My girlfriend and I were in search of a premiere German restaurant where we could enjoy some authentic food with the locals. We found exactly what we were looking for at Schneeweiss. Cozy atmosphere with some MGMT and Donnie Darko tracks playing in the background but at just the right volume so that you can still hold a conversation. We started off with the scallops and pork belly. I've had better pork belly but I'm also Cuban so that's not a fair assessment. However, I will say that the scallops were fresh and delicious and that alone is worth the price of admission. My girlfriend had the steak filet for her entree and I ordered the duck breast with goose confit and a quince-apple chutney sauce. The steak filet was cooked to absolute perfection. I would say that this was my first choice but my GF and I refuse to order the same thing. I tried her steak and immediately gave her that wide-eyed "OMG this is the best steak I've ever had look." I suffer from extreme short term memory while enjoying good good so the most recent plate is always the best ever. But what made this dish special was the braised fig sauce that accompanied it's meaty surroundings. The potato dumplings with steak and the sauce were an absolutely explosive combination of flavors. As for the duck, I'm still trying to figure out why there was a knife still at my table taking up space when one clearly did not need one to break the duck apart. The duck was soft and tender, falling off the bone with the touch of a silver fork. The sauce was epic, the waiter asked if I wanted more and now my biggest regret in life is saying no in the spur of the moment. But I can't be blamed because the taste put me in a state of shock making it difficult to understand my immediate surroundings. The goose was also very good but to be honest licking the duck bone is perhaps more entertaining. Go with either dish and you won't be disappointed. The meal with bottle ice water was about 69 euros. It's a hefty price for the slow service we received in return but the food was worth every coin. Overall, I give this place 4 stars because the service was a slow. The food took a while to get to the table and the waiter wasn't very attentive or special. Nonetheless, I definitely plan on returning upon a future visit to Berlin. read more

Schneeweiß-Berlin - Front Entrance - Modern European Near Me - Berlin, BE

Excellent!!! Fantastic service and fantastic food!!! Hands down the best meal we've had on our trip! read more

Schneeweiß-Berlin - BEST German pretzels - Modern European Near Me - Berlin, BE

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The place is as quiet and the staff super friendly and helpful with the menu. The chanterelle soup was awesome.

I ate here around 11 years ago, so i don't know if that is fair to the cook in case the cook changed in the meantime. Anyway, I loved every dish, the service was impeccable and the space was squeaky clean but pleasantly homey. But what was most important was the perfection of the food. read more

Schneeweiss is definitely a really nice restaurant and íf you are in Berlin/ Friedrichshain I definitely think you should visit it. But as almost every restaurant everything isnt perfect. Or what it seems to be, cause the interior is great, light and modern for being Berlin. Both times I have been there the waiters have been a bit confused, to stressed and working double on certain tables so other customers had to wait. Cocktails? I think it is very important they are good if the restaurnt 1. has a cocktailmenu, 2. has a nice bar that invites people to sit there. My boyfriend wanted a Dry Martini, a classic that every bar should have or know what it is, but they had no idea. The next time we had drinks we waited 15 min for them, it was later and not busy at all and we watched the guy doing them and he was lost. A bit unproffessional but I feel I can forgive him/them cause the food is excellent and the changing menu makes it the worth visiting the restaurant more than once. read more

Schneeweiß-Berlin - I know it looks crazy, but it was delicious - Modern European Near Me - Berlin, BE

Eaten here twice. Food is good but not spectacular. The service was awful the first time and we waited at least an hour for our food. Better second time, but that was before the dinner rush. All in all, Schneeweiß is extremely over-hyped, maybe as a result of lack of fancy alternatives in rusty F-hain. It's sad to see how ever more guide books include this place as a top pick, but then guide books most often just copy one another. read more

If you are looking for cuisine in Friedrichshain, Schneeweiss is one of the few options but luckily it consistently serves amazing and tasty food. I highly recommend the brunch, which is unlike any other I had been to in Berlin. They serve a rich and hearty goulash, potatoes gratin and a spinach palatschinken as part of their warm buffet. I always ordered the fish entrees as my main course when I ate dinner here, and every single time the meal was lovely and delicious. If you don't speak German, don't worry since the entire waitstaff speaks English and their daily menus are available in English as well. You should absolutely call ahead and make a reservation as the restaurant usually books up fast. The restaurant is definitely more upscale than the places on Simon-Dach-Strasse but the prices are more than reasonable given the quality of the meals and experience. read more

With all the rave reviews from TimeOut, NYTimes & Hedonist Guide, I had high expectations and I was definitely let down. The actual food itself was delicious, but the service left a lot to be desired. We came for a late dinner and were rushed and told that most of the dishes had already sold out and were given 3 different menus and showed random things on each menu that were still available. This is also the only restaurant I've seen that didn't have English translations so to add that into the mix that was already rife with confusion, it made ordering very difficult. I understand that we came on the later side (10pm), but if you're not willing to serve that late or have available food, then don't take late reservations. Luckily the food was very good, but I definitely wouldn't return. And if you're going to go, definitely go on the earlier side. read more

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Ok, ok. Lest people think I'm just a huge vendetta-weilding complainer after my novel-length takedown of Georges in Paris, I'd like to balance with a truly lovely dining experience in Berlin. Again, it was a large group of colleagues. Again, there were a mix of German, French, Americans, and Brits. And again, two people got their meals after the rest of us had finished eating: but the staff were so apologetic and gracious, none of us minded a bit. In fact, I appreciated that the kitchen didn't want to send out a meal that had cooked a bit too long. And the free desserts were a kind gesture, but not even necessary. In general, the food was simply outstanding. The schnitzel was massive and perfectly light and flaky. The goulash was rich and tender. And the asparagus was oh-so sweet and crispy. The highlight, though, was this strawberry soup dessert, which more than one person in our group thought was the best dessert they'd ever had. Thanks for such a wonderful evening! read more

A friend told me that I had to try the Wiener Schnitzel here and I'm glad that I listened to her... it was amazing, the plate is big but I didn't end feeling full or about to explode because the meat is thin and well made. The salad and the potatoes were also really good! The restaurant is very cozy and elegant, the waiters are very friendly and yes... it might be a little bit expensier that other restaurants in the area, but it really worths it. I had an amazing experience here and would love to go back! read more

Nice looking place with a trendy crowd, but we found the food anything but good. Everything we had was full of fat, expensive for what you get, and we read that the kitchen is the new light German kitchen - well, it's more like old-fashioned very heavy, austrian food with a twist. Service was not attentive, we waited for our drinks about 15 minutes. A typically overrated trendy place that couldn't live up to anything they promised. read more

Great ambience.. Great food.. Love schnitzel and salmon tartare.. Absolutely the spot when you visit Berlin :)) Definitely come back when I'm in Berlin read more

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Great decor, music and of course, cuisine. I loved the presentation and the flavors. Amazing combination of german food with a modern twist. read more

Schneeweiß-Berlin - Modern European Near Me - Berlin, BE

I had read about this place in some magazines and thought it sounded chic and cool. Well, to sum it up, it was a disappointing evening. The decor was quite modern and chic but as a restaurant, it does not really rate, but it will probably survive for a while simply because it is the coolest-looking place in an area not known for haute cuisine. The service was actually worse than the food. They forgot our main course, for which they apologised profusely, and then they lost our dessert order as well! However, to be fair, they did not charge us for the dessert. So, a simple nice evening out turned out to be rather drawn-out and irritating. There were also several staff smoking outside the front door, which is perfectly legal, but irksome when we realised later that these same people had forgotten our main course. Anyway, the food was just about tolerable. A rather basic schnitzel was accompanied by some ordinary white asparagus. Standard stuff like that, which one can find anywhere else, and often better. There are not many items on the menu anyway and the red wine list is a joke, though we managed to find a decent German white. So, the points I am allocating are for the decor, which is quite nice and rather elegant for the area. If you expect gourmet food, then, despite what one might read in publications, please do not expect to find it here. NOTE: I was back here for a Sunday brunch and the brunch was really very good. Inventive, authentic, delicious - why couldn't they do the same for the evening menu? Anyway, this place does the best brunch I know of in East Berlin, so do try and come here for that. But please book ahead - it's not easy to get a place. read more

Dinner here was awful. I had the roast goose which was akin to eating a cowboy boot. Terrible food, but the service was good. Brunch, on the other hand, was quite enjoyable. Lots of interesting, well presented selections on the buffet. Go for a drink in their hip lounge or for brunch, but skip dinner. read more

Been here a couple of times and both were good. The decor has a definite high-end european-ness to it, and feels a tad out of place in Friedrichshain. The food is good, with relatively small portion sizes. The starters are some of the best I've had in Berlin, and while the main's are great, with excellent presentation, something could be done about the portion sizes considering the price. The staff I found were constantly busy and so was the restaurant itself. Booking is essential here. Although I was treated decently and found they were attentive, I noticed I may have been getting a better service because of my nationality. When I walked in and saw the whole room full with only one free table, the waiter took me to it and sat me there, regardless of the 'RESERVED' sign. When i questioned this and asked if it was OK, he replied 'it doesn't matter'. read more

I was a bit put off by some of the reviews, but decided to visit last week. In my opinion, I would say Good service in general, high quality, honest food and very reasonably priced My only complaint..they were a little slow processing my dessert order. When they finally got around to it, they told me it would take approx 20 mins, due to a technical problem in the kitchen (oven)..however it took 35 mins in total! Not good when you have limited time I would have probably cancelled it otherwise. Shame really, otherwise I would have given them a higher rating. However, I will still return one day! read more

the only thing decent in this restaurant is the design the place looks really good. A simple worker class restaurant that pretends to be gourmet (not that i have a problem with worker class restaurant, but for that you can go to fleischerei dömke around the corner). simple food, no imagination, no creativity, terrible service in two different occasions (the first time was so bad that i thought it might be a really bad day) we had to wait forever for the food. the wines taste like from the lowest price group of the next discount supermarket, same as the bread that was probably bought there frozen. one big fake no gourmet, no service, no quality but priced very expensive- around 20EUR for a main dish. read more

Love, love, loved this place! Yes, it is a bit off the beaten path, but once there it is well worth the travel to get there (which honestly was not bad). Definitely reminds me of a place I would have found while still in NYC, but with a distinct authentic German feel which makes it all the more special. The decor is lovely, everything is in white with soft candles and the lighting making it so warm, and it's so pretty inside. Luckily the waitress spoke English as the main menu is all in German, however the daily menu is in English. We ordered a delicious bottle of German Rose and two starters, as well the wiener schnitzel for our main courses. The starters were amazing, while not overwhelmingly German, delicious none the less. My fiancee ordered the tomato and goat cheese tart and I the basil ravioli, they were both impeccably done, light but full of flavor, and out of this world good. I would kill for those ravioli right now!! Also to note, the bread basket and butter/cream cheese spread were soooo tasty. The wiener schnitzel portions were huge, and lightly breaded and super tasty, with a large portion of German potato salad on the side. We were, unfortunately, too full for dessert but as they were served to other tables around us they all looked amazing. Definitely make a reservation here as on a Monday night the place was jam packed, and definitely do try this place while in Berlin. The prices are great as well; for a bottle of wine, two starters, and two huge mains the price was only 65 euros! read more

Amazingly simple and elegant menu, delicious seared beef, schnitzel, and baked veal. This is a very cool neighborhood restaurant on a street that resembles the West Village. Waiters couldn't have been friendlier, even let us taste various wines before buying a bottle. If you're looking for authentic Berlin experience away from the touristic scene, try this spot out. Easy cab ride from Mitte. read more

Great food, good atmosphere. The best Wiener snitzel I've ever had. Professional service and a good wine list. This is a classy place that is good for dates and special occasions. read more

I ate here with two friends recently and was really impressed with everything about the place. Beautiful decor and ambience, excellent, reasonably priced food, and great wine. Would highly recommend it. Don't try to practice your German here however, as some of staff seem quite intent on practicing their English instead! read more

German food meets modern cuisine sensibilities. Pea soup with asparagus and pancetta... yum! Boiled veal with vegetables... yum! The white cream cake with mascarpone was orgasmic. There it is. I said it. With outdoor seating, why don't you treat yourself to a nice summer meal here? read more

Been here at least seven times this year. Tried a lot of different items from the menu, and liked everything a lot. This place must have changed, because I went here a few years back and felt like I overpaid for no reason I just didn't get the hype back then. Anyway, today: the food is excellent. One suggestion I would have though is to change the menu more often. We've tried almost everything! The wines are great as well and they also manage a couple nice cocktails (go for a classic that's not a Cuba Libre or a Caipirinha!). Last but certainly not least: the staff is nice and the service is always excellent. This is a great place to go out and have dinner with friends, or with a date. Especially for Friedrichshain, it's on the upper end of the pricing scale, but I don't really mind that since the food I had there this year never disappointed. Also (tip for the summer): if you want to sit outside, come before 10 PM. And get a reservation. read more

Look, it would be wrong for me not to tell you the circumstances regarding this restaurant. I actually didn't eat here, I got fed up of waiting and then when I saw the price of the sunday buffet, I high-tailed it out of there. I'm going to be generous and give it 2 starts, because it looked decently good. However, the vegetarian collection looked meager. Nonetheless, the price of the buffet equaled to twice the amount for some really good ones a block so or away . .. so I guess if you're trying to impress or be a part of this way snobbier part of F'shain, go there . .if you don't .. . then it's best to venture elsewhere . . .if I go back, I'll be back with another review . . until then, this is all I got . .. read more

We like to go there and recommand the place, but only because it's one of the few decent places in the area. We've been there quite often and we are still planning on going there, but we noticed that the portions get smaller and smaller. And I remember going there for lunch on a weekend and the Wiener Schnitzerl was dreadful. And when I told the waiter she was totally offended which is a shitty attitude I think. read more

Best schnitzel in Berlin! Great quality of food and friendly services. We have really enjoyed our dinner with our friends.

Food is good, service is not. This was our second visit for the schnitzel which is great. Service is always slow and un attentive. Bar man acting as a waiter was also rude since we asked for some extra lemon and he wanted to know if we needed anything else so he doesn't have to go and come back to our table. So if you can overlook the slow and bad service it's a good place waitresses were friendly to be fair only the Bar tender was rude. read more

"Achtung - Kunde droht mit Auftrag" is a phrase I learned on this trip and roughly means: "Warning - Customer threatens with business!" This is exactly what happened at this uber popular spot where hubby was yelled at by the server who was tired of telling potential customers that all the outside tables were reserved. Excuse us for asking on such a gorgeous evening if we could have the privilege of enjoying dinner at your restaurant, but we gladly took our business elsewhere and do not recommend this trendy spot with such blatantly rude service! I cannot speak to the menu at all because no one in their right mind would stay for dinner after such treatment. I suppose if we'd made a reservation this would be an entirely different review, but this is what happened to us when we wanted to eat here. Actually another waitress separately told me without any drama or rudeness that we could sit inside, but hubby's experience ruined the possibility of eating here that night! read more

i've been here a couple of times. while the german-inspired "with a twist" food isn't exactly inspiring, it is good. the prices are definitely on the higher side for friedrichshain. you can take a date here. too expensive for me to go regularly but i'm sure i'll go there again eventually. read more

der brunch war absolut super, leberkäse, weisswürste, kaiserschmarrn und alle beilagen in kleinen gläsern, das lokal ist nur zu empfehlen, etwas entlegen aber definitiv die reise wert read more

A bit of a fancier restaurant than I would go to on a regular Friday night, Schneeweiß is a chic place where everything is washed out in a pure snow white, creating a very clean aesthetic. The food is sort of modern Austro-German cuisine, with a small but careful menu. They had a fairly good offering of wines, which complemented the meal well. I think it's a nice place to bring a visitor who wants German cuisine but not necessarily a big ol' plate of wurst. read more

Cool and clean with excellent food and attentive service (no problems dealing with English-speaking bozos such as yours truly). Great smoking room in the back for all you nicotine addicts out there and they don't forget about you when you're having a pre, mid or post-meal puff. Started with an asparagus soup with carpaccio of salmon a truly delicious soup and a great taste combination. Went for the schnitzel for a main which was perfection. Tasting the other half's plaice though, I wish I'd been more adventurous in my main course choice. A delicious piece of fish. Staff keep an eye on you and are not too obtrusive. At the higher end of my price range but still pleasantly surprised by the bill considering those uncountables: pre-meal g&t; post-meal espresso; etc Highly recommended. The negatives? The soup was described as including baby peas. There were precisely two mini pods in there. They were delicious and I could have done with a few more of them. Ordered a crème caramel for dessert but was served a crème brûlée instead. The order was obviously misheard by the waiter but it was great anyway. Highly recommended. Great for those special occasions. read more

Maybe its a bit trendy but we had a lovely dinner there. The staff were friendly and attentive and the food was excellent. A little tip if you are into alcoholic digestives, they have really nice german obstler schnappsbut ask for the nut schnappsits really good! read more

We loved this restaurant from the start. The decor is white. As in snow white. We heard they had the BEST Wiener Schnitzel in town. Our waitress was Anna. She was pretty, charming, sassy, and very professional. The menu is varied, the wine list is very well selected, and the special drinks are not to be missed. There were 4 of us and we each had the wiener schnitzel. It came out perfectly fried on the outside, and the meat was extremely tender. It is indeed the best schnitzel in town, and perhaps, Anna the best server in town as well. Loved our dinner, and will definitely be back soon. read more