Top restaurants in Mitte, Berlin

Chutnify

In the midst of a wealth of traditional German restaurants in Mitte, Chutnify adds vibrant modern Indian cuisine. This colourful restaurant is famous for its dosa, a south Indian style of pancake served with a variety of fillings, side dishes and chutney. With plenty of options for vegetarians, Chutnify is a popular haunt of Berliners and a must-visit while you are in Mitte.

Chutnify, Sredzkistrasse 43, 10435 Berlin, +49 (0)30 4401 0795

3 Minutes sur Mer

This lively, spacious bistro has a very French menu and serves excellent fish and classic meat dishes such as coq au vin and entrecote steak. With traditional Parisian art deco bar stools, copper pots on the walls and neon lighting, this is a piece of Paris in the heart of Berlin. It is an affordable offshoot of sophisticated Bandol sur Mer next door.

3 Minutes sur Mer, Torstrasse 167, 10115 Berlin, +49 (0)30 6730 2052

Zenkichi

For some of the best Japanese cuisine in Berlin head to Zenkichi. With another branch in New York, this Tokyo-style restaurant offers an exquisite à la carte menu as well as a luxe tasting menu ‒ either way you’ll enjoy a culinary symphony here. Standout options include the sashimi selection with fresh oysters and black cod. With its dark wood interior and intimate booths, Zenkichi is ideal for a romantic dinner.

Zenkichi, Johannisstrasse 20, 10117 Berlin, +49 (0)30 2463 0810

Dóttir

This small, Nordic-inspired restaurant offers some of the finest food in Berlin. The head chef, Victoria Eliasdóttir, has an Icelandic father and a Swedish mother and is much inspired by her childhood. Seafood is the focus of many dishes, with exquisitely presented salads and meat also offered.

Dóttir, Mittelstrasse 41, 10117 Berlin, +49 (0)30 3300 60760

Pauly Saal

With its well-deserved Michelin star, Pauly Saal has become a fixture in the gastronomic scene of Berlin. Original, modern German dishes are the focus of the menu, which offers interesting and unusual flavour combinations such as haunch of roebuck with marinated fennel. Its décor is also a talking point, with an eye-catching rocket sculpture and retro 1960s interior design. If you visit in the summer, head to the outdoor terrace, which is perfect for warm evenings.

Pauly Saal, Auguststrasse 11-13, 10117 Berlin, +49 (0)30 3300 6070

Mogg & Melzer

Eating a pastrami sandwich at Mogg & Melzer is one of the best things to do in Berlin; the delicious meat, perfect pickles and wonderful rye bread are a match made in heaven. Mogg & Melzer is a delicatessen set in a former school and offering a discerning edit of New York-style deli treats. These include the popular Reuben sandwich, with grilled Swiss cheese, pickled cabbage and Russian dressing.

Mogg & Melzer, Auguststrasse 11-13, 19117 Berlin +49 (0)30 3300 60770

Grill Royal

A place to see and be seen, Grill Royal welcomes the city’s elite on a regular basis largely thanks to its high-quality and extensive meat menu sourced from across the world. With Bavarian beef cuts offered alongside premium imports from Argentina, Ireland and Australia, this is one of the best places in Berlin to satisfy meat cravings. Those looking for non-meat options will be pleased with oyster, grilled lobster and sea bream alternatives.

Grill Royal, Friedrichstrasse 105B, 10117 Berlin, +49 (0)30 2887 9288