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Schlawiner
Hagenauer Str. 9
T
030 44 03 70 59;
U-Eberswalder Strasse; map p.132.
Austrian spot whose
simple, unfussy interior - just a few simple wooden tables
and some black-and-white photos on the walls - disguises
the fact that the Austrian chef serves up the best
Wiener
Schnitzel
handful of tables are spread over two tiers inside, but you
can also sit out on the pavement in summer. Pasta dishes
from €7.50. Cash only.
Mon-Fri 4pm-midnight, Sat
noon-midnight.
Weinstein
Lychener Str. 33
T
030 441 18 42,
W
weinstein.eu; U-Eberswalder Strasse; map p.132.
This intimate wine bar and restaurant, all sturdy wooden
tables and wine barrel decoration, is a bit of a local secret.
It serves up food as traditional as the interior, but has a
strong emphasis on local produce and German wines, as
well as imported high-quality products like French cheeses
and Iberian ham. Mains start at €9, and from Monday to
Wednesday you can get eight small courses for €40.
Mon-
Sat 5pm-2am, Sun 6pm-2am; kitchen 6-11.30pm.
Zum Schusterjungen
Danziger Str. 9
T
030 442 76 54,
W
zumschusterjungen.com; U-Eberswalder Strasse;
map p.132.
Large portions of no-nonsense German food
served in the back room of a locals'
Kneipe
. The plastic-and-
formica decor has echoes of the GDR and, at around €8 per
dish, the prices are almost as cheap as back then, too.
Daily
noon-midnight.
in the neighbourhood. Daily specials are chalked
on the blackboard behind the bar. Mains from €8.
Daily
from 6pm.
Si An
Rykestr. 36
T
030 40 50 57 75,
W
sian-berlin.de;
U-Eberswalder Strasse; map p.132.
One of the most
popular Vietnamese spots in the area. The interior is cosy,
subtly upscale yet traditional (oak tables, handmade
lamps) and the menu, while small, changes twice weekly
and is generally fresh (all dishes are guaranteed glutamate-
free). In summer sit outside by the immaculately
landscaped street garden.
Daily noon-midnight.
Trattoria Siediti e Mangia da Gianna
Sredzki Str. 43
T
030 83 10 94 60; U-Eberswalder Strasse; map p.132.
Nearby
Trattoria Paparazzi
gets all the attention, but this
smaller Italian place serves superior food - simple, home-
style and fresh - and has a more intimate atmosphere. Its
EASTERN SUBURBS
CAFÉS, BARS AND BEER GARDENS
Braustübl
Müggelseedamm 164, Köpenick
T
030
37 44 67 69,
W
braeustuebl-mueggelsee.de;
S-Friedrichshagen; map p.148.
Waterside pub of the
Berliner Bürgerbräu brewery, serving German and well-
priced international dishes (mains around €8) and the fine
local beer, Rot Händel.
Daily 11am-midnight.
China Teehaus
Eisenacher Str. 99, Marzahn
T
0179
394 55 64,
W
china-teehaus.de; U-Cottbusser Platz
then bus #195 to “Gärten der Welt” stop; map p.142.
Chinese Garden teahouse in the Gärten der Welt (p.146);
where you can take part in a traditional tea ceremony
(reservations necessary and six person minimum; €8).
April-Oct daily 10.30am-6pm; Nov-March Sat & Sun
10.30am-6pm in fine weather.
Gestrandet
Am Müggelsee 216, Köpenick/
Friedrichshagen
T
0176 97 52 81 49,
W
gestrandet
-am-mueggelsee.de; S-Friedrichshagen; map p.148.
It
had to happen sooner or later - a central Berlin beach bar
landing on the shores of the Müggelsee. Deck chairs, beer
and cocktails in a pleasant spot at the end of the Spreetunnel,
ideally placed for before or after a wander along the
lakeshore.
Mon-Fri noon-late, Sat & Sun 10am-late.
Josef Heinrich
Bölschestr. 11, Köpenick
T
030 95 99
27 27,
W
josefheinrich.de; S-Friedrichshagen; map
p.148.
Simple modern café-bar, at the southern end of
Friedrichshagen's main drag, with basic modern pub
grub - soups, nachos and a cheese platter (all around
€6), and a good Sun buffet brunch (€11.50).
Mon-Fri
6pm until late.
Schlosscafe Köpenick
Schlossinsel, Köpenick
T
030 65 01 85 85,
W
schlosscafe-koepenick.de;
S-Spindlersfeld; map p.148.
Elegant café beside Schloss
Köpenick, with lake views and excellent fresh daily dishes
(mains €8-17), good cakes and a wonderful Sunday
brunch (10am-2pm; €15).
May-Sept Thurs-Sun
10am-6pm; Oct-April Sun 10am-7pm.
RESTAURANTS
Ratskeller Köpenick
Alt Köpenick 21, Köpenick
T
030
655 51 78; S-Köpenick; map p.148.
Authentic
Ratskeller
full of locals and serving decent, good-value German food
from €6 per dish. Regular live jazz on Fri and Sat.
Mon-Sat
11am-11pm, Sun 11am-10pm.
WESTERN SUBURBS
CAFÉS AND BARS
Barfly
Brüderstr. 47, Spandau
T
030 331 55 55,
W
cafe
-barfly.de; U- & S-Rathaus Spandau; map p.154.
Laid-
back, living room-style café with a good, ever-changing
selection of food. All meats are organic and the weekend
brunch buffet (10am-2pm; €11.50) a winner.
Mon-Fri
8am-3am, Sat & Sun 9am-3am.
Florida Eiscafe
Klosterstr. 15, Spandau
T
030 331 56
66,
W
florida-eiscafe.de; U- & S-Rathaus Spandau;
map p.154.
Ice-cream parlour with a Berlin-wide
reputation; you'll need to wait in line to see what the fuss is
all about, but that gives you time to choose from the 41
flavours.
Daily noon-11pm.
Universum
Lounge
Kurfürstendamm
153
