34 Locations
Berlin has grown into a serious gourmet city, with a dining scene that spans Michelin stars and inventive newcomers. For the gourmet, the city offers tasting menus, rare ingredients and chefs pushing boundaries across every cuisine. This overview gathers Berlin locations for discerning palates.
Fine dining rooms around Mitte and Charlottenburg hold the city's stars, while ambitious bistros and supper clubs across Kreuzberg and Neukoelln keep things creative and less formal. Specialist shops supply the gourmet at home with quality produce, and food markets showcase artisan makers. Quality and curiosity define the scene.
Browse the venues below to find gourmet experiences across Berlin, from starred tables to bold newcomers.
In a quiet side street between Unter den Linden and the Spree lies one of the most discreet addresses for upscale Italian cuisine in Berlin. Since 2005, Il Punto has combined classic Mediterranean cuisine with genuine hospitality, attracting politicians and pleasure-seekers alike to its tables.
Again 2 Michelin-Stars in 2023 and unbelievable 19,5 Gault-Millau points - Tim and Marie-Anne Raue are the gourmet dreamteam in their restaurant right on Checkpoint Charlie.
In Berlin's highest gourmet restaurant, the Hugos, New Year's Eve 2018 combines culinary enjoyment with a perfect view of the New Year's fireworks!
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.
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.
The Weinlobbyist in Berlin Schöneberg is a sophisticated bistro and hip wine bar in one, offering a large selection of wines and sparkling wines with a changing gourmet menu.
Bonvivant in Schöneberg will also receive a Michelin Star in 2025, as well as an additional Green Star for sustainability. This gourmet restaurant combines creative vegan-vegetarian cuisine with award-winning cocktails. In a relaxed atmosphere, seasonal ingredients and perfectly crafted drinks come together to form an exciting symbiosis.
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Ponte - Ristorante Italiano in Schöneberg is Berlin's discreet flagship for authentic, high-end Italian cuisine. Seasonal dishes, hand-picked ingredients, and an ambiance that offers warmth rather than just a backdrop - right on the quiet Regensburger Straße, near Viktoria-Luise-Platz.
Hidden behind an unassuming facade on Linienstraße in Berlin-Mitte is one of the city's most surprising gourmet restaurants. Restaurant 136 combines Peruvian and Italian cuisine into a tasting menu that blends artisanal precision with aromatic depth. The Michelin star it received in 2023 is no coincidence.
French brasserie cuisine directly on the Spree, with views of the TV Tower and Museum Island: The Ganymed Brasserie on Schiffbauerdamm in Berlin-Mitte combines Parisian elegance with one of the city's most beautiful waterfront locations.
In the chic ambiance of the French restaurant Irma La Douce in Berlin-Mitte, guests discover true gourmet worlds crafted by a Michelin-starred chef.
The restaurant Richard has been able to hold again its Michelin star and has thus earned a deserved place among the best gourmet restaurants in Berlin. 16 points were awarded by the Gault Millau 2019.
The famous 'Sixth Floor' at KaDeWe on Wittenbergplatz in Schöneberg is Berlin's culinary superlative: Spanning approximately 7,000 square meters, Europe's largest delicatessen department brings together oysters, champagne, truffles, and over 34,000 products under one roof. An excursion that connects generations and provides conversation for the entire evening.
At the Landwehrkanal in Kreuzberg, the Rutz Zollhaus proves that upscale Berlin cuisine doesn't need a white tablecloth. The historic half-timbered house combines Michelin-star expertise with down-to-earth hospitality and a wine selection that is unparalleled in Berlin.
Wine bar, wine shop, and upscale Italian restaurant all in one: Muret la Barba on Rosenthaler Straße in Berlin-Mitte has for years been synonymous with artisanal Italian cuisine, an exceptionally deep wine list, and an atmosphere as vibrant as the neighborhood around it.
On Kurfürstenstraße in City West, Il Sorriso is one of Berlin's oldest and most enduring upscale Italian restaurants. For over 25 years, politicians, celebrities, and gourmets have frequented this establishment for classic Italian cuisine and daily fresh market fish. The smile embedded in its name characterizes the entire house.
The gourmet restaurant "Facil" - located on the roof the The Mandala Hotel - is one of the best and most beautiful restaurants in town (2 Michelin stars 2019) and 19 Gault-Millau points (2019).
Located in the Moabit government district, not far from the Chancellery, Restaurant Paris Moskau resides in a historic half-timbered house: a place that since 1987 has combined French, German, and Russian culinary traditions into its own fine dining experience, boasting over 200 wines in its cellar and a summer garden that is unparalleled.
At Friedrichstrasse in Berlin-Mitte, Bocca di Bacco has been serving high-level classic Italian cuisine for over two decades. A Wilhelminian-era facade outside, an elegant restaurant with a bar and lounge inside, homemade pasta, and an Enoteca with around 500 wines.
Upscale Italian cuisine in Charlottenburg, less than a ten-minute walk from Ku'damm: Mine Restaurant on Meinekestraße stands for modern gourmet cuisine, influenced by international flavors, rethinking classic recipes. Plus, a wine bar with biodynamic wines and an interior that combines warmth with style.
Located in the Grand Hyatt on Marlene-Dietrich-Platz in Tiergarten, the VOX Restaurant has been combining French haute cuisine with authentic Japanese sushi since 1998. Head chef Hugo Thiébaut leads one of Berlin's most renowned fine dining establishments, boasting a Michelin listing and an open show kitchen concept.
In the listed Swiss House of Gutshof Britz in Neukölln, Matthias Buchholz, once a Michelin-starred chef at the legendary "first floor", cooks upscale country house cuisine with regional ingredients and seasonal aspirations. No fine-dining theatrics, but honest craftsmanship in a historic setting.
Located in the iconic Kollhoff Tower directly on Potsdamer Platz, essenza is one of the premier addresses for upscale Italian cuisine in Mitte. The restaurant combines classic Cucina Italiana with a modern ambiance and one of the most extensive wine lists in the city.
A truly satisfying breakfast: Meyman Gourmet in Alt-Tempelhof brings Anatolian breakfast tradition to the table with rich platters, fresh ingredients, and homemade specialties. It is known for its particularly generous portions.
On Leonhardtstraße in Charlottenburg, Bruderherz combines excellent artisanal cuisine, homemade pasta from its own manufactory, and familial warmth at a high level.