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Claiming to be Berlin's oldest restaurant, with a culinary history dating back to 1621, specializing in old Berlin home-style cooking.
Located at Waisenstraße 14-16 in the Mitte district, near Alexanderplatz, this restaurant has a culinary history dating back to 1621. Its current name has been in use since 1924, and it reopened after being damaged in World War II. The interior is quaint, retaining a majolica tile stove with about 200 years of history, and famous figures like the painter Heinrich Zille have dined here. The signature dishes are Königsberger Klopse (approx. €26) and Eisbein (roasted pork knuckle, approx. €29), with an average cost of about €30-45 per person. Reservations are recommended for dinner, and it is closed on Sundays. Some 2026 reviews noted a reduced menu and high prices, though other diners still praised it.
Opening hours
Mon-Sat dinner from approx. 17:30, closed Sun; lunch hours vary by source, so it is recommended to confirm with the restaurant before visiting
Nearby sights
- Berlin TV Tower & Alexanderplatz
- Nikolaiviertel
- Humboldt Forum
- DDR Museum
- Berlin Cathedral
- Hackesche Höfe
- Museum Island
- Gendarmenmarkt