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Essential Berlin
Bonvivant Cocktail Bistro is one of Essential Berlin.

1. Bonvivant Cocktail Bistro

8.4
Goltzstr. 32, Berlin, Berlin
Cocktail Bar · Schöneberg · 4 tips and reviews
Sironi is one of Essential Berlin.

2. Sironi

8.6
Goltzstr. 36 (Frankenstrasse), Berlin, Berlin
Pizzeria · Schöneberg · 5 tips and reviews
Chotto is one of Essential Berlin.

3. Chotto

7.7
Kollwitzstr. 84 (Sredzkistr.), Berlin, Berlin
Japanese Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews
Beba is one of Essential Berlin.

4. Beba

9.0
Niederkirchnerstr. 7, Berlin, Berlin
Israeli Restaurant · Kreuzberg · 12 tips and reviews

5. Bärbucha - Kombucha Cafè & Fermenterei

Eisenacher Str. 73, Berlin, Berlin
Café · Akazienkiez · 3 tips and reviews

Oleg S.Oleg Stavitsky: An actual Kombucha bar! They also do all sorts of fermented vegetables, kefir, etc.

6. Oh, Panama

8.0
Potsdamer Str. 91, Berlin, Berlin
Modern European Restaurant · Tiergarten · 48 tips and reviews

Oleg S.Oleg Stavitsky: Beautiful courtyard, great food, small dishes.

7. Annelies

8.1
Görlitzer Str. 68, Berlin, Berlin
Coffee Shop · Wrangelkiez · 30 tips and reviews

Oleg S.Oleg Stavitsky: Crazy good breakfast spot near Görli.

8. Malafemmena

8.7
Hauptstr. 85, Berlin, Berlin
Italian Restaurant · Schöneberg · 54 tips and reviews

Oleg S.Oleg Stavitsky: Best Neapolitan style pizza in Berlin. Yes, better than Zola and Standard.

MINE restaurant / WINE bar is one of Essential Berlin.

9. MINE restaurant / WINE bar

8.5
Meinekestr. 10, Berlin, Berlin
Italian Restaurant · Charlottenburg · 33 tips and reviews

Oleg S.Oleg Stavitsky: Insanely good, inventive Italian food. Fantastic wine list (they work directly with small biodynamic wineries). Interior is tastefully decorated with fresh exotic flowers that they change every week.

10. Park am Gleisdreieck - Westpark

9.3
Flottwellstr. (Schöneberger Ufer), Berlin, Berlin
Park · Viktoriakiez · 53 tips and reviews

Oleg S.Oleg Stavitsky: Exemplary urban park, built on old railway tracks. Hosts a number of great playgrounds, a skatepark, Brlo brewhouse, etc.

11. Bonanza Roastery

9.0
Adalbertstr. 70, Berlin, Berlin
Coffee Shop · Kreuzberg · 154 tips and reviews

Oleg S.Oleg Stavitsky: The most beautiful coffee place in Berlin, very sophisticated. Unexpected: they have a laptop table (and free reliable wi-fi!) where you can actually work.

12. BRŁO Brwhouse

8.9
Schöneberger Str. 16, Berlin, Berlin
Brewery · Viktoriakiez · 217 tips and reviews

Oleg S.Oleg Stavitsky: Unconventional beer restaurant that has a surprisingly sophisticated food menu. Beer is obviously great.

13. Fratelli La Bionda

8.7
Bergmannstr. 31 (Heimstr.), Berlin, Berlin
Pizzeria · Bergmannkiez · 59 tips and reviews

Oleg S.Oleg Stavitsky: Crazy good Italian food. They play jazz on vinyl and have a great wine selection (by glass).

14. CUBO

6.7
Eisenacher Str. 59, Berlin, Berlin
Japanese Restaurant · Schöneberg · 12 tips and reviews

Oleg S.Oleg Stavitsky: Authentic tiny Japanese place, amazing sushi. Service can be slow, use Deliveroo!

15. Belle Alliance

7.7
Mehringdamm 56, Berlin, Berlin
Café · Viktoriakiez · 27 tips and reviews

Oleg S.Oleg Stavitsky: Great place for a Sunday brunch, very Berlin.

16. Cocolo Ramen

Paul-Lincke-Ufer 39-40, Berlin, Berlin
Ramen Restaurant · Kreuzberg · 409 tips and reviews

Oleg S.Oleg Stavitsky: Fantastic Ramen, very thick, huge portions. Be prepared to queue.

17. La Lucha

Paul-Lincke-Ufer 39/41, Berlin, Berlin
Mexican Restaurant · Kreuzberg · 66 tips and reviews

Oleg S.Oleg Stavitsky: Best Mexican food in Berlin, period. Also: amazing tequila selection, fantastic Margaritas and Micheladas.

18. Markthalle Neun

9.2
Eisenbahnstr. 42/43, Berlin, Berlin
Food Court · Kreuzberg · 468 tips and reviews

Oleg S.Oleg Stavitsky: Oysters! Cheese! Champagne! Japanese bakery! Craft Beer! Also: smoked Feta Cheese and lots of German specialties. Best time to visit: Saturday around 4-5pm = the crowd is out, the food is still in.

19. Mogg

Auguststr. 11-13, Berlin, Berlin
Sandwich Spot · Mitte · 369 tips and reviews

Oleg S.Oleg Stavitsky: Cool hidden sandwich place in a fantastic modernist building that also hosts a Michelin-star Pauly Saal restaurant.

20. Katz Orange

8.7
Bergstr. 22, Berlin, Berlin
Restaurant · Mitte · 224 tips and reviews

Oleg S.Oleg Stavitsky: Fine dining in Mitte. Book a table in advance.

21. Zeit für Brot

9.2
Alte Schönhauser Str. 4, Berlin, Berlin
Bakery · Mitte · 405 tips and reviews

Oleg S.Oleg Stavitsky: Cool sandwiches (vegan with tofu!). Also: cinnamon-apple bun that should be forbidden by law.

22. Father Carpenter

9.0
Münzstr. 21 (1. Hof), Berlin, Berlin
Coffee Shop · Mitte · 469 tips and reviews

Oleg S.Oleg Stavitsky: Great coffee in a not-s-hidden (anymore) courtyard in Mitte. Come for breakfast and get the smashed avocado with poached egg.

23. Kaschk by BRLO

8.9
Linienstr. 40, Berlin, Berlin
Beer Bar · Mitte · 256 tips and reviews

Oleg S.Oleg Stavitsky: Craft beer & Bonanza coffee.

24. ORA

8.6
Oranienplatz 14, Berlin, Berlin
Restaurant · Kreuzberg · 135 tips and reviews

Oleg S.Oleg Stavitsky: Crazy good cocktails in an old pharmacy. Beautiful place that somehow manages to be casual and dressy at the same time.

25. Wochenmarkt Winterfeldtplatz

9.0
Winterfeldtplatz, Berlin, Berlin
Farmers Market · Schöneberg · 60 tips and reviews

Oleg S.Oleg Stavitsky: Non-hipster, non-touristy market in Schoenberg. Best place to buy German cheese (try lemon&pepper or wildflower cheese).

26. WaWa

9.0
Grunewaldstr. 10, Berlin, Berlin
Korean Restaurant · Schöneberg · 115 tips and reviews

Oleg S.Oleg Stavitsky: Best Korean restaurant in Berlin.

27. Jones Ice Cream

9.2
Goltzstr. 3, Berlin, Berlin
Ice Cream Parlor · Schöneberg · 86 tips and reviews

Oleg S.Oleg Stavitsky: Fantastic unconventional ice-cream (cold brew! grapefruit & earl grey! gin&tonic!). Try it in a "hausgemacht waffle" with a shot of Bonanza roast espresso. They also bake cookies.

28. Viktoriapark

9.4
Kreuzbergstr. (Katzbachstr.), Berlin, Berlin
Park · Viktoriakiez · 72 tips and reviews

Oleg S.Oleg Stavitsky: Best park in Berlin: lots of hills, huge artificial waterfall and the best view on Kreuzberg.

29. La Cantine d'Augusta

9.3
Langenscheidtstr. 6, Berlin, Berlin
French Restaurant · Großgörschenstraße · 36 tips and reviews

Oleg S.Oleg Stavitsky: Fantastic selection of some dangerous french cheeses and great wines. Also probably the only place where you can buy decent wine on Saturday & Sunday (!) while paying the regular wine store price.

30. Tulus Lotrek

8.6
Fichtestr. 24, Berlin, Berlin
French Restaurant · Graefekiez · 22 tips and reviews

Oleg S.Oleg Stavitsky: Out of this world fine dining experience in Kreuzberg. Pricey.

31. vabali spa

9.3
Seydlitzstr. 6, Berlin, Berlin
Spa · Turmstraße · 83 tips and reviews

Oleg S.Oleg Stavitsky: Lots of different saunas around an open pool. In a park! Come here early as it get's crowded on weekends during the day. Warning: NO swimwear allowed, be prepared to show your butt.

32. Hope Superfood Deli

8.0
Akazienstr. 28, Berlin, Berlin
Bistro · Akazienkiez · 15 tips and reviews

Oleg S.Oleg Stavitsky: Raw/Vegan heaven in Schöneberg. They also serve decent coffee.

33. Goldies

8.5
Oranienstr. 6, Berlin, Berlin
Fast Food Restaurant · Kreuzberg · 49 tips and reviews

Oleg S.Oleg Stavitsky: Hip french fries place: Japanese fries, Odessa style fries, etc. Perfect hangover/late night food.

34. Lula am Markt

8.0
Lauterstr. 14, Berlin, Berlin
Bistro · Friedenau · 39 tips and reviews

Oleg S.Oleg Stavitsky: Great deli/bakery/cafe in Friedenau: they bake amazing bread and cinnamon buns. Also, try their French Toast!

35. westberlin

Friedrichstr. 215, Berlin, Berlin
Coffee Shop · Kreuzberg · 308 tips and reviews

Oleg S.Oleg Stavitsky: A safe haven in one of the worst areas of Berlin. If you happen to stuck around Checkpoint Charlie - come here for great coffee, reliable wifi, power sockets and proper food.