Restaurants in Berlin

This sophisticated restaurant is located near the pretty Gendarmenmarkt and dates back to the mid-19th century. The cuisine is French-influenced and the menu changes daily, with lots of meaty options such as calf's liver in calvados sauce, as well as the signature dish of Wiener Schnitzel. Open daily, booking recommended.

The eponymous chef works wonders with Asian dishes at this double Michelin-starred establishment. It's unconventional – and expensive – but the quality of cooking and the balance of flavours are excellent.

Overseen by Michelin-starred chef Marco Müller, this upscale fine dining restaurant offers different tasting menus and the emphasis is on inventive use of ingredients such as pigeon and Baltic salmon. There's also an à la carte menu, not to mention a 900-strong wine list.

The runaway success of this Berlin institution shows no signs of waning. It's a good-value Vietnamese restaurant right at the heart of Mitte's best shopping district. It gets busy, but service is brisk, and you'll generally get a table if you're happy to wait for a few minutes. The creative dishes take in various Asian cuisines, with cold Saigon beer available to wash them down.

The oldest restaurant in Berlin, this restaurant has been serving classic German dishes since 1621 and its rendition of Konigsberger Klopse (Meatballs) is delightful. It also has a good selection of German beer.

Located within Kreuzberg and amid Turkish shops and cafes, Adana Grillhaus is the place for Doner Kebab, a tantalising combo of grilled meat stuffed inside fluffy Turkish bread.

Currywurst (pork sausage with a sprinkling of curry powder) is Berlin's most iconic street food and Curry 36 is arguably the best place to try it. There are a few outlets across the city, at the Zoo station, Mehringdamm and Central Station, all of them are packed.

This vegan-friendly restaurant is best known for its organic dumplings, which some claim it's the best in Berlin.

The strapline – Finest Baked Potatoes – says it all. A super-affordable option with more-than-generous portion sizes, Patta serves up enormous baked spuds loaded with different fillings. Take your pick from twenty different toppings, from feta cheese and grilled vegetables to chicken and jalapenos. Various teas are also available.