As an visitor from the U.S., I was craving authentic German cuisine on our first night in Berlin. Since our hotel was in the shopping district of Berlin, we had less than a 15-minute walk to get to Berlinchen. Upon arrival, we were asked where we wanted to sit, though we were advised that sitting outside was cooler than sitting inside. So we did just that. As they receive many tourists, they had the ingredients in English under each dish. Our server was friendly and showed us all the photos of the dishes on his iPad, which was helpful as we were not familiar with many of the dishes. He also let us know what items were not included on the menu and showed us the photos. We all ordered still water (in bottles), the Berliner Weisse, and beers. For myself, I ordered the Beef Gulasch with egg noodles (Rinder-Gulasch mit Pilzen & Spatzle). My husband ordered the giant currywurst with french fries (Berliner Currywurst XL mit Pommes frites). My parents ordered a salad and one of the non-menu special dishes that had pork loin, gulasch, bean sprouts, and mashed potatoes. The Rinder-Gulasch mit Pilzen & Spatzle had an enormous portion of egg noodles compared to the amount of the beef gulasch. However, since the gulasch was on the saltier side, eating the gulasch along with heaping amounts of the egg noodles helped balance out the taste. The beef was also tender and paired well with the texture of the egg noodle. The Berliner Currywurst XL mit Pommes frites was... interesting. I was expecting the currywurst to have a meaty texture, but when I bit into it, I found the texture spongey like tofu. If I was told the currywurst was vegan, I would have believed it. I think they should have included more of the sauce (ketchup) that came with it, but again, this is Germany, and you have to request and pay for anything extra here. My husband, who typically eats heavy, could not finish this plate as we were all sampling each other's food and he really liked my Rinder-Gulasch. When we come back to Berlin, we would love to try the other items on their menu. I highly recommend this place! read more

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The atmosphere is very warm and comforting, the staff was very welcoming and courteous. And though we did not have a reservation, we were promptly sat and served. The food was as expected, delicious! read more

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I wanted authentic German and I got it. The setting. The owner. The food. The beer. I couldn't be happier with the entire experience. I went with the special of the day - beef roll ups - which is also a Polish dish my mom and aunts make but with a slightly different take. It comes with a giant dumpling on the side and cabbage. Absolutely out of this world fantastic. He also had the authentic German beer and I couldn't but help have a second. I absolutely recommend this to anyone seeking what I was. read more

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After a week in Germany I was ready for some real German food so i used the Yelp app to find dinner. The reviews looked positive so I gave it a try. I was not disappointed. The service was great and the food was even better. I tried the daily special "Leber knodel with sauerkraut" (veal liver meat ball) - awesome If ever back in the area I would definitely come back. read more

Restaurant Berlinchen - German Near Me - Berlin, BE

Wonderful authentic place with friendly host serving superb German food. Discovered by chance with my family and very pleased we did. Both children and ourselves loved the food, ambience and welcoming host. It is clear why the place is full of locals. Full marks! read more

This place is a treasure. I was so excited to come here for my last dinner in Berlin after sussing out the pork knuckle on the menu and I was not disappointed. I was welcomed by who I assume was the owner and was seated promptly. This place feels so homely and I just loved the interior furnishings which had such an authentic but funky feel to it. I ordered myself the pork knuckle with the option to have it boiled or grilled, of which I chose grilled. The dear man who was also my server moved seamlessly between English and German which was pretty awesome too. My food came out and it was a vision. I was completely thrilled by the look of this dish, the pork knuckle was massive could have easily fed two, surrounded by gravy, sauerkraut and two potato-rosti like things. The pork was so flavourful and tender I only needed my fork to peel it off the bone. Paired with the warm sauerkraut, gravy and mustard each bite was so flavourful and I just inhaled my meal. The potato rostis were heavily seasoned and a bit dry, overall ok but I could have done without. Given the flavours of the dish a mashed potato would have been more suitable (maybe ask to substitute if you order this meal.) For a weeknight, this place was pretty busy and towards the end of my meal (I was alone) I ended up having to share my table with another lone gentleman due to the lack of space. I kind of wish he had sat at the bar as this resulted in me hurriedly finishing my meal to avoid awkward stares and uncomfortable silence. So yea, that part was not cool. Overall though, it was the perfect way to end my few days in Berlin. Highly recommended if you can have a table without having to share and the grilled pork knuckle is a must. read more

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This is a small restaurant that was in the same street as a hotel I stayed at. I saw the excellent reviews on Yelp and wanted to have good German food while in Germany, so I gave this restaurant a try. In the early evening it was not too crowded and I got a nice table. The interior is very cosy and comfortable. The service was very good. I had a large dark beer and a pork dish that had pork fillets in a paprika sauce with Spätzle. I don't remember the name. It was filling and tasty. The price for the meal was reasonable. I didn't spend more than 20 Euros. This is an excellent choice if you want a non-touristy experience and good German food in Berlin Mitte. read more

Restaurant Berlinchen - Pork fillets in a paprika sauce with Spätzle--very good, filling and hearty - German Near Me - Berlin, BE

A great German restaurant with elegant interiors decorated with snapshots of Berlin's history. I enjoyed the Nuremberger Roast Sausages - it took a little while to prepare (testament to the quality), which gave me time to peruse the posters and photos that adorn the walls of the restaurant. The restaurant feels very local, although clearly accommodates tourists very nicely. The staff are friendly, and happy to switch back and forth between German and English while talking about the food and restaurant. It's great to dine inside, and there are also some tables on the street which look nice for the warmer weather. Definitely a good pick if you are looking for some great German food in a beautiful setting. read more

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Initial thoughts are that this isn't going to be the best experience despite previous 5 star reviews. We were probably sat at our table for half an hour before even a drinks order was taken. Thankfully after that bad first impression things did improve. The local draught beer called Rollberg was excellent. My menu choices were Goulash soup for starter and a chicken escalope served with fries and a mushroom sauce. I didn't manage a dessert! The portion sizes are excellent and the food delicious. Just the ticket for a hearty appetite. After the initial slow service, afterwards the service was much more efficient. The window has a sticker displaying various cards which are accepted but when one of our group needed to pay by card this wasn't possible. We should really have been advised of that at the start. read more

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Very well kept and authentic German restaurant from the classic decoration to the "home made" food. There seemed to be only one waiter as well as bartender but he was very efficient. The dishes that we had were very tasty with good portion. Highly recommend if you are in the neighbourhood. read more

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Wow, another great typical traditional German Restaurant in the heart of the city. In Berlin it's hard to find a restaurant serving good German food so, if your looking for German food this is the place. Very close to KuDamm in Mitte. Well worth the trip if you are looking for a great quiet little place to eat. Very Gemütlich! They serve local brewed RollBerg Bier, try the Red it was excellent! The wines are excellent! We asked for a recommendation on both of our visits and we're pleased with both the white and red selections! The Spaetzle Is Home made and the pork medallions were excellent! On my second visit I had the pork schnitzel and it was home made and excellent as well! No canned mushrooms or pre made sauces here! Everything is cooked to order! My Frau had a salad and was very happy! The salad dressing was so good she wanted more. We love this place!!!!!! read more

While in Berlin I decided to use Yelp to help me find a place to eat like the locals last minute around KaDeWe and after a list of blah places- I came across this authentic German restaurant after reading some great reviews. Although my legs and feet were so tired and I could've picked another place on my way to this restaurant, I'm glad I toughed it out and came here. The staff was great! The food came out right away and most importantly, the food was AMAZING!!! I tried the Grilled Pork Knuckle with sauerkraut and potatoes (Grillhaxe mit sauerkraut und Salzkartoffeln). For Dessert the chef made me a vanilla mousse with berries that were out of this world!!! (Vanille-Mousse mit Beerenragout ). As you can see from my photos, I cleaned the plate within minutes! Boy I wish I ordered another portion. I strongly recommend this place!!! The night before I spent close to 400 euros dining at Reinstoff but this place to me was more memorable! Cheers!! read more

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A great treat! Down a side street a few blocks from our hotel, it's worth a visit. I'm not sure if our waiter was the owner or manager, I think there was one other employee in the dining area, but he worked on all of the tables. We were the only English speakers there. Not sure what the house beer was, but it was excellent, crisp and refreshing. My traditional sausages and sauerkraut was wonderful and the "housewife's reciepe" herring was excellent. Again, everyone was very friendly and helpful. read more

CASH ONLY even with the credit card accepted sign posted on the door. I came here the day I left Europe and had very limited Euros with me. It totally caught me off guard when the owner/server said they only accepted cash. Food is good. The owner/server recommended the boiled pork knuckle over the grilled one and it was really good. I wanted to try the Onion Soup but he didn't allow me to (literally refused to take my order) and insisted that the pork knuckle should go with beer and nothing else. Service was a bit slow but it's okay. Friendly (German standard) server. Very clean environment. Convenient location. read more

Restaurant Berlinchen - German Near Me - Berlin, BE

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Yeah this is as Berlin as you can desire. Usually I try to speak German and people realize my lack of language skills and speak English to me. As much as I appreciate that, it makes me feel stupid. Not here. I ask in broken German and get answers in normal German expecting me to be up to speed with the language. The food forced our hand. We have to stay in Berlin one more night to try more items on the menu. I ate the calf liver my wife ate the pork Schnitzel. 5 star meal. The ale is fantastic and I'm not much of a beer conneseur. Definitely try this place out. Very simple yet delicious food. Great Scott! the prices made my wallet happy read more

Pluses: short walk from our hotel, authentic decor & menu, friendly waiter who, despite his limited English, made sure we understood the specials, decent beer Negatives: Waiter wore an overpowering aftershave. The odour tainted everything we ate and drank. Food was meh: I ordered "braised ribs" the meat was boiled, bouncy and boneless and from an unidentiiable animal. Mash & red cabbage was school lunch standard. Apple pancakes were also a bit rubbery and the combination of apple, lemon, chocolate drizzle and aftershave didn't work too well. read more

I ate grilled pork knuckle and drank a glass of beer. Beer was good, but for me pork knuckle was not that good even though it looked very delicious. After eating all the food, i tried to pay the bill and they just recieved cash. Me and my friend don't have any cash so I have to find the ATM machine for withdrawing the money. It was so time-consuming and it ruined my vibe a bit. read more

Restaurant Berlinchen - Grilled pork knuckle - German Near Me - Berlin, BE

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Ok sausages on good mash but I have had really great German food and this was not quite it... it was nice enough for what it was some other tables where happy with meals so mileage may vary... read more

As an international traveling musician / composer of over 15 years, my dining experiences have been quite vast. For that, I am grateful. Berlin has always been very good to me. However, it was in Berlin, where I had the most inhumane & demeaning dining experience to date. On this past Saturday, late afternoon... 2 of my colleagues & I decided to dine at Restaurant Berlinchen. Unfortunately, this would be a very brief visit. After being seated, one of colleagues orders the schnitzel. My other colleague orders an herbal tea & cocktail. Surprisingly, the waiter scoffs and then proceeds to educate us on how it is unacceptable to order drinks without food. My colleague communicates that he'll possibly order a soup or salad in addition to his drinks once he returns from a visit to the restroom. Since I had just enjoyed a fresh smoothie & snack at the place we were previously, I declined to order anything. The waiter then walks away... my friend then walks to the restroom. Left at the table, are myself & my other colleague. We sat for about 3-4 minutes pointlessly looking over our menus while we waited... just biding time. All of sudden, one at a time, each of our menus were aggressively snatched from our hands. "You must leave now... go!..." said our waiter. My friend and I were caught way off guard. It happened so fast. We slowly stood up and collected our bearings to depart the restaurant. At that time, my other colleague returns from the restroom... a bit perplexed to why we were getting ready to leave. We told him that we were asked to. He seemed as shocked as we were. Before leaving, I sat back down... reached for a pen & paper in my bag. I opened my Google translate app & proceeded to write the English to German translation for: "Black people are not welcome. Do not come here. Racist!!" My friends and I then proceed out the door. As the door closed, I left my translated note in the doorway, in hopes that potential customers may read & inquire to why someone would leave such an ugly note. *Please know that Berlin still holds a special place in my heart. However, just like many other cities across the world, there are still some ugly apples out there. I'm only posting this because bigotry in 2017 should be put on notice. It should be showcased for everyone to see. It should not be tolerated. If you ever are in the beautiful city of Berlin, there are many great places I can recommend for you. However, #Berlinchen is not one of them. Spread love... Shed light on hate... Give lots of hugs... Be safe out there fam. read more

Nuremberger roast sausage with mashed potatoes and sauerkraut was delicious!!

This place was amazing! We had some fantastic beers and some great food! I highly recommend this place. Stop by and grab a beer!

Food was fantastic & the ambiance quite nice. The service was lacking. The manager/waiter was quite impatient and disinterested in anything but a quick order in a half-filled restaurant. Even a simple question about a menu item was met with disdain, taking the polish off what could be a great place. read more

This place is great. There is friendly service by the owners. Their English wasn't the best but we got by!!! The traditional German food was great and very reasonably priced. Big hearty portions. You might have to wait a little while as it is a small operation but definitely worth it. Good beers as well. Definitely recommend, we did a 30 min U-Bahn trip to get there and it was well worth it. Shame it was closed on Sunday or we would have gone back! read more

Food was wonderful. We got the dumpling and the goulash. The staff was beyond great. Walked us thru the menu with pictures on an iPad, very attentive and sweet. read more

This is an fantastic German restaurant serving good quality German good. Wide selection of drinks including local German and Berlin beers. A solid menu with true German options. You won't leave hungry. Lovely atmosphere and ambience. No problems for English speakers. It's well worth a visit If you are visiting and staying nearby. read more

Very good food. Friendly service. Yelp recommended this restaurant and it was close to our hotel. Highly recommend!

Outstanding. Family of 4 visiting from Australia. The kids had the nunburgerwurst sausages and veal schnitzel and the adults had the specials which was the duck and pork knuckle with blood sausage. Extremely helpful service translating the menu for keine Deutsche people with an iPad used to show what the meals look like as well. read more

Not sure if it's the same for all German cuisine, but we found the food to be super salty. My husband couldn't even get past his first bite of the herring as it was so saturated with salt. I ordered the pork knuckle which was better than his, but still too salty for our liking. The restaurant seemed to be very popular amongst the locals, though. read more

My friends and I went here a few nights ago when we were traveling through Berlin. The waiter spoke enough English to recommend the Pork Knuckle, which was fantastic, although the Sourcrout left very much to be desired. Prices were reasonable, but I probably would eat elsewhere next time I'm in Berlin. read more

the boiled pork knuckle is really good, totally recommend!! with the sauerkraut together makes a fantastic taste!!