For first-timersBerlin’s food scene might conjure visions of currywurstbeerand late-night döner. But the city’s culinary landscape is as daring and diverse as Berlin itself. Experimental fine dining by world-famous chefs competes with the cult street food stalls where patrons queue in kink wear.
Plant-based options outshine their meaty counterpartsMichelin-starred establishments push the boundaries of traditional German cuisineand blow-out restaurants are dedicated to desserts alone. Like the cityits best eateries serve a story with each meal. You can dine at a high-end restaurant near Checkpoint Charliegrab a burger in a former men’s toiletor feast in a historic ballroom reborn for the modern age. Hereevery bite is a hearty helping of history.
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This guide was recently updated by Berlin-based writer Kate Bettes. At Time Outall of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curatesee our editorial guidelines.