So we were just walking by and peeked in to see this beautiful bar and heard really good music…read more The woman who owns the bar invited us in and found us a table. She recommended drinks based on what we like to drink normally. My hubby and I had two drinks each and both were really good. The vibe is really cool in here. We sat for 2 hours. The bathroom was nice too. Met a couple nice people. If I lived there, I would go here all the time.

I had a craving for Russian and Matreshka did not disappoint. This cozy restaurant offers up an…read moreEastern European menu in quaint quarters. The staff, friendly and English speaking, will quickly get you a table (and, at times, offer some vodka). I settled down to beef stroganoff, a cup of hot Ukrainian borscht, and a glass of kvass (a crisp, tart/sweet drink made from fermented rye bread). The borscht had a deep flavour, complimented by a small drizzle of sour cream and shreds of simmered meat, while the stroganoff was rich and satisfying, the tender beef paired well with mushrooms and onions in a silky smooth dill-and-cream sauce. Main dishes come with your choice of potato; even simple boiled potatoes make for a fine side.

This was a wonderful dining experience - from the food to the ambiance (to the amazing bathrooms!)…read moreto the friendly staff - I can't say enough about this place. My girlfriend & I were visiting Berlin for the first time and we were wandering around after visiting Fotografiska Berlin when we came across this place. As soon as we walked in, I knew by the delicious smells that we were in for a treat. We ordered Estragon/Pear to drink - wow! It was so perfect to balance the meal. They gave us delicious pickles to start. We ordered Khachapuri Adjarian With Tuna & Egg. The bread was heavenly. We didn't know what we were getting when we ordered it with tuna, but we were so glad that we did. It was perfectly savory and delicious and the texture and flavors melded together so perfectly. We also had the Kin-Za Special Lamb & Beef Kebab - hands down the most uniquely and perfectly-spiced kebab I've ever had. we also had the Spinach and Cheese Dumplings. They were delicious but a little too heavy since we lit into everything else so fast. First of all, we didn't expect nearly as much food as we got. We couldn't finish! The food was perfectly spiced, not too heavy, and perfect for a drizzly October afternoon. We had a lovely conversation with the young woman who brought us our food. She was so friendly. I can't say anything about the ambiance, though - just go and experience it for yourself!

Kin-Za is a Georgian restaurant in Mitte…read more Berlin has several Georgian restaurants - not just Kin-Za. You can probably do better at some of the others. I love Caucasus food - but Kin-Za left me pretty flat. The food IS filling be there no doubt about that. Think carefully before you get an appetizer and a main course Because both of those are full meals. I had Soko which are mushrooms stuffed with cheese. These felt like the appetizers that might be passed at a catered wedding. They were solid but not much more than that. Khachapuri - baked turnovers that are one of their featured dishes Were less interesting than the mushrooms. On the plus side, They serve Chacha, which is Georgian brandy, made from grape leavings rather than the grapes themselves. I am guessing they serve popular everyday brands here, But popular everyday chacha is just fine. I drowned my sorrows in brandy, and left happy enough.

Someone recommended this place to us, and I'm so glad they did. A Russian restaurant wouldn't…read morenormally be my first choice, especially not for breakfast. My dining companion and I both ordered vegetarian breakfast samplers (nice that there were multiple options) and everything was terrific. The food was fresh and light but very flavorful. The ambiance was nice. We came when hardly anyone else was in the restaurant and had the whole back room to ourselves. The interior was very warm and cozy. It was the perfect way to start the day in Berlin and turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip.

While visiting Berlin we had both breakfast and dinner at Cafe Datscha Mitte and enjoyed every…read moremeal. It's Eastern European style is both unique and delicious. Really fresh and healthy food with friendly staff. Definitely will go back next time I am in Berlin!