Einstein Unter den Linden
Less than a hundred meters from the Brandenburg Gate, Einstein Unter den Linden has been the top address for politics, culture, and celebrities in Berlin-Mitte since 1996. Viennese coffee house culture with Tafelspitz, Backhendl, and smoked glass mirrors characterizes the establishment. Jodie Foster, Bill Clinton, and Wim Wenders are among the guests of this celebrity restaurant.
Einstein Unter den Linden: Where the Berlin Republic has breakfast
If you want to know who’s in charge in Berlin, reserve a table at Einstein Unter den Linden. The clientele is always an illustrious mix of politicians, business people, and visitors to the city. This is no coincidence. Especially during parliamentary session weeks, politicians sit alongside media representatives and lobbyists, and the proximity to the ZDF capital studio brings many journalists here. Maybrit Illner is a regular, as is Sandra Maischberger. International luminaries have also long been seen here: Jodie Foster, Dennis Hopper, and Bill Clinton have been spotted. Regular customers also include photographer Jim Rakete, director Wim Wenders, and author Henryk M. Broder. Less than a hundred meters from the Brandenburg Gate, the establishment has been a fixture on the boulevard since 1996.
Wiener Schnitzel, Smoked Glass Mirrors, and its Own Gallery
So much prominence wouldn’t necessarily require good cuisine, yet Einstein delivers both. The menu features classic Austrian cuisine of high quality: marinated Tafelspitz, crispy Backhendl with potato salad, and Wiener Schnitzel with parsley potatoes are among the highlights. Ingredients come from a broad network of regional producers as well as Austrian regions like Vorarlberg, Salzburg, and Vienna. The interior has been carefully renovated and fitted with subtle smoked glass mirrors, without sacrificing the original charm of the establishment. Dark wood, framed photographs, and classic coffee house seating still characterize the space today. Furthermore, Einstein functions as a gallery: an exhibition space is attached to the café, where photographic works by Helmut Newton, Udo Lindenberg, and Wim Wenders have been shown. In short, Einstein Unter den Linden is no ordinary celebrity restaurant in Berlin, but rather something like the unofficial canteen of the Berlin Republic. The terrace facing the boulevard is the most coveted spot in the house during summer, as it offers a view of the hustle and bustle Unter den Linden. Inside, the coffee house acoustics ensure that conversations at the next table remain conversations at the next table.
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Price Level
The Wiener Schnitzel with parsley potatoes, cucumber salad, and cranberries costs 39 Euros, bread and butter as a side dish 5 Euros.
Public Transport
U5 and U6, as well as bus lines 100, 147, and 300 at U-Bahn station Unter den Linden, about 200 meters away. S1, S2, S25, S26, and U5 at Brandenburg Gate, about 280 meters away.
Parking
Adlon underground car park at Unter den Linden 77, about 400 meters away. Unter den Linden is located here in parking management zone 34.
Highlight
In addition to the coffee house and restaurant, the establishment includes a terrace with up to 150 seats in summer, its own gallery, and the Ex-Chateau wine shop.
Reservation
Online via the website, by phone, or by email. The establishment explicitly accepts groups of ten or more people only by phone or email.
Opening Hours
- Monday: 08:00–22:00
- Tuesday: 08:00–22:00
- Wednesday: 08:00–22:00
- Thursday: 08:00–22:00
- Friday: 08:00–22:00
- Saturday: 10:00–22:00
- Sunday: 10:00–18:00
