66 great wine places in Berlin 2025
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Our Berlin Ambassador has found the best wine places in Germany's capital city, for you to explore.
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Phone: +49 30 28701224
Address: Pestalozzistraße 3, Berlin
The walls are drenched in a juicy green. Dark wooden furniture is set along the walls through to the kitchen, while the ceilings are festooned with diamond-like spheric lamps made of glass. A Portuguese Berliner Zimmer – wonderfully intimate and oozing comfort. In Charlottenburg. Anabela Campos-Neves has been in her kitchen on Pestalozzistrasse for almost 15 years now. She puts together her creations from fresh seasonal ingredients that she buys on the local markets, an approach that guarantees a diverse range of meals on a regular basis. Anabela has created a list of German and Portuguese wi...
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Phone: +49 30 20672828
Address: Friedrichstraße 167-168, Berlin
Located on Friedrischstrasse in the heart of Berlin, Bocca di Bacco is an institution. On the outside is a smart historical façade; on the inside, an attractively modern and elegant restaurant complete with a bar and lounge. A sophisticated ambiance, a great location, and a serious number of celebrities. These are some key qualities of the Italian gourmet restaurant Bocca di Bacco. Dark furniture and art adorning the walls provide an ambiance in which celebrities can relax. Visible through its glass panes, the kitchen turns out Italian cooking. Needless to say, the pasta is homemade. If you’r...
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Phone: +49 30 67302051
Address: Torstraße 167, Berlin
Over the years, this former kebab stand in the heart of Berlin has developed into probably the smallest restaurant with a Michelin star in Germany. Since 2012, they are offering a relaxed, modern fine dining concept – in 2016 awarded with one star in the Michelin Guide and 16 points by Gault & Millau. The young and ambitious team serves only up to 18 guests at the time with their French-oriented cuisine, so please make sure to book in advance. The restaurant bears the name of a small harbour town in the south of France, named after the famous wine region Bandol in the south of Provence. Arti...
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Phone: 030 81860757
Address: Okerstraße 2, Berlin
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A small oasis of freshness in the heart of Neukölln – Barra is a lovely restaurant serving a very seasonal menu composed of small sharing dishes. The menu changes daily, due to the season and the quality of the produce; ”If it smells or looks funny, don't cook it!” is the kitchen's simple philosophy. The restaurant is minimalist but refined.Please book in advance as it's quite often fully booked. Another benefit of this restaurant is that when you sit and dine at the bar, you have the feeling that you are right in the kitchen, watching what the boys are up to.
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Phone: +49 30 84421362
Address: Senefelderstraße 30, Berlin
The atmosphere here is neighbourly, almost intimate―you immediately feel welcome! This is due both to the appealing bistro setting and to the cordial and professional proprietor and sommelier Fabian Fischer. He has a pleasingly personal touch in his dealings with guests and a clear enthusiasm when it comes to recommending the most suitable wine. Steven Zeidler is in charge in the kitchen. His set menu creatively combines regional tradition with influences from across the globe. A 100% vegetarian set menu is also available. Good to know: there are also a few small tables to be had on the paveme...
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Phone: +49 01521 3332842
Address: Hufelandstraße 17, Berlin
Located in one of the hippiest and most dynamic streets in Berlin in the lovely Prenzlauer Berg, Cantine Sant’Ambroeus (named after the patron of Milan – Sant Ambrogio or Saint Ambrose) is a lovely wine shop (and a bar!) showcasing small producers from all over Italy, ranging from natural, spontaneously fermented, indigenous grapes wines to classics. The wine country of Italy is changing faster than we think and you can catch up on those changes at the Cantine!
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Phone: +49 30 91496396
Address: Friedelstraße 47, Berlin
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Germany’s first and only desserts restaurant, located in Berlin’s trendy Neukölln neighbourhood, offers a modern culinary adventure unlike anything you’ve ever experienced: A dessert menu of seven courses with perfectly coordinated pairings. The team, led by pastry chef René Frank, relies on fresh, seasonal products of the highest quality. Artificial flavours, colours and additives are obvious taboos, and no refined sugar is used. Instead, the natural sweetness of vegetables and fruits play off a full spectrum of flavours: the saltiness of ingredients such as cheese and anchovies, the bitte...
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Phone: +49 30 680730448
Address: Behrenstraße 55, Berlin
Back in 2007, there were no recipes and no rules for a vegetarian fine dining restaurant in Berlin. So, at Cookies Cream, they created a cuisine of their own, which is about using modern techniques of processing, as well as old knowledge of ingredients. During growing time, they get most of their supplies freshly harvested from their farmer in Krielow/Brandenburg. Cookies Cream is ever changing and never the same. Cookies Cream was selected as the best vegetarian restaurant in Berlin by the Guide Michelin in 2018 and has been awarded one star every year since. Nowadays it offers a full vegan...
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Address: Schönhauser Allee 62, Berlin
Dr. Maury is a casual wine bar that opened in Summer 2018 in the popular district Prenzlauer Berg. You will be welcomed to a warm, cosy, and friendly atmosphere by staff who live and breathe wine. The clientele is mostly French–and that means something. It gives me the feeling that Dr. Maury take the time to understand the customer’s wants and needs and provide what they desire.
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Phone: +49 30 30640772
Address: Kolonnenstraße 62, Berlin
“There should be good wine bars in the gastronomic metropolis of Berlin like the proverbial sand by the sea. Well, more like amber from the Baltic Sea―I was looking for it in vain recently”. Sylvia Jost from Berliner Zeitung explained it correctly. In recent years, it has been difficult to find a wine bar where you feel welcome, where you are treated as an individual and where you can have time to drink and taste the wine in your glass. Luckily, the Weinlobbyist opened shortly before the pandemic and still thrives thanks to host and owner Serhat Aktas. The setting is perfect too―in the popular...
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Phone: +49 172 1594097
Address: Veteranenstraße 16, Berlin
Located at the border of Mitte and Prenzlauer Berg districts, by the well-named Weinberg (“vineyard”) Park, Edel & Faul stands for an international program with a strong character, but one that’s out of the mainstream. The Weinerei Forum is their wine bar just round the corner and lives up to its name: a place where you can taste the wines from our Edel und Faul, talk about them or simply meet friendly people. They are looking for exciting hot shots for you all year round. From natural to classic, only one point is decisive for them: NO DOGMA! Thematically they go from the German Mosel to Ge...
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Phone: +49 30 28633979
Address: Schönstedtstraße 14, Berlin
Ezsra follows a farm- and forest-to-table principle, with an unusual focus on often simple ingredients, regional farming and wild foraging. A menu that changes daily is the answer to hyper- seasonal thinking. You will always find zero waste solutions on the menus. They mainly work with freshwater fish from the region and game from the forests. But when they find invasive species or high population fish from the north sea or very well treated goats, cows or pigs they also work with them. What you don’t know is that Ezsra is in sync with its neighbourhood, Neukölln, being open minded, pure, wil...
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Phone: +49 30 3242308
Address: Walter-Benjamin-Platz 4, Berlin
A couple of hundred metres away from Ku'damm (Kurfürstendamm) – ”the Champs-Élysées of Berlin” – is Il Calice, located on a square, as if you were in Italy. Il Calice is your Italian specialist in Berlin, with great trattoria-style food and a mainly Italian wine list. Owner Antonio and his team have really managed to recreate a bit of Italy in their store, where some staff members speak both Italian and German, and some speak English.
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Phone: +49 030 62981212
Address: Elbestraße 28/29, Berlin
Located in Neukölln in a former Distillery – Brand Lichtherz – Eins 44 balances an industrial but relaxed atmosphere with professional service and exquisite cuisine. The restaurant is in a hall which was used for the distillation of essences for the production of liqueurs. The essential parts of the distillery has been preserved and can be seen throughout the restaurant! Daniel Achilles is not only the new chef of Eins 44 but a silent genius. In contrast to many of his colleagues, he does not feel most comfortable on television, but by the stove. Daniel changed the concept of the kitchen by g...
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Address: Mittelstraße 1, Berlin
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Lead by two of the most prominent sommeliers in Berlin, Willi Schlögl (ex Petit Felix and Cordobar) and Johannes Schellhorn (ex Nobelhard & Schmutzig), Freundschaft (which means friendship in German) has become THE wine place in Berlin. Nestled in the student area of Berlin in Mitte, next to Unter den Linden, Freundschaft makes you feel right at home. Their bar looks like the long dining table where your family and friends would meet up around a glass or two or a bottle of wine, discussing the world. But for me, the main attraction is the large window facing the wine cellar! One more thing! T...
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Phone: +49 30 98396198
Address: Kleine Hamburger Straße 2, Berlin
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Located in Central-Mitte, Frea isn't just another hip restaurant on Torstrasse in Berlin. It’s the world's first zero-waste restaurant that deliberately avoids plastic packaging. The aim is, as far as possible, not to produce any waste. In times when 100 million tons of food are thrown away worldwide every year and the oceans are full of plastic, this is a big challenge for a restaurant that has its own small ecosystem. “For us, zero waste means sustainability. Thinking about what you're doing and knowing the implications of what you're doing. Because it's not just about the packaging, but a...
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Phone: +49 030 789 59 001
Address: Vorbergstraße 10 a, Berlin
"Reduced to the essentials" is the concept of Faelt. But if you think that you will be served small plates and serious product patronage, you are wrong! Chef and owner Björn Swanson plates seductive aromas with humour. Björn is well-known in the Berlin Gastro scene, receiving his first Michelin Star at Golvet in Tiergarten before opening this place in October 2020 – just before the second lockdown – and in time to receive a new Michelin Star in March 2021! The name, Faelt, emphasizes Swanson's Swedish family roots and means field. At the same time, it is a reference to the chef's sustainable p...
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Phone: +49 30 590051234
Address: Potsdamer Straße 3, Berlin
A true oasis in the middle of Berlin! Up here on the 5th floor of the hotel "The Mandala" you can sit on the small terrace with chestnut trees and a fountain! It belongs to the chic, light and airy roof garden restaurant, in which, thanks to the all-round glazing, you almost feel like you're outdoors. Beautiful bamboo plants provide an Asian touch. But it’s the food that really raises the roof. Chef Michael Kempf takes his inspiration from his home country and as far afield as the Americas and Asia. The creative dishes are full of flavour and aromas, including the great desserts. All this is r...
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Phone: +49 30 28879288
Address: Friedrichstraße 105b, Berlin
Italian Wine List of the Year Germany 2025
No matter if it's Leonardo DiCaprio, Scarlett Johansson, Samuel L. Jackson, Karl Lagerfeld or many of the top models – all of them have been seen here. The Grill Royal is currently THE celebrity restaurant in Berlin. With its entrance on the promenade by the Spree, below the Weidendammer Brücke, this comfortably cavernous restaurant is more reminiscent of London or Paris than Berlin. In the beginning, it was full of local celebrities but has now settled into a lively eatery for a well-heeled, colourful crowd. A favourite destination for the art scene in particular, locals and tourists come to...
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Phone: +49 30 89064222
Address: Potsdamer Straße 58, Berlin
Best Short List of the Year Germany 2021
Golvet is a one-of-a-kind place in Berlin, located in one of the best venues in Berlin (an old and very famous nightclub). Golvet is a serious contradiction, fitting extremely well in Berlin – the food and service is neither casual nor fine dining; it is personal, it is regional yet European, classical French with an American dialect! The executive Chef Jonas Zörner took over from Björn Swanson in 2020. As our Scandinavian readers will realise, the name is very Swedish – just the name of the restaurant. Golvet means ”the floor” – and it is situated on the 8th floor, overlooking Berlin's Tie...
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Phone: +49 30 88437750
Address: Kurfürstendamm 25, Berlin
Grace is the iconic restaurant of Hotel Zoo in the heart of Berlin West, right on the “Berlin Champs-Élysées” Kurfürstendamm. The restaurant reminds me of a London or New York City townhouse, with glamorous and eclectic interior design. This is the place to be for both local and international stars who want to be seen. After dinner, I strongly suggest you have a drink by the bar, or on the rooftop terrasse if it's summer. The food served has a strong Asian-Californian and European influence in a family-style concept.
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Phone: +49 30 42219926
Address: Zur alten Flussbadeanstalt 5, Berlin
The Hafenküche is located directly at the Citymarina Berlin and thus directly at the exit of the Rummelsburg Bay. It’s a magical place where you will find a restaurant with terrace and fireplace, a beer garden and a barbecue area right on the water, for up to 17 people. Not only is the gastronomy strongly influenced by the owner and sommelier Mathias Brandweiner, but the way you will be generously and warmly welcomed will make you forget that you are even in Berlin. The wine list is international, with the emphasis on Germany and Austria. The beauty of it is how Mathias and his team manage to...
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Phone: +49 30 48494599
Address: Anklamer Straße 38, Berlin
Tucked away in a backyard in Mitte district, you will discover a surprisingly spacious restaurant based on the country style Nordic comfort. The décor does not look cheesy at all, but references the industrial charm of the building. As you enter the restaurant, you will be welcomed by a large window looking into the kitchen. Heimlich Treu attaches great importance to regional, seasonal cuisine with a high creative standard. Only small dishes are served to share at the table, consisting of only three components. All of them, from starters to desserts. The wine list is rather minimalistic like...
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Phone: +49 30 23938186
Address: Böhmische Straße 13, Berlin
Best Short List of the Year Germany 2025
Sarah Hallmann opened a breakfast bar in Neukölln in 2016. A lot has happened since day one. Rosa Beutelspacher joined her side as Head Chef and the two women have developed Hallmann & Klee into one of the most interesting places to eat in the city. "Honestly good cuisine" describes the clear, creative, and always cordial kitchen style of the two chefs. Patricia has carefully selected wines. As well as the classics, many young wineries and wine producers are represented. The team at Hallmann & Klee are for many of those producers a way into the Berlin wine scene and it is so refreshing to se...
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Phone: +49 30 26021263
Address: Budapester Straße 2, Berlin
Located in the Charlottenburg district, on the 14th floor of the Intercontinental Hotel, bordering the famous Berlin Zoo, Hugos offers panoramic views of the city, including the Victory Column, Alexanderplatz, and the Memorial Church for example. Hugos’ 360° vista is ideal for celebrating special occasions while sipping wine in an award-winning restaurant. The wine list curated by Manfred Welter is an award-winning list―Best of Award of Excellence 2016 by Wine Spectator―something worth mentioning as German wine lists don’t get this distinction very often. The 300-strong list covers all the m...
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Phone: +49 30 61289992
Address: Paul-Lincke-Ufer 44a, Berlin
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A wonderful place nestled by the busy Kreuzberg canal. Sebastian Frank, named Best Chef in Europe 2018, has a very unique approach to his kitchen: He is Austrian and is cooking with his childhood memories! He and his team take on traditional Austrian recipes – he goes as far back as the Austro-Hungarian Empire – and brings those memories to the modern age. For Sebastian, vegetables are equal to meat and fish but be aware; this is not a vegetarian restaurant!
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Phone: +49 30 23000555
Address: Potsdamer Straße 102, Berlin
Between old and new, East and West, shabby and chic (this is Berlin!), Irma la Douce is the pure enjoyment of French-inspired cuisine. Located on Potsdamer Straße, a Berlin institution with a lot of history, the whole world collides here: Art galleries and designer boutiques exist alongside huge Turkish supermarkets and upscale restaurants. After all, Potsdamer Straße, with its many facets, has been an old Berlin centre for entertainment and nightlife for decades. This place is all about ’joie de vivre’ and enjoyment, with French roots (I should know this, me being French after all). Irma la...
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Phone: +49 30 52666911
Address: Weichselstraße 7, Berlin
Located in the lively district of Neukölln, Jaja is a laid-back wine bistro serving natural wines and local organic food. A place where they think politically and act collectively, from concept to the final touch. Just like their wines, their cuisine is focused on quality products and proximity to producers. The food they make and serve respect seasonality, to represent the diversity, the care, and the work of the farmers, growers, and makers in the region. Jaja offers over 200 different kinds of fresh and lively natural wine from growers that work close to nature, mostly from France, or othe...
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Phone: +49 30 983208430
Address: Bergstraße 22, Berlin
When you go to Katz Orange, you will find a place that feels like home. Each room reminds you of someone's living room, combining an eye for details with a sense for the essential. Katz Orange's concept is merging sustainability and gastronomy. Indeed, the restaurant follows a holistic approach: “With all our actions, we focus on humanity and mindfulness, we respect nature’s rhythms and use its resources carefully. We know where our produce is being sourced and get inspired by what surrounds us. And we are always aware that it needs good people to do extraordinary things” says the owner of th...
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Phone: +49 030 41207344
Address: Schönhauser Allee 176, Berlin
Best Short List of the Year Germany 2023
When you mention Pfefferberg to someone from Berlin, all you will get is a surprised look. The hidden area between Senefelder and Teutoberger Platz is unknown to many Berliners. One possible reason: Most of the restaurants that are or were based here tended to appeal to tourists. But that has changed in the past few months. Kink is both a bar and a restaurant and could easily be placed in NYC! The first thing you notice when you walk towards Kink is the imposing bar with its impressive red light installation by Swiss artist Kerim Seiler. I can't stop being amazed by it. The cuisine is full o...
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Phone: +49 030 8836664
Address: Wilmersdorfer Straße 93, Berlin
The Kurpfalz Weinstuben in Berlin at Adenauer Platz have been around for over 80 years, not least thanks to their consistently traditional orientation. After the Second World War, they were a popular meeting place for the stars of old West Berlin. In 1975 Rainer P. S. Schulz, restaurateur from Hamburg, took over the place for 30 years and ran it like a “Village from the Pfalz in Berlin” with a passion for wine. Since 2015, Vincenzo Berényi, a trained sommelier but above all a real innkeeper, continues and expands the vinophile passion. This is the way we love it as guests!
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Phone: +49 30 21210
Address: KaDeWe - Die Sechste, Tauentzienstraße 21-24, Berlin
Kaufhaus des Westens, better known as KaDeWe, is located in Schöneberg, close to the Berlin Zoo at the end of Kurfürstendamm, the German Champs Elysees. It’s the best-known luxury department store in Germany. It happens to be the largest on the European continent, being opened since 1907. The sixth floor has the almost legendary "Delikatessen" department which is a brand on its own: Die Sechste. Up there, lovers of anything culinary and especially Champagne will be in heaven. Hagen Hoppenstedt is the KaDeWe Sommelier. As a host by heart, he makes sure that the best brands of Champagne, inclu...
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Phone: +49 30 31800712
Address: Stuttgarter Platz 18, Berlin
After a busy day in the heart of Berlin and along Ku'Damm, Brasserie Lamazere at Stuttgarterplatz is an excellent change pace. Regis Lamazere is a true gastronome; with Berliner heart and Parisian blood, he will immerse you in his light-hearted French world. Brasserie Lamazere has a rustic charm and offers a selection of traditional French dishes with a touch of TLC. Just as in Paris, you can take a seat outside and enjoy people watching while sipping a glass of wine or two.
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Phone: +49 0160 2856262
Address: Nogatstraße 30, Berlin
Behind Liesl Weinwirtschaft & Weinladen are the two wine merchants Wolfgang Baumeister and Egon J Berger, both originally from the Bavarian/Austrian region and now bringing their bar to Berlin. This place is all about eating, drinking, and socialising with friends in a relaxed vibe. Artisan wines and organic, sustainably produced food feature heavily on the menu and is served up in the cosy atmosphere. Typical plates might include mature milk from Peppikäse, air-dried sausages from Vorarlberg, bread from the region’s Tactil, fermented foods from Barbara Assheuer - and Slovenian sardines. Natur...
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Phone: +49 30 96597617
Address: Langenscheidtstraße 6A, Berlin
Epicerie and cave à vin La Cantine d’Augusta is a wonderful hidden gem in Schöneberg, right in the middle of Berlin. Owner Sebastien Gorius has carefully selected some of the best cheeses from France (from Bernard Mure-Ravaud, former World Champion in Cheese – that matters a lot to a French guy like me!) and a wide range of, of course, French wine. In this place, you will feel right at home. The name Augusta comes from Sebastien’s grandmother, who was the one that made him fall in love with the simplicity of life; cheese, wine and friends. Since August 2021, La Cantine opened a Restaurant next...
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Phone: +49 30 201805160
Address: Kantstraße 79, Berlin
An ex-women’s prison may not scream ‘romance’ but there’s something about Lovis that lends itself to candle-lit dinners for two. Hidden behind a discreet door on Charlottenburg's busy Kantstrasse, a 19th-century courtyard blooming with wildflowers and clambering shrubs leads to a gabled dining room with a canopy of twinkling lights. My friend Sophia Rudolph spent her formative years in Lyon, France’s “official” culinary capital, and went on to work with legend Alain Ducasse, so naturally, her cooking is rooted in classical French technique. However, her four-course, six-course, and a la carte...
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Phone: +49 30 48491501
Address: Wolliner Straße 20, Berlin
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Phone: +49 030 62733210
Address: Pannierstraße 24, Berlin-Bezirk Neukölln
Newcomer List of the Year Germany 2025
Nestled in the vibrant heart of Berlin's Neukölln district, Merold isn't just a restaurant – it's a testament to resilience, passion, and the art of fine dining. Established in November 2021 by the talented chef Jonas Merold, the restaurant quickly became a beacon for those seeking innovative cuisine paired with a great wine selection. However, Merold's journey hasn't been without its challenges. In May 2023, structural issues forced the restaurant to close its doors for an extensive 16-month renovation. The building's compromised integrity required immediate attention, leading to a hiatus th...
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Phone: +49 30 29778590
Address: Warschauer Straße 39, Berlin
Best Short List of the Year Germany 2021
Michelberger Restaurant is located in Michelberger Hotel, located on the very busy Warschauer Straße – two minutes away from East Side Gallery, where you can admire the few metres left of the infamous Berlin Wall. The kitchen team focuses on serving food from the neighbouring states of Berlin – Brandenburg and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern – in a very organic and modern way. What is also great is that they have their own farm. The restaurant itself is very minimalist, well lit and overlooking Warschauer Straße.
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Phone: +49 30 22600377
Address: Gärtnerstraße 6, Berlin
Close to the nicest weekly market in Berlin on Boxhagener Platz in the dynamic district of Friedrichshain, Noble Rot is a breath of fresh air in the Berliner wine scene. Open seven days a week― a rarity in Berlin or in Germany― Noble Rot is the perfect place to un-wine-d with friends, colleagues or during a private tasting session, all in a lively, yet cosy atmosphere. Noble Rot specialises in the lesser-known and unknown as well as celebrated and under-the-radar German and Hungarian wineries. The sommelier team is highly qualified and friendly and will make sure that your time will be one to...
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Address: Manteuffelstraße 100, Berlin
Best Short List of the Year Germany 2023
Located a few meters away from Markthalle Neun, the market square that hosts the famous RAW Fair, Nomi Winebar is the best new wine address in Berlin. They manage to take away the anonymity and hectic pace of the city and offer their guests a space to relax and enjoy, with advice at eye level, in a bar where everyone can find something. The enjoyment of wine is rounded off by small delicacies. They support small wineries that produce close-to-nature. This is also how the name of NOMI came about, which is made up of the words “No” and “Chemisty”. It’s important to them that when they select...
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Phone: +49 30 25940610
Address: Friedrichstraße 218, Berlin
Italian Wine List of the Year Germany 2025
All this restaurant's produce come from the area of Berlin and its neighbouring regions; If it does not grow around here, it won't be on your plate. That is the simple philosophy for this venue, one of the best addresses in Berlin. You will either have a seat at the long table by the kitchen or, if you're a group, at your own long table with the host himself. Once inside, you will forget that you are indeed a few steps away from Checkpoint Charlie. Please reserve your seat well in advance!
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Phone: +49 30 54861070
Address: Oranienplatz 14, Berlin
Best Short List of the Year Germany 2025
Ora Wine Bar & Restaurant is located on Oranienplatz in the heart of Kreuzberg, Berlin. The space used to be a pharmacy from the 1860's, Oranien Apotheke, and you can still see the lettering on the facade. In May 2020, after the first german lockdown, Ora launched a project that has become one of Berlin's most exciting dining experiences. The menu is changing daily and is always created from freshly produce that is traceable. It is a minimalist cuisine, café-style with flair, unpretentious and thoroughly contemporary European. The décor includes a green leather couch and bottles from the old p...
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Address: Oderberger Straße 56, Berlin
Best Short List of the Year Germany 2025
Otto is a simple restaurant where the food is contemporary but essentially German with a Nordic framework! This is why you will be served hearty and honest food, minimalistic but brilliantly tasty and pleasant. Otto leads a new generation of casual and modern German food places in Berlin and this restaurant should definitely be on your Berlin to-do list! Ex Sommeliere at St Johns in London, Cate Gowers, got to know Vadim at Mrs Robinson’s in Berlin, and they decided to open Otto together. An incredible and formidable host, Cate has crafted an essentially natural wine list. This combination is...
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Phone: +49 30 20454118
Address: Charlottenstraße, Berlin
Anja Schröder and her business partner managed to create, in the centre of Berlin, a real Wonder Emporium for wine lovers (Remember Dr Magorium!?). Located in the side of the Hilton Hotel, the wine shop offers up to 500 different wines from young to old, classics and international rarities. This place is pure magic, with metallic shelves looking like the ones from an old English library and with a beautiful tasting room upstairs.
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Phone: +49 30 54710861
Address: Fritschestraße 48, Berlin
International By the Glass List of the Year 2023
Raised in Tel Aviv, Gal Ben Moshe has been familiar with the flavours of the Levant since childhood. Inspired by an Islamic scholar friend, Gal also explored the lost traditions of medieval cuisine in these regions. But Prism draws its inspiration not only from the Levant or from the extended Middle Eastern region, but also Central European and Scandinavian cuisine when it leads to meaningful culinary contexts. The mix of strong spices in contrast with harmonious tastes, is one thing that makes Prism unique in Berlin. For Gal, reinventing Middle Eastern cuisine also means rediscovering ingre...
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Phone: +49 030 233276670
Address: Carl-Herz-Ufer 30, Berlin
For over 30 years, the half-timbered house Altes Zollhaus has defended its title as one of Berlin’s most timeless institutions. Now, head chef Marco Müller of Rutz Restaurant and his team of three-Michelin-starred chefs have taken over the management of the Altes Zollhaus located along the Landwehr Kanal, with a great and quiet garden. Florian Mennicken, who previously worked in the Lorenz Adlon Esszimmer, Facil, and also at Rutz, now spearheads the new kitchen team. Together with Müller, they are bringing all time classics from Mitte to Kreuzberg – tartar, pike-perch or meatballs – Berlin sty...
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Phone: +49 30 89006878
Address: Eisenzahnstraße 66, Berlin
Opened in 2007 by the family Wu, this Chinese restaurant is located off the “Champs-Elysées” of Berlin – Ku’damm. The restaurant marries sweet & sour, spicy and mild like no other. Made from the freshest products on the market, the food is focused on original recipes from the Chinese regions of Sichuan, Jiangsu and Shanghai. In a typical way, no guest should order the same dish twice and should share his dishes with his party. This “unspoken” rule in the restaurant can also be explained by their motto – Man Man Chi – which means eat slowly and enjoy your time!
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Phone: +49 30 27593090
Address: Torstraße 48, Berlin
Remi is the new restaurant by the friends' Lode van Zuylen and Stijn Remi, located on the glazed ground floor of the Suhrkamp publishing house. With Torstrasse on the left and Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz, the restaurant has a view of the TV tower. The space is open, bright and minimalist, inspired by the grand cafés of the Netherlands, especially Hertogenbosch, where the two friends are from. There are no chandeliers, white napkins, stucco or velvet in the restaurant. Instead, you will find an open kitchen in the centre, exposed concrete, deep red granite, airy curtains and lots of perforated metal...
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Phone: +49 30 24628760
Address: Chausseestraße 8, Berlin
Rutz really is an institution in Berlin. It was founded in 2001 and is still alive and kicking, which is a statement in itself. Lasting that long in the cruel world of gastronomy and still being in the foreground of the industry is remarkable. Opened originally as a wine bar, Rutz has transformed into a three-Michelin-star restaurant with a unique ambience that now focuses on modern dining culture across two floors. The wine rack from the early days can still be found on the ground floor but, if you feel adventurous, take the onyx stairs up to the only three-star restaurant in Berlin, to conti...
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Phone: +49 30 4530532620
Address: Landsberger Allee 106, Berlin
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If you are looking for a place where you can dine and drink in breath-taking views of Berlin, Skykitchen is without fail the cream of the crop. The name clearly holds the promise: you dine on the twelfth floor of the surprisingly well-appointed hotel Vienna House Andel’s Berlin. From every seat you can look out over the cosmopolitan city of Berlin. Super cool–it’s great view, really! The atmosphere of the restaurant is very pleasant, being modern but not over the top. It’s all a bit dark, even cosy in a sense. A structure standing in the middle, into which you can see through a few windows, ho...
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Phone: +49 30 200039570
Address: Rheinstraße 45 - 46, Berlin
Far from the hustle and buzz of the city centre, Schmidt Z & Ko is the sister shop of Rutz Weinbar and Rutz Altes Zollhaus, located in the student area of Steglitz. The ambience is cosy-but-stylish, with a modern twist. An original detail: The oak tables and chairs of the wine bar come from original barrels from local wineries. A secret tip is Schmidt Z & Ko's homemade bread, accompanied by a homemade dip, to go with your glass of wine. In summer you can also enjoy your wine in the open air, either on the Rheinstrasse terrace or in the listed Goerz courtyards. Schmidt Z & Ko stands for a wide...
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Phone: +49 030 24628963
Address: Kleine Hamburger Straße 16, Berlin
Although you might think otherwise from the name, Strandbad Mitte (Middle Beach) in Scheunenviertel is a hub for some of Berlin’s best bars and restaurants, and is my recommendation after a stroll around Mitte. Head chef Tobias Gunter, who gained experience at the Rutz wine bar and Avui in Stuttgart, amongst others, cooks modern German cuisine at Strandbad-Mitte, including fine fish dishes that can be ordered à la carte or as a surprise menu.Many ingredients come from small, artisan suppliers; for example the cheese comes from Fritz Lloyd Blomeyer from Charlottenburg-district, the dry-aged bee...
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Phone: +49 30 48625614
Address: Templiner Straße 7, Berlin
Standard has set themselves an ambitious goal: They want to make Neapolitan pizza that tastes just as good as in the home of the pizza – in Naples itself. To achieve this, they have pursued one goal from the very first moment of planning: Authentic quality, real ingredients, traditional production methods – and no compromises. Everything that is baked in their Neapolitan dome oven has been cut by hand. Even the tomatoes are crushed by hand to create their yummy sauce. Just like in Naples, and just like in Campania, the kitchen will close when they run out of pizza dough. This is an extremely...
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Phone: +49 30 25937930
Address: Rudi-Dutschke-Straße 26, Berlin
Restaurant Tim Raue has set the bar very high in culinary Berlin. This two-Michelin star restaurant has been amongst the best in the world since it opened in 2010 and still seek for excellence on a daily basis. The Asian-inspired cuisine mixes Thai aromas, Japanese art and Chinese multi-cultured philosophy. What’s also remarkable is that the entire menu is lactose-free and that those who are vegan can enjoy a whole menu free of animal products! By the way, did you know that Tim Raue is the only German Chef featured in the Netflix series “Chef’s Table”?
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Phone: +49 0175 2220095
Address: Bleibtreustraße 41, Berlin
There are only a handful of modern fish restaurants in Berlin, and The Catch in Charlottenburg, an izakaya-style restaurant specialising in modern Japanese cuisine, is one of them getting ready to make a noise. Visually it stands out - bright colours and manga-like illustrations by Latvian artist Harry Grundmann are skilfully combined with earthy tones, natural walls and lots of woodwork. The Latvian connection is no coincidence either; co-founders Alexander and Aleksandra Slobine already successfully run this concept in Riga. However, the fish does not come from the Baltic Sea, but is source...
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Phone: +49 30 41956687
Address: Fichtestraße 24, Berlin
In 2015, Head Chef Maximilian Strohe and his language-loving partner Ilona Scholl took over this venue, that used to house a classic French bistro, and spiced things up a few steps. When you walk through the door, you’re greeted by Ilona Scholl and her all-female service team, dressed to match the leafy pattern on the wall behind them. A nice touch, and so is your name charcoaled on the plain wood of your table and printed out on your menu. It’s a sparse but cosy space, rustic wood and old tiles oozing bygone Alpine holidays. In many ways, what has become Tulus Lotrek’s visual signature epi...
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Phone: +49 030 69001522
Address: Fichtestraße 31, Berlin
Tante Fichte is your new contact point in Kreuzberg. The fact that the restaurant opened in the middle of the pandemic is pure coincidence rather than an opportunity to bring something new to an already dense and rich Berlin gastro scene. Not lacking of a concept or ideology, the plates and the interior are more about taste, simplicity and harmony, with an atmosphere in which every guest can feel comfortable, like when visiting your aunt!
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Phone: +49 30 8838174
Address: Grolmanstraße 44-45, Berlin
Viniculture has become an institution in the wine world of Berlin. Ex-owner Holger Schwarz had this vision a long time ago to sell low intervention wines in Berlin (and now all of Germany). Holger had a good flair... The natural and low intervention wine market has exploded in the last few years, and Berlin should thank Holger, among other people, for it. He is a true visionary, and you will see his wines on the best wine lists in town too. The business is now run by Maxime Boillat, another very important personality in the Berlin wine scene.
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Phone: +49 030 400698200
Address: Oranienburger Straße 54/4OG, Berlin
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Verōnika by Fotografiska is housed on the fourth floor of the Contemporary Museum for Photography, Art and Culture, which bills itself as a “destination for world-class food and beverage experiences”. It certainly lives up to the hype, with international, sophisticated cuisine on offer at the newly opened restaurant and bar. But it is the wine list that sits at the heart of this venue, offering an eclectic, modern and adventurous selection including a good representation of young up-and-coming German winemakers. And if you are here for the art rather than the food, then you can choose a glass...
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Phone: +49 30 28628016
Address: Eichendorffstraße 1, Berlin
Located between the notorious Torstrasse and Nordbahnhof in Mitte, Bar Schwips has established a new concept of hospitality: tea and wine. Weien and Jonas, your host and your sommelier are both committed to their passion for tea and wine culture and invited their guests on a culinary voyage: “Indulge yourself in complex flavours and discover exciting food pairings with just the right amount of Schwips”. On top of their well-curated selection of teas and wines, expect a warm welcome in a new hospitality way. In all my time as a sommelier, I have never seen a wine list quite like it. You will f...
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Phone: +49 0179 1134673
Address: Xantener Straße 9, Berlin
Tucked away near Olivaer Platz, Macionga is nothing short of a revelation for Berlin’s Wilmersdorf district. A place where every dish tells a story, and each glass of wine is a journey, this restaurant blends the culinary prowess of chef Sebastian Leyer – ex-Pauly Saal – with the unmatched wine expertise of André Macionga. André isn’t just any sommelier – he was crowned Frankfurter Allgemeine’s ‘Sommelier of the Year’ in 2013, and his deep passion for wine is infused into every corner of this experience. Leyer’s farm-to-table philosophy shines through each plate. After years of working in top...
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Phone: +49 030 27692537
Address: Kollwitzstraße 87, Berlin
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Let me tell you, Matthias is more than just another restaurant – it’s a love letter to Berlin, to tradition, and to the artistry of exceptional cuisine. Located in the vibrant Kollwitzkiez, this is where passion and history meet innovation, run by chef Silvio Pfeufer and sommelier Janine Voltaire. Silvio is a culinary craftsman in every sense, and he’s spent years perfecting this craft, with stints at the Michelin-starred Facil and Einsunternull. But Matthias is personal for him – an homage to his grandfather, Hans Matthias, who once ran a butcher shop in Prenzlauer Berg. The spirit of that l...
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Phone: +49 030 28097212
Address: Rosenthaler Straße 61, Berlin
In the heart of Berlin’s Mitte district, Muret La Barba has long been a cornerstone for lovers of Italian gastronomy and wine. Indeed, this unassuming yet charming spot perfectly captures the essence of Italian dining. It’s a place where wine flows as freely as the conversation, and the food is as soulful as it is satisfying. From Muret La Barba’s menu of authentic Italian dishes, the daily pasta specials and risottos are the highlights, showcasing seasonal ingredients and traditional craftsmanship. For wine enthusiasts, the real magic lies in their exceptional wine list: spanning Italy’s mos...
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Phone: +49 030 49919786
Address: Grolmanstraße 53-54, Berlin
Pars, in Charlottenburg, redefines casual fine dining with a minimalist yet inviting ambiance that feels warm and refined without any pretension. The restaurant's ethos of innovation and hospitality is complemented by a remarkable wine program that’s as thoughtfully curated as its culinary offerings. At the helm of the kitchen is Florian Sperlhofer, whose experience spans some of the most celebrated establishments in Europe, including the three-Michelin-starred Rutz in Berlin and Amador in Vienna, and two-starred Tim Raue, Berlin. His philosophy blends traditional craftsmanship with modern su...
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Phone: +49 01514 6350685
Address: Wielandstraße 38, Berlin
In the heart of Charlottenburg, Bottega Seppel is a haven for wine enthusiasts and a shining example of what Berlin’s wine scene has to offer. Its inviting ambiance – marked by flickering candlelight, the gentle hum of vinyl, and a communal warmth – sets the stage for an unforgettable experience. But it’s the wine list that makes this spot a standout on any wine lover’s map. At Seppel, the wine program is far more than a supporting act; it’s a meticulously curated showcase of Europe’s most prestigious wine regions. Balancing accessible favourites with rare, collector-worthy bottles, the list...
