Inexpensive/Value Restaurant Recommendations in Berlin
Mar 14, 2009 | 1:59 pm
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Inexpensive/Value Restaurant Recommendations in Berlin
I'm in Berlin with the SO for the next few days. While I typically am more of a "value" restaurant person -- I'd much rather spend $15 for a really good meal than $30 for an okay meal -- being laid off two weeks ago is making me try to keep costs in check during this trip.
So, I was wondering if anyone had any restaurant recommendations for us to try. I'd like to keep main course entrees under 15-20Euro as a guideline. Choice of cuisine is open...
Thanks,
Greg
P.S. If you're asking why I'm here when I got laid off... the airline tickets, hotel and train tickets for the trip were paid for well before I knew I was going to be out of work. It wasn't worth tossing away $2000 already invested wasn't an option.
So, I was wondering if anyone had any restaurant recommendations for us to try. I'd like to keep main course entrees under 15-20Euro as a guideline. Choice of cuisine is open...
Thanks,
Greg
P.S. If you're asking why I'm here when I got laid off... the airline tickets, hotel and train tickets for the trip were paid for well before I knew I was going to be out of work. It wasn't worth tossing away $2000 already invested wasn't an option.
Mar 14, 2009 | 3:42 pm
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Michelin recommends (BEST VALUE):
http://www.ottenthal.com/start.html
At this appealing establishment the owner and chef prepares Austrian dishes. He has named the restaurant after his hometown in Lower Austria - the old clock mechanism from the church tower there is part of the decor.
and this ... a bit more expensive:
http://www.bieberbau-berlin.de
In the former workshop of the master stucco plasterer Richard Bieber, 19C craftsmanship protected by a preservation order adorns the restaurant. Find well-trained personnel and tasty cuisine in a beautiful historical setting.
I have NOT been in one of those .. but will check it out soon ...
I like this:
http://www.kadewe.de/en/shops-stops/gourmet-floor/
The delicatessen department high above the roofs of Berlin is a real customer magnet. More than 30 gourmet stalls and an oyster bar make it a mecca for gourmets. Here connoisseurs can choose between around 34,000 different items including around 3,400 wines from all continents and more than 1,300 types of cheese. A further highlight is the fish & seafood department which, as well as domestic fish, also offers some exotic specialities. International names like Paul Bocuse, Lentre or Leysieffer also have stalls in the delicatessen department at the KaDeWe, Europe's largest in Europe.
http://www.ottenthal.com/start.html
At this appealing establishment the owner and chef prepares Austrian dishes. He has named the restaurant after his hometown in Lower Austria - the old clock mechanism from the church tower there is part of the decor.
and this ... a bit more expensive:
http://www.bieberbau-berlin.de
In the former workshop of the master stucco plasterer Richard Bieber, 19C craftsmanship protected by a preservation order adorns the restaurant. Find well-trained personnel and tasty cuisine in a beautiful historical setting.
I have NOT been in one of those .. but will check it out soon ...
I like this:
http://www.kadewe.de/en/shops-stops/gourmet-floor/
The delicatessen department high above the roofs of Berlin is a real customer magnet. More than 30 gourmet stalls and an oyster bar make it a mecca for gourmets. Here connoisseurs can choose between around 34,000 different items including around 3,400 wines from all continents and more than 1,300 types of cheese. A further highlight is the fish & seafood department which, as well as domestic fish, also offers some exotic specialities. International names like Paul Bocuse, Lentre or Leysieffer also have stalls in the delicatessen department at the KaDeWe, Europe's largest in Europe.
Mar 14, 2009 | 4:19 pm
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If you want to eat cheaply and well go to Berlin-Kreuzberg and try the many Turkish/Middle Eastern kebap places. The bigger places have all kinds of Turkish and Middle Eastern specialties.
Mar 14, 2009 | 6:39 pm
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On a Berlin-trip atg least one stop at a "Currywurst-Bude" is a must !
The original German fast food product has a long tradition in Berlin, tastes great and is very typical for the city.
Another option for good food quality and small prices is the Italian-restaurant chain "Vapiano". I guess there are a few of them in Berlin.
Great pizzy and past.
I wish you the best, for finding a new job !!!!!!!
Hope you can push the trouble aside to enjoy your stay ^
The original German fast food product has a long tradition in Berlin, tastes great and is very typical for the city.
Another option for good food quality and small prices is the Italian-restaurant chain "Vapiano". I guess there are a few of them in Berlin.
Great pizzy and past.
I wish you the best, for finding a new job !!!!!!!
Hope you can push the trouble aside to enjoy your stay ^
Mar 14, 2009 | 6:40 pm
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This shouldn't be a problem at all....
There a many spots for attractive priced casual dining in Berlin. But way too much to name them all. Just give me information about the preferred cuisine and neighbourhood...
i.e. I like the eateries in the 'young, alternative' suburbs like Prenzlauer Berg or Friedrichshain like the 'must haves" (Currywurst, curry sausage): Curry 36 near subway Mehringdamm, Konopke at Eberwalder Strasse.
Preventing home sickness (burger): Frittiersalon, Boxhagener Strasse.
Best kebap in town: Bagdad (even good for a photo showing your relatives you've been there
) subway Schlesisches Tor.
You see, plenty of choices, Will be glad to assist you.
There a many spots for attractive priced casual dining in Berlin. But way too much to name them all. Just give me information about the preferred cuisine and neighbourhood...
i.e. I like the eateries in the 'young, alternative' suburbs like Prenzlauer Berg or Friedrichshain like the 'must haves" (Currywurst, curry sausage): Curry 36 near subway Mehringdamm, Konopke at Eberwalder Strasse.
Preventing home sickness (burger): Frittiersalon, Boxhagener Strasse.
Best kebap in town: Bagdad (even good for a photo showing your relatives you've been there
) subway Schlesisches Tor.You see, plenty of choices, Will be glad to assist you.
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Mar 14, 2009 | 10:35 pm
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The KaDeWe gourmet floor is the greatest tourist trap since the invention of tourist traps. Do not go there. It is a self-service style, stand in line at a booth where they prepare food, deluxe cafeteria. The food is ok but not thrilling. The price is crazy expensive. We paid 50 Euros for a very simple and not copious lunch with two people. Whichever guide recommended that gets a commission. It is not possible to recommend that with a good conscience particularly to those seeking good value. As you can tell I felt so taken advantage off that I am still angry. 
If you do want something along that line go to the basement floor of the Galleries Lafayette on Friedrichstrasse. This is seriously good food, in a better atmosphere and at the same price.
For something that is really good try any of the restaurants on Savigny Platz. It is one of the most charming areas of the city right next to Kudamm with a ton of interesting little boutiques and shops as well as beautiful old houses. There is an Italian and an Asian restaurant. The Italian is on a corner closer to the S-Bahn tracks (noise is not bad at all). The Asian is called Mr. Hai and is on the other side of this little square. I had a wonderful three course lunch also at the Brel for 10 Euros. By the train (S-bahn) tracks at Savignyplatz there is also a big brasserie, Berlin-style. I think it is open 24/7, not expensive and the atmosphere is nice. Drink a Berliner Weisse (green or red). They also have a Biergarten. I think the entrance is on Bleibtreustrasse. Found it. It's called Zillemarkt. A bit touristy but not a trap like the KDW.
Till
If you do want something along that line go to the basement floor of the Galleries Lafayette on Friedrichstrasse. This is seriously good food, in a better atmosphere and at the same price.
For something that is really good try any of the restaurants on Savigny Platz. It is one of the most charming areas of the city right next to Kudamm with a ton of interesting little boutiques and shops as well as beautiful old houses. There is an Italian and an Asian restaurant. The Italian is on a corner closer to the S-Bahn tracks (noise is not bad at all). The Asian is called Mr. Hai and is on the other side of this little square. I had a wonderful three course lunch also at the Brel for 10 Euros. By the train (S-bahn) tracks at Savignyplatz there is also a big brasserie, Berlin-style. I think it is open 24/7, not expensive and the atmosphere is nice. Drink a Berliner Weisse (green or red). They also have a Biergarten. I think the entrance is on Bleibtreustrasse. Found it. It's called Zillemarkt. A bit touristy but not a trap like the KDW.
Till
Mar 15, 2009 | 12:03 pm
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Good-value places in Berlin
Don't go to KadeWe's foodcourt if you have to economise. It is a rip-off.
Go to Rogacki instead during shopping hours (pronounced rogatski) at
Wilmersdorfer Strasse (U Bismarckstrasse) and have a very good fish lunch
there for around 2-4 Euros. It is self-service without any more tips, you have
to stand at a bar, but it is fresh quality (even oysters).
Good-value is also found at the Ellington Hotel (behind KadeWe). The Duke
restaurant offers excellent lunches for 13 Euro (2-3 courses) including soft drink and coffee.
My personal favorites for lunch are found around the Gendarmenmarkt:
Aigner, Guy's and the Foodcourt within the shopping complex. Enjoy Berlin !
Go to Rogacki instead during shopping hours (pronounced rogatski) at
Wilmersdorfer Strasse (U Bismarckstrasse) and have a very good fish lunch
there for around 2-4 Euros. It is self-service without any more tips, you have
to stand at a bar, but it is fresh quality (even oysters).
Good-value is also found at the Ellington Hotel (behind KadeWe). The Duke
restaurant offers excellent lunches for 13 Euro (2-3 courses) including soft drink and coffee.
My personal favorites for lunch are found around the Gendarmenmarkt:
Aigner, Guy's and the Foodcourt within the shopping complex. Enjoy Berlin !
Mar 15, 2009 | 4:12 pm
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Okay... a day and a half in, I've had some pretty good kebabs, Thai/Vietnamese and Turkish food.
The first thing I've noticed is that there appear -- at least from where I've been (Mitte and Charlottenburg)-- to be FAR more Italian restaurants than all other types combined.
The second thing I've noticed is that I don't know if I've seen ANY German restaurants... sure there are some Italian places serving schnitzel but that's not what I had in mind.
Any suggestions in line with this thread? Thanks for the help and advice so far!
Greg
The first thing I've noticed is that there appear -- at least from where I've been (Mitte and Charlottenburg)-- to be FAR more Italian restaurants than all other types combined.
The second thing I've noticed is that I don't know if I've seen ANY German restaurants... sure there are some Italian places serving schnitzel but that's not what I had in mind.
Any suggestions in line with this thread? Thanks for the help and advice so far!
Greg
Mar 15, 2009 | 6:31 pm
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Obviously, if you just to do a google search on Berlin German restaurants you will get results with reviews. You can also buy tip and zitty magazines at any newsstand. They will give you listings, too.
The Zillemarkt of which I spoke is specifically German, uber-German so to say. Eisbein with Sauerkraut, Rostbraten, Schnitzel, Kassler. Have you been there? It's in the center of Charlottenburg.
Honigmond in Mitte should also be German.
On Friedrichstrasse there is a place under the arcades on the same corner where they have the Royal Danish porcelain shop, I've had a very decent Zigeunerschnitzel there. Sorry that I can't give you the name or address. I just go there and find it when I'm there.
If you want a Wiener Schnitzel it will not be cheap. The real Wiener Schnitzel is a nice cut of veal and that's expensive. The lesser version is "Wiener Art" i.e. Viennese style and it's pork.
Here is a link with some addresses:
http://www.morgenpost.de/printarchiv...er_Panade.html
Lutter and Wegener has Germanic fare, too. Might be a bit more expensive but is one of Berlin's oldest and most famous places.
An easy way to find out is also to just walk into a good hotel, pretend you stay there and ask the concierge his recommendations.
Till
The Zillemarkt of which I spoke is specifically German, uber-German so to say. Eisbein with Sauerkraut, Rostbraten, Schnitzel, Kassler. Have you been there? It's in the center of Charlottenburg.
Honigmond in Mitte should also be German.
On Friedrichstrasse there is a place under the arcades on the same corner where they have the Royal Danish porcelain shop, I've had a very decent Zigeunerschnitzel there. Sorry that I can't give you the name or address. I just go there and find it when I'm there.
If you want a Wiener Schnitzel it will not be cheap. The real Wiener Schnitzel is a nice cut of veal and that's expensive. The lesser version is "Wiener Art" i.e. Viennese style and it's pork.
Here is a link with some addresses:
http://www.morgenpost.de/printarchiv...er_Panade.html
Lutter and Wegener has Germanic fare, too. Might be a bit more expensive but is one of Berlin's oldest and most famous places.
An easy way to find out is also to just walk into a good hotel, pretend you stay there and ask the concierge his recommendations.
Till
Mar 16, 2009 | 4:44 am
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The best Schnitzle is served at Caf Einstein Stammhaus (no to be confused with the one at Unter den Linden) The address is :
Caf Einstein Stammhaus
Kurfrstenstrae 58
10785 Berlin
They have a German-Austrian kitchen.
Next subway station is Nollendorfplatz
Caf Einstein Stammhaus
Kurfrstenstrae 58
10785 Berlin
They have a German-Austrian kitchen.
Next subway station is Nollendorfplatz
Mar 16, 2009 | 12:04 pm
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A decent brewery located here on Alexanderplatz or 'Alex' in the second story of what seems to be a shopping mall overlooking the S-Bahn. I don't remember the name, but look at the map for the location.
Another area to check out, also near Alexanderplatz is here. The place that's pinned is also a great cheap place serving traditional Berliner fare.
A bit more expensive, but maybe worth a visit... check out Haus Der 1000 Biere: Kurfurstendamm 100, south of Charlottensburg S-Bahn or east of Halensee S-Bahn.
Another area to check out, also near Alexanderplatz is here. The place that's pinned is also a great cheap place serving traditional Berliner fare.
A bit more expensive, but maybe worth a visit... check out Haus Der 1000 Biere: Kurfurstendamm 100, south of Charlottensburg S-Bahn or east of Halensee S-Bahn.