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Sale e Tabacchi is a well established Italian restaurant located just near checkpoint Charlie. It has existed for over 30 years. Established in 1995. When you go to their website, you will not find the menu because the menu is made on a daily basis. They do have regular dishes, but there’s lots of things that they add to the menu that makes it interesting every time you go there. We had bruschetta and it looks like mozzarella, but it’s not. It’s like very creamy very tasty. We went there because we wanted the same dish from this film, eat pray love and they gave us exactly that pasta dish you’ll see. I was very pleased with the meal we had that evening. The restaurant still holds the standards of the now retired manager, Nino and is carried on by my favorite waiter, Walter. During the Berlinale many famous people go there to eat in February when this event happens with films and stuff like that here in BERLIN. Garden area. There’s a really nice garden area in the back where you can sit and eat and enjoy your meal in the summertime. It’s all white tablecloth stuff and the service is great. This is why I give it five stars all the way. Besides that I’m in a big fan of the place.
Corbett Santana Videographer - a year ago

Overall a solid 4 stars, most of the dishes were good although a bit pricey. However, none of the dishes was extraordinary. The restaurant has an old fashion design, the tables are very close to each other and yhe acoustic is not great. Service was ok. Almost no vegan options.
Ronen Caesar - 3 years ago

The best Italian restaurant in Berlin! Great place with a comforting terrace and excellent food. The quality of the food is supreme and waiters Walter and Monica gave us an amazing service and awesome recomendations. We will come back the next time we visit Berlin! Gracie mille!!
Elisardo Pardos - 2 years ago

Sale e Tabacchi is a long-running Italian restaurant nestled in Mitte that exudes its own cozy charm, complete with high ceilings that add to its inviting atmosphere. The food here is authentic and decent, offering a taste of Italy right in the heart of Berlin. One of the highlights for me was discovering that they also serve Bellinis, adding a touch of elegance to the dining experience.
That’s How We Feast - 2 years ago

Prices are high. Service are very great. Food is also good. We got our appetizer and drinks very fast. One thing I really didn’t like is that there was no music in the restaurant. At all. When we came it was empty and service was running with the tables around us and making a lot of noise in completely quiet place. Then came a lot of people and restaurant was full. But still no music at the background. Tables are very close to each others. So you can hear everyone’s talk…The interior is old fashion. So in general atmosphere was not that pleasant.
Varvara Krasa - 2 years ago

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Restaurant Tim Raue gives a very strong and clear style of cooking. Sweetness, acidity and spice are used in a way that feel powerful but still controlled, and Asian inspiration is everywhere without becoming simple fusion. Service was precise and the pacing felt professional. It is not a quiet, delicate kind of fine dining, but very memorable. さすがでした。
Gyouza Daisuki - a month ago

The food was amazing. I really enjoyed the story that ran through the menu and how layered the flavours of each dish were. The flavours are not for the faint of heart. They are bold, often sour and spicy, but always balanced right at the edge, as if they're playing a little game in your mouth. As is often the case with tasting menus, some dishes stood out more than others, and that's completely normal since taste is subjective. For example, we would have loved a bit more of the mango sauce to better balance the spiciness of the wasabi in one of the dishes. It's difficult to pick a clear highlight. However, the roasted walnut with duck liver in the first complimentary amuse-bouche, the surprising twist of the sauerkraut fish dish with green thai chilli, and the incredible duck trio—especially the comforting consommé, will stay rent-free in my head. Surprisingly, we were quite disappointed with the coffee and tea. Although the white tea came with a fancy description, it tasted very basic, and the delicate, slightly sweet notes that white tea usually has were completely lost. I noticed the water was quite hot, which may have been one of the reasons, as white tea is generally best brewed below boiling temperature. We finished it simply to warm our stomachs, but it wasn't particularly enjoyable. We also had mixed feelings about parts of the service. Don't get me wrong, everyone was professionally polite, but at times we sensed a slightly off atmosphere from some of the staff. On the other hand, the person taking care of the cutlery was an absolute delight. The warmest person in the room. Although the visit wasn't perfect, the overall impression left by the dishes and the creativity and complexity behind them was outstanding. It's a restaurant I would happily revisit.
Dominika Kašiarová - 4 months ago

Great place to have dinner - great service, very spicy, sauer and salty. Absolute recommend. We had to wait inbetween some courses but the very friendly staff created a wonderful evening for us!
Freddie McFly - 6 months ago

Absolutely stunning. I was supposed to go 6 years ago after a visit to Noma, and then pandemic happened... Fast forward to last night and I had a truly lasting experience. From arrival to exit, it was seamless. Each dishes were accompanied by some of the most delicious wines and explained with rigour and knowledge. Many thanks to every single member of the team with all my heart.
Alex Bigot - 6 months ago

Impeccable hospitality, creative Asian inspired menu, amazing wine cellar!! I had the pleasure of dining at Restaurant Tim Raue, in May 2025. They were extremely accommodating of a reservation made on short notice. They were also very accommodating of my 7 year old son, who’s list of Michelin restaurant experiences is impressive and by no means his first experience. As I stated above the hospitality was world class. The food was exciting, incredibly tasty but approachable, and the wine cellar is incredible. I will definitely go back.
Tim Powers - a year ago

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We had a great experience at Entrecôte in Berlin. We tried their steak and dessert, and both were excellent, high quality and perfectly prepared. The service was attentive and professional, and the atmosphere was really pleasant. Overall, we were very satisfied and would definitely come back again.
samaneh khanimirzaaee - 4 months ago

So French, you may almost feel transported to a Brasserie in Paris, except the service is friendlier than in Paris! Every single dish was cooked to perfection, but the entrecôte of course topped it all! The chocolate mousse is to die for!
Z O L U - 4 months ago

Good restaurants but my main course arrive 35 minutes after That is not acceptable. It was confit canard That is quite OK. French fries was good, but what they have put aside french fries a german stuff that is not acceptable, except German😂 Wine by glass are really good congratulation to them to choose good affordable wine They made a big apoligise who are aware of mistake. Congrat to team İ appreciete
Hakan DOGU1166 - 2 months ago

There are restaurants, and then there are places that make you question whether civilization accidentally got something right. Entrecôte in Berlin is the latter. The goat cheese salad arrives looking almost too civilized—fresh greens dressed in a sharp mustard vinaigrette that cuts through the rich, warm goat cheese with the precision of a switchblade. It wakes you up and whispers that things are about to get serious. Then comes the steak. Beautifully cooked, unapologetic, draped in a Béarnaise sauce so decadent it should probably require legal representation. Alongside it are hand-cut fries, golden and crisp, the kind that remind you potatoes were never meant for moderation. But the real hallucination is the onion soup. This isn’t soup; it’s a religious experience. A broth deep enough to hide old secrets, buried beneath so much bubbling, caramelized cheese that somewhere, if you listen carefully, you can hear the angels singing in the distance. The gods clearly had a hand in this one. Just when you think surrender is the only rational option, they bring the seasonal dessert—a glorious pile of hand-whipped vanilla cream, sun-ripened strawberries, and ice cream that tastes like summer itself decided to retire in France before wandering into Berlin. Entrecôte doesn’t simply serve dinner. It stages a delicious coup against mediocrity.
Jack Gerlach - 2 months ago

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Had a fantastic experience at this restaurant. Despite my sister and I arriving as the kitchen was closing they still looked after us. The waiter was lovely and accommodating. He checked in a number of times and provided great service. As well as the great atmosphere and staff; the food was absolutely excellent. One of the best steaks I've had and cooked to perfection. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone in the area!
Laura Quinn - 6 months ago

Great place for meat lovers! I had a 300g rib eye with porto souce and grilled veggies as a side dish, and a cheesecake. The meat was very juicy and perfectly cooked to medium rare. Veggies, souce, cheesecake, everything was 10 of 10! Special thanks to Marvin & Pablo, they are managing the whole place just two of them, byt they are taking such a great care of their guests!
Tatiana Sergienia - 6 months ago

First shoutout to our waiter calling everyone Papi and doing shots of Jaeger with us! What a legend. It seemed he was the only waiter and yet everything was under control. He definitely elevated our experience, gracias muchacho. Food was fantastic. Seemed like a simple unassuming spot but the food was fire. I took the surf and turf which definitely hit the spot with some pepper sauce on the side. Cocktails were great; mostly because our guy was making them super strong making sure we have a great time!
Nico M - 4 months ago

I ate the vegan risotto with mushrooms and It was so flavorful and delicious, and I really recommend it. The others in the group had meat and were super satisfied as well. The service was top-notch, and they made sure we didn't miss a thing.
Anjie - 5 months ago

All in all a nice experience. Food was very nice, the meat was superb and nicely grilled. It seems like good quality, and hence the price is not cheap. Service was good, with a smile. We bought our 8 months old, no problem. Cosy Argentinian sgeka house vibe.
Morten Møller Henriksen - 7 months ago

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This was the first meal we had here in Berlin, and honestly Italian food is my favorite. La Via Del Muro is one of the best Italian restaurants I’ve been to. The food is absolutely delicious. We ended up coming here twice during our trip. We had the tagliatelle with ragu sauce, the Margherita pizza, and crème brûlée for dessert. Everything was 10/10. Super tasty. The service was amazing too! Professional, kind, and super welcoming. Adem was our waiter and he’s the best. Grazie mille! Can’t wait to come back for sure!
Merel Marjieh - 4 months ago

Mamma Mia! What an Italian restaurant. It was completely full on a Wednesday night, which already tells you a lot about its popularity. Despite the crowd, I was lucky enough to be accommodated for one hour, and from the first moment, I knew it would be worth it. This was probably one of the best pizzas I have ever eaten — and that includes pizzas I’ve tried in Italy 🇮🇹. The crust was simply perfect: light, crispy on the outside, soft inside, and full of flavor. The scampi complemented the pizza beautifully, working in harmony with the rich and well-balanced tomato sauce. Every bite felt carefully prepared and thoughtfully combined. I started my meal with a tomato 🍅 soup, which was also excellent. It was fresh, warm, and comforting, with a natural tomato taste that showed the quality of the ingredients. I must compliment the restaurant not only on the outstanding food, but also on the high standard of their well-trained service staff. They operate like a beehive — nonstop, organized, quiet, and highly efficient — yet always polite and attentive. You feel welcomed without being disturbed. The atmosphere of the restaurant is very special: simple, elegant, and cozy at the same time. It creates the perfect setting for enjoying good food and good company. I strongly recommend this place to anyone living in Berlin or visiting the city. It is truly a gem. The last photo is of my empty pizza 🍕 plate — I enjoyed every single bite, including the delicious crust!
Mohamed El Alfy - 7 months ago

My boyfriend and I visited this restaurant during our holiday in Berlin and overall had a lovely experience. The food and drinks were really good, we shared the Mozzarella Focaccia to start, then had the Pizza Salami and Pizza Mista for mains, and everything was delicious. The atmosphere was great and service was friendly throughout most of the evening. Unfortunately, the experience was dampened at the end when we came to pay. We added a tip, but the waiter appeared visibly unhappy with the amount. He waved his hands in the air and slapped them down by his sides, which felt quite unprofessional and uncomfortable. It was disappointing after what had otherwise been a really enjoyable meal.
Aimee - 4 months ago

One of the best places we visited in Berlin! Amazing food, lovely atmosphere, and very kind staff. The white wine in a carafe and the tiramisu were excellent. Highly recommended. It was fully booked, so I definitely recommend making a reservation.
YEŞİM B - 8 months ago

Great place, great ambiance, the food was amaaaaaazing beyond words. The music was nice. The food came fast and hot. The staff are very attentive and pay attention to the details. Garda was our host for the night, this man is amaaaaazing
kareem elenany - 5 months ago

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I love the Ishin on Charlottenstraße. It has long been a favourite of mine. Out of moderately priced sushi establishments, it has to be one of the best, not only in Berlin but in the whole of Europe! Oh, how I wish Mr. Ishin would open a branch in London too!!!
dominic dear - 6 months ago

Food is very fresh, delicious and prices are good. However, depending on the time of your visit you might need to wait as there’s just 1 waiter 🥲 if it’s a big group (more than 3people) I’d recommend less busy times
Michelle - a year ago

Fantastic whether the food, the quality ,the value for money will have to visit again whenever I'm in Berlin.
Lady D - 8 months ago

Not sure whether a slow day or generally lower energy, but was not really amazed. The interaction with staff was rigid and perhaps only one younger lady was bit more interested in us. We asked for English menu, but it was never followed up. The rest of the time - absolute silence and staff sitting on their phones at the central table. When food came the order was little random. One soup well ahead and the rest just in good time later. Including edamame what i would have expected as starter. Flavors were passable but no thrills. Without soy definitely just bland. Loooots of rice. Bathroom area- low standards and having some washing clothes drying on a rack in public space not too pretty neither. Unfortunately compares as one of worst experiences and won’t return.
Ozzy E. - a year ago

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Lovely little tapas place just outside checkpoint charlie underground stop. Service was great - super friendly staff. Food was great!
Hatty Godden - 7 months ago

Really friendly staff, good prices, nice atmosphere to watch euros too. The espresso martini was great. Croquetas were the highlight, super crunchy and melty
Alex A - 2 years ago

food was pretty good but gosh the service went downhill so fast. it was the same night as the marathon and they probably overbooked because the place was packed and we didn't get any attention outdoors. paella took longer than worth and asking 5 different people and times to pay gets to be frustrating
Arthur Chin - 3 years ago

Its a nice place, food was nice. I ordered warm Tapas: Octopus, Calamari and Sardellen. Service was not so good, they looked very tired, demotivated. We were waiting for more than an hour for our food. It took also a while to get our desserts and they forgot to bring us one. To speak German and English was also not so easy.
Evgeniya Goryunova - 2 years ago

Very tasty tapas. Portions vary a bit. Some tapas dishes are quite bigger than others (for people with small stomach 1-2 of the bigger ones can already fill you up). Its very nice to come in a group and order many different things to share. The service is very friendly and fast. The atmosphere is nice. Prices are a bit high for the quantiy/quality but with that location it makes sense. It is a restaurant and bar so there are many-many drink options including non alcoholic cocktails.
Benjaluck Fai Yuttisee - 7 years ago

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My Boyfriend and I just had Lunch here. The food was absolutely amazing 🤩🤩🤩 Part of my Roots are in Barbados and the smells and tastes of the Chefs delicious food transported me back home to my Rock...my Island instantly 😍😍😍 Thank you for blessing us with this perfect lunch and many Blessings and Favor to you and your business in the future! ~The Grays~
Lorraine Howard (Rainey) - 4 months ago

Very good authentic food, great portions and everything fresh! And an amazing Piña Colada, also the non-alcoholic version. Warm owners and friendly atmosphere. Depending on the day and time, many Latinos and Dominicans come to enjoy, eat, drink and dance.
Nadja Voigt - 4 months ago

It was very good, the smoothie was AMAZING 🤩🤩the only slight problem was it took a pretty long anyways the waiters were very nice and kind and you got a great view of the sunset recommended if you like a nice quiet place to have drinks or maybe dinner 👍👍😃
Scott Yelle - 7 months ago

We had a quick meal after our walking tour and it was perfect! Wicked nice staff, great service and the food was amazing! I even asked to substitute the rice or fries on my dish for a baked potato and the waitress just smiled and nodded yes. If I was living in Berlin I would come here all the time! Thank you for an amazing meal!
Jenny Rose - 2 years ago

Fantastic place. Food was superb and beer was nice and decently priced. waitress kira was fantastic. A great experience
Jon Lock - 2 weeks ago

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Hip looking cafe that is a great option for breakfast or break time. It is nicely decorated for some selfie time as well. Staff are really friendly too. Outdoor seating is available for people watching 😛 Free wifi is available as well. However, the washroom is 50 euro cents thou.
Johnnie - 2 years ago

We had two different sandwiches and a pretzel filled with cheese – all three were delicious. They offer both coffee and freshly squeezed orange juice. It’s self-service, and the atmosphere is really nice.
ASLI DENİZ - a year ago

Awesome food options. You choose from the shelves and pay. Clean toilets
Amrita Bindukalpa - 10 months ago

Very good for a breakfast or a brunch. They have food drinks and deserts .
Liviu Simon - a month ago

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What an evening! Very nice atmosphere, Billy is a great host! His team cooked to perfection and the somm helped us to find the perfect wine from an outstanding menu - a great, Berlin style restaurant. Absolute recommend!
Freddie McFly - 6 months ago

It was an Intresting experience but unfortunately the food did not met my expectations in terms of creativity flavor and preparation. It was good but far from what i would expect from a Michelin star restaurant. Most importantly the menu is vary overpriced for what you get. I asked without gluten and i only got 1 protein dish with a vary tiny piece of chicken. I think the most amazing feeling after a Michelin is when you pay without even caring because of how amazing was the experience, unfortunately I felt completely the opposite this time and so the need to post the review.
Daniela Giamminola - 3 months ago

Some restaurants really take on the personality of their owners and this is certainly one of those places. I had the pleasure of dining here 3 times. Twice in April 2025 and once in June 2025. All 3 dinners were memorable. The service and hospitality are exceptional. The wine list is a 200 page book that even the most experienced wine connoisseur will find stuff they have never drank. The food is all sourced from the region around Berlin. No lemon, pepper, olive oil, blue fin, Japanese Wagyu etc. eclectic Records play on a turntable at the bar. You can’t take pictures of the food but you can take photos of the records and the wine. I highly recommend coming for the experience. The wine bottles posted are from two separate dinners.
Tim Powers - a year ago

Absolutely delicious and not to be missed. The team is fun enthusiastic and knowledgeable. The price fixe menu is plentiful (an amazing thing for this type of restaurant! And an incredible price point for this level of dining). The courses are delicious rich in flavors and thoughtful. The wine selections are extensive and the sommeliers (thank you Greta!) are knowledgeable to pair with your taste and the dish flavors. The ambiance is lovely and the large counter with mood lighting and lovely background music. Well worth the visit!!
Sorana Segal-Maurer - 6 months ago

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