olive\u2019s top 10 must-visits for foodies in Berlin<\/span><\/h2>\nBest bakery in Berlin \u2013 Zeit f\u00fcr Brot<\/h3>\n
Artisan baker Zeit f\u00fcr Brot has three locations across the city, each with more than two dozen varieties of sourdough bread<\/a> for sale. Classic stulle sandwiches<\/a> (think deli meats and cheeses between thick slices of sourdough) are another draw, but it\u2019s the bakery\u2019s cinnamon buns<\/a> that\u00a0get people queueing round the block.\u00a0zeitfuerbrot.com<\/a><\/p>\nBest foodie market in Berlin \u2013 Markthalle Neun<\/h3>\n
The beating heart of Berlin\u2019s food scene is the magnificent Markthalle Neun<\/b>. Here you\u2019ll find some of the city\u2019s best food vendors and produce \u2013 don\u2019t miss the traditional German meats and brilliant burgers\u00a0at innovative butcher Kumpel & Keule. markthalleneun.de<\/i><\/a>; kumpelundkeule.de<\/i><\/a><\/p>\nBest Vietnamese in Berlin \u2013 Madame Ngo<\/h3>\n
For the best pho in town, head\u00a0to Madame Ngo<\/b>, a Vietnamese spot in Charlottenburg. Here, bone broths are cooked all day to give an intense and authentic flavour. Order the rare-beef version, made with tender German steak. madame-ngo.de<\/i><\/a><\/p>\nBest food court \u2013 KaDeWe<\/h3>\n
Iconic department store KaDeWe<\/b> has a seriously impressive food court: try traditional mettwurst and kohlwurst cooked \u00e0 la minute at the sausage counter, with piles of potato salad<\/a> and mustard. kadewe.de<\/i><\/a><\/p>\nBest \u2018fine dining\u2019 restaurant Berlin \u2013 Nobelhart & Schmutzig<\/h3>\n
The pioneers of Berlin\u2019s brutal lokal (brutally local) movement\u00a0are Billy Wagner and Micha Sch\u00e4fer, who run the kitchen at Nobelhart & Schmutzig<\/b> with such strict adherence to the ethos that you\u2019ll find no lemons, pepper, olive oil or chocolate\u00a0on the menu. Typical dishes include porcini mushrooms in a thyme and buckwheat ferment, and wild hops with dried raspberries and white beer ice cream. nobelhartundschmutzig.com<\/i><\/a><\/p>\nBest Turkish restaurant in\u00a0Berlin\u00a0\u2013 Adana Grillhaus<\/h3>\n
For the most delicious barbecued meats head to Kreuzberg\u2019s Adana Grillhaus <\/b>and order a meze<\/a> to share, along with a choice of grilled lamb and chicken (skewers, chops, ribs, meatballs and more). adanagrillhaus.de<\/i><\/a><\/p>\nBest craft beer in Berlin \u2013 BR\u0141O<\/h3>\n
At craft brewery BR\u0141O<\/b>\u2019s unique location, inside 38 shipping containers, you\u2019ll find some of the city\u2019s best beers. Join one of the weekly tours or head straight to the bar for a glass of berliner weisse, the local, pleasingly sour, white beer. There\u2019s also an on-site restaurant. brlo.de<\/i><\/a><\/p>\nBest Japanese workshops \u2013 Mimi Ferments<\/h3>\n
Artisanal Japanese soy sauces, miso, koji, tempeh and natto are what Markus Shimizu specialises in,\u00a0and they\u2019re sworn by at Berlin\u2019s most discerning restaurants. At his factory, Mimi Ferments<\/b>,\u00a0you can join a tasting or sign up for a\u00a0workshop to learn how to make your own. mimiferments.com<\/i><\/a><\/p>\nBest wine bar in Berlin \u2013 JaJa<\/h3>\n
Berlin\u2019s drinkers were early champions of the natural-wine<\/a> movement. Head to wine bar and shop JaJa<\/b> for\u00a0some of the city\u2019s best bottles, accompanied\u00a0by innovative seasonal tapas plates, as well\u00a0as monthly events with growers and producers. jajaberlin.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\nBest pastry shop in Berlin \u2013 Damaskus Konditorei<\/h3>\n
No trip to Berlin would be complete without sampling the Syrian sweets at Damaskus Konditorei<\/b>. Owner Tamem al-Sakka\u2019s considerable range of expertly crafted pastries includes baklava<\/a> and halawet el jibn (rolls of semolina dough filled with white cheese and rosewater).\u00a0@Konditorei.Damaskus<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n![\""A\"](\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/2\/2019\/01\/05-Lindenbl%C3%A4tter-Senf-5ee7ca4.jpg?quality=45&resize=620,413"\" "\\"\"Lindenbl\u00e4tter\\"")
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<\/div>WHERE TO STAY IN BERLIN<\/strong><\/p>\nDoubles at the pared back Michelberger Hotel cost from \u20ac126, room only (michelbergerhotel.com<\/i><\/a>).<\/p>\nHighlights include a 24 hour bar and caf\u00e9, and a plant-forward restaurant championing local producers and natural wines.<\/p>\n
HOW TO GET TO BERLIN<\/strong><\/p>\nReturn flights from various UK airports to Berlin cost from \u00a360 (easyjet.com<\/i><\/a>).<\/p>\nMore info: visitberlin.de<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\nTRUST OLIVE<\/strong><\/p>\nKate Lewin writes for blog Berlin Food Stories, and\u00a0runs monthly food tours\u00a0that explore Berlin\u2019s food history (berlinfoodstories.com<\/i><\/a>).<\/p>\nImages by Marko Seifert<\/p>\n
More places to eat and drink in Berlin<\/h2>\nAuntbenny<\/h3>\n
Relaxed caf\u00e9 Auntbenny<\/a> serves lovingly prepared breakfasts, coffees, lunches and dinners, many of which are gluten-free. Order a bottle of wine and a cheese plate with rosemary crackers or a slice of apple cake and eat it around the large communal table.<\/p>\nStreet Food Thursday<\/h3>\n
It\u2019s worth making a long weekend of it just to catch Street Food Thursday<\/a>. Taking place every Thursday evening at Markthalle 9, there\u2019s always a good choice of dishes, from Swabian ravioli at Barbara\u2019s kaffeetafel to Ruby beer from Heidenpeter, which is brewed on site (well, in the market\u2019s basement).<\/p>\nLong March Canteen<\/h3>\n
Dive into the world of a Chinese eating house at the Long March Canteen<\/a>. Specialising in both hot and cold dim sum, its most impressive feature is the dumpling station, the steam rising from it glowing under a red light. Try the tuna sashimi with beetroot.<\/p>\nSkykitchen<\/h3>\n
Michelin-starred restaurant Skykitchen<\/a> is set on the 11th floor of Andel\u2019s Hotel Berlin, so diners get to enjoy breathtaking views of the city\u2019s skyline as well as dishes like pikeperch with black pudding, pickled cabbage, pear and pearl onion.<\/p>\nEat Berlin<\/h3>\n
If you\u2019re after an edible souvenir to take home, head to Eat Berlin<\/a> for delicious local delicacies. You\u2019ll be spoilt for choice among its selection of chutneys, sauces, pestos, spices, teas and spreads, all made by small food companies.<\/p>\nNot Only Riesling<\/h3>\n
When the sun hits, there\u2019s nothing better than sitting outside wine bar Not Only Riesling<\/a> with a glass of something chosen with care, direct from German and European wineries. Order a Riesling Quickie (three 0.1l glasses of German wine) or a Small Wine Tasting, (six 0.1l glasses from further afield plus a cheese board).<\/p>\nCaf\u00e9 am Literaturhaus<\/h3>\n
Not everything in Berlin is fast-changing and modern. Head to Caf\u00e9 am Literaturhaus<\/a>, a literature-focused exhibition space in a Wilhelminian-style villa, for a breakfast of ham and eggs, or a coffee and a strawberry tart; grab an outdoor table to enjoy the beautiful gardens.<\/p>\nBurgeramt<\/h3>\n
The Berlin burger scene is huge and the standard high, but Burgeramt <\/a>is the best for brisk but friendly service and a wide selection. If you\u2019re overwhelmed by choice go for the teriyaki burger.<\/p>\nThe Barn Roastery<\/h3>\n
Owner of The Barn Roastery<\/a>, Ralf M\u00fcller, has been a slow-brew pioneer in Berlin so expect a sensational coffee here, accompanied by a Berliner stulle (sandwich). The coffee is roasted at the back of the shop and is available to buy if you want to take some home.<\/p>\nGoldhahn & Sampson<\/h3>\n
A paradise for gourmets, Goldhahn & Sampson<\/a> (pictured below) sells fine food, exceptional drinks, artisan chocolates and pastries as well as a variety of cookbooks. It also hosts regular cookery classes, some of them in English.<\/p>\n
Best foodie market in Berlin \u2013 Markthalle Neun<\/h3>\n
The beating heart of Berlin\u2019s food scene is the magnificent Markthalle Neun<\/b>. Here you\u2019ll find some of the city\u2019s best food vendors and produce \u2013 don\u2019t miss the traditional German meats and brilliant burgers\u00a0at innovative butcher Kumpel & Keule. markthalleneun.de<\/i><\/a>; kumpelundkeule.de<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n For the best pho in town, head\u00a0to Madame Ngo<\/b>, a Vietnamese spot in Charlottenburg. Here, bone broths are cooked all day to give an intense and authentic flavour. Order the rare-beef version, made with tender German steak. madame-ngo.de<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n Iconic department store KaDeWe<\/b> has a seriously impressive food court: try traditional mettwurst and kohlwurst cooked \u00e0 la minute at the sausage counter, with piles of potato salad<\/a> and mustard. kadewe.de<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n The pioneers of Berlin\u2019s brutal lokal (brutally local) movement\u00a0are Billy Wagner and Micha Sch\u00e4fer, who run the kitchen at Nobelhart & Schmutzig<\/b> with such strict adherence to the ethos that you\u2019ll find no lemons, pepper, olive oil or chocolate\u00a0on the menu. Typical dishes include porcini mushrooms in a thyme and buckwheat ferment, and wild hops with dried raspberries and white beer ice cream. nobelhartundschmutzig.com<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n For the most delicious barbecued meats head to Kreuzberg\u2019s Adana Grillhaus <\/b>and order a meze<\/a> to share, along with a choice of grilled lamb and chicken (skewers, chops, ribs, meatballs and more). adanagrillhaus.de<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n At craft brewery BR\u0141O<\/b>\u2019s unique location, inside 38 shipping containers, you\u2019ll find some of the city\u2019s best beers. Join one of the weekly tours or head straight to the bar for a glass of berliner weisse, the local, pleasingly sour, white beer. There\u2019s also an on-site restaurant. brlo.de<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n Artisanal Japanese soy sauces, miso, koji, tempeh and natto are what Markus Shimizu specialises in,\u00a0and they\u2019re sworn by at Berlin\u2019s most discerning restaurants. At his factory, Mimi Ferments<\/b>,\u00a0you can join a tasting or sign up for a\u00a0workshop to learn how to make your own. mimiferments.com<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n Berlin\u2019s drinkers were early champions of the natural-wine<\/a> movement. Head to wine bar and shop JaJa<\/b> for\u00a0some of the city\u2019s best bottles, accompanied\u00a0by innovative seasonal tapas plates, as well\u00a0as monthly events with growers and producers. jajaberlin.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n No trip to Berlin would be complete without sampling the Syrian sweets at Damaskus Konditorei<\/b>. Owner Tamem al-Sakka\u2019s considerable range of expertly crafted pastries includes baklava<\/a> and halawet el jibn (rolls of semolina dough filled with white cheese and rosewater).\u00a0@Konditorei.Damaskus<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n WHERE TO STAY IN BERLIN<\/strong><\/p>\n Doubles at the pared back Michelberger Hotel cost from \u20ac126, room only (michelbergerhotel.com<\/i><\/a>).<\/p>\n Highlights include a 24 hour bar and caf\u00e9, and a plant-forward restaurant championing local producers and natural wines.<\/p>\n HOW TO GET TO BERLIN<\/strong><\/p>\n Return flights from various UK airports to Berlin cost from \u00a360 (easyjet.com<\/i><\/a>).<\/p>\n More info: visitberlin.de<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n TRUST OLIVE<\/strong><\/p>\n Kate Lewin writes for blog Berlin Food Stories, and\u00a0runs monthly food tours\u00a0that explore Berlin\u2019s food history (berlinfoodstories.com<\/i><\/a>).<\/p>\n Images by Marko Seifert<\/p>\n Relaxed caf\u00e9 Auntbenny<\/a> serves lovingly prepared breakfasts, coffees, lunches and dinners, many of which are gluten-free. Order a bottle of wine and a cheese plate with rosemary crackers or a slice of apple cake and eat it around the large communal table.<\/p>\n It\u2019s worth making a long weekend of it just to catch Street Food Thursday<\/a>. Taking place every Thursday evening at Markthalle 9, there\u2019s always a good choice of dishes, from Swabian ravioli at Barbara\u2019s kaffeetafel to Ruby beer from Heidenpeter, which is brewed on site (well, in the market\u2019s basement).<\/p>\n Dive into the world of a Chinese eating house at the Long March Canteen<\/a>. Specialising in both hot and cold dim sum, its most impressive feature is the dumpling station, the steam rising from it glowing under a red light. Try the tuna sashimi with beetroot.<\/p>\n Michelin-starred restaurant Skykitchen<\/a> is set on the 11th floor of Andel\u2019s Hotel Berlin, so diners get to enjoy breathtaking views of the city\u2019s skyline as well as dishes like pikeperch with black pudding, pickled cabbage, pear and pearl onion.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re after an edible souvenir to take home, head to Eat Berlin<\/a> for delicious local delicacies. You\u2019ll be spoilt for choice among its selection of chutneys, sauces, pestos, spices, teas and spreads, all made by small food companies.<\/p>\n When the sun hits, there\u2019s nothing better than sitting outside wine bar Not Only Riesling<\/a> with a glass of something chosen with care, direct from German and European wineries. Order a Riesling Quickie (three 0.1l glasses of German wine) or a Small Wine Tasting, (six 0.1l glasses from further afield plus a cheese board).<\/p>\n Not everything in Berlin is fast-changing and modern. Head to Caf\u00e9 am Literaturhaus<\/a>, a literature-focused exhibition space in a Wilhelminian-style villa, for a breakfast of ham and eggs, or a coffee and a strawberry tart; grab an outdoor table to enjoy the beautiful gardens.<\/p>\n The Berlin burger scene is huge and the standard high, but Burgeramt <\/a>is the best for brisk but friendly service and a wide selection. If you\u2019re overwhelmed by choice go for the teriyaki burger.<\/p>\n Owner of The Barn Roastery<\/a>, Ralf M\u00fcller, has been a slow-brew pioneer in Berlin so expect a sensational coffee here, accompanied by a Berliner stulle (sandwich). The coffee is roasted at the back of the shop and is available to buy if you want to take some home.<\/p>\n A paradise for gourmets, Goldhahn & Sampson<\/a> (pictured below) sells fine food, exceptional drinks, artisan chocolates and pastries as well as a variety of cookbooks. It also hosts regular cookery classes, some of them in English.<\/p>\nBest Vietnamese in Berlin \u2013 Madame Ngo<\/h3>\n
Best food court \u2013 KaDeWe<\/h3>\n
Best \u2018fine dining\u2019 restaurant Berlin \u2013 Nobelhart & Schmutzig<\/h3>\n
Best Turkish restaurant in\u00a0Berlin\u00a0\u2013 Adana Grillhaus<\/h3>\n
Best craft beer in Berlin \u2013 BR\u0141O<\/h3>\n
Best Japanese workshops \u2013 Mimi Ferments<\/h3>\n
Best wine bar in Berlin \u2013 JaJa<\/h3>\n
Best pastry shop in Berlin \u2013 Damaskus Konditorei<\/h3>\n
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>More places to eat and drink in Berlin<\/h2>\n
Auntbenny<\/h3>\n
Street Food Thursday<\/h3>\n
Long March Canteen<\/h3>\n
Skykitchen<\/h3>\n
Eat Berlin<\/h3>\n
Not Only Riesling<\/h3>\n
Caf\u00e9 am Literaturhaus<\/h3>\n
Burgeramt<\/h3>\n
The Barn Roastery<\/h3>\n
Goldhahn & Sampson<\/h3>\n