Restaurant Hafis







Persian cuisine that has spoken for itself in Charlottenburg for over two decades: Restaurant Hafis on Neue Kantstraße stands for authentic Khoreshts, grilled Kebabs, and homemade flatbread, making the cuisine of Iran tangible in Berlin.
Restaurant Hafis: Persian Hospitality in Charlottenburg
Culture Café Restaurant Hafis has been a firm institution for Persian specialties in Berlin since 2000. Anyone entering on Neue Kantstraße immediately finds themselves in another world. Fresh herbs, saffron, nuts, and dried fruits form the basis for dishes like Fesenjan, Ghormeh Sabzi, Baghali Polo, or traditional Kebabs from the charcoal grill. The menu is remarkably extensive. From grilled lamb fillet to minced meat skewers, marinated lamb fillets, veal strips with red beans or yellow lentils, veal with zucchini or eggplant in plum, tomato, or saffron sauce. There are also colorful appetizer platters with various vegetarian starters and homemade Persian bread.
For drinks, what naturally comes to the table in Persia is suitable. Hafis offers a large selection of Persian wines and cocktails, as well as the refreshing national drink Doogh. Those who come on Saturdays get something extra: on Saturdays, live music fills the room and transforms the meal into an experience.
Oriental Restaurant with Regular Guest Potential
What distinguishes Hafis from many other oriental restaurants in Berlin is its reliable rhythm. The Culture Café Hafis is highly valued for its inexpensive, traditional lunch buffet; many regular guests specifically come on weekdays because of the variety and good value for money. The portions are generous and described by many guests as ample. The venue is also well-positioned logistically: in addition to the dining room, a terrace invites you to relax. So, if you are looking for a Persian restaurant in Berlin that credibly combines tradition, cuisine, and atmosphere, Charlottenburg is the right place.
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Erfahrungsbericht vom 17.07.2026
Price level
Chelo Kabab Kubideh (two lamb minced meat skewers) 11.90 Euros, Djudje Kabab (grilled chicken pieces) 12.90 Euros, Chelo Kabab Barg (grilled lamb fillet) 15.90 Euros, Chelo Khoresh Fessendjan (chicken with walnuts) 16.00 Euros.
Cuisine
Persian cuisine with Chelo-Kebab specialties, grilled lamb and chicken, as well as vegetarian appetizers like Kashke Bademjan.
Public transport
Kaiserdamm underground station (U2), additionally Messe Nord/ICC S-Bahn station nearby.
Special feature
A venue designed as a Culture Café with a Persian focus and the Chelo Kabab Hafis as the house specialty.
Opening Hours
- Monday: 12:00–22:30
- Tuesday: 12:00–22:30
- Wednesday: 12:00–22:30
- Thursday: 12:00–22:30
- Friday: 12:00–22:30
- Saturday: 12:00–23:00
- Sunday: 12:00–22:30






