Enoiteca Il Calice

Located on Walter-Benjamin-Platz in Charlottenburg, not far from Kurfürstendamm, Enoiteca Il Calice has been combining fine dining with one of Berlin's most curated wine selections for over three decades. A restaurant, vinotheque, and wine bar all in one - with the charm of a family business that hasn't tired in the slightest.

Enoiteca Il Calice: Fine Dining and Wine Culture in Charlottenburg

Enoiteca Il Calice is one of Berlin’s most established upscale Italian restaurants and a family business: founder Antonio Bragato runs the establishment together with his son Louis, an experienced sommelier who curates the wine list and also produces his own wines in Italy. More than forty years ago, Antonio Bragato opened his first wine bar in Berlin, before the restaurant moved to Walter-Benjamin-Platz and established itself there as a fixture of upscale Italian cuisine.

Restaurant and Vinotheque: The Concept of Il Calice

Il Calice in Charlottenburg impresses with its blend of restaurant and vinotheque. In addition to Cichetti, Antipasti, and Pasta, warm main courses and desserts are served. Wines tasted at the bar can also be taken home directly from the adjoining wine shop. The wine selection ranges from first-class classics to exciting natural wines. In-house sommeliers specifically seek out characterful Italian wines, most of which are directly imported, including Bragato’s own wines from Friuli.

Modern Cuisine with an Eye on Tradition

Since the end of 2025, head chef Danny Benedettini has been leading the kitchen, giving the menu a more contemporary touch. Guests can choose between classic signatures, such as tagliolini in butter-cheese sauce with shaved truffles, and Benedettini’s more modern compositions. The menu also features imaginative pasta dishes, variations of fish and meat, and newly interpreted desserts. In addition, new dishes are created daily from market-fresh and freshly caught products. The team places great importance on exquisite ingredients, including aromatic tomatoes from the foot of Vesuvius. Furthermore, events are held regularly, including the summer wine festival, and live music accompanies dinner on weekends.