The German capital is a global culinary crossroads, where each neighborhood offers a different food adventure. You can find everything from Italian pasta to Mexican tacos and Georgian dishes!
World cuisine in Berlin: Italian, Mexican, and more
Berlin is not a city where you eat German food. Well, yes, but that's far from the main point. The German capital is a global culinary crossroads, where each neighborhood offers a different food journey. In a single day, you can eat fresh Italian pasta for lunch, Mexican tacos in the afternoon, and Georgian khachapuri in the evening.
This guide focuses on Berlin's most memorable non-Asian cuisines. We've selected the best spots from our Berlin list, giving priority to value for money and Google Maps ratings. Every restaurant in this guide serves dishes for under 30 euros, with plenty of options under 20 euros. We've also included practical information for each place: approximate opening hours, price range, direct Google Maps link, and number of reviews so you can judge how reliable each recommendation is.
Italian cuisine: pizza, pasta and the good life
Italy is everywhere in Berlin. The Italian community is large, and Italian restaurants range from the neighborhood pizzeria to the refined ristorante. What stands out is that even the affordable spots serve authentic food, far from tourist clichés. The pizzaiolos are often from Naples, the pasta is fresh, and the ingredients are imported straight from Italy. Berlin has become one of the best cities in Northern Europe for Italian food, and the prices are much gentler than in Paris or Amsterdam.
1. Nea Pizza 1889 ⭐ 4,7/5
Neapolitan pizza just like in Naples. The wood-fired oven reaches 450 degrees, the dough is light and airy, the mozzarella di bufala melts slowly, and the San Marzano tomato sauce is perfectly balanced. A margherita costs around 10-12 euros, and the topped pizzas go up to 14-18 euros. It's one of the best pizzerias in Berlin, with a lively atmosphere and fast service.
Price: 10-18 euros · 12h-23h 📍 Google Maps
2. Standard Serious Pizza Mitte ⭐ 4,7/5
Standard takes pizza very seriously (hence the name). The dough is slowly fermented (48h minimum), the ingredients are imported from Italy, and the baking is spot on. The pizzas cost between 12 and 18 euros, are generous and crispy. The setting is minimalist and cool, typical of creative Berlin.
Price: 12-18 euros · 12h-23h 📍 Google Maps
3. Pizzakeller ⭐ 4,9/5
With 4,9/5, Pizzakiller is one of the highest-rated pizzerias in Berlin. The concept is simple: wood-fired pizzas, fresh ingredients, and flawless know-how. Prices are very reasonable (10-16 euros) and the atmosphere is friendly. The name (keller = cellar) refers to the basement location, which adds a unique charm.
Price: 10-16 euros · 17h-23h 📍 Google Maps
4. GEMELLO ⭐ 4,7/5
A takeaway pizzeria that delivers excellent-quality pizzas. The dough is airy, the toppings are generous, and the combinations are creative. Prices are around 12-18 euros. The takeaway option is ideal if you want to eat an excellent pizza in a Berlin park (Tiergarten or Mauerpark are perfect for that).
Price: 12-18 euros · 12h-22h 📍 Google Maps
5. PASTALINA ⭐ 4,9/5
A very new spot that's already making waves. The fresh pasta is homemade every day, the sauces are made with quality ingredients, and the portions are generous. Budget: 10-16 euros. With 4,9/5, it's a rising star to discover before it gets overrun.
Price: 10-16 euros · 12h-22h 📍 Google Maps
6. Ristorante Bocca Felice ⭐ 4,9/5
One of the most popular Italian places in Berlin Mitte. The food is generous and authentic: assorted antipasti, al dente pasta, grilled meats, and homemade desserts (the tiramisu is legendary). Prices range from 15 to 30 euros, fair for the quality and location. Book ahead for dinner.
Price: 15-30 euros · 12h-23h 📍 Google Maps
7. Bottega N.6 ⭐ 4,4/5
An Italian bottega (grocery-restaurant) offering panini, pasta, and antipasti at friendly prices. The sandwiches are made with ingredients imported from Italy (mortadella, burrata, prosciutto) and cost between 8 and 14 euros. It's perfect for a quick lunch with quality products.
Price: 8-14 euros · 10h-20h 📍 Google Maps
8. Salumeria da Nino ⭐ 4,7/5
An Italian deli-restaurant where everything is homemade. The pasta is fresh, the sauces are simmered, and the antipasti are a festival of flavors. The setting is authentic and warm. Budget: 12-20 euros. The pasta alla norma dish (eggplant and salted ricotta) is a must.
Price: 12-20 euros · 11h-22h 📍 Google Maps
Mexican and Latin American cuisine
Berlin's Mexican food scene has come a long way in recent years. You can now find authentic taquerias, mole restaurants, and even cevicherias. Prices stay predictable, and the flavors are often closer to what you'd find in Mexico than in Paris. The secret is that Berlin attracts expatriate Mexican chefs who want to cook without compromise, with corn tortillas pressed to order and salsas made fresh every morning. The result is impressively authentic.
9. El Amigo Taqueria ⭐ 4,8/5
The best taqueria in Berlin. The tacos are made with freshly pressed corn tortillas, marinated meat grilled over an open flame, house-made salsas, and fresh cilantro. One taco costs 3-4 euros, and three tacos are enough for a full meal (10-14 euros). The al pastor (pineapple-marinated meat) is the star of the menu.
Price: 10-14 euros · 12h-22h 📍 Google Maps
10. Mama Rosas Taqueria ⭐ 4,8/5
The other major taqueria in Berlin. Mama Rosa focuses on traditional family recipes. The quesadillas are melty, the burritos are huge, and the margaritas are well mixed. Budget: 10-18 euros. The atmosphere is festive and colorful, perfect for dinner with friends.
Price: 10-18 euros · 12h-23h 📍 Google Maps
11. Tacos El Rey ⭐ 4,6/5
An authentic taco stand with traditional recipes. The prices are unbeatable: 3 euros per taco, 8-12 euros for a full meal. The carnitas (braised pork) and the barbacoa (braised beef) are excellent. It’s Mexican street food just like you’d find on the streets of Mexico City.
Price: 8-12 euros · 11h30-22h 📍 Google Maps
12. Sabor a mi ⭐ 4,7/5
A Mexican restaurant that goes beyond tacos. The menu offers complex dishes, cheesy enchiladas, and fresh fish plates. The flavors are authentic and the portions are generous. Budget: 12-20 euros. The mole negro (a sauce with chocolate and chili) is a signature dish you shouldn’t miss.
Price: 12-20 euros · 12h-22h 📍 Google Maps
Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine
Beyond falafels and kebabs (covered in our street food guide), Berlin offers refined Levantine and Mediterranean cuisine. Syrian, Lebanese, Greek, modern Turkish, and Persian restaurants deliver rich dining experiences at reasonable prices. Middle Eastern food in Berlin has one major advantage: the communities are large and have been here for a long time, which guarantees an authenticity that's rare in Europe. The spices are fresh, the recipes are passed down from one generation to the next, and the ingredients are often imported directly from their countries of origin.
13. Epavlis ⭐ 4,5/5
An authentic Greek restaurant with generous mezze, fragrant grilled dishes, and fresh salads. The tzatziki is creamy, the moussaka is perfectly browned, and the fried squid is crispy. Budget: 15-25 euros. The atmosphere is friendly and Mediterranean, with a lovely terrace in summer.
Price: 15-25 euros · 12h-23h 📍 Google Maps
14. Masaya Restaurant ⭐ 4,9/5
A Middle Eastern restaurant with an outstanding 4,9/5 rating. The cuisine is refined and creative, blending Levantine traditions with modern touches. The mezze are spectacular, the grilled dishes are juicy, and the desserts are delicate. Budget: 15-25 euros. A must-visit stop.
Price: 15-25 euros · 12h-22h30 📍 Google Maps
15. Slava Berlin! Ukrainian Soulfood ⭐ 4,9/5
A warm Ukrainian restaurant with comforting, generous food. The varenyky (Ukrainian dumplings) are homemade, the bortsch is rich and fragrant, and the nalivaiko (fruit digestifs) are a treat. Budget: 10-18 euros. With 4,9/5, it is one of Berlin's best culinary surprises.
Price: 10-18 euros · 12h-22h 📍 Google Maps
German and Central European cuisine
Yes, you can eat German food in Berlin too. And no, it's not all sausages and sauerkraut. Modern German cuisine is creative, and the Central European spots (Austrian, Hungarian) add depth to the mix. Berlin chefs put a fresh, seasonal spin on the classics, and the result is often a pleasant surprise. Schnitzel comes out crispy and juicy, Maultaschen (Swabian ravioli) are carefully filled, and desserts like Kaiserschmarrn are well worth a stop.
16. Restaurant Klement's ⭐ 4,7/5
A German restaurant that gives the classics a fresh twist with local, seasonal ingredients. The Schnitzel is crispy and juicy, the Rinderrouladen (beef rolls) is melt-in-your-mouth tender, and Kartoffelpuffer (potato pancakes) are addictive. Budget: 15-25 euros. This is German food the way you'd wish to find it everywhere.
Price: 15-25 euros · 12h-22h 📍 Google Maps
17. Felix Austria ⭐ 4,7/5
An Austrian Gasthaus that transports you to Vienna. The Wiener Schnitzel is huge and golden, the Kaiserschmarrn (fluffy pancake) are a legendary dessert, and the Apfelstrudel is just like at Grandma's. Budget: 15-25 euros. The atmosphere is warm, with wood, checkered tablecloths, and classical music playing in the background.
Price: 15-25 euros · 12h-22h30 📍 Google Maps
18. Ottenthal ⭐ 4,7/5
Another excellent Austrian restaurant, with a more refined menu. The dishes are carefully prepared, the Austrian wines are well selected, and the service is attentive. The Tafelspitz (Viennese boiled beef) is the house specialty. Budget: 20-35 euros. Book ahead for the weekend.
Price: 20-35 euros · 12h-23h 📍 Google Maps
Georgian and Eastern European cuisine
19. Restaurant Tsomi ⭐ 4,7/5
Georgian cuisine is one of Berlin's great culinary discoveries. Tsomi offers khachapuri (boat-shaped cheese bread), khinkali (juicy Georgian dumplings), and marinated meat dishes with walnuts. The flavors are distinctive, somewhere between the Middle East and Eastern Europe. Budget: 12-25 euros. It's a change of scenery, generous, and absolutely delicious.
Price: 12-25 euros · 12pm-11pm 📍 Google Maps
20. Cafe Pils ⭐ 4,8/5
A café-restaurant with a unique atmosphere and an eclectic menu. The dishes are prepared with care, the portions are generous, and the prices are fair (10-18 euros). The weekend brunch is especially popular. It's the kind of all-purpose spot you can go to at any time of day.
Price: 10-18 euros · 9am-10pm 📍 Google Maps
Our culinary itineraries around the world
Berlin pizza tour (3h)
Start at Nea Pizza 1889 for a classic margherita (10-12 euros). Walk to Standard Pizza to compare styles. Finish with gelato at an Italian artisan ice cream shop (3-4 euros). Total budget: 25-35 euros for a full pizza crawl.
Mexican tour in Kreuzberg (2h)
Start at El Amigo Taqueria for al pastor tacos (10 euros). Continue on to Sabor a mi for a mole and a margherita (15-20 euros). Total budget: 25-30 euros.
Practical tips
Italian and Mexican restaurants are often fully booked on Friday and Saturday nights. Always book ahead for the best-rated places. On weekdays, you'll usually find a table easily, even without a reservation. Tip: Tuesday and Wednesday are the best days to try popular restaurants without waiting. Lunch menus (Mittagstisch) often offer discounted dishes, perfect for trying an upscale restaurant without blowing your budget.
Middle Eastern restaurants usually stay open late (until 23h-00h) and often offer shareable plates: order a variety of mezze rather than a single dish to get the full range of flavors.
For German food, the best value is in neighborhood Gasthäuser (inns), not in the touristy restaurants downtown. The Charlottenburg and Schoenberg districts are perfect for that.
Mistakes to avoid
Limiting yourself to German food: Berlin is anything but a city of national cuisine. The best dining experiences are often international.
Eating Italian around Checkpoint Charlie or the Brandenburg Gate: prices are doubled and quality is halved. The truly good Italian places are in Neukolln, Kreuzberg and Prenzlauer Berg.
Ignoring Georgian food: it's been one of Berlin's culinary revelations in recent years. Khachapuri (melted cheese bread with an egg in the center) alone is worth the trip. Georgia is a culinary crossroads between Europe and Asia, and its flavors are unique: walnuts, fresh herbs, pomegranates, and spiced marinated meats. If you try only one new cuisine in Berlin, make it Georgian.
Ordering just one dish at a Middle Eastern restaurant: mezze are meant to be shared. Order 3-4 dishes for two and you'll have a much richer experience than with a single plate.
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