Specially restaurant reviews in Charlottenburg area and other news
Since 2013, Markthalle Neun in Berlin’s Kreuzberg district has transformed every Thursday into a vibrant stage for the world’s street kitchens. What began as a grassroots initiative to give cooks without their own restaurants a platform has grown into Germany’s first dedicated street-food market series. The Street Food Thursday is now a staple of Berlin’s culinary calendar, drawing thousands of visitors eager for authentic, unfiltered flavors from every continent.
Since the beginning of 2026, the Stiftungsgruppe Bürgermeister Reuter has been operating the restaurant ZUM GRÜNAU and the adjacent Hotel Waldzeit in Berlin-Grünau. The takeover is part of a broader strategy: the establishment is intended not only to function as a dining venue but also to reclaim its position as a local meeting point for Grünau and the southeastern districts of Berlin.
End of August the Pistachio Street Food Festival will return to Berlin for its sixth consecutive year. The event brings together international street food vendors, live cooking demonstrations, and a new dance workshop program centered on the culinary use of pistachios .
Where Parisian Bistro Culture Meets Nordic Precision – Berlin’s diverse gastronomic scene has gained a new destination that defies easy categorization. JÓMO, which opened its doors in late 2024 in Prenzlauer Berg, represents the first collaborative project of Liliia Suk, Roman Berezin, Vitali Müller, and Tim Hansen . The name stands for “Joy of Missing Out” – a deliberate counterpoint to the modern anxiety of FOMO .
At the corner of Uhlandstraße and Ludwigkirchstraße in Wilmersdorf, a new gastronomic player has been making waves since 2025. Pizzeria Rasoterra in Wilmersdorf lures customers into its former corner-lot premises with the promise of Neapolitan sourdough pizza and a remarkably confident PR campaign. The press is largely in agreement: “Pretty much the best pizza in town.” A visit with family – and a cautious ear for the noise level.
Ritz-Carlton, Berlin at Potsdamer Platz presents a special summer edition of its renowned Champagne Brunch on Sunday, August 2, 2026. For a limited time, guests can secure the opulent Sunday brunch experience at a 30% price advantage. Vouchers are available through the official voucher shop until August 1 at €157.50 per person instead of the regular €225 .
Air Canada has officially launched a new direct long-haul connection between Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) and Montréal, Canada, marking a significant milestone for the German capital’s international connectivity. The inaugural flight departed BER on July 3, 2026, re-establishing Air Canada’s presence in Berlin after a seven-year hiatus .
The first edition of the Latin Food & Dance Festival will take place on July 25–26, 2026 at Jules B-Part, located at Luckenwalder Str. 6b, 10963 Berlin (Gleisdreieck). The event is organized by Berlin Italian Communication and runs on both days from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
A new lunch-focused restaurant called hier. (=here) opened on June 1, 2026, at AchtBerlin, Schönhauser Allee 8 in Berlin. The concept centers on regional sourcing, seasonal cooking, and a deliberately compact menu designed for weekday lunch service.
Alongside BYBLOS and Salhino, two Berlin establishments are celebrating the coveted award for exceptional value for money – just one week before the grand Michelin star ceremony in Frankfurt.
