Schnitzel

In Charlottenburg, just off the Ku'damm, Johanna Nußbaumer has been cooking since 2008 as if she simply brought Salzburg with her. Her small restaurant in Berlin stands for uncompromising Austrian cuisine: veal Wiener Schnitzel, Tafelspitz, and Kaiserschmarrn based on family recipes, accompanied by wines from her home country.

Since 1994, Ottenthal in Charlottenburg has stood for authentic Austrian cuisine without alpine kitsch: consistent quality, seasonal regional products, and a veal Wiener Schnitzel on Kantstraße that is second to none.

Since 1994, Brauhaus Spandau has been brewing its unfiltered Havelbräu in the historic brick building on Kolk, complemented by a rotating special beer each month. The copper brewing kettles are openly displayed in the guest area, and outdoors, 400 seats are spread across four beer gardens with access to the Havel river. Among Berlin's breweries, this is the location with the largest open-air space.

The Zenner Beer and Wine Garden in Alt-Treptow is one of Berlin's oldest and largest beer gardens, located directly on the Spree River in Treptower Park. Classic beer garden culture meets a contemporary drink and food menu here, with views of the Island of Youth.

Opposite the Schiller Theater in Charlottenburg, Österelli serves modern Alpine cuisine without country house kitsch: crispy pan-fried veal Wiener Schnitzel, handmade dumplings, and Käsespätzle in an ambiance of pink marble and Scandinavian design.

Located at Gendarmenmarkt in Mitte, Lutter & Wegner has stood for German-Austrian cuisine of the highest standard since 1811. The Wiener Schnitzel made from milk-fed veal, fried in clarified butter and praised by the New York Times as the best schnitzel outside Vienna, has long been a Berlin legend. Those who stop here immerse themselves in true city history.

Brechts Steakhouse on Schiffbauerdamm in Berlin Mitte is not named by chance – it was once Bertolt Brecht's regular haunt. Directly opposite the Berliner Ensemble, it serves world-class dry-aged steaks with views of the Spree and a menu that truly showcases the art of butchery.

In a quiet backyard in Mitte, Schnitzelei serves the original Wiener Schnitzel with a serious yet relaxed approach: veal from sustainable farming, crispy homemade breading, accompanied by German tapas and a complimentary welcome beer.

Since 1994, Ottenthal Restaurant & Wine Shop in Charlottenburg has been the most reliable address for Austrian cuisine in Berlin. On Kantstraße, classic Alpine cuisine and over 300 Austrian wines combine for an evening that tastes like Vienna but belongs in Berlin.

In Leibnizstraße in Charlottenburg, just a stone's throw from Kurfürstendamm, Johanna Nußbaumer from Salzburg has been running one of Berlin's best Austrian restaurants since 2008. Classic family recipes, a stylish ambiance with deep green walls, and a Michelin Bib Gourmand award included.

Near Savignyplatz in Charlottenburg, Jules Verne has been serving one of Berlin's most famous Wiener Schnitzels since 2000: made from veal loin, golden-brown and crispy, with a dill-cucumber salad or homemade potato salad. A brasserie that combines world cuisine and Berlin coziness under one roof.

Anchored in Friedrichshain, in the middle of the Spree, the Hauptstadtfloß transforms into a floating alpine hut: sheepskins, deer antlers, and a crackling fireplace make the Winterfloß's cozy hut atmosphere arguably Berlin's most rustic Christmas party location.

On Bleibtreustraße in Charlottenburg, just one S-Bahn station from Bahnhof Zoo, Repke Spätzlerei serves South German home cooking at prices one would hardly expect in this location. Handmade Spätzle, Maultaschen, and daily changing lunch specials make the eatery a reliable address for an affordable lunch in Berlin.

On Motzstraße in Schöneberg, Sissi shows what Austrian cuisine truly means: Wiener Schnitzel, Saftgulasch, and Kaiserschmarrn, served in a pink old building with a living room atmosphere and a Belle Etage extending over two rooms.

Located directly under the S-Bahn arch at Warschauer Platz in Friedrichshain, Scheers Schnitzel has been serving crispy home-style food since 2010 at prices that even Berliners find surprising. If you want to have an inexpensive lunch without sacrificing quality, this is the place to be.

EINSTEIN Unter den Linden in Mitte has been one of Berlin's most reliable addresses for Austrian cuisine since 1996. Viennese coffee house culture right by the government district, a view of the Brandenburg Gate, and a Wiener Schnitzel that consistently brings regular guests from politics, journalism, and culture back to this table.

On Bismarckstraße in Charlottenburg, directly opposite the Schiller Theater, Julia and Andreas at Österelli serve modern Alpine cuisine without a country house style. Instead of deer antlers on the wall: marble tables, designer lamps, and a veal schnitzel that redefines expectations for Berlin's Austrian restaurant scene.

Alpine coziness in the heart of Charlottenburg: Engelbecken on Lietzensee in Berlin offers seasonal home-style cooking with a Bavarian-Austrian touch, a no-frills ambiance, and a Christmas celebration that feels like an evening in a cozy inn.

Restaurant Ausspanne is crafting a delicious Easter menu for Easter 2019, featuring Easter eggs, Easter lamb, and homemade eggnog!

In Friedenau, directly opposite the small theater on Taunusstraße, Restaurant Miteinander serves Austrian-Alpine cuisine that focuses on honest home-style cooking. Wiener Schnitzel, Kaiserschmarrn, and seasonal specialties are served here unpretentiously, but with real substance.

At Olivaer Platz in Charlottenburg, Berg & Tal serves Austrian classics with a modern touch. Chef Patrick Zoch brings Wiener Schnitzel, Goulash, and Kaiserschmarrn to the table in a warm, Alpine-inspired setting.

Those looking for the original Wiener Schnitzel in Berlin will find it in Wannsee. Wirtshaus Halali in Berlin-Wannsee stands for upscale Austrian cuisine: handcrafted, honest, and with the coziness of a true Viennese tavern.

Located directly at the Tiergarten lock in Charlottenburg, where excursion boats pass by on the Landwehrkanal, lies one of Berlin's most famous beer gardens. The Schleusenkrug combines beer garden culture with a true water view, a solid grill assortment, and a history dating back to the post-war era.

Vienna has an outpost in the Bötzowviertel in Prenzlauer Berg. Gasthaus Alt Wien serves imperial-royal cuisine with Wiener Schnitzel, Tafelspitz, and Kaiserschmarrn in a wood-paneled ambiance without any hint of a tourist trap. Authentic Austrian hospitality that you can truly feel.

Since 1993, Austria in Kreuzberg's Bergmannstraße has stood for no-frills Austrian cuisine: rustic hunting lodge-style ambiance, a Wiener Schnitzel that literally overflows the plate, and a hospitality that brings Vienna to Berlin.