Berlin is kicking off spring with a whole host of new restaurants. Whether raw food, fine dining or Poldi kebab - there is something for every taste and price range. You can already look forward to the reopening of the Luftgarten on Tempelhofer Feld and from June, the iconic Pressecafé directly on Alexanderplatz will welcome you as the Beast steak club. The newly opened Mina, right next to the East Side Gallery, now offers a beautiful view of the Spree.
Tip 1: Enjoy raw food at Plants and Cakes
If you could eat a spring day, it would taste like a tart from Plants and Cakes. Here they bake and cook exclusively with pure, natural and plant-based ingredients. You get raw food cakes and gluten-free pastries. Decorated with flowers, berries and nut brittle, the treats from Plants and Cakes are also beautiful to look at.
When: no details
Where: Gabriel-Max Straße 2, Friedrichshain
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Tip 2: Soccer-Star Lukas Podolski opens first kebab store in Berlin
On the first Sunday in March, soccer world champion Lukas Podolski opened his first kebab store in Berlin to great public acclaim - right on Kottbusser Damm. Kebab and Poldi fans queued up. The 2014 World Cup winner was busy signing autographs and confessed to the journalists present that he sometimes even "grabs a kebab" before training if he feels like it. As it should be, you can try the Poldi kebab until late into the night; on Friday and Saturday, Mangal will be slicing veal from the spit until 3 a.m.
When: Sunday to Thursday 10am - 2am, Friday & Saturday 10am - 3am
Where: Kottbusser Damm 1, Kreuzberg
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Tip 3: Dine with a view of the Spree at the newly opened Mina Berlin
With a view of the Spree, Mina takes you on a culinary journey right next to the East Side Gallery. The menu features classic Italian dishes with a touch of the Orient. Pasta, risotto, fish, meat and vegan vegetable dishes offer a suitable option for every taste. If you're feeling peckish, you'll find a fine selection of hummus and Italian starters. You shouldn't miss the dessert. The selection ranges from cheese platters and homemade ice cream to truffles and classic Italian desserts such as tiramisu or panna cotta.
When: daily 12pm - 12am
Where: Mühlenstraße 61 -64, Friedrichshain
Tip 4: Experience Japanese pub culture at the newly opened Sahoi Club
Enjoy the finest sushi at the Sahoi Club, the new hot spot for Japanese fusion cuisine in Berlin. In izakaya style, as the casual bars that serve snacks as well as good drinks are called in Japan, the Sahoi Club invites you to enjoy a relaxed evening. In addition to nigiri, rolls and sashimi, the menu also includes grilled specialties. You can also order sake, cocktails or Tiger beer.
When: Monday to Friday 12 - 11 pm, Saturday & Sunday 6 - 11 pm
Where: Linienstraße 134, Mitte
Tip 5: Croque burger breakfast at Seven Heaven Breakfast
If you haven't tried this new breakfast café yet, you should definitely stop by on your next spring trip to Charlottenburg. Feast on granola with fruit, bagels with egg, French toast with fresh strawberries or, of course, one of the social media-favorite croque burgers. Special round burger buns are baked from crispy croissant pastry. The interior is wonderfully blue and reminiscent of a day by the sea. As soon as the sun comes out, the terrace is also open.
When: daily 9 am - 4 pm
Where: Savignyplatz 11, Charlottenburg
Tip 6: For a family outing to Burger Vision's children's paradise
At Burger Vision, the visions do not end with juicy burgers. Each branch also offers a very special highlight. The new branch, which opened in Neukölln on February 10 this year, will make children's hearts beat faster. With climbing frames and plenty of space to run around, Burger Vision in Rollbergstraße is a true children's paradise. Perfect for your next family outing!
When: Monday to Friday 11 a.m. - 10.30 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 12 p.m. - 10.30 p.m.
Where: Rollbergstraße 59, Neukölln
Tip 7: Enjoy good food at Parker Bowles
From a crispy croissant for breakfast to your favorite dish for a cozy dinner with friends: at the newly opened Parker Bowles, you can enjoy good food in a relaxed atmosphere. Depending on your mood, you can choose between Korean fusion cuisine, the Suhsi menu from Kuchi, original Italian pizza, Grindhouse Burgers, Chibo Chicken or Cocolo Ramen. If you recognize some names from Beriln's culinary scene here, it's no coincidence.
When: 12 noon - midnight
Where: Prinzenstraße 8, Kreuzberg
Tip 8:. Put together your jewelry combos at Necklays
There is a very personal success story behind Necklays, the new fashion jewelry store directly on Hackescher Markt. Founder Vicky actually started putting together her first jewelry combinations at home at the kitchen table, first for herself, then for her circle of friends and finally for online sales. A first pop-up store in Münster was followed by permanent locations, in Münster in 2022 and in Hamburg in 2023. And since 2024, Necklays jewelry has also been available in Berlin
When: Monday to Saturday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Where: Weinmeisterstraße 2, Mitte
Tip 9: Shop for shoes for your vegan footprint at the new avesu store
Berlin is a paradise when it comes to plant-based nutrition. In no other German city will you find such a wide range of vegan restaurants, bakeries and ice cream parlors. With the opening of Avesu, the capital now also has a place to go for anyone who wants to leave a vegan footprint not only when eating, but also when strolling through the neighborhoods. In this large shoe store in Prenzlauer Berg, you will find sneakers, boots, sandals, but also leather-free bags, rucksacks, belts, insoles and much more. All products are free from animal materials, and Avesu also ensures that the shoes are produced sustainably and under fair conditions.
When: Monday to Saturday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Where: Prenzlauer Allee 190, Prenzlauer Berg
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Tip 10: For all those who love sweets - Fancy Donuts
Since March 2, you can now also find Fancy Donuts in Friedrichshain. The Donut bakery has now opened its fourth store in Berlin. In addition to the pretty round donuts, the display tempts with numerous treats decorated with lots of fresh fruit and sweets. The artfully decorated croissants are probably unique in the city. But you might also be tempted by a milkshake or a slice of cheesecake with chocolate icing on a stick. It doesn't get much sweeter than that.
When: Monday to Saturday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Where: Frankfurter Allee 31, Friedrichshain
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Tip 11: Fall asleep comfortably at a concert
For the Day of Sleep, Emma invites you to a very special album launch and concert at Meistersaal Berlin. Listen to the sounds of the first album "Scores of Sleep Volume 1" snuggled up on one of Emma's double mattresses with your favorite person next to you. Falling asleep is of course allowed and the "Sleepover Package" is included. The Kaiser Quartet, DJ Rosbeh and Torben Brüggemann on the piano will be playing for you.
When: March 15, admission from 6.30 pm, please register at Luba[at]abcd.agency
Where: Meistersaal Berlin, Köthener Straße 38, Mitte
