Curated food

A cult — Berlin's most famous kebab stand. A Turkish-German döner with grilled vegetables, feta, and ajvar. The queue runs 30-60 min, but it's worth trying at least once.

Mon–Sun 10:00–02:00 (late night).

A Berlin street-food classic — currywurst (sausage + curry ketchup + curry powder). Open until 5am, perfect after Berghain. €3 for a sandwich.

Mon–Sun 9:00–05:00.

A burger stand in a former public toilet under the U-Bahn viaduct — peak Berlin hipster authenticity. The best 'Meisterburger' in town, outdoor seating on beer benches.

Mon–Thu 11:00–02:00; Fri/Sat 11:00–04:00; Sun 11:00–02:00.

A historic 1891 market hall — today, food from all over the world served at stalls. Thursdays are the cult 'Street Food Thursday', weekends bring the 'Breakfast Market'.

Mon–Sat 10:00–18:00 (regular); Thu 17:00–22:00 (Street Food).

Two Michelin stars — Asian fusion from one of Berlin's most celebrated chefs. The tasting menu starts at €228, the room is modern but unpretentious. Book 6-8 weeks ahead.

Tue–Sat 12:00–14:00 and 19:00–22:00; closed Mon and Sun.

Berlin's oldest beer garden (1837) — 600 seats under chestnut trees, classic German sausages, schnitzels, and Berliner Pilsner on tap. Summer is the garden only; winter brings the indoor restaurant.

Apr–Sep daily 12:00–24:00 (weather permitting); the indoor restaurant runs year-round.

Pastrami and Reuben sandwiches inside a former Jewish girls' school (1930). The meat is smoked for 10 days following a New York recipe. Many call it the best deli sandwich in Europe.

Mon–Sat 12:00–22:00; Sun 11:00–22:00.

Berlin's oldest tavern (1621) — Napoleon, Bismarck, and Beethoven all dined here. Traditional Prussian fare: Eisbein (pork knuckle), Königsberger Klopse (meatballs in caper sauce).

Mon–Sat 12:00–01:00; Sun 12:00–23:00.