Came here specifically for the Schweinshaxe! The Pork knuckle was roasted until it had a perfectly light crisp. The meat was tender and you could see steam as you cut into it with the knife and fork. When you bit into the skin it made this wonderfully delicious and loud crispy sound as you bit into it. You could literally hear everyone in the restaurant who ordered the Schweinshaxe as they ate it. It was SEHR LECKER! The Kellnerinnen were so nice and the food and drink was so comforting. Will definitely come back when I make it back to Berlin again! read more

See all

This was true authentic German food! One of the best pretzels I had in Germany and the soup was delicious. The pork knuckle was a bit tough to eat but still tasted great. The broth in the chicken dish was flavorful and the beer was well Greta beer from Germany of course. The service was interesting make sure you finish your food or else you will get asked why you didn't finish . It was he try old school and classic inside. Definitely visit if you are ever in Berlin. read more

See all

This place is so good the food and the atmosphere is great ! I will definitely come back again

This place is super cute and cozy! I loved all the decor inside. The server was very friendly, and we had a great time dining lunch here. The four of us shared 2 soups and 2 main dish (pork and duck) along with some German beers. Portions were plentiful for all of us! The soups were great yummy appetizers and the meat was flavorful and not dry at all! I've never had this local German dish before, and it was a great experience! read more

See all

I was here while visiting Berlin and this place was decently close to the hostel I was staying at. I didn't have to wait to be seated and the staff had decent English. I got the duck and the apple strudel. I thought the duck turned out pretty good. It was well cooked and juicy with lots of flavor. I'm not sure what the sides were but those were decent as well, though nothing special. It seemed to be some sort of vegetable and potatoes. I also got the apple strudel for dessert and that was also decent. I think the sauce they had on it was good though. In terms of price, I thought it was a little pricey for Berlin's standards, but as a tourist from NYC it wasn't anything too shocking. read more

Zur Haxe - apple strudel - German Near Me - Berlin, BE

See all

Ein feines restaurant. Die Haxn und gebratene Ente sind total bayernisch und wecken gute Erinnerungun von meiner Zeit in München. Alle Speisen sind mit angemessenen Preisen. read more

Came here while on a business trip pre-quarantine. I felt so unwelcome as soon as I stepped in here. The staff gave me and my coworker (who is Indian) the dirtiest looks, were impatient with our poor German (which I get, maybe?), and wouldn't let us pick a seat even though the place was mostly empty. Please don't come here if you are a POC or don't speak perfect German. read more

Best pork shank in Munich. More than just a meal, it's a Bavarian experience! Must go in Munich. Close to the glockenspiel.

EX-PATS DON'T COME HERE. My friends and I came here and we were immediately stared down by the "welcome" staff. We were told there wouldn't be any space for the next two hours even though 1) it wasn't a busy day and 2) we saw an open, unreserved table in the back. Don't want to draw any conclusions but from the way they addressed us, the place didn't seem very welcoming of non-whites. In fact, one staff member literally shooed us out (hand motion and all) and walked us to the door. Pity that this place is so rude - we tipped generously at the restaurant we ended up at. read more

This place is not hard to find, just follow your Google map. I got there at 5pm on a Sunday night, and I don't have to wait in line to get seated. As I was eating, there were more and more people trying to get in, so try to come early if you don't want to wait in line. Most people would have ordered the baked pork knuckle, but I wanted to try to boil pork knuckle as I've been eating too much friend and baked food lately. The portion is huge!! I couldn't even finish half of it. This is more like a sharing portion to me. The pork knuckle is so tender that it just melts in your mouth. The potatoes are fresh and cook just right! For all of you who wants to try local food, you MUST come!! The price is fair, food are locals and the atmosphere are just perfect. read more

Terrific place. Teddy bears everywhere. Service was fantastic. No air conditioning ... but who cares? You don't need it here. We had the knuckles and they were delicious. read more

Zur Haxe - German Near Me - Berlin, BE

My brother and I decided to have our first meal in Germany here after reading the reviews online. There was no wait when we came, but we were seated outside because we didn't have reservations. Our server was very sweet, but the service was quite slow from outside. We both ordered the roasted pork knuckle (not cured) with a side of sauerkraut and potato dumplings. The crackling was delicious, but the potato dumplings were not to our tastes, though I'm sure that they were done well otherwise. Overall it was a good meal. The portions are large and filling for a very fair price, and they even have a cheaper menu for smaller appetites. Plus they give you free shots at the end! Pleasant choice for a traditional German meal. read more

See all

After half a year in Berlin and visiting several traditional German restaurants I have yet to find a place that beats Zur Haxe, though a few rival it. Süddeutche küche at its very best. Prices are affordable if not dirt cheap and servings are generous - I have yet to try their desserts ;) The interior is kitschy but cosy and the staff is dressed in traditional German country attire - Lederhosen and Dirndls. They're friendly and competent and obviously takes pride in providing their guests with a pleasant dining experience. Since the place is a little out of the way it isn't overrun by tourists, but a few find their way here. read more

It's been a while since I ate here and I've been delinquent with this review, but I still remember how good it was! We were staying in Prenzlaurberg. After 3 nights of good, but more expensive tourist eats (e.g. Prater Garten), we trekked further afield through quiet suburbs to this little gem, based on Yelp reviews. It's definitely off the beaten path, but well worth the trip. Very comfortable and homey, our family found it warm, unpretentious and grandma's place all the way; a real breath of fresh air. Growing up on Central European food, the Leberflädlesuppe, Goulasch, Schnitzel and Schinkenhax were all to die for. Massive portions with unfussy presentation, great service and beer selection in a quaint and fun setting - all that and the bill was a fraction of what we were paying for dinner closer to the city center. Make the trip! read more

Racist staff! Did not let me and my friends in b/c they claimed that there were no tables until another hour and a half, despite the fact that there was no one else waiting and there was even a free table. It's basically like a time capsule in there. It's a shame that they are interested in serving only their local white friends than actually earning money. read more

The service was formidable. The value of the food is unbelievable because of the oversized portions, in a positive manner ofcourse. The setting is very cozy and special. All in all a great experience! read more

Great hospitality, and amazing food. It is about 10min walk from trainstation. We arrived at the opening, 4pm, and welcomed by a good English speaking host. Ordered the goulash, cabbage salad to start and shared the pig buckle-14euro, big enough for two to share and we had left over for the breakfast. read more

Top notch food and great service. We always try to eat as authentically as possible when we travel, and felt like this hit the nail on the head. The schweinsaxe and schnitzel were both amazing (see the pictures). Tons of food, very reasonable price. Also the interior feels kind of like eating at grandmas place, if my grandma was German. Reservations may not be necessary, but I recommend them. We saw a few parties turned away on a Thursday night, so I can imagine it's even harder to get a seat on the weekends. Staff doesn't speak much English, but that's a positive in my book. Most of the patrons we heard were speaking German and seemed to be local. If you're looking to try a traditional pork knuckle then I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Zur Haxe - Schnitzel with spaetzle instead of potatoes. - German Near Me - Berlin, BE

See all

Very kindly and warm service and delicious food. Very typical Germany traditional restaurant with family feelings. read more

Zur Haxe - German Near Me - Berlin, BE

See all

For our last day of vacation, my husband and I wanted one last traditional German meal, and --- fit the bill perfectly. It is tucked away from the touristy areas and the ambience is lively, cozy and felt distinctly German - how could it not when the waiter is wearing liederhosen!? The menu is extensive, so it was hard to choose- aside from tons of pork options, they had a few veggie and fish choices. My husband's roast pork knuckle was big enough to feed 4, accompanied by crispy potatoes and kraut. The pork skin was crackly and delicious, and the meat was flavorful cooked perfectly to bring out all its' porkiness. I had the pan fried perch with creamed spinach and boiled potatoes- the fish was well seasoned with a nice crispy top. The spinach was surprisingly light and not too heavy with the cream, and the potatoes were a little boring, but not sure how much you can do to make boiled potatoes exciting. These 2 very big portioned dishes, a beer and a water set is back only 32 Euros. Highly recommended and worth going a little out of the way for. read more

Zur Haxe - Pig knuckle, potatoes and kraut - German Near Me - Berlin, BE

See all

Friendly service, the Käsespätzle was heavy but deliciously so. Everything was at a reasonable price for the quality of the food. I requested they bring out a cake for my friend and the waitstaff even put out a sparkler on it and dimmed the lights. I was very impressed read more

I like the atmosphere here, the Haxe and the service are brilliant ! The only problem is that the Haxe is too big for me (male)! Although it tastes delicious , I was unable to finish it no matter how hard I tried. I must say, it's worth to try ! read more

Very nice local restaurant that has great food. The staff was friendly and attentive. Had the pork tenderloin and mushrooms it was delicious. read more

Like the other reviews here, if you're looking for good traditional pork knuckle, this is the place. I got the roasted pork knuckle (it was huge) accompany with their draft beer. Perfect dinner. read more

This restaurant is in the hip neighborhood of Prenzlauer Berg. Before we got there, we were thinking it was going to be a trendy type of bar/restaurant. We were wrong...in a good way! It was such a homey feel - like being at your grandmother's house. There was table cloth on every table with flowers, teddy bears just around, and a bunch of other decorations. You walk in and just feel like you're having dinner with family. The staff was so nice and helpful. We got our food pretty fast even though it was a busy evening (today is German Unity Day...a national holiday). The apple strudel is definitely a must-have and any potato dish they offer as well (e.g., fritters, croquettes, fries, dumplings, etc.). This restaurant is definitely recommended if you're ever in Berlin! read more

My friends and I walked in and were immediately stared at and given dirty looks by the waitresses, seemingly because we were not white locals like the rest of the customers. We could see an empty table in the back yet they refused to let us sit, telling us there was no more space and physically herding us out of the restaurant. It was one of the MOST unpleasant and unwelcoming restaurant experiences I've ever had - wouldn't recommend to foreigners or tourists, even if you're simply looking for an authentic, local dinner experience like we were. read more

In our unending quest for the best roasted pig knuckle and shank, you know, the ones with the crusty, crunchy skin and moist interior, we have settled on Zur Haxe as the only place to go in Berlin. A quirky restaurant, with stuffed animals and kitsch-y objects both on the bench seats and hanging all around, the waitstaff dress in outlandishly old-fashioned Bavarian attire, but their presentation belies their hip mentality. The draft beers are cold and delicious, but you won't find many vegetables here besides a mushy sauerkraut and some pretty tasty cucumber salad. read more

This is by far the best place to eat Bavarian food I have ever been to (I also lived in and explored Munich for quite some months). The "Schinkenhaxe" is unmatched in size, taste and crunch. All other dishes are exceptionally tasty as well. The guys and girls who run this restaurant are also super cool! read more

I'm white but I came in with an Asian friend, and the hostess was immediately hostile. We asked about a table for two and she sneered at us and said that they were completely booked for the next two months. Disgusting attitude, regardless of the quality of their food. read more

Cute restaurant with great food and service. Definitely one of the better meals I've had in berlin. If you're in the neighborhood, definitely check it out! read more

Had their specialties the Schweinhaxen and the Lammhaxen, which was supposed to be crispy, but it was not. It was very salty and not as good as the one I had in another well known restaurant in Munich. It was expensive, very salty, and not delicious at all. To top it all, they don't accept credit cards. read more

Zur Haxe - German Near Me - Berlin, BE

See all

On our 3rd day in central Prenzlauer Berg we decided to go out of the way to this charming place, based on the reviews. We weren't disappointed! Food and service were some of the best we experienced during our stay in Berlin at prices about 40% lower than elsewhere. Very homey and warm, they easly accomodated our 3 young children with special orders and coloring. The liver dumpling soup, pork shoulder and goulash...everything was out of this world - real home cooking. Highly recommended! read more

I came here with a group of four after searching for restaurants with pork knuckles. The restaurant is very cute. It is decorated with teddy bears and the lighting is very dark. The server was really friendly and tried to help us out when we were trying to decide whether to order pork knuckles roasted or boiled. I ended up getting the roasted pork knuckles and it was delicious ! The skin was very crispy and the meat was tender. The only downside is the location of this place. It is a bit far from other bar/restaurant districts. read more