If you want to get out of Berlin and enjoy the lakes then the Scharmützelsee is certainly worth…read moreconsidering. The Schilfhaus is located right on the lake and although it doesn't offer views of the lake itself, its beautiful gardens offer a lovely setting to relax and have something good to eat. It cost us EUR32 for our lunch (including two child size dishes) so its not cheap but the food was excellent and the staff were friendly.

From the owner: Italianisch ristoranteread more

Well, you are in Bad Saarow after all, and Amiceria was recommended by two locals. The atmosphere…read moreis alright enough, so is the food, though the service, a mix of East German charm with a Frankenstein assistant thrown in for good measure, might torpedo the place. Not that there are many other options in town, though we heard several people speak well of "AS." Come with patience to Amiceria and good humor and all will be ok.

From the owner: amiceria - Essen bei Freunden! Ein Ort, an dem man sich wohlfühlt. Für unsere Gäste servieren wir…read moreitalienische Köstlichkeiten sowie frische Pasta aus der eigenen Manufaktur, herzhafte Pizza aus dem Steinofen, erlesene Weine und Kaffeespezialitäten. Für eine gemütliche und freundschaftliche Atmosphäre sorgen ein modernes Interieur und eine Speisekarte mit vielen italienischen Gerichten zum Teilen und gemeinsamen Genießen.

A friend living in Berlin for 12 years had a list of Italian restaurants recommended to her from…read morefriends who are from Italy, and this was one of them. Located near Checkpoint Charlie in the center of Berlin, this very, very small but lovely little Italian restaurant makes amazing, authentic food. If you know a little German it will help you here. If you are a local or can get a reservation, that also would help. Otherwise it might be packed. We got the last table available when we came in. We had the Calamari Fritto app special, which was one of the all time best calamari we've ever had anywhere. We also had the Spaghetti con Gamberetti, which was excellent but could use more aggressive seasoning. People in Germany clearly don't like a lot of seasoning. I had the Penne con manzo e funghi stagionali, which was truly excellent. All the pasta was fresh, all the flavors authentic and appreciated. The only thing weird at all Italian restaurants is this spread they give you which I can only describe as sour cream and chives potato chip dip. I don't get it, but whatever. It's not like you get charged for it. Anyway, if you're in Berlin, put this place on your must try list and go!

Solid experience in many ways…read more Salads are amazing Pastas are over the top - try the osso bucco pockets Carpaccio is wonderful Cute ambiance Owner operated and as such the service is spot on Give it a try Not too many tourists - more locals

From the owner: Willkommen im Castello Angelo in Buckow – Ihrem Ristorante und Ihrer Südtiroler Manufaktur. Bei uns…read moretreffen märkische Idylle und alpine Lebensart direkt aufeinander. Wir kochen ungeschminkt und ehrlich. Unser Herz schlägt für die Südtiroler Küche und das echte Handwerk. In unserem hauseigenen Reifeschrank geben wir unseren Spezialitäten genau die Ruhe, die sie brauchen. So reift unser hausgemachter Guanciale volle drei Monate, bevor er Teil einer echten Carbonara nach Originalrezept wird. Wer Fleisch liebt, genießt bei uns sorgfältig ausgewähltes und perfekt gereiftes Rindfleisch. Qualität braucht bei uns keinen Zeitdruck, sondern Geduld. Unser Pizzateig aus dem Steinofen bekommt volle 72 Stunden Teigruhe, um perfekt bekömmlich und aromatisch zu werden. Die Pasta stellen wir jeden Tag frisch im Haus selbst her. Und unsere Bolognese? Die wird nicht einfach nur gekocht – wir schmoren die ganze Rinderschaufel über drei Tage hinweg bei niedriger Temperatur, bis das Fleisch butterzart zerfällt. Ob Sie einen gemütlichen Abend im Kaminzimmer verbringen, auf unserer Terrasse am Wasser sitzen oder ein exklusives Dinner in unserer Zeltkugel genießen – wir laden Sie ein, die ehrliche Verbindung aus Südtiroler Genusskultur und regionaler Frische zu erleben. Auch für Gäste, die sich vegetarisch oder vegan ernähren, halten wir immer kreative, hausgemachte Gerichte bereit. Kommen Sie vorbei und schmecken Sie den Unterschied. Wir freuen uns auf Ihren Besuch!

From the owner: Steinofen Pizza und Italienische Speisenread more

Really lovely place off the beaten path, with a backyard garden and excellent service and food. I…read morehad a pasta with fresh shaved truffles that knocked my socks off, and the other dishes were also tasty, authentic and high quality. A really nice place to hang out and talk and dine. Highly recommended

A pleasant Mediterranean island in Berlin. Great staff, peaceful location, gigantic portions (even…read moreif unlikely to be fresh) with rich tastes. The real attraction of this place is the staff. I haven't checked but they come across as Italians who lived in Germany for some time, offering us a warm welcome and a professional, pleasant service throughout dinner, while speaking a combination of Italian and German (with a good command of English). Their honest recommendations and attention throughout the evening have been of the highest quality. We had two main dishes from the specials menu: (1) sea food (scallops and giant shrimps) with black pasta, covered with a rich and heavy cream. The pasta was good, but a little on the over-cooked end of the spectrum. The sea food itself was good. (2) The other dish was pasta with cheese and truffles: prepared right in front of us with much showmanship (see the photos). My friend was satisfied with the taste. The restaurant is located in the middle of what seems to be a residential area. It was practically empty. The menu is long and diverse so the likelihood of the ingredients being fresh, locally sourced daily from nearby farms fields is pretty low. The portions are massive (think US-sized) using lots of cream - which makes the experience a test for your stomach capacity, less a test for your taste buds.

Good Italian food BUT make sure you double check your bill. Restaurant accidentally charged us $750…read morefor a $70 bill and did not work with us to resolve even after acknowledging the mistake. :( It was very disappointing, beware!

After HOURS of researching the perfect place for our final meal on our Berlin trip, I came across…read moreMarechiaro. We were looking for something non-German, quaint, and in a less busy neighborhood, yet somewhere cozy that had great food, good service, and a nice atmosphere. I think this place fit the bill nicely! It was a nice night out and many people showed up to the restaurant wanting an outdoor table, so the employees took almost all of the tables out to the sidewalk to appease everyone. My wife and I stayed inside, though. The proprietors were super helpful. The menu and specials were all in German and they translated everything for us without a fuss. As we came to experience in Berlin, service in general is just slower than in the US. But this was the only place we ate where they acknowledged and apologized for the wait, which was nice. The food was freshly prepared and we agreed our entrees and appetizer were great. If they are serving it, I'd recommend the spaghetti with lemon cream sauce and tiger shrimp.