Falafel
Last updated on 06/15/2026
The 10 best falafel shops in Berlin
Crispily fried, herb-green and spicy inside: in Berlin, falafel has long been as natural a part of the cityscape as doner and currywurst. On every corner there is a scent of freshly baked chickpea balls, and yet there are clear favorites. Dada Falafel in Mitte prepares its dishes fresh and in a lovely setting, while the cult snack bar Habibi at the Winterfeldtmarkt in Schoneberg has been reliably convincing for years. On Sonnenallee in Neukolln you get fresh falafel with a vegan sesame sauce at Alhanan. Whether in pita bread, on a plate or as a wrap, along with creamy pastes and crunchy salad: here the Middle East tastes right. Where do you get your favorite falafel?
Ellen Mehrhoff-Roddewig
I have eaten falafel ever since I moved to Berlin, and over the years I have developed a firm opinion. While testing, what counts for me above all is that the balls are freshly fried and juicy inside rather than dry and floury. I pay attention to homemade sauces, fresh vegetables and to whether the pita bread is warm and soft. And of course the value for money has to be right.
A nice restaurant which offers fresh dishes in a pleasant ambience in Berlin-Mitte.
The cult restaurant at the Winterfeldt market creates freshly prepared falafel.
Explore Arab cuisine like fresh falafel with vegan sesame sauce at Sonnenallee in Neukölln.
The Habba Habba is perfectly located in between bars and pubs in Prenzlauer Berg and offers extraordinary falafel creations.
At Sahara in Berlin-Neuköllen the falafel is served with peanut sauce.
Eat fine falafel and some more traditional Persian-Arab dishes for humble prices in Charlottenburg.
Small but nice – the oriental falafel store nearby Ku’damm is very authentic.
Enjoy your falafel as a pita sandwich, on a plate or as a wrap in Prenzlauer Berg.
Try homemade falafel and vegan mango lassi at Falafel Sindibad in Friedrichshain.
