German magazine Der Feinschmecker has published its list of the 500 best restaurants in Germany 2026 and found 36 noteworthy addresses in Berlin.
Best Restaurants in Berlin 2026
Bandol sur mer – Berlin-Mitte
Chef: Andreas Saul
Website: bandolsurmer.de
Opening hours: Mon–Fri dinner, Sat/Sun closed
Rating: 3.5 / 5 Feinschmecker points
In this tiny former kebab shop, Andreas Saul serves two exciting 8‑course menus. He integrates local products into unusual combinations. The wine list features characterful wines from Germany, France and Spain. Main courses: 26–38 €.
Bieberbau – Berlin-Charlottenburg
Chef: Stephan Garkisch
Website: bieberbau-berlin.de
Opening hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri dinner; Wed, Sat, Sun closed
Rating: 3.5 / 5 points
Stephan Garkisch cooks strictly seasonally with vegetables and herbs from the restaurant’s own field. Host Anne Garkisch offers knowledgeable wine pairings. In the playful Art‑Nouveau dining room, guests compose their own menu from three menu lines. Menus: 82–93 €. A favourite of the Gourmet Report editors.
Bonvivant Cocktail Bistro – Berlin-Tempelhof-Schöneberg
Chef: Nikodemus Berger
Website: bonvivant.berlin
Opening: Tue–Thu dinner; Fri–Sat lunch & dinner; Sun lunch; Mon closed
Rating: 2.5 / 5 points
Vegetarian chef Nikodemus Berger develops creative vegetable cuisine with pronounced flavour depth. The focus stays on the main product. The guest‑friendly wine list covers classics and natural wines. Menus: 130–143 €.
Bricole – Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg
Chef: Steven Zeidler
Website: bricole.de
Opening: Mon–Sat dinner; Sun closed
Rating: 3 / 5 points
In patron Fabian Fischer’s small gourmet restaurant, Steven Zeidler cooks imaginative, cosmopolitan cuisine. Host Isabell Wendel looks after guests, while the German–French wine list focuses on Riesling and Burgundy. Menu: 129 €.
BRIKZ – Berlin-Charlottenburg
Chef: Arne Anker
Website: restaurantbrikz.com
Opening: Tue–Sat dinner; Sun, Mon closed
Rating: 3.5 / 5 points
Arne Anker creates refined dishes close to the product, sometimes with childhood memories on the plate. Sommelier Julius Lemp matches classics and rarities from the cellar. Main courses: 34–56 €.
Coda – Berlin-Neukölln
Chef: Julia Leitner
Website: coda-berlin.com
Opening: Wed–Sat dinner; Sun–Tue closed
Rating: 4 / 5 points
Julia Leitner translates René Frank’s dessert‑style philosophy into a 15‑course choreography without classic starter–main–dessert structure. The menu plays with sweet and savoury elements. Pairings include natural wines, sake and non‑alcoholic options. Menus: 264–294 €.
eins44 Kantine Neukölln – Berlin-Neukölln
Chefs: Tim Tanneberger, Sebastian Leyer
Website: eins44.com
Opening: Tue–Sat dinner; Sun, Mon closed
Rating: 3 / 5 points
In a former distillery hall, Tim Tanneberger and Sebastian Leyer serve two menus of lively, experimental, plant‑oriented cuisine. Hannes Hinz presents his favourite wines; service is personal and warm. Menu: 71 €.
FACIL – Berlin-Tiergarten
Chefs: Michael Kempf, Joachim Gerner
Website: facil.de
Opening: Mon–Fri lunch & dinner; Sat, Sun closed
Rating: 5 / 5 points
In the rooftop restaurant of The Mandala Hotel, Michael Kempf and Joachim Gerner cook a personal mix of classic and creative cuisine. Thomas Yoshida is responsible for desserts; Felix Voges for pairings; Maître Manuel Finster runs service. Menus: 175–295 €. Awarded “Team of the Year 2026”.
Golvet – Berlin-Tiergarten
Chef: Nicholas Hahn
Website: golvet.de
Opening: Wed–Sat dinner
Rating: currently suspended
The restaurant is being repositioned. Former “Cookies Cream” chef Nicholas Hahn has taken over and plans new accents. The previous rating has been suspended until a new visit.
Hallmann & Klee – Berlin-Neukölln
Chef: Sarah Hallmann
Website: hallmann-klee.de
Opening: Wed–Sat dinner; Sun–Tue closed
Rating: 3 / 5 points
Sarah Hallmann serves clear, reduced dishes centred on vegetables in a relaxed fine‑dining setting. A French‑leaning wine list with naturals and a minimalist urban design complete the picture. Menus: 108–145 €.
Heritage – Berlin-Mitte
Chef: Florian Glauert
Website: heritage-restaurants.com
Opening: Mon–Sun lunch & dinner
Rating: 3 / 5 points
Executive chef Florian Glauert serves flavourful brasserie classics at Hotel Luc, plus a creative vegan option. The wine list focuses on Austrian and German labels. Main courses: 28–55 €.
Horváth – Berlin-Kreuzberg
Chef: Sebastian Frank
Website: restaurant-horvath.de
Opening: Wed–Sat dinner
Rating: 4 / 5 points
Sebastian Frank’s “emancipated vegetable cuisine” puts vegetables, fruit and herbs on equal footing with meat and fish. His celeriac “reif & jung” is a signature dish. The wine list focuses on Austria, Germany and Eastern Europe. Menus: 160–260 €.
Hugos Restaurant – Berlin-Tiergarten
Chef: Johannes Gehrich
Website: berlin.intercontinental.com
Opening: Thu–Sat dinner
Rating: 3 / 5 points
Johannes Gehrich took over from Eberhard Lange and continues classic cuisine with modern touches on the 14th floor of the InterContinental. Lisa Schröder supports him in the kitchen. Shahab Jalali curates a slimmed‑down wine list focused on classics. Menus: 150–240 €.
India Club Restaurant – Berlin-Mitte
Chef: Manish Bahukhandi
Website: india-club-berlin.com
Opening: Mon–Sun dinner
Rating: 3 / 5 points
Manish Bahukhandi prepares classic dishes of North Indian haute cuisine in an atmospheric dining room at the Adlon Palais. Expressive white wines and rarities match the colourful, slightly colonial interior. Main courses: 25–32 €.
Irma la Douce – Berlin-Tiergarten
Chef: Francesco Contiero
Website: irmaladouce.de
Opening: Tue–Fri lunch & dinner; Sat dinner; Sun/Mon closed
Rating: 3 / 5 points
Francesco Contiero cooks French bistro classics with his own twist in a picture‑perfect brasserie. Sommelier Sascha Hammer runs one of Berlin’s most interesting wine lists. Chandeliers and Art‑Déco details evoke Paris. Main courses: 42–46 €.
Julius Ernst – Berlin-Wedding
Chefs: Dylan Watson-Brawn, Shunsuke Nagaoka
Website: juliusberlin.de
Opening: Wed–Sun dinner
Rating: 3.5 / 5 points
Shunsuke Nagaoka designs Omakase menus with Japanese precision, using seasonal, biodynamic produce in a minimalist, Nordic‑style dining room. Inga Krieger, partner of Dylan Watson‑Brawn, serves top European natural wines. Main courses: 17–48 €.
Le Petit Royal – Berlin-Charlottenburg
Chef: Dirk Gieselmann
Website: lepetitroyal.de
Opening: Tue–Sat dinner
Rating: 3.5 / 5 points
Dirk Gieselmann cooks classic French brasserie dishes in this offshoot of Grill Royal. The 350‑label wine list is extensive. The atmosphere is casually elegant; Ashley Motteroz leads the friendly service. Main courses: 23–58 €.
Lorenz Adlon Esszimmer – Berlin-Mitte
Chef: Jonas Zörner
Website: lorenzadlon-esszimmer.de
Opening: Wed–Sat dinner
Rating: 3.5 / 5 points
Jonas Zörner stays true to the Adlon’s style with top products and modern interpretations of classic flavours. Hans-Martin Konrad manages a cellar of about 1,300 labels; Maître Oliver Kraft leads service. Classic, atmospheric room with views of Brandenburg Gate. Main courses: 50–175 €.
Loumi – Berlin-Kreuzberg
Chef: Karl-Louis Kömmler
Website: loumi-dining.com
Opening: Wed–Sat dinner
Rating: 3 / 5 points
Karl-Louis Kömmler serves a 12‑course menu with Japanese and Nordic influences. The finely reduced dishes often use rare ingredients. Guests sit in a modern room with concrete and coveted seats at the kitchen counter. Menu: 150 €.
Matthias – Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg
Chef: Silvio Pfeufer
Website: matthiasrestaurant.com
Opening: Wed–Sat dinner & Sat lunch
Rating: 3.5 / 5 points
Jan‑Hartwig alumnus Silvio Pfeufer offers modern takes on French cuisine, combined with regional and international influences. Host Janine Woltaire and sommelier Michi Stiel focus on Burgundy classics. Minimalist, urban interior. Main courses: 28–45 €.
Merold – Berlin-Neukölln
Chef: Jonas Merold
Website: restaurant-merold.de
Opening: Wed–Sat dinner
Rating: 3 / 5 points
After working with several Berlin top chefs, Jonas Merold runs his own “pleasure inn”, offering gourmet cuisine without intimidation. Sommelière Sarah Buchbinder (formerly Horváth) pours wines from innovative German producers. Stylish, cosy setting. Menus: 65–78 €.
Nobelhart & Schmutzig – Berlin-Kreuzberg
Chef: Micha Schäfer
Website: nobelhartundschmutzig.com
Opening: Tue–Sat dinner
Rating: 3.5 / 5 points
Micha Schäfer works strictly with ingredients from the surrounding region under the motto “brutal lokal”. Host Billy Wagner stands for sustainability and transparency. The 1,000‑plus‑bottle drinks list is among the country’s most noted. Long counter with kitchen view. Menus: 120–215 €.
Orania.Restaurant – Berlin-Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
Chefs: Philipp Vogel, Kevin von Werthern
Website: orania.berlin
Opening: Mon–Sun lunch & dinner
Rating: 3 / 5 points
Philipp Vogel’s “X‑Berg Duck in four courses” is a cult dish in this boutique‑hotel restaurant, but the kitchen also shines with dishes such as Parmesan ravioli. The wine list shows a clear love of France. Open kitchen, live concerts in the adjoining lounge bar. Main courses: 42–44 €.
Otto – Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg
Chef: Maya Schmeer (restaurant by Vadim Otto Ursus Henselder)
Website: otto-berlin.net
Opening: Sun, Mon–Sat dinner
Rating: 3 / 5 points
The focus is on vegetables from the restaurant’s own growing, foraging or fermenting projects. Natural wines accompany the food. Nordic‑minimalist room with closely set wooden tables. Main courses: 17–36 €.
pars Restaurant – Berlin-Charlottenburg
Chef: Florian Sperlhofer
Website: pars.berlin
Opening: Wed–Sat dinner
Rating: 3 / 5 points
In the art‑driven space of sculptor and chocolatier Kristiane Kegelmann, Florian Sperlhofer’s cuisine is at its best when rooted in regional products. Sommelière Julia Giese offers a strong wine selection. Menus: 132–176 €.
Pots – Berlin-Tiergarten
Chefs: Ferdinand Kretz, Lukas Bachl
Website: potsrestaurant.com
Opening: Mon–Sat dinner
Rating: 3 / 5 points
Ferdinand Kretz (ex‑Alexander Herrmann) und Lukas Bachl (ex‑Slate) give modern German cuisine in The Ritz‑Carlton new momentum, with precise craftsmanship and touches from Southern Germany. About 250 wines on the list; host Selina Gröflin runs the floor. Main courses: 26–80 €.
Restaurant Château Royal – Berlin-Mitte
Chef: Norbert Krüger
Website: chateauroyalberlin.com
Opening: Mon–Sun lunch & dinner
Rating: 3 / 5 points
In the fashionable art‑scene hangout created in the former Kunsthaus Tacheles, Norbert Krüger serves light, contemporary dishes. The wine list highlights well‑known names from Germany and France; host Maria Gaya Mesquida coordinates service. Main courses: 24–42 €.
Restaurant Macionga – Berlin-Wilmersdorf
Chef: André Macionga
Website: restaurantmacionga.com
Opening: Mon, Thu, Fri dinner; Sat/Sun lunch & dinner
Rating: 3 / 5 points
The former Weinbar‑Rutz team has turned this into a relaxed upscale bistro. André Macionga serves small, refined dishes in tapas sizes. With about 750 labels, the wine programme is extensive and carefully chosen. Main courses: 12–36 €.
Restaurant Tim Raue – Berlin-Kreuzberg
Chef: Phillip Bendel
Website: tim-raue.com
Opening: Tue–Sat dinner
Rating: 4 / 5 points
Phillip Bendel continues Tim Raue’s Asian‑influenced aroma cuisine at a very high level. Powerful, precise flavours remain the signature. Wine pairings are strong; head waiter Amar Mohammed is a key figure in the experience. Menus: 258–292 €.
Rutz Restaurant – Berlin-Mitte
Chefs: Marco Müller, Dennis Quetsch
Website: rutz-restaurant.de
Opening: Mon–Fri dinner
Rating: 5 / 5 points
Marco Müller and Dennis Quetsch cook with a reduced, nature‑focused approach, concentrating local products to their essence. The 700‑label wine list benefits from owners Anja and Carsten Schmidt, who are wine merchants; sommelier Sebastian Höpfner offers thoughtful pairings. Menus: 250–350 €.
Skykitchen – Berlin-Lichtenberg
Chef: Sascha Kurgan
Website: skykitchen.berlin
Opening: Wed–Sat dinner
Rating: 3 / 5 points
On the 12th floor of Vienna House, Sascha Kurgan serves dishes based on classic technique that bring together kitchens from around the world. Wines from innovative winemakers accompany the “voyage culinaire”. The room feels urban and relaxed. Menus: 160–273 €.
Stoke – Berlin-Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
Chef: Jeff Claudio
Website: stokeberlin.com
Opening: Wed–Sat dinner
Rating: 3 / 5 points
Jeff Claudio (formerly Burnt Ends, Singapore) and Jessica Tan (ex‑Relæ, Copenhagen) grill almost every part of Bresse chicken on skewers in this popular yakitori spot. Sommelière Sophia Fenger and bar manager Adam Tudoret (ex‑Coda) provide creative drinks. The best seats are at the long counter. Menu: 110 €.
Tulus Lotrek – Berlin-Kreuzberg
Chef: Max Strohe
Website: tuluslotrek.de
Opening: Thu–Mon dinner
Rating: 3.5 / 5 points
Max Strohe favours intense flavours in his casual‑fine‑dining restaurant. Sommelier Felix Fuchs manages about 500 labels. The setting is stylish yet warm; Ilona Scholl leads heartfelt hospitality. Menus: 225–245 €.
Verōnika – Berlin-Mitte
Chef: Roel Lintermans
Website: veronikaberlin.com
Opening: Mon–Thu dinner; Fri–Sat dinner; Sun lunch & dinner
Rating: 3 / 5 points
Roel Lintermans, known for his work with fish and sauces, serves light, contemporary dishes in another hotspot of the art scene, located in the former Kunsthaus Tacheles. Again, Maria Gaya Mesquida oversees service. Main courses: 24–138 €.