Berlin

The narrow, unassuming facade of this Michelin-starred restaurant, tucked away on a sleepy stretch of Chausseestrasse, belies the the elegant interior and stellar food you'll find inside. — Fodor's

A new meeting point for the hip Mitte set, Pauly Saal is in the newly renovated and converted Ehemalige Jüdische Mädchenschule (Old Jewish Girls' School). — Fodor's

Celebrities, including the mayor of Berlin, continue to frequent these airy, hyper-avant-garde dining rooms, enjoying dishes that are inspired by recipes from Bavaria to Bangkok. — Frommer's

Berlin nightlife "mogul" Cookie is a fixture on the Mitte scene and Cookies Cream, the vegetarian fine-dining establishment above the club Cookies, is his crowning achievement. — Fodor's

Relaxed, friendly and pleasantly unpretentious, it is no surprise that Lokal is popular with Berliner and visitors alike. — Michelin Guide

When the glass frontage and roof are open in the summer, it is almost like being outside with fresh green foliage everywhere. — Michelin Guide

This restaurant set in a listed building built in 1893 is friendly and lively. — Michelin Guide

A Berlin institution, this high-ceilinged brasserie is as famous for its succulent wiener schnitzel as it is for its guest roster of international power players. — Lonely Planet

If you don’t like chicken, stay away from Henne in Kreuzberg, because chicken is almost the only thing they serve. — Frommer's

With a tasting menu of 10 hyper-seasonal courses—including, in early March, trout with smoked potato purée, earthy Jerusalem artichokes with black pudding sausage, and a rich confit of lamb's neck. — Condé Nast Traveler

The trendy Paris Bar is located in the Charlottenburg district and evokes the atmosphere of a chic Parisian brasserie. — Travel + Leisure

The place to eat on the River Spree, known for its grilled meats. — Michelin Guide

Probably Berlin's best restaurant right now, and with the awards to prove it. — Time Out

The menu looks like an old family photo album with black-and-white pictures on the left and Russian favourites – borscht to blini to beef stroganoff – on the right. — Lonely Planet

Local Kreuzberg lad done extremely well, Tim Raue has been extremely busy of late. — Time Out

The Currywurst is justly famous at this venerable sausage stand, which has been under the same family management since 1930. — Time Out

Swiss chef Hans Richard puts his passion for art at the forefront of his Kreuzberg restaurant, a 19th-century building which is now home to a collection of contemporary works. — Condé Nast Traveler

This little restaurant is simple and casual, verging on the rough and ready. — Michelin Guide

Easily recognizable by its logo — an inverted version of the famous McDonald’s® golden arches — W Imbiss is a unique eatery in the Kastanienallee area of Prenzlauer Berg. — Travel + Leisure

This off-the-beaten-path neighbourhood restaurant exudes a refreshing earthiness that matches its robust menu. — Lonely Planet