian options on the menu that were actually labelled as such, and even had a few tips from our waiters about what was good. My meat free meal was full of cheesy noodley spaetzle goodness and well complemented by a fresh salad. The meat eaters were equally impressed and fit to burst! It almost goes without saying that the beers were excellent, it is an historic beer house after all, and we did our best to work through the beer menu sampling as many as possible. Tough job but someone has to do it! Food and drink wise, prices were pretty fair for a major city bar restaurant, and definitely cheaper than our hotel. I fell in love with Berlin and hope one day to make a return visit to Max and Moritz. Loved it! read more

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Pretty good restaurant for german / berlin food. Beware that the food comes in a very hugeeee portion and tastes pretty good We got the berlin pork feet einsbein and it was humongous ... Tastes great as well Then i got the rippenspeer (small) but it was hugeee i could not finish it! Service was great. Super friendly and english is spoken (plus english menu!) They also gave you complimentary bread! But unlike what yelp says, there is no wifi. read more

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It really takes a lot to get this girl to Kreuzberg but I couldn't pass up an opportunity to try this place. Having heard such mixed reviews about Max & Moritz, I needed to try it and did... I was brought as a guest for a large group dinner and the food was the exactly same as if we had all ordered our own plates (it was serve yourself). The bread selection was pretty good and the spätzle was very authentic but other than that, I felt the rest of the food was only a bit above average. They also have a very small wine by the glass selection and although the wine I ordered was pretty good, I would have liked a few more options. I think that the place could be a little intimidating for a first timer. The decor, though, is great and the bar adds a nice touch to the front entrance. It is definitely a very original place to check out but I don't know if I would schlepp all the way to Kreuzberg for another meal there. read more

Max und Moritz - German Near Me - Berlin, BE

Let me preface by saying that German food is not my favorite, but I got the spinach ravioli and it was really good! The staff is incredibly friendly and the atmosphere is fun and warm! Would recommend!! read more

Max und Moritz - German Near Me - Berlin, BE

If you want really authentic German food in a classic setting, this is a great choice. The food is great quality and large serves. The service was very good as well, very happy. read more

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Fantastic and absolutely lovely restaurant. The staff is phenomenal and the menu, of course is traditional and to die for read more

Max und Moritz - German Near Me - Berlin, BE

There was a live band, friendly staff and overall great lively atmosphere. Typical German food. It was all very yummy at a great price. I would recommend making a reservation because they looked really packed. I wasn't thrilled about the location...we couldn't find much to do around the area afterwards. read more

Excellent German food! This was the best meal my mom and I had in Berlin. The service was excellent, and the staff was friendly, personable, and funny. Make sure you make a reservation, as this is a popular restaurant, and bring cash since it's cash only! read more

Wiener schnitzel and apfel strudel are an annual tradition during my annual visit to Berlin. A charming setting hosts delicious and authentic German food, but crowds mean you'll need a reservation and should plan for a relaxed dinner. read more

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The restaurant is conveniently located 5-8 mins walk away from the u-bahn. I got in around 7pm on a weekday with no problem, but I do recommend making a reservation with the restaurant cause it was getting quite busy when I left. Note, they do have large table to seat big parties. The feeling of the restaurant was spacious (I sat in the back hall). The menu was also available in English, plus! If you want a traditional German food that's been around forever, this is the place! read more

Food was delicious but nothing to write home about; service sadly was very slow (even by European restaurant standards). I wanted to give this 3 and a half stars however, because this place offers a very rustic Berlin food experience. The beer was excellent and our bartender was thoughtful, but we were here for two and a half hours and just got one thing to eat. read more

We really liked the menu, totally local and tasty. We went for the schnitzel with spätzle (veal with German pasta). Very good and service nice. They also serve the green and red Berliner Pils. read more

The food is okay at most but my biggest complaint is the service. Service is extremely slow. It literally took at least 45 mins to get the check. I actually had high expectations for Max & Moritz so I was utterly disappointed when I visited Berlin. Plus, you have to make reservations way in advance or else a walk-in wait is aroudn 2 hrs during busy dinner time... read more

Sometimes all you can do when it's super hot and humid is go bar hopping and eat something in a fabulous place along the way. It was a million degrees and we played hooky with a matinee and a string of snacks. The Flammkuchen mit Speck, Zwiebeln und Schinkenstreifen is not to be missed. The other entrees looked like something I would enjoy on a cooler day. Not that the day wasn't cool- it was a very cool. It's just that it was so freakin hot. read more

This was the only restaurant I got to enjoy in Berlin before breaking my ankle and living in hospital rations. It was delicious, the service was great, the interior was beautiful. I thought it might be a tourist trap for "real German food," but so many happy, lively, large groups of locals were there too, that I know it was the real deal. I ordered the smoked pork with sour kraut and potatoes. My mom has roast beef with red cabbage. Both were outstanding. read more

This location is freakin phenomnal. If you ignore the heavy smell of smoke the minute you enter the bar, you will be taken away, to a world of old Berlin. Berlin of the swinging twenties. The walls are restored and renovated, and it must have costed a fortune to do/keep that old look. It is a great locations for special meetings or celebrations/weddings/congresses. read more

I took all my American visitors (and other Germans, too) to this place -- good classic Berlin food, from Kassler to Rote Grütze. The interiors and I think also the furniture are more than 100 years old. Plus, if I remember this correctly, they also sell their own beer. read more

I would say this was my first "real" german meal.... Was recommended to this place by a Berlin local and I have to say I am a fan - the generous portions and heavy carbs may be a turn off to some, but to me, it was comfort food deliciousness!! For our mains, my sister and I did the old half/half switch trick - which meant I got to try two different dishes, we chose Käsespätzle a cheesey, chewy pasta that with every mouthful I was thinking about the next, as well as the Rheinischer Sauerbraten which was a braised meat with red apple cabbage and potato dumplings. The servings were HUGE! and although I was feeling full, decided to share a dessert. The three of us shared the Süßer Flammkuchen (Sweet Flambee) which was kind of like a dessert pizza/tart with apple and raisons with a shot poured over an set on fire - the flames added a bit of drama to the meal - it was quite exciting. My only negative of the meal was the shot of alcohol poured over the dessert... I get that this is how the fire is lit, but it was a little overpowering in some parts which were quite heavily soaked in alcohol. Apart from that, I would recommend this place to anyone wanting an authentic german meal in berlin!! read more

Max und Moritz - Tarte Flambee - dessert! - German Near Me - Berlin, BE

Authentic and delicious German food. We are visiting from New York City and have been a couple of days here in Berlin and definitely this is a restaurant that you have to visit. They give you big and delicious food read more

Max und Moritz - Butchers platter and pork filet with mushroom sauce and spätzle - German Near Me - Berlin, BE

My gf and i were in Berlin for a few days and i really wanted a hardcore, traditional German meal. We went to Max Und Moritz and i got it. Good beer selection (including in-house stuff i didn't try but i heard was good), classic atmosphere and a cheerful crowd. The food is good if you like it heavy, fatty and full of flavor. I took a plate of classic German stuff: sauerkraut, salad, potatoes and a bunch of meat. Along with a couple of beers. It was exactly what the doctor ordered. If you go, do the same. Highly recommended for touristes. read more

As noted by Nathan I. this is a place for some solid German cuisine. It's quite a large place with lots of seating areas. We were a small group so we found a spot tucked away off the main hall by the big bar in the front room so we could hear each other. I can imagine the place gets a bit loud and possibly rowdy at certain points. With it's humble decor, solid wood tables and paneling I could imagine artists and intellectuals fomenting revolution over their dinners. Tango lessons and dancing are also offered on a schedule (weekends?). It's got good food, great beers on tap and is also a good place to people watch, being in Kreuzberg. Though most of us spoke German, our waiter was more than happy to speak English to the one in our party who didn't. read more

Good food, but a little shady on the outside. The neighborhood isn't the best (there's a club next door, and another shady "storefront" down the street), and the place looks small from the outside. But inside there is a bar, upstairs seating for special events, and a large back dining area. Downstairs is the WC (Water Closet/bathroom). The large pork knuckle (Berliner Eisbein) was large and delicious, though the random meat platter (Witwe Bolte's Schlachteplatte) had some average sausage and a smaller pork knuckle. The apple wine (apfel wein) came in either sweet or sour, I liked the sweet better. Good sauerkraut and mustard on many of the dishes. They don't take credit cards, so bring sufficient cash. read more