Last updated on 06/22/2026
Everyone knows gyros and moussaka, but Greek cuisine can do so much more, above all with the meze, the small starters for sharing. We ate our way through the capital and found the houses that stand out from the crowd and bring Greece in all its variety to the plate. Greek Food Olympia in Adlershof combines Mediterranean classics with modern design, while Cassambalis in Charlottenburg impresses with an upscale ambiance and a large selection. At Restaurant Z in Kreuzberg there is typical Greek cuisine and a lavish meze offering in a modern setting. From the cozy taverna to the elegant restaurant, everything is here. Where will you say jamas next?
Francesca Cerza
Eating Greek means, above all, sharing and taking your time. For this list I tasted and paid attention to whether the meze are fresh and varied, whether the olive oil and herbs are really of quality, whether the gyros is juicy rather than dry and whether the hospitality is right. My favorites are the places where you simply let the evening wind down with a full table and an ouzo.
Greek cuisine, modernly interpreted and carefully prepared: Greek Food Olympia in Adlershof proves that tradition and contemporary plate aesthetics go together perfectly. The Kitsos family has created a venue here that finds its very own tone between minimalist ambiance and Mediterranean warmth.
Located at Savignyplatz in Charlottenburg, Cassambalis has been a stalwart among Berlin's Greek restaurants for decades. Greek-Mediterranean cuisine, walls densely hung with art, and a unique regular-guest atmosphere. No wonder even Angela Merkel found her favorite Greek spot here.
For those seeking genuine Greek hospitality in Schlachtensee, Taverna Pikilia is the perfect place. For over 20 years, this family-run restaurant has been cooking with traditional recipes, bringing lamb, kid, and Mediterranean delicacies directly from Greece to your table in Berlin's southwest.
In Chamisso Kiez, not far from Bergmannstraße in Kreuzberg, Restaurant Z serves Greek cuisine that goes far beyond gyros and bifteki. Modern interpretations meet Mediterranean classics, organic meat, and a considerable selection of Greek wines. The "Z" stands for Zoi, Greek for life, and that's exactly what's in every dish.
Crete in Zehlendorf: The Greek restaurant Der Kretaner on Riemeisterstraße in Berlin stands for Mediterranean cuisine far beyond taverna clichés. Cretan specialties, a sophisticated ambiance in a Bauhaus villa, and genuine hospitality make this southwest part of the city a culinary destination with a travel-like character.
For over three decades, Taverna Olympia on Emser Straße in Neukölln has been a steadfast address for anyone seeking genuine Greek hospitality. Greek columns, a fireplace room, and the warm touch of Ioannis and Dorothea make this restaurant one of Berlin's most enduring Greek establishments.
Anyone looking for authentic Greek hospitality in Schöneberg will find it on Belziger Straße. Taverna Kos offers family-run cuisine with meze, grilled dishes, and the classic welcome ouzo that brings a holiday feeling with the very first sip.
For almost 40 years, Taverna Ambrosios in Charlottenburg has been cooking family recipes from Greece, originally brought by Grandma Dina. Handmade mezedes, lamb specialties, and Cretan wines make this restaurant on Galvanistraße one of Berlin's most reliable Greek addresses.
On Kottbusser Damm in Kreuzberg, Taverna To Koutouki stands for what Greek gastronomy in Berlin rarely achieves: down-to-earth authenticity without compromise. Warm hospitality, generous portions, and a kitchen with genuine Greek recipes make this restaurant a reliable local favorite.
Greek delicatessen and tavern all in one: In Veteranenstraße in Berlin-Mitte, you'll find sunny yellow walls, rustic tables, and shelves full of products from small Greek manufacturers. When you eat here, you can almost smell the Aegean Sea.
