Five stars for authentic German ambiance, welcoming service, fair pricing and most of all, the freshly prepared traditional entrees like our trout and veal schnitzel. Delicious. read more

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(3.5 stars) Really enjoyed the currywurst and fries here, though I wish there was more sauce for the fries. The meat was quite good, fries were fine. Beer on tap not my favorite but easy to drink. read more

Zum Schusterjungen - Currywurst - German Near Me - Berlin, BE

Came here on a vacation trip to Berlin over the winter after watching the series from Anthony Bourdain on Berlin restaurants. I had pinned this place as a go to because the food on his show looked AMAZING. My friend and I came here after exploring around Alexanderplatz and the Christmas markets. The subways in Berlin are pretty easy to navigate so it was a quick 10 minute subway ride from Alexanderplatz' Christmas market. The food (10/10) - I got the rindergoulasch (with pickled cabbage and potato dumplings), the goulash was pretty tender and cooked really well. I also really liked the potato dumplings because they almost had a gelatinous texture so it felt like I was eating a mochi, so chewy and so yummy! The potatoes also soak up the sauce well. I like how nicely pickled the cabbage was as well. It was the perfect for the cold Berlin winter. The drink was good too, I got basically a hot toddy which is just heated liquor with hot water. If you like whiskey based drinks I think this could be good but it's definitely on the less sweet side. Check this place out, food is great! read more

Zum Schusterjungen - goulash with pickled cabbage and potato dumplings - German Near Me - Berlin, BE

Small German tavern -- as authentic as they come. We had the schnitzel and pork knuckle...it was epic. The pork knuckle is huge, it is enough for two people or possibly more. You definitely want reservations as this restaurant is in demand. You could roll the dice and sit at the bar like we did, but we were very lucky and grabbed the last two seats. read more

To be honest with you, if i could give negative stars I would. I don't believe in giving stars to rude/ unfriendly restaurants. Customers is what makes a business become better. I came here ordered a "to go" (grandmother's sick and wanted to try this restaurant) food seems great with yelp reviews, so thought I'd give it a try. Prices were actually pretty high as it is 10+ euros plus for a dish, but I don't mind as long as it's good. Ordered over 30€ of food to go food, & an old man between his 50s told me very rudely with an impolite manner that he'll charge me next time 1€ per dish because of boxes? Wtf?! How about next time you tell your customers you can't afford "to go boxes" ?! Or maybe have a sign to bring your own containers?! Or maybe because I'm Asian and you're throwing a racial discrimination against me? The funniest thing about is, they decided to not even box it! Decided to FOIL it up because they didn't want it in a to go container, which then caused the food to become moist and soggy... I don't appreciate rude businesses like this regardless if the food is good or not, I'll rather waste my money on businesses who's genuine about the importance of customers & their food. read more

Zum Schusterjungen - Charged me 1€ per dish for "to go" box... and I Recieved it FOILED?! With extra 4€ charged. Stupid. - German Near Me - Berlin, BE

Really good, authentic German food the way German moms used to make. Straightforward and basic, which is exactly what German food is all about. I had schnitzel with boiled potatoes and boiled cauliflower, and tasted exactly like my Oma's. read more

You can't go wrong with this place, that's the Schnitz ! (Sorry....) However be warned, it's rustic German at its best and I reckon you don't get the same welcome if you act like a douche and don't speak German one bit. The matrone is not to be tempered with. 2 of my friends' German is brilliant so we managed to establish good grounds for a good meal. What you get is simple: good quality German food and good quality german beer. And what else do you want on your first evening in Berlin? The pork knuckle was so tender and tasty, with potatoes boiled in a thick, tasty stock, sweet sourkraut. I also tried the shnitzel and it was tender and moist with crispy batter and good chips. The beer kept on coming, we kept on talking and I had to be rolled back to the appartment...all for about £13/person ! I need to learn how to speak German ! read more

Zum Schusterjungen - Don't expect me to be able to tell youbwhat that is...but that was good. Pork knuckle, saurkraut, potatoes and mushy peas... - German Near Me - Berlin, BE

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Great German food with a typical old-school "Berliner Kneipe" atmosphere! Service is also good. Whenever we feel like good German food, we always go back to this place. You cannot go wrong with this restaurant! read more

Friendly place to have a great Eisbein! Seems to be very popular so I highly recommend to book a table to try this very Berliner dish. read more

Zum Schusterjungen - German Near Me - Berlin, BE

Tasty German food with excellent service. Our waitress was even kind enough to bring over complimentary shots at one point. Pass on the goulash and instead go for the meatballs and the schnitzel. Outdoor seating, very close to the tram, and cash only! read more

Great service! Food was okay. Had the beef roulade, which was tough and dry. Also had the eisbein, which was good, especially when paired with their delicious sauerkraut and mustard. Good spot for an authentic Berlin experience, and a great value, but would definitely avoid the roulade. read more

Zum Schusterjungen - Eisbein (pickled and boiled pig knuckle) served with potatoes and sauerkraut. - German Near Me - Berlin, BE

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Is the perfect place to take your visitors friends to eat real German food. Is the real thing. Very affordable and the service is very kind.

If you are looking for a very authentic German place, look no further. It is German from the manner of service to the decor to the food itself, and of course the beer selection. The food was a good price for the quality. The vegetarian options were not plentiful (a lot had fish), but that is to be expected in German restaurants. The schnitzel with the creamed mushrooms and potatoes was absolutely delicious. German food may not be what everybody likes, but if you want high quality German food and an experience that leaves nobody feeling as if their experience wasn't German enough, this is the place to go. read more

Great German meal. Schnitzel, cauliflower and chips. My wife had stuffed red pepper with pork filling and cauliflower soup. I also had the meat spicy soup that was excellent. read more

I have met my German love there in the Ostzeiten, I found my Philosophy there later, I got all the Inspiration there and I spend the most beautiful time with my friends of HC there! Schuster's will be there forever! Till the end of times we shall be there too. read more

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I wouldn't go back here again. I get that this is authentic, but it wasn't good quality. I'm from San Francisco where we pride the source and ingredients of our food and this was straight up pub food and it wasn't great at that. The taste was fine don't get me wrong. Wouldn't recommend... read more

Excellent, friendly, traditional restaurant. Schnitzels really good. Personable and efficient service with a great range of schnapps for after your meal. Plus really good prices. Try your German, no matter how bad. They are very forgiving and will give you an English menu! I'd go back tomorrow. read more

A great German pub, we visited one cold night and the place was packed. So we ate at the bar and started with a few drinks. The food portions were large. I had the schnitzel and loved the little fried potatoes and peas served with it. read more

Cozy room, well prepared food, English menu, reasonably priced, pro servers. All good! Great Pilsner too!!

I had high hopes for this place as it came locally recommended by the person I was renting an apt from. However, I ordered the same dish as I did in Dresden (brat, kraut, potatoes) and I found the dish in Dresden was far superior. The meal in Berlin had so much sauce from the kraut it was like a soup and it was terribly sour. I preferred the smooth whipped potatoes in Dresden as well. They also sat a party of 4 strangers at our table with us half way through the meal. Best part of the experience was the old lady serving us. Imagine a cigarette smoking, whiskey drinking lady running like crazy, yelling with a raspy voice. Bartender also offered us free shots on the way out! Service good, food average. read more

Authentic German food at its best -- and you'll be pleased you made the trek to PBerg to visit this restaurant! I've been here before (a year ago) and was excited to introduce Zum Shusterjungen to an American friend who was visiting Berlin for the first time. I am so glad I asked if they served beef Rouladen, which was not listed on the regular menu, because it was excellent. My friend had the Berliner-style pork knuckle and loved it. I will definitely return to Zum Shusterjungen on any future visits to Berlin. read more

Fantastic German fare for €6-9 euro, great beer, friendly service. Fantastic little local pub, will visit again many times :)

They have great eisbein! Not the baked pork knuckle (schweine haxe) you see elsewhere. It is boiled, served pink off the bone with sauerkraut, mashed peas, and boiled potatoes...delicious! My husband had the schnitzel with mushroom sauce, he said the fried potatoes were heavenly and the schnitzel was fried perfectly. Has an authentic vibe and service was great and accommodating to our English speaking. read more

This is a very typical, traditional and I'm sure 'deliberately preserved' German restaurant. It has a bit of an old-fashioned feel but the menu is exactly what it says on the tin. Good traditional German food. Very friendly (also dog-friendly), restaurant/pub. The food is not fancy or pretentious, it has a home-made feel about it, probably because it is! The Sauerbraten melts! Superb! I love Asian food but this restaurant really is a gem and shines in the sea of many Asian food places.. A must! read more

I was in search of sauerbraten. Good, rib sticking, old fashioned sauerbraten. I found it at Schusterjungen, with potatoes and red cabbage. Not only that, but my often picky wife LOVED her schitzel. The food is honest, authentic and plentiful. It's like home cooking. And to top it off, the prices are amazingly low. How this place doesn't have a 4.5 on Yelp is beyond me. Common guys! read more

This place was a revelation. It stands out between all those pretentious pubs and bars and restaurants that seem to be the norm in Prenzlauer Berg just now. We went following good reviews here on qype and haven't been disappointed. Really good german grub, lovely service and a good feel to it too. Good value for money, easy to find and above all.a proper berliner pub. I shall be back any time i visit. read more

There didn't seem to be many places with customers on a Sunday evening, so we figured the fact that it was about half full was a good sign. We had the boiled meatballs in a capers sauce and the fried meatball with a fried egg. Boiled meatballs are way better than they sound, and the capers sauce was delicious. My husband really enjoyed the fried meatball as well. read more

Meh. While the service was very good, the food was less than average. The highly rated dumplings were quite undercooked. The mains were not that good (braised beef & smoked ham). Does NOT take credit cards. read more

excellent german food, although in the salat I had was way to much sugar. but you should go here for the meat! service is excellent. read more

KANN ICH AUCH NUR EMPFEHLEN ! Da wird noch richtig gekocht kein "convenience food " ! Also für mich ist jedes Gasthaus mit einer ellenlangen Speisekarten suspekt! Wie schon ofters hier geschrieben Gute Deutsche Küche , mit handwerklicher Kochkunst. Leute geht mit Euren Gästen dort hin dort gibt es real Deutsche Küche. Und selbst natürlich auch ;-) read more