The Best New Bar and Restaurant Openings in Berlin

In Berlin , the significance of life is mere : eat , drink , and be jocund . After all , if good beer , techno parties , and full - head-on liberalism are any indication , Germany ’s capital is probably the most epicurean city in the world . And if there ’s one thing hedonism definitely pass to … it ’s hungriness . So far this year , a stack of Modern restaurant have opened , peddling everything from mouthwatering ribs , to rude ice cream , to delicious wine-coloured . No more excuses … go check out these unexampled bar and eating house now .

All of the eatery on this listing are part of our on-going seeking to find this twelvemonth ’s best raw restaurants in the world , and we ’re comb through every opening in every Thrillist metropolis . Get involved on Instagram –#BestRest2016 - - to allow us know your picks and your best-loved dishes at each of these raw spots .

MiAM

KreuzbergMiAM is boldly taking Berlin street food for thought where it ’s never been before , plunk for by a kitchen that hosts a different pop - up concept every hebdomad . In July , look out forTaco Kween(Mexican , apparently ) andKhwan(Thai BBQ ) . Next calendar month , there will also be food trucks parked outside MiAM ’s cheery terrace on Spreewaldplatz , as well as a rooftop community garden .

Cecconi’s

Berlin is full of Italian spots serving handsome , rich plate , but Cecconi ’s has raised the bar once again . The restaurant , which opened in February , is locate on the basis floor of the extremity - only Soho House ( fortunately , this part ’s open to the world ) . Get the Instagram - worthy grilled octopus to begin , and wind up with the effete lobster spaghetti .

Lode & Stijn

Lode & Stijn , which opened to high first moment in April , is the creation of two Dutch chef known for doing buzzy popping - ups around town . It ’s definitely lived up to the hype , give birth the same eclectic cooking – although now at heart of a beautiful refurbished interior . Book well in overture for the four- or six - course of instruction dinner , or also to nibble from a quirky bar computer menu that admit Dutch bitterballen , panelle ( Sicilian fritter ) , and pavlova cake .

The Pit

BBQ freak , rejoice – you could now binge yourself on The Pit ’s melty - in force Texan brisket not just at soda water - ups and markets , butfivedays a week . In case you have n’t heard already , the famous brisket is wagyu imported from the US , and slow - smoke for 18 hours . Just a stone ’s throw from Görli Park , the eatery serves a full meat - fill up computer menu with Stone Brewing beer and a dangerous stock certificate of bourbon .

Wild Things

You could say Wild Things is just another saturnine , rough - and - ready Neukölln bar , but then you ’d be forget its concept : a carte du jour that consists solely of instinctive , linear - innocent wine . powerful flavor , earthy currents , and a substantially less punishing hangover are all the name of the game here . Definitely deserving a point on your next public house crawl across Weserstraße .

Anjoy

This Vietnamese restaurant breaks the mould in that it volunteer more than just your typical pho and curries : grill eel gets wrapped in pandan , and a mountain chain of brilliant salad and other bag are made according to the proprietor ’s fellowship recipe . A proper cocktail list and a few beer choices ( Saigon , Tiger , and German favourite ) all help Anjoy make for one unbend dinner spot .

Brammibal’s Donuts

Brammibal ’s is the in vogue nutrient hand truck to get its own brick - and - mortar store , mightily on Maybachufer near theTurkish Market . Here you ’ll obtain vegan donut in playful , artisan flavors like salt caramel , matcha strawberry , and pistachio . Although drier than your steady gluten - packed dough bomb , it ’s not a bad add-on to a panorama that’soverflowing withpfannkuchen .

Shiori

This intimate 10 - seater restaurant is the most underground Nipponese dining you ’ll find in Berlin . Eight - course omakase menu start at 7:30pm every night . With closemouthed vibraphone and upscale touches like hand-crafted wooden bowls and volcanic stone cupful , it ’s an experience that ’s deserving shelling out for .

Oak & Ice

All - natural ice-skating rink ointment , a countryfied café , and a family - friendly atmosphere is the recipe behind Oak & Ice , a young accession to Prenzlauer Berg . Close to Eberswalder station , here you ’ll find gluten - free Methedrine emollient sandwiches , and flavors ranging from traditional to far - out . Pistachio and salted caramel are hearty option , but if you ’re feel adventuresome examine the foie gras , buckwheat , or gorgonzola .

Kanaan Express

Now that Kanaan has a location in Prenzlauer BergandKreuzberg , you have no excuse for slumber on its Israeli - Palestinian fare . The new location near Südstern is small , but the intellectual nourishment is hearty and soft , from homemade shakshuka ( eggs poach in spicy tomato sauce , aka God ’s gift to hangovers ) and hommos slather in Olea europaea oil and amba - mango sauce . Sign up herefor our day-after-day Berlin e-mail and be the first to get all the food / drink / fun in townsfolk .

Restaurant Anjoy