Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Berlin

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Updated July 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in Berlin? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Velvet

4.9

4.9 (46)

€30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Neukölln

About the restaurant

Velvet is a hyperseasonal cocktail bar (no food) in Berlin Neukölln. It’s weekly changing cocktail menu reflects the flavours available from Berlin’s surrounding at the time of the year and has earned the bar the title "Bar of the Year Germany" twice by Mixology Magazine & No.77 in the World's 50 Best Bars Top 100 in 2023. After harvest on their regular foraging trips in and around Berlin, the team turns seasonal plants into liquids on the weekly Lab Day. The bar focusses on light spirits aswell as sake, madeira, sherry or dry vermouths, to leave space for the natural plant flavours to shine.

Awards:

No.77 in the World's 50 Best Bars Top 100 in 2023
»Bar of the Year Germany« 2019/23 | Mixology
Currently highest rated bar DE/AT/CH | Falstaff
Ruben Neideck (Headbartender) – »Bartender of the Year« DE/AT/CH” 2020/23 | Mixology
Sarah S. Fischer (Bar Manager) - »Barwoman of the Year« 2023 | Falstaff
»Berlin Bar Culture« 2022 | Berlin master chefs
»Bar Team of the Year« 2020 | Falstaff

Top review

DanielVIP

Dined on Apr 28, 2025

Always the best. In a city with some of the world's best cocktail bars, Velvet, with its local forage approach and weekly changing menu never disappoints. Some of the best cocktails in Europe, a great staff (Ruben, Sarah and the team rock and are so friendly), great atmosphere, and it shows they love what they have created. A must go in Berlin!

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Experience

Seasonal Tasting Menu (10 sips, weekly changing)

THE KNAST

4.9

4.9 (36)

€31 to €50

Bistro

Lichterfelde

About the restaurant

Voluntarily in prison? The slightly different restaurant in Berlin-Lichterfelde in the former women's prison offers an elegant indoor dining room as well as high tables in the lounge. In summertime also wonderful garden. On weekdays we offer our "The full table", a selection of fine bistro dishes to share, on weekends we serve our 3- to 4-course menu, open every Wednesday to Saturday from 5 p.m. Familiar things - always interpreted in a modern and surprising way. Plus wonderful wines and a lovely digestive choices.

We value stimulating culinary moments in a special place and encourage our guests to get to know new people.
Very important: We are an adults-only concept. All experiences in our house are only for people over 18.

This reservation is only valid for the restaurant - not for the bar.
Infos and tickets for Events on our website and Eventbrite.

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Sabine

Dined on May 2, 2025

Tolles Restaurant,super kreative Küche, perfekter Service.

Golden Phoenix

4.7

4.7 (517)

€51 and over

Chinese

Wilmersdorf

About the restaurant

Das Golden Phoenix präsentiert sich als modern interpretierte Kombination zwischen traditioneller Chinoiserie und altbewährter Cuisine Francaise. Begleitet werden die Franko-Chinesischen Kreationen von erlesenen Weinen aus den besten Anbauregionen. Egal ob für ein klassisches Dinner zu zweit oder einen Abend in geselliger Runde, das Golden Phoenix bietet mit seinem verspielten Interieur die perfekten Voraussetzungen.

Wir freuen uns Sie bald bei uns begrüßen zu dürfen.

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Leonardo

Dined on Jun 10, 2025

I am a fan of Duc's restaurants and this one did not disappoint. It's a nice atmosphere, the service was absolutely impeccable. The dim sum courses were great, the wild boar bao was delicious and the main with the lamb also did not disappoint. I'd definitely go back!

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Experience

The Experience Menu

Dae Mon

4.7

4.7 (512)

€51 and over

Eurasian

Mitte

About the restaurant

Herzlich willkommen im Restaurant Dae Mon – unserem Lieblingsort, an dem kulinarische Grenzen erweitert und überschritten werden.
Unsere „Open Minded Cuisine“ ist ein Zusammenspiel aus vielfältigen kulinarischen Traditionen, die auf innovative Weise mitein- ander verschmelzen. Unser Ziel ist es, den Gaumen unserer Gäste zu überraschen und mit unerwarteten Geschmackskombinationen zu begeistern.
Das Herzensprojekt von Stefan Reinhardt wird mit großer Leidenschaft von den beiden Chefköchen Samuel Haas und Phillip Steixner geleitet. Sie werden dabei vom jungen, kreativen Team aus sieben Nationen unterstützt.
Wir laden dich auf unsere Geschmacksreise ein und freuen uns darauf, deine Erwartungen zu übertreffen!
Das sagt der Guide Michelin 2023
Eine interessante Adresse ist dieses schicke, stylische Restaurant. Moderne Gerichte, die Techniken und Aromen der japanischen und koreanischen Küche auf vielfältige Weise verbinden. Das angebotene Menü gibt es auch als kreative vegetarische Variante.

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BarbVIP

Dined on Jun 27, 2025

Had a wonderful dinner at Dae Mon on our final evening in Berlin!! Starting with the environment, the interior has dark walls and tables with bright artwork and comfortable seating. Our waiter for the evening is delightful!! The menu is a 10 course fixed price with a choice of Vegan or Meat/Fish. Very reasonably priced at 138E per person. We all choose the Meat/Fish choice which looks more interesting! We also order a bottle of Sake to have with dinner. The food is outstanding- beautifully presented and creative with a variety of interesting and varied flavors!

Orania Berlin

4.6

4.6 (469)

€31 to €50

International

Kreuzberg

About the restaurant

THE PLACE TO (B)EAT
Orania.Restaurant welcomes you in a charming and cosmopolitan way at square Oranienplatz in Berlin´s district of Kreuzberg. This is a place, where the kitchen is also a meeting spot, the restaurant becomes a living room and the bar turns into a concert hall. Surrounded by warm colours, atmospheric lighting and high-quality materials in the middle of the Kreuzberg community, regular guests from Berlin and international foodporn lovers, Orania.Restaurant focusses on the essential and helps you enjoy every little moment.

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BethVIP

Dined on May 11, 2025

We loved our XBerg Duck experience, each course was delicious and creative. The service was professional and friendly. It was fun watching the action in the kitchen from our table next to the kitchen. Definitely recommend!

Restaurant Macionga

4.6

4.6 (96)

€51 and over

International

Wilmersdorf

About the restaurant

Die Speisen im Macionga Restaurant & Weinbar sind unsere Lieblingsgerichte, aus den verschiedensten Regionen, die mit meist aus saisonalen und regionalen Produkten interpretiert werden. Die Basis und das Handwerk unserer Küche sind die französische Küche. Die Aromen Welt, in der wir uns bewegen, hingegen grenzenlos. Alle Speisen, die wir ihnen servieren, sind durch den täglichen kreativen Austausch entstanden. Unsere Gerichte werden sensibel kreiert, mit Zeit und vollster Passion . Es geht in unserer Küche nichts über den Geschmack. Schnickschnack hat auf unseren Tellern nichts zu suchen.
Der Starsommelier und Weinkreateur André MACIONGA hat mit dem sterneerfahrenen Spitzenkoch Christopher WECKER einen kongenialen Partner und Küchenchef gefunden. Maciongas berühmt berüchtigte wine pairings, seine Erfahrung des Cuvetierens eigener Weine in Zusammenarbeit mit deutschen, französischen und spanischen Weingütern, bilden dazu die Perfektion und den Hochgenuss an Weinbegleitung.

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KalviVIP

Dined on Jun 14, 2025

Wonderful place, great kitchen and excellent service.

Basta Berlin

4.6

4.6 (12)

€31 to €50

International

Mitte

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

Top review

malte

Dined 3 days ago

I was there for the second Time. Its a great place, is curated with a lot of effort. The Service was fast, funny, nice and great and the Food was outstanding. They serve high quality drinks and food to fair prices and you feel very welcome at their place, almost like a living room. Thank you team!

BRLO Charlottenburg

4.5

4.5 (106)

€30 and under

Brewery

Charlottenburg

About the restaurant

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Willkommen in deinem neuen Lieblingspub! BRLO Charlottenburg, die neueste Adresse der Berliner Brauerei BRLO, bietet dir die perfekte Kombination aus handwerklich gebrautem Bier und erstklassiger Küche. Ob du dein Feierabendbier trinken möchtest oder Lust auf unser Grilled Chicken und kreative Gemüseküche hast – bei uns findest du immer einen Platz für jeden Anlass. Wähle aus 20 wechselnden Biersorten vom Fass, die unsere ganze Biervielfalt zeigen. Dazu erwarten dich regelmäßig Live-Musik, Sportübertragungen, spannende Bier-Tastings und viele weitere Events, die deinen Pub-Abend zu einem besonderen Erlebnis machen.

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Mark

Dined on Apr 16, 2025

Lovely place. Great range of beer and interesting menu. Staff very helpful and friendly. Great spot to sit in the evening sun.

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Experience

Shuffleboard

SWAN&SON

4.4

4.4 (30)

€30 and under

French / Japanese

Charlottenburg

About the restaurant

Ein Bistro? Naja, nicht wirklich aber wir spielen gerne mit Erwartungen - also lasst euch überraschen. Im Sommer auch auf unserer wunderschönen Terrasse aus der Gründerzeit.

Im SWAN&SON erwartet euch vor allem eins. Beste Qualität zum besten Preis.
Klassisch französisches Handwerk mit asiatischen Aromenwelten - und hin und wieder auch einem Schnitzel. Wir hassen es, uns zu limitieren.

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KemiVIP

Dined on Jun 18, 2025

Food was delicious and amazing. Very interesting combinations that were so good together. Try the sourdough with salted caramel butter. Or the salmon with chili mayo. The steak and frites was also outstanding. Our waitress from Bolivia was so friendly.

The Alchemist Bar & Restaurant

4.3

4.3 (348)

€31 to €50

Cocktail Bar

Tiergarten

About the restaurant

One of the UK’s most unique bar groups brings its unrivalled drinking and dining experience to Berlin. The Alchemist is known for theatrical flair and molecular mixology - expect drinks that smoke, change colour, and even disappear. The immersive cocktail menu is crafted to surprise and delight. Kick things off with their signature Cosmic Oyster mini cocktails.
The venue features a wraparound terrace ideal for soaking up the sun or enjoying after-work aperitifs. Inside, bartenders serve weird and wonderful creations, while DJs spin late into the night to keep the vibe alive. The playful menu draws inspiration from South East Asia and the Americas, offering small plates made for sharing. It’s the perfect spot for a night out with friends or occasion, with plenty of plant-based and vegetarian options to enjoy.
Brandenburg Gate: Approximately 1.5km north, this iconic neoclassical monument symbolizes German unity
Holocaust Memorial: located between the Brandenburg Gate and Potsdamer Platz

Top review

Karen Björg

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

Best expirience! Loved it, 10/10 we will definitely go again!!!

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Experience

Add a Taste of the Extraordinary - Cosmic Oysters!

Experience

Cocktail Classes

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