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 :)

We wanted to try some authentic German cuisine while in Berlin and this spot was conveniently…read morelocated not too far from our hotel. Plus, we were able to get a table right away upon entering on a Saturday evening. We both ordered a beer and started the meal with some traditional Goulash. YUM! Even my husband loved the soup. I chose the sausage platter for my meal and my husband ordered the Weiner Schnitzel. Everything was so good. Lots of food- I couldn't finish. The German potato salad was surprisingly really good! We are big fans now. Our server was awesome and was so attentive to our table despite how busy the restaurant was. This is a great spot!

Great atmosphere, very German-style decor. The beer and roasted pork knuckle were delicious --…read moreclassic German dishes. The two waiters were very friendly and spoke English. Fair price -- about 50 euros for two people.

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!

We came for dinner as a suggestion from the group we were with. It was quiet and comfortable…read moreinside. The staff was friendly and helpful. We ordered and received our food quickly. Overall the food and drink was good and I will make an effort to come back in my next trip to Berlin!

Went back but never again. The place was dilapidated, empty. A weird guy in shorts and a ragged…read moret-shirt hanging around seemed to know the waitress but created a decidedly louche atmosphere. Food was authentic, substantial portions. Service okay. We took my daughter and her German boyfriend there. Somewhat embarrassing.

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.

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.

Fantastic German wheat beer and amazing food. If you are looking for good southern German /…read moreSchwaben food including Spatzle this is the place in Berlin. Considering it is a brewery first and restaurant second you can count on good beer regardless the type you are looking

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.

I highly recommend! Great view of the Spree! The service was friendly and crisp! I absolutely will…read morereturn.

The food was reasonable but I was more a fan of the location, ambiance and services. Aesthetically…read moreit's a beautiful restaurant to dine out for lunch or dinner. Maybe try to make reservations because they get full real quick. However, we got lucky to get a table, despite not making reservations but keep in mind it was luck. In the future we would definitely make sure to make reservations.