This place made me wish Yelp had 6 stars to give! This place was the perfect end to the most amazing Central European vacation. The warm waitstaff and barkeeps made us feel right at home. Regarding delicious beers, I ordered the Dunkel and my husband ordered a Pilsner. My Dunkel was delicious and STRONG.......I will leave this part for the end of the review. My husband enjoyed his pilsner. This is one of those places that is like a Keller type setting since you are a bit underground like in a grotto. You can easily visit with folks at the tables next to you if they seem open to it. We visited with an interesting couple from New Zealand and it just made the evening even more idyllic. We ordered the bavarian veal sausage with fresh pretzel and sweet mustard, the fraconian grilled sausages with homemade sauerkraut, and the black lentil salad with celery. When I say every single thing I ate was perfection......I mean it. It fulfilled my dreams of eating actual German food in Germany! I have already searched AI and Pinterest for a dupe of that salad. It was so refreshing and delicious with a nice vinegary bite to cut the richness of the sausages. The veal sausage was my favorite with the most amazing delicate flavor. Hey there, restaurant/brewhouse with the longest name ever......we will meet again. I think I might have been saying something similar as my husband sweetly guided my weaving self down the sidewalk after that strong Dunkel! read more

Brauereigaststätte Leibhaftig - Me and my potent Dunkel! - Breweries Near Me - Berlin, BE

11 happy people! We stopped by based on the recommendation of a colleague who lives in Berlin on our first night and quickly understood why we were directed here. The restaurant is very small and quaint. It is definitely a spot for locals that we were fortunate enough to have been led to. It is the German equivalent of a tapas bar. After some deliberation, we turned the menus back over to our hostess (who I also believe was a co-owner of the restaurant) and simply asked if they would bring out a couple of each item on the sampler menu and a few of the five or six main entrées that we wanted to try. That begin about an hour of culinary experience not to be forgotten. There is no better way to experience German cuisine! Each of the menu items was wonderful and different and it's own unique way. We tried six or seven different types of sausage a variety of pickled vegetables, regional cheeses and other delicacies all served with a variety of great homemade bread. Although absolutely stuffed, we couldn't resist dessert, so we did the same thing, ordered one of each and shared everything. Portion sizes are small, as you would expect from a tapas bar, the the food quality was exceptional! The prices were reasonable and the environment was great. read more

Brauereigaststätte Leibhaftig - A happy, well-fed group. - Breweries Near Me - Berlin, BE

Ate here on our first day in Berlin. We arrived for a late lunch and were delighted by the quality of the food and beer. The waitress was very kind. The pretzels were sooo good. The pesto dumplings were my daughter's favorite. The sausage was lovely. Warm cabbage and potato salad were yummy. Walked by around dinner and the place was busy! Highly recommend!! read more

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An absolute delight for this tourist. We were drawn in large part for the house-made beer, which may have been enough on its own to please us. But we also loaded up on the tapas options, very affordable and thoughtfully prepared Bavarian dishes. I'm still craving more liver pate with cranberries on bread. The 'Mountain cheese' was another real highlight, as were the amazing beetroot dumplings with pesto. I wish I could report more, but my experience was limited by time and stomach size. read more

Went to this restaurant due to great reviews I've seen on Yelp. This is our first restaurant in Berlin, and it's definitely a great one. First of all the vibe of this place is very unique. It's a small bar-restaurant that probably can accommodate 30 people. We had a nice guitar player that gave this restaurant a nice romantic evening mood. Secondly, the beer we had is really good, and the food was very tasty! Everything was well made. And the servers gave us a really good service as well. read more

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I read the Yelp reviews and made my way over here. This part of town has become my favorite area in Berlin. The restaurant did not disappoint. I was traveling alone and sat at the bar. I asked for tapas recommendations. I ordered three of the waiter's choice (that were vegetarian). I'm not sure what I got, but it all was *exquisite.* I also ended up in a multilingual conversation that was fantastic and we closed the place down. It was absolutely fantastic and I will come here again. Do know, it is quite small. I'm sure it can be impossible to get into in high tourist season or on a weekend. (I went on a Thursday in early September). read more

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Service: great. Nice owner and overall friendly. Taste: I had better german food. It's nicely served and the food was overall good don't get me wrong but it was not mind blowing for me to come back What did we order: Schweinsbraten 7/10 - the best main dish we had from all we ordered 3 dumplings 6/10 - pretty average but very heavy with all that oil and cheese Meatballs 6.5/10 - taste was ok but a bit dry Tapas: nothing that really stood out for me. read more

I happened upon this place whilst out walking and it was exactly what i like. Intimate and interesting! I didn't have a reservation but they accommodated us well enough. They make their own beer "Wanke" and Iate of the tapas menu which was fun. I would recommend this place and my one comment against it comes from the fact that I felt the blonde waitress purposefully ignored my wanting a coffee because it was closing time when I decided on it (I can't blame her really) read more

A little scary because it's outside the tourist area. Super cute and great beer. Not a wheat beer person and the weisbeir was amazing. The ipa and the dunkel were very good. We did German tapas...only to think that was a Spanish thing. I was wrong. The pretzel dumping was so good! I mean everything we had was very good. Veal sausage, Camembert, meatloaf and pretzel dumpling. read more

Due to the location of our hotel, not all that well as far as location, we were forced to find something closer. So glad I happened to walk into this amazing little jewel. The place is small with just a few tables. They do have an outside patio but it was a chilly evening in mid July. The people are friendly and even helped my sister go down the stairs as she had a recent leg injury. We were treated to pints of beer. The food was just amazing. Bavarian tapas. The three dumplings are a must do not miss them. The warm goat cheese with honey and almonds is another great small snack. Order several dishes and enjoy. Finish it all up with an Apple strudel with fresh ice cream. Don't miss this place. read more

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This was a delicious dinner. We were lucky to get in, as there were very few tables available. There were menus available in English and one of the servers was kind enough to speak English with us. There were beautiful seats outside, but for such a gorgeous summer day one would have needed a reservation. I had a super refreshing gin and tonic to start. The menu is divided by German main dishes and German tapas. We ordered one small dish (the veal sausage and pretzel) and two big dishes (the spaetzle and meatballs). The veal sausage was served warm in water (a preparation I've never seen) with a beautiful homemade pretzel and mustard. It was tender, flavorful, mild, and delicious. The spaetzle was expertly caramelized and had delicious hits of chives and Parmesan cheese. My favorite dish was the meatballs, which were so tender and excellently seasoned. They came with mustard to cut some of the fat, and the meatballs were slightly squished to allow caramelization from searing. They came with a cold, acidic, vinaigrette based potato salad that complemented the dish perfectly. Dinner was served with a basket of gorgeous, whole grain brain. read more

Brauereigaststätte Leibhaftig - Meatballs with potato salad, spaetzle, side salad, veal sausage, homemade pretzel with whole grain mustard - Breweries Near Me - Berlin, BE

Beyond delicious!! As tourists, we wanted to try a little bit of all the German food we could get and thanks to yelp, we found this place! It was fantastic!!!! The food was delicious!!! The service is a bit slow but perhaps that a European thing?? Lol. We got a little bit of everything and were in love!! Even got the dessert and that was great!! If you want to try different kinds of German food, come here!! It was awesome!! Already told friends about it!! :) read more

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Awesome place! After mastering the tram and searching the neighborhood we found it. Tapas German food and excellent beer. Small, cozy and friendly. Off the beaten path but worth it. Food took a little time to come out but it is obvious the kitchen wants it done right. Pork in beer sauce was very tender with a perfectly matched slaw. Goat cheese with almonds nicely matched as were the 3 dumpling app. Cucumber salad and sausage with kraut and mustard was subtle but very good. Only thing needed to upgrade was the pretzel with the butter. Definitely worth the visit. read more

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This was EASILY the best meal we had in Berlin, and we had a LOT of good food there this time around. To start, the service was great. There is outdoor seating and indoor seating, and by 9/10 pm, the restaurant was emptying out. We sat down and the staff helped us navigate the menu (no one in our party spoke German). We knew we wanted to try a lot of the tapas and have a main course, we were just wholly unsure of how to do so. Starting off, I had the dumplings - pretzel, beetroot. They were both AMAZING. Those really blew me away - especially the pretzel dumplings. I wasn't even sure what that was - but soon after I tried it, I knew I'd want it again. All three were flavorful, so well made, and they didn't fall apart or appear to be soggy. The sauce they came with were also amazing. I had a pretty non-distinct main course in the sense that it was simple German food - spatzle. However, it was the damn best spatzle I've ever had - and I've had a lot in Germany. The noodles were delicious, the sauce was so yummy. I loved this dish. The salad it came with was nice, veggies were super fresh. My dinner companions had almost all of the sausages on the menu, and they loved it. We all tried the beer - and it was YUMMY. The beer was light and tasty, not at all as alcoholic as some of the American style craft beers we are used to. They go well with the food stuffs. If you aren't into beer, I'd also check this place out - if for nothing else, the food. read more

If you think German food is too heavy but you love the flavors, this is for you; Bavarian Tapas! I tried the 'meatloaf' which is more like fried ham. Served with 2 yummy mustards. They brew their own beer. I enjoyed the Dunkel. The place is small and intimate. Reservations might be a good idea. We ended up at the bar on a Saturday night in November. Prices are reasonable. 3.8 Euro per plate. 2 people ate for less than 30 Euro. This is only 4 stars because I reserve 5 stars for truly extraordinary experience. read more

Brauereigaststätte Leibhaftig - Sausage and pickle salad. Perfect with the fresh bread! - Breweries Near Me - Berlin, BE

Amazing beers and tapas. By far the best food i've had during my time in Berlin. Expect reasonably priced yet high quality german food with a local touch. Beers were extremely refreshing and atmosphere was modern and relaxing inside and out. So good I visited twice. read more

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Great atmosphere. Went there for a date and had a lovely time! Bavarian style food served up like Tapas.

This was an amazing culinary experience. The idea of Bavarian food highly lends itself to the small plate Tapas styling serving, and they execute it to perfection. They have some really amazing dishes! Our favorite was the spinach dumplings and the brauts/sauerkraut. The beer and wine was also really good and affordable over all. We managed to get a full meal, two waves, and two drinks each for €40! Staff was friendly and the restaurant was really cute. Check it out when you're in Berlin! read more

The owner had his birthday while we were there so the experience in the restaurant was extra nice. There was a good atmosphere. A small, cozy and warm atmosphere surrounds the restaurant. The waitress was informal in a nice, refreshing way. The food was good, truly Bavarian food. read more

This was possible the best German food I have ever had. Get the pretzel dumplings. I had the pork in black beer sauce, but the other meat tapas looked slightly better. The apple strudel was legendary. read more

The location is pretty tiny, but the Bavarian Tapas, the crispy Brezels and the self-made-beer are simply amazing! The staff of this family business is super friendly and relaxed, Not worthy of anything less than 5 stars. read more

Cozy brew-pub with a neighborhood vibe and friendly service. We made a reservation in advance and were seated at the bar. They have tapas-style German food, and everything was more refined and tasty than most other German food we had on our trip. Very reasonable prices too! read more

What a wonderful place to eat and enjoy their own speciality beer. We enjoyed traditional German food served tapas style. Thinking back, the smothered pork chop should have been my choice for something unique-/ but no regrets whatsoever. Make reservations for an 8 pm (20:00) dinner or plan to be turned away. Owners are wonderfully accommodating. Becoming a popular spot, no doubt. read more

An excellent cozy brew/gastropub. Nice craft beer and the best dumplings I've ever had. I only wish I'd come with others so I could have ordered more and sampled all they have to offer. Highly recommend the infused liqueurs as a digestif; they're incredibly flavorful and enjoyable. read more

If you don't love the ambiance, the decor, the owner, the food, the drinks, the dessert or anything about this place, then there is something severely wrong with you. The owner is very friendly and brings everything to you. Make a reservation because the place is small but cozy. If you come after 10pm you probably won't need a reservation but it doesn't hurt. Best soup and beer ever. Simple dishes with amazing touches that make it extraordinary. Can't say enough good about it. We will be eating here every night we are in Berlin. And great prices! read more

Brauereigaststätte Leibhaftig - Pumpkin soup! Amazing vegetarian options! - Breweries Near Me - Berlin, BE

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Really excellent Bavarian food in a small, tasteful, and friendly space. Came in here by myself on a business trip and sat at the bar. Ordered the pork and a beef dumpling soup. Incredibly rich and lovely flavors on both of them. The restaurant also has a small selection of craft German beers. Everything was absolutely delicious and the staff are wonderful. Highly recommend. read more

I came to Berlin for 4 nights and my friends and I ate here TWICE for dinner because it's that amazing. Everything is perfect!!! read more

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Easily the best dining experience I have had in Berlin. A great modern spin on German food. A lot of good options for vegetarians. Excellent home brewed beer, can't wait to go back. read more

As other reviewers said, this was easily the best meal we had in Berlin. We intended to have a few tapas and head to our next destination but everything was so delicious we stayed. The small, cozy brew house and restaurant elevates Bavarian/German cuisine to another level. Every dish was an experience and a revelation. For example, I've always loved Spaetzle but I had no idea it could have this complexity of flavor and texture. The beet dumplings we had were crunch and soft and hearty and surprising. And how fun the tapas concept applied to German food! Plenty of vegetarian and some vegan options as well. And of course the homemade beer was really good (my favorite was the wheat). Worth it. read more

One of our favorite places during our stay in Berlin. Great atmosphere with a friendly owner who talked with my family and home-brewer brother about their brewing process and beers. Fair prices and great food. Awesome beer. My family and I would definitely go back. read more

We stopped for dinner without reservations. Really nice inside. They were really busy and just received a party of probably 25 and they were really hustling, but they made time for us. We both had the venison goulash and house beers. Really good. read more

By far the best German food we had in Berlin. The tapas are excellent and you can try many different kinds at an affordable price. Beer is excellent, and the staff make you feel right at home. read more

We really enjoyed our selections of German tapas. Our waitress suggested that we each order three and share, which was perfect. We ordered: spinach dumplings, potato salad, fresh cucumber salad, two sausage tapas, and meatloaf. There were great sauces, mustard, bread and a soft pretzel to accompany the dishes. It sounds like so much food but the portions are small and just right for two. Recommend. read more

Nice place to sit outside to watch a wold cup game. Beautiful prenzlauer bet side street. Now getting down to business - we didn't like their house brewed beer and the bayerische small plates - while a fabulous idea - didn't impress. Tried the laugen knödel, bretzel obazda, rostbratwurst and potato salad. Everything was good but not great. So many other restaurants to try. read more

This craft brewery restaurant is a cool & excellent restaurant to experience in this area of Berlin. It is modern, relaxed and the food is simply Bavarian hearty yet wholesome. I just loved it! Try the dumpling trio with the cabbage salad with ham croutons. read more

Came here after seeing the great Yelp reviews and they were spot on! Incredible tapas and dumplings.

Exhausted after multiple flights and didn't have the energy to go very far from where I'm staying. I consider myself very lucky that this place was about a 10-15 minute walk. Absolutely delicious dinner that hit the spot. Couldn't have asked for better read more

Best meal I've had in Berlin. To start, Owner and staff were warm and welcoming. We had a great conversation with the owner about his microbrewing (served at the restaurant). He truly cares about keeping his restaurant focused on quality and it shows in their food, beer and service. As English speaking tourists, we had no problems communicating with the staff. I would recommend this place to anyone visiting (or living in) Berlin. As for specific recommendations, we loved the meatballs as well as the red beet dumplings. And you can't go wrong with any of the beers but the Dunkel was my favorite. read more

Little cozy restaurant with awesome food. We had the German tappas which were all delicious. Two tappas for each of us was enough food and they were easy to share. The beer tasted great, but the red wine was overpriced for the area. I would have given five stars, but the service was too slow. We had to ask twice for drink refills and we waited at least 40 minutes for our food. If you are a bigger group I would recommend to make a reservation, seating is limited due to the size of the place. read more

The food was simply super! Very tasteful. And for a very good price. The staff was friendly and the atmosphere good. Especially when it became dark outside. read more