7x hip restaurants in Berlin

In the heart of Mitte is Distrikt Coffee, a popular spot among locals and visitors alike for all-day breakfast and excellent coffee. The stylish, industrial decor is accompanied by a menu full of colourful dishes that taste as good as they look. From chia pudding with citrus compote to shakshuka with a fresh yoghurt sauce. What makes this place really special is its focus on quality: local bakers supply the bread and the coffee beans come from top Berlin and European roasters. Whether you stop by for a full breakfast or just a flat white and a slice of cake, Distrikt never disappoints.

Hidden in an alley behind the Staatsoper you will find Cookies Cream, the iconic Michelin-starred vegetarian fine dining restaurant. Since 2007, this place has been known for its innovative dishes and unique atmosphere. The current menu, Electric Bloom, is bursting with summer energy with ingredients like yuzu and fresh strawberries. But Cookies Cream is more than just food. It is a manifesto of sustainability and tasteful plant-based cooking. A must-visit for lovers of haute cuisine with a green heart.

Those who are homesick for Italy need only cross the threshold at Saporito. This cosy trattoria in Friedrichshain has been serving artisan pasta, freshly prepared in the open kitchen, since 2011. Think creamy carbonara, homemade gnocchi or a surprising seasonal special with truffle. Everything is made with fresh, local ingredients and you can taste it. Saporito is the perfect place for a relaxing evening with a good glass of wine and a plate of comforting pasta. This gem was definitely not to be missed on this list of hip restaurants in Berlin.

For those with a sweet tooth, Atelier Dough is a true Valhalla. This artisan-run doughnut shop in Kreuzberg makes fresh, handmade doughnuts every day using only pure ingredients. Everything is prepared in-house, from marshmallows to icing, and local products are favoured. The result? Donuts that are not only photogenic, but also incredibly delicious. Think flavours like salted caramel, matcha white chocolate or raspberry with pistachio. Irresistible!

House of Small Wonders is a charming café with a Japanese-American soul, originally from New York. Housed in a historic school building in Mitte, the place oozes cosiness and nostalgia. The menu offers an eclectic mix of comfort food like Udon Carbonara, Okinawan Taco Rice and freshly baked biscuit sandwiches. The bric-à-brac decor, with plants and warm tones, makes this an intimate haven in the busy city. A little wonderful world unto itself. Did you know that the building used to house a Jewish girls' school?

Frea Bakery is the small, artisan sister of the well-known zero-waste restaurant FREA. Here, everything is about quality, simplicity and the baking process itself. From croissants to pure sourdough bread, every product is made with love. This modern master bakery works with a select range and organic ingredients. Frea Bakery is a fine breakfast spot and should not be missing from this list of hip restaurants in Berlin for that reason alone. Start the day with fresh pancakes with caramelised apples, fresh berries and whipped cream. Or pick up a fresh pistachio croissant and eat it while strolling through Berlin.