Travel Reference
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Prater
Kastanienallee 7-9
T
030 44 48 56 88,
W
pratergarten.de; U-Eberswalder Strasse; map p.132.
In summer you can swig beer, feast on
Bratwurst
and other
native food, and listen to 1970s German rock in the
traditional beer garden (dates back to 1837); in winter the
beer hall offers a similarly authentic experience.
Mon-Sat
6-11pm, Sun noon-11pm.
TOP 10 GOURMET DINING
E.T.A Hoffmann
See p.198
Facil
See p.192
First Floor
See p.194
Fischers Fritz
See p.188
Hugos
See p.192
Le Cochon Bourgeois
See p.200
Lutter & Wegner
See p.188
Margaux
See p.189
VAU
See p.132
Weinbar Rutz
See p.191
RESTAURANTS
The Bird
Am Falkplatz 5
T
030 51 05 32 83,
W
thebirdinberlin.com; U-Schönhauser Allee; map
p.132.
Hugely popular New York-style steakhouse
with punk-rock attitude, an international staff and
gigantic tasty burgers, spicy chicken wings, steaks,
hand-cut fries and so on. Mains €10-20, other dishes
around half that. Finish with a sumptuous cheesecake, if
you can manage it. Cash only.
Mon-Sat 6pm-late,
Sun noon-late.
Chez Maurice
Botzowstr. 39
T
030 425 05 06,
W
chez
-maurice.com; S-Griefswalder Strasse; map p.132.
Finer dining spot that's a little out of the way but worth it
for the authentic food and theatrics of the energetic
French chef Maurice. Service can be slow, so count on
spending the better part of an evening here, enjoying the
huge wine list with more than 200 varieties from France
alone. The
map p.132.
This diminutive but buzzy burger hangout
lures locals back again and again with huge, delicious beef,
chicken, fish or vegetable burgers (the €5.50 Marienburger
is almost too big to eat in one sitting). Organic options
available.
Daily 11am-10pm.
Pappa e Ciccia
Schwedter Str. 18
T
030 61 62 08 01,
W
pappaeciccia.de; U-Senefelderplatz; map p.132.
Bored with the usual Berlin brunch formula? Check
out Sundays at this smart-casual Italian restaurant,
where chefs dole out freshly baked lasagne and
salmon, tomato and mozzarella and other scrumptious
dishes, and diners gather at the long communal tables
outside. It's all organic and there are decent vegetarian
and vegan options. Ice cream, cakes and more are on
offer at the adjacent organic deli.
Mon-Thurs 9.30am-
midnight, Fri 9.30am-1am, Sat 11am-1am, Sun
11am-11pm.
Pasternak
Knaackstr. 22-24
T
030 441 33 99,
W
restaurant-pasternak.de; U-Senefelderplatz; map
p.132.
Long-standing Jewish-Russian restaurant, named
after the author of
Doctor Zhivago
, and best known for its
incredible Sunday brunch (10am-4pm; €13): a regal
spread of blini, caviar, fish and much more; it's so popular
you'll need to wake up early to find a seat (no reservations).
Evenings feature live piano music and fixed price menus.
Daily 9am-1am.
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Restauration 1900
Husemannstr. 1
T
030 442 24
94,
W
restauration-1900.de; U-Eberswalder Strasse;
map p.132.
A Kollwitzplatz culinary highlight, serving
traditional German dishes that spring a few surprises, as
well as some pasta and vegetarian options (€10-19). It's
also another excellent choice for a Sunday buffet brunch
(10am-4pm; €11). Check out the photographs of the
neighbourhood before and after reunification.
Daily 10am
until late.
Sasaya
Lychener Str. 50
T
030 44 71 77 21,
W
sasaya
-berlin-de.tumblr.com; U-Schönhauser Allee; map
p.132.
Delicious, traditional and innovative Japanese food
using fresh, high-quality ingredients. Swift service ensures
this a serious contender for best sushi spot in the city.
Mon,
Tues & Thurs-Sun noon-3pm & 6-10.30pm.
specials (noon-3.30pm) are good
value: two courses €10, three courses €15. Reservations
recommended.
Tues-Sat noon-4pm & from 6pm, Sun
& Mon from 6pm.
Gugelhof
Knaackstr. 37
T
030 442 92 29,
W
gugelhof
.de; U-Senefelderplatz; map p.132.
Lively Alsatian
restaurant put on the map by Bill Clinton's surprise visit in
2000, and successful ever since. It serves inventive and
beautifully presented German, French and Alsatian food
(mains €8-18) - worth trying is the unusual Flammkuchen,
a thin-crust Alsatian pizza.
Mon-Fri 4pm-1am, Sat &
Sun 10am-1am.
Mao Thai
Wörther Str. 30
T
030 441 92 61,
W
maothai
.de;
U-Senefelderplatz; map p.132.
Perhaps a bit
overpriced, but the Thai food, garnished with delightful
little sculpted vegetables, is excellent - tasty classics like
tom ka gai
plat du jour
, spring rolls, glass-noodle salads. Staff, in
traditional garb, are unfailingly polite. Mains €10-20.
Daily noon-11.30pm.
Maria Bonita
Danziger Str. 33
T
0176 70 17 94 61,
W
maria-bonita.com; U-Eberswalder Strasse; map
p.132.
Tucked away amid the slew of
Imbisses
and kebab
shops hereabouts,
Maria Bonita
stands out for above
average Mexican street food. You couldn't swing an
enchilada inside, but the burritos, tacos and quesadillas -
and the guacamole for that matter - are all winners.
Daily noon-11pm.
Marien Burger
Marienburger Str. 47
T
030 30 34 05
15,
W
marienburger-berlin.de;
U-Senefelderplatz;
