Wine Seminar

Planet Wein is the wine shop at Gendarmenmarkt: Sommelière Anja Schröder has been running the shop on Anton-Wilhelm-Amo-Straße since 2005 and has over 500 wines on display, focusing on Riesling, German Pinot Noir, and Champagne. On Fridays, wine is served openly until 11 PM, and on Thursdays, themed evenings feature seven to ten wines.

In Kolonnenstraße in Schöneberg, Sommelier Serhat Aktas has been running 'der Weinlobbyist' as a restaurant and wine bar since 2020. The menu boasts over 600 items, including around 70 winemaker sparkling wines, and between 25 and 30 wines are served by the glass. Those who visit the wine bar in summer can sit in the green inner courtyard behind the dining area.

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.

Georgian cuisine with character: Kin Za in Berlin-Mitte, housed in the former Ramones Museum on Krausnickstraße, is so much more than a restaurant. Handmade Khinkali, freshly baked Khachapuri, and a completely self-built interior make this place one of the most idiosyncratic addresses in the city.

In the Scandinavian Quarter in Prenzlauer Berg, two sisters have brought Georgian cuisine to Berlin that feels as warm and genuine as a supra at home. Daia stands for generation-tested recipes, rare Qvevri natural wines, and the spirit of true Georgian hospitality.

Tsomi in Kollwitzkiez in Prenzlauer Berg combines modern, colorful design with traditional Georgian cuisine. The name means "dough" in Georgian – because bread has an ancient tradition in Georgia and is part of every dish. If you're looking for Khinkali, Khachapuri, and natural wines from the Caucasus, this is the right place.

Homemade Georgian cuisine in the heart of Kreuzberg, just a few steps from Kottbusser Tor: Gio's stands for hearty, no-frills soul food, with Khinkali and Khachapuri that taste, and are meant to taste, like grandma's recipe.

On Hohenzollerndamm in Wilmersdorf, Genazvale offers Georgian cuisine that could hardly be more traditional: rustic wooden ambiance, steaming Khinkali, and shashliks made according to old recipes. Anyone looking for Caucasus cuisine in Berlin will end up here sooner or later.

Those looking for Georgian cuisine in Friedrichshain that doesn't need to hide will find it on Mainzer Straße. The Golden Fleece Friedrichshain stands for handmade Khinkali, crispy Khachapuri from the stone oven, and Georgian wines that are rarely found in Berlin.

At Schmidt Z & Ko on Rheinstraße in Friedenau, there is no printed wine list, as the chilled shelf takes on this task. Around 500 wines from Germany, Austria, and the rest of Europe are available, with bottles opened at the table. Wine shop, wine bar, restaurant, and gourmet school are all under one roof.

In Charlottenburg, near Amtsgerichtplatz, Sara & Gogi combines two of the most aromatically rich cuisines of the Middle East and the Caucasus: Georgia and Israel. The result is a menu full of walnuts, spices, and warmth that satisfies Berlin's longing for authentic dining culture.

In Schöneberg, on Gustav-Müller-Straße, a restaurant already carries its claim in its name: Stumari means "guest" in Georgian – and that's exactly how you feel here. Authentic Georgian cuisine, warm hospitality, and a wine list full of Qvevri rarities make Stumari one of the most compelling addresses for Georgian food in Berlin.

At Hackescher Markt in Mitte, directly under the S-Bahn arches, Supra serves Georgian cuisine as a complete experience: Khachapuri, Khinkali, and natural wines from the Caucasus meet folk music and dance. Those who dine here aren't just having dinner; they're in the midst of a Georgian feast.

In Charlottenburg, directly on Uhlandstraße, Saperavi serves uncompromising Georgian cuisine: juicy Khinkali, steaming Khachapuri, and a wine selection that lives up to the restaurant's name. For those who can't fly to Tbilisi, this is a compelling alternative.

Weinladen Schmidt on Heinsestraße is the Hermsdorf branch of a Berlin wine merchant that has been family-owned since 1964. The assortment includes around 415 wines, with the Palatinate region being the most represented. Once a month, there's a neighborhood tasting starting from 44 Euros, and for wine gifts, chocolates and pralines from Erich Hamann and Sawade are available.

Wein und Glas Compagnie wine shop on Prinzregentenstraße in Wilmersdorf is one of Berlin's prime addresses for Bordeaux and Burgundy, offering over 350 Rieslings from 14 German wine regions. The shop hosts wine seminars starting from 40 Euros, and their own delivery team provides free delivery within Berlin for orders over 120 Euros.

From November to February, the Winter Raft operates as a heated cabin on the Spree, featuring an electric fireplace, furs on all seats, and approximately 25 degrees Celsius on board. For Christmas parties, 15 to 32 people embark at Oberbaumbrücke or Treptower Park, and the Spreeküche's winter buffet starts at 29.90 Euros net per person.

Bruno Gibard, a Frenchman living in Berlin since 1982, has been running the wine shop Chez Bruno on Berliner Straße in Zehlendorf since 2006. The shelves feature wines from almost all regions of France, mostly from family wineries, along with Crémant, Champagne, raw milk cheese, and pâtés. Those who wish to try can order a tasting plate with a glass of wine.

Hugos Wine Bar is located on the 14th floor of the InterContinental, on the edge of the Tiergarten, with views over the Victory Column, Potsdamer Platz, and the TV Tower. Since 1999, the establishment has continuously held a Michelin star. For an evening, a bar snack with Irish oyster, Imperial caviar, and a glass of Champagne blanc or rosé for 49 Euros is sufficient.

Chez Maurice is located on Bötzowstraße in Prenzlauer Berg and has existed since 1997. Wine import is at its heart: around 200 bottles from Bordeaux and Burgundy are on the shelves, for drinking in or taking away. The menu features escargots, beef tartare, and cheese directly from France. Among French restaurants in Berlin, it's the address with its own wine cellar.

Chef Jan Kreuzinger opened Vin Aqua Vin in 2010 on Weserstraße in Neukölln, as both a wine shop and a wine bar. The shelves primarily feature German winemakers with a focus on Riesling, as well as wines from France, Portugal, Spain, and Italy, and their own Secco. It's open until 1 AM, so you can still grab a bottle late at night.

Enoiteca il Calice, located at Walter-Benjamin-Platz in Charlottenburg, combines a wine bar, ristorante, and wine shop. Approximately 750 Italian labels and over 100 grape varieties are on the menu, curated by Sommelier Louis Bragato. At the bar, Vino e Antipasti are available without a reservation and without needing a full menu.

Vinos on Knesebeckstraße in Charlottenburg is one of six Berlin branches of the wine shop, which was founded in Kreuzberg in 1996 as Wein & Vinos. The range includes over 1,800 wines, cavas, and sherries, exclusively from Spain and Portugal. At the in-store after-work tasting, you can sample the entire program for 15 Euros.

The Copenhagen Wine Shop started in 1997 as "Nix wie Wein" and has been called the Copenhagen Wine Shop since moving to Kopenhagener Straße 72 in 2015. The wine shop in Prenzlauer Berg focuses heavily on natural wine, orange wine, and Pet Nat, but also carries champagne starting from 35 Euros. Those who want to delve deeper can book one of the wine seminars starting from 20 Euros.

Since 1989, the wine shop Suff on Oranienstraße in Kreuzberg has been selling wine, currently around 500 varieties, a third of which are from Germany. About 160 wines are organic, around 40 of them natural wines. Seminars for 10 to 12 people cost 39 to 49 Euros, and on the same evening, there is an 8 percent discount on the entire range.