We had just arrived from Buenos Aires, long flight and we were hungry! This place was recommended…read morefor a good and abundant lunch. So it was. It's located in the Gendmarket (beautiful place), the staff were nice and very attentive. The food came in a perfect pace to the table. We had the cold potato leek soup as starter, delicious! As main courses: the steak from fillet of beef and the veal meat balls. Both were very good, very tasty and perfect quantity. We had two glasses of rose and coffee after. It is a bit overpriced. Recién llegábamos de Buenos Aires, viaje largo y teníamos hambre! Este lugar fue recomendado para un buen almuerzo y abundante. Así fue. Está ubicado en el Gendmarket (hermoso lugar), el personal fue muy amable y siempre muy atentos. La comida tuvo un ritmo perfecto en llegar a la mesa. De entrada pedimos la sopa fría de papa, deliciosa! Como principales: la carne con salsa Bearnaise y papas fritas y las albóndigas de ternera con puré de papas. Ambos muy ricos, sabrosos y cantidades perfectas. Tomamos 2 copas de rose y café al final.

Lovely place and delicious plates. Highly recommend that you give it a go if you are in town.read more

My wife and I came to Berlin and discovered this restaurant as it was near our hotel. We found the…read moreatmosphere wonderful relaxing and staff very friendly. Our waiter was able to speak English and that helped a lot. Menus was both German and English again making it easy for us. The special menu had tune tartare and it was very good. I added a combination of oysters that were delicious. Then main menu of salmon for my wife and lobster with spaghetti and lobster bisque sauce was wonderful. No room for desert but had caffeine free cappuccinos that were very good.

Our cruise boat docked at the closest port to Berlin, about a 2-hour drive, but we were not going…read moreto be in that part of Germany and not make it to Berlin. So, our group of 10 booked a private guide and drivers and set out. After the initial drive and some touring, we needed lunch and our guide took us to Gendarmerie. First off, it is one of the coolest restaurants inside that I have ever seen. The large piece of art that stretches the width of the restaurant is outstanding and eye catching. There are also replica pieces of the Berlin wall used as art and a series of giant portraits of famous German actors and actresses along with John F. Kennedy. Strange combination. We were seated at a long table. Our server was excellent and very entertaining for this table full of Americans. I can only speak of the two dishes that my wife and I ordered. I had the fried pike-perch fillet, but it was served on fresh local white asparagus which was in season and highly recommended. I can say without question that it was the largest asparagus I have ever seen in my life. Full of flavor with a sauce on the side. Trouble with it was that there was too much and much of it was quite tough. I prefer my asparagus thin not tree trunks. The fish was good but a bit dry so the sauce was welcome. My wife had Konigsberger meatballs with red beetroot and mashed potatoes all in a cream sauce. They are not shy about their sauces here as the photos indicate. But, the meal was very good. At the end, knowing we wanted to divide the check, the server merely had us come to the counter a couple at a time and simply tell him what we had to eat. It all added up so we were good. End review is that it was a great location, but the food was not outstanding at all. If given a greater scale, the review would be a solid 3.5.

Great place to enjoy traditional German food. The staff is very friendly and welcoming…read more The 1L beer is pretty unique and adds to the experience. The food was very good and came out very fast. The terrace is calm and very relaxing during the summer, with a nice breeze almost all the time. I especially enjoyed the beef goulash.

Trying another German restaurant while in Berlin. Augustiner am Gendarmenmarkt didn't disappoint…read more Nice large restaurant, nice ambiance and friendly and fast service. Although I wasn't very hungry, I tried the currywerst with fries. It was good. I really would of ordered the pork knuckle, but I did get a taste from son in law I recommended

Overall, this restaurant is relying on its name and history instead of food, quality and service…read more Food: we tried the venison goulash and the roasted goose. The goose was so overcooked it was like goose jerky. The venison goulash was decent, but by no means exceptional. Service: rather mechanical and simply checking boxes instead of actually paying attention to customers. For example, we told her waiter we were ready to order. But instead of taking our order, he said wait I must first bring you bread. He disappeared, brought us bread, and then allowed us to order. Ambience: classy ands classic. Overall cleanliness: excellent Bathroom, cleanliness: below average, papers left all over the floor. Free Wi-Fi available

This place is overhyped. Locals recommend it. Visitors recommend it. I recommend skip it…read more Arrived: made a reservation and arrived on time. Host was friendly and greeted us. Our waiter was struggling to keep up. Drinks: ordered a beer because I don't like wine Food: we wanted to order but told wait till we get bread. Okay. I asked the waiter goose or wiener and before I finished the word, he said the goose for sure. I ordered the goose. The plate was lovely to look at. The goose was overcooked and so dry that it was so tough to cut it and eat, thank goodness for the sauce or it would have been inedible. The cabbage was the best part of the dish. The kale was overcooked mush. The puff of dough was interesting texture to the topping. Worse goose I have ever eaten. Bathroom: downstairs. Cool staircase. Clean until you went into the stall. The stall had toilet paper all over the floor. Restaurant: very clean

I have walked by this place maybe 50 times, and it always has a line in front of it, day or night,…read moreand now I know why. It's nearly midnight on a Friday night and I came up on this place for a late dinner (sober as a nun, by the way, as I was sitting at my office nearby all night working American hours). It turns out this place makes a mind blowing good doner kebab, and I mean really monumental. Get the one with the feta cheese. It'll toast your noodle.

Situated underneath a popular train station, this döner location serves out a variety of foods…read morequickly to commuting tourists and locals. Though the shop is small, they do have tables nearby for those needing to take a break from the crowd or just step away. The duo running the shop was efficient and respectful of the customers - taking their time to understand english-only speakers like myself. The food itself was affordable in the context of quality and quantity. I ordered a döner kebap with everything topped into it including sauces. Upon biting into their döner kebap, you can sense the freshness of all the vegetables and cooked meat. The food's combined mouthful was sensational given the vegetable's fresh crunch, the bread's fluffy chew, and the meat's succulence. The only critique that I do have is that the döner kebap that I ate did not have as much flavor as I have anticipating. The delicious smell of it did not match the flavor experience unfortunately for me - I hope this was a one off thing. Overall, I would give this place another shot - I hope others have a better experience than me!

Beautiful ambiance and excellent service in this upscale German restaurant that has been in…read morebusiness since 1811. We arrived around 5:00 pm but since we had no reservation, the host informed us we would have only one hour to enjoy our meal before we had to leave. I speak only for myself as i was disappointed in my meal. I do not read German so had difficulty determining what I might want to eat. Our friend said no English menus were provided, so I decided on Vienna Breaded Chicken and salad with a lemon vinaigrette dressing (26,50 €). My plate arrived with three pieces of heavily breaded crispy chicken strips, a lemon wedge and a small bowl with butter lettuce coated with tasty dressing. The chicken, however, was dry and required a knife to cut through it. In the U.S., such chicken strips one might find at a fast-food restaurant like KFC and would come with a dipping sauce to heighten the taste. Fortunately my companions had no complaints about their food, so I'm supposing I simply ordered the wrong offering for my taste and the cost for such a simple meal.

Lutter & Wegner knows how to seduce…read more From the moment I sat down to a table covered in spotless, crisp, starched linen that practically whispered you're in good hands, I knew this was going to be a slow, delicious affair. The Brandenburg duck arrived looking like it knew exactly how good it was. Perfectly cooked, glistening, and confidently posed beside lush red cabbage, a tender dumpling, and a half caramelized apple that leaned in like it had a secret. One bite of the duck and--oh yes--succulent, rich, and finished with skin so perfectly crisp it crackled ever so slightly before melting away. Pure seduction on a plate. Our waiter was attentive in that smooth, unhurried way--patient and charming as I ordered in English, never rushing, always present at just the right moment. The kind of service that makes you linger longer than planned. The atmosphere? Romantic without trying too hard. Candlelit energy, soft murmurs, and the kind of elegance that invites close conversation and another glass of wine. Reservations after 6:00 pm are absolutely necessary--this place doesn't stay a secret for long. Lutter & Wegner doesn't just feed you... it flirts with you.

We showed up without a reservation and maybe :05 before they were open (forgot the damn "open now"…read morebutton, again) but the nice lady seated us outside, and took amazing care of us. One of the best meals I had in Europe, the special, "truffle-pasta with tomato and parmagiano" was so good we had it as a main and again as dessert, lol. If you're in the neighborhood, look for the sweet vw bus and get some wine and nibbles.

Lovely wine cafe with even better food. We loved the family feel, and the menu was so large - tough…read moreto decide what to get when everything sounded and smelled incredible. Ended up trying a local Riesling & multiple cheese/meat boards. Can't wait to be back. Service was also lovely.

Great local German restaurant. Stopped in on a Friday night without reservations but was able to be…read moreseated. Being from US and first visit to Germany, server was helpful in explaining why some dishes were. Had the traditional flammkuchen which was very good. Similar to a pizza but extremely thin crust and sauce is sour cream instead of pizza sauce. Would definitely visit again or recommend.

Our group of 12 had a few hours to kill in Berlin before catching a train to Munich, so we decided…read moreto grab lunch at Gaffel Haus and it turned out to be the perfect choice. We made a reservation months in advance since we didn't want to risk it with a group our size, and everything went super smoothly from the moment we arrived. Our waitress was fantastic. She walked us through the menu, which was super helpful for a group of mostly first timers, and made sure our beers and food came out quickly. We loved the house Kölsch, which kept coming in small half pint rounds until we finally asked to close out. The food was exactly what we were hoping for in our first German meal ie. hearty, comforting, and delicious. The group favorites were the schnitzel, the different wursts, and the crispy fried pork knuckle. Another big plus was how accommodating they were. They even made space for us to store all our luggage while we ate, which made the whole experience that much more relaxed. If you ever find yourself near Berlin Central Station with some time to spare, Gaffel Haus is absolutely worth a visit. Great food, great beer, and a super welcoming vibe.

I so enjoyed my meal here. Perfect atmosphere with the dark wood, candles and Sinatra music. Had…read morea beautiful French white wine with the appetizer of mojito shrimp, which was fantastic! Main course was sea bass on a bed of red pepper purée which just superb. Service was spot on as well. All in all, an A++ experience.

Primarily seafood restaurant with the feel of communist east Berlin style draped in French…read moretrappings. Went there at 5:30 before the opera and it was completely empty. A couple showed up after an hour and that was it. Friendly waiters. Everything was good, not great and the wines sub par. The plates fruits de mar had good and bad oysters, too many shrimp in the shell (22), and a flavorless lobster. The octopus salad with arugula was the highlight but also the smallest portion of all. The buratta salad was nice but too sweet as served on a plate covered in honey. The creme brûlée was sublime with a carmelized but wafer thin crust.

A marvelous breakfast! Anyone staying within 10km of this buffet should be eating here to start…read moretheir day. The assortment of cheese, bread and meats would be difficult to consume in one sitting, but regardless of what I put on my plate it proved delicious. The salmon and brie on a soft roll was my favorite combination out of their selection. Their omelet station was quick and attentive and I remain impressed with the fresh bread they had on display. I will be returning to this delectable buffet before my flight tomorrow!

From the owner: Das Restaurant Galerie bietet täglich ein reichhaltiges Frühstücksbuffet für einen optimalen Start…read morein den Tag. Ob klassisch, deftig, süß oder vital - hier ist für jeden Geschmack etwas dabei. Zusätzlich findet jeden ersten und letzten Samstag im Monat ab 18 Uhr das Mauritische Hummerfestival statt inklusive einem frisch gekochten Hummer sowie Leckereien vom Buffet wie kreolische Fleisch- und Fischspezialitäten, frische Salate und exotische Desserts. Ein Glas Sekt zur Begrüßung ist auch dabei.