Ristorante Da Ponte

At Helgoländer Ufer in Moabit, the terrace leads directly to the Spree, less than 300 meters from S-Bahn station Bellevue. The menu features stone oven pizza, pasta, risottos, and fish; in winter, truffle dishes like Tagliolini al Tartufo are added. Tomato sauce, pesto, and vinaigrette are homemade, and vegetarian dishes are marked.

Ristorante Da Ponte at Helgoländer Ufer: Terrace directly on the Spree

Ristorante Da Ponte is located at Helgoländer Ufer in Moabit, about 260 meters from S-Bahn station Bellevue, making it one of the more beautiful spots for dining by the water. The terrace leads directly to the Spree, the Moabiter Bridge is right next door, and the name thus fits the location. The establishment is operated by Da Ponte GmbH, whose managing directors are Isa and Veli Maliku; it was registered in November 2019, meaning the restaurant has existed for about six years. Before that, another Italian restaurant occupied the same address, and its premises were taken over. Those who come here usually do so because of the water, and that’s precisely the point: Shaded spots directly on the Spree are rare in Berlin and are therefore occupied early in summer. Reservations are recommended, especially on warm evenings. The interior is the smaller half of the building and is mainly used during the cold season when the terrace remains closed.

Stone Oven Pizza, Truffle Dishes, and Risotto with Porcini Mushrooms

The kitchen covers the entire spectrum: antipasti, pasta, risottos, fish, and meat, along with stone oven pizza. According to their own statement, the tomato sauce, pesto genovese, and vinaigrette are homemade, which is most noticeable in the simpler dishes. However, the main focus is on the house recommendations, which revolve around truffles in the colder months: Tagliolini al Tartufo and Filetto al Tartufo are then on the menu, as is a tuna steak. Among the risottos, the Risotto della casa with beef fillet tips and porcini mushrooms is a classic. Vegetarian dishes are marked, a vegan pizza is also available, and gluten-free pasta can be requested. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible, high chairs are available, and space can be arranged for larger groups. Ristorante Da Ponte currently does not publish current prices online; they are provided on-site. The price level is in the mid-range, as with most establishments on this list.