Berlin

Osteria da Tano

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Excellent Italian cuisine served with warm and very friendly service in a local neighborhood (“Kiez” in German) just one block off the Ku’Damm in Berlin.  The fish is fresh and the pasta is cooked to perfection.  Summer is a great time to sit outside and enjoy the nice atmosphere at this local’s favorite while enjoying a nice glass of wine and some great Italian food.

One of my favorite starters is the Caprese Salad (Fresh sliced tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, in olive oil and balsamic vinegar with a fresh basil garnish).  For a main course, try the fresh fish with fresh tomato sauce alla Siciliana.  The sauce is bursting with flavor and complements the fish perfectly.  Delizioso!

Osteria da Tano is one of my favorite restaurants in Berlin.  Give it a try and see for yourself.

Osteria da Tano
Joachim-Friedrich-Strasse 33
10711 Berlin
Telephone: 49 (0)30-8909 5369

 

Pastis – a great place for Flammkuchen in Berlin

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Saturday afternoon.  After walking around Rudesheimer Platz we decided to stop at Pastis for a bite to eat.  We ordered the Flammkuchen vegetarisch.  D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S!   It was very well-prepared with lots of fresh vegetables and a delicious pesto sauce.   Pair this with a nice glass of wine on a beautiful day – bon appetit!   This is another good reason to visit this excellent French restaurant.

Cookies Cream

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Creative vegetarian cuisine, well-prepared and delicious; that’s the best way to describe Cookies Cream.  I am not a vegetarian; but I thoroughly enjoyed my meal here and I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Berlin.  Locate just of Friedrichstrasse in Berlin-Mitte this restaurant serves tasty and imaginative vegetarian dishes in an eclectic atmosphere.  I had no idea that vegetarian fare could combine so many interesting flavors together in such a palate pleasing way.  They also have a nice selection of wines to accompany your meal.

The link to their website is quite different from most other restaurants; however, I like the way they’ve used animation to show you the way to their door.  Cookies Cream is an epicurean adventure and one that I think you will enjoy.  http://www.cookiescream.com/

Cookies Cream
55 Behrenstraße
10117 Berlin
Telephone: 49 (0)30-27 49  29 40


Pastis – Fine French dining in Berlin

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Here’s a delightful French Restaurant located at Rüdesheimer Platz in Berlin.  A great location (right next to the U-Bahnhof), friendly service, and excellent French food make this a “must go to”  destination in Berlin.  The menu is updated with daily chef’s specials.  The descriptions of the entrees stimulate both your imagination and your palate.  I found the staff to be very friendly and quite helpful.  They offer a nice selection of wines to accompany your meal.  I am definitely going back.  Bon appetit!

I had the Filet vom Adler Fisch (filet of Sea Bass) with coconut curry foam on a nut Risotto.  It looked good when I saw it on the menu and it was absolutely delicious!

You can find out more about this gem of a restaurant on their website – http://www.restaurant-pastis.de/

Pastis
Rüdesheimer Straße 9
14197 Berlin, Germany
Telephone: 49 (0)30-81055769

 

Pikilia

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A warm and friendly atmosphere, attentive service, and very authentic Greek cuisine make Pikilia the destination for Greek food in Berlin.  A daily menu of chef’s specials supplements a standard menu that’s filled with traditional Greek favorites.  They have a wonderful selection of wines from the different regions of Greece to accompany your meal.  Ask the staff  for their wine recommendations, they will gladly help you select the perfect wine for your meal.

Recommendation: try the “Jouwarlakia Avgolemono” soup (egg and lemon soup with small meatballs).  This authentic Greek soup is hard to find in restaurants, so definitely try it here.  I had a friend in college who was Greek and I remember how much I enjoyed his grandmother’s homemade lemon soup.  Pikilia’s is excellent!

I recommend that you make a reservation to dine at this very popular Berlin restaurant.

More information at: http://www.pikilia.de/

Taverna Pikilia
Spanische Allee 72
14129 Berlin
Telephone: 49 (0)30-80 58 82 07

 

Pan Degli Angeli

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This is one of my favorite Italian restaurants.  You are welcomed immediately upon entering with a warm greeting – Buona Sera!  A charming Italian atmosphere coupled with friendly service and perfectly prepared classic Italian cuisine makes for a very enjoyable dining experience in Berlin.  I prefer to order off the daily menu which includes a great variety of fresh fish, meat and pasta dishes.  Have a look at their wine list which includes a nice variety of excellent Italian wines to accompany your meal.  Reservations are highly recommended at this very popular Berlin restaurant.

Tip: try the Taglierini with parmesan cheese and black truffles.  It’s the best I’ve had – anywhere.  Buon appetito!

More information at: http://www.pandegliangeli.de/

Trattoria “PAN DEGLI ANGELI”
Stuttgarter Platz 20 / Ecke Windscheidstrasse
10627 Berlin
Telephone: 49 (0)30-36 41 26 27


Fischers Fritz

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Elegant dining at its finest – this is Fischers Fritz.  A rich menu, professional staff, a royal ambiance, and two Michelin Stars all make Fischers Fritz the Berlin destination for gourmet dining.  Their menu is filled with culinary creativity that will stimulate both your imagination and your palate.   All of their dishes are prepared with the utmost care and attention to detail.   The staff will cater to your every culinary wish and ensure that your dining experience is both enjoyable and memorable.  They have an excellent wine list and their staff will be glad to help you select the perfect wine to accompany your meal.

More information at: http://www.fischersfritzberlin.com/

Fischers Fritz at the Regent Berlin
Charlottenstrasse 49
10117 Berlin-Mitte
Germany
Telephone +49 (0) 30-20 33 63 63

 

 

first floor

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I really enjoy dining at this restaurant.  It has a warm and inviting atmosphere, the service is impeccable, and the food; well the food is a culinary extravaganza!  This is a great place to take your spouse for that very special evening.  It’s also a good place to dine with company executives.  Their attentive staff will do everything possible to ensure that your dining experience is enjoyable.  They have a superb selection of fine wines to accompany their excellent menu offerings.

Find out more at: http://www.firstfloor.palace.de/web/index.htm

Restaurant “first floor”
at the HOTEL PALACE BERLIN
Budapester Strasse 45
10787 Berlin
 
Telephone: 49 (0)30 2502-1020