Cafe Berlin

4.7

2316 Reviews

$30 and under

German

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Charming

Café Berlin has been serving authentic German cuisine on Capitol Hill since 1985. It occupies the ground floor of three townhouses whose front yards serve as Biergarten for outdoor dining. The interior features a small bar and two cozy dining rooms. The restaurant is located within a short walking distance of Union Station and the U.S. Capitol. It draws politicians, congressional staffer, and tourists as well a loyal following of neighborhood residents. The traditional dishes are authentically prepared with lighter touch by chefs with extensive experience in German cuisine. In addition to the regular menu, the restaurant offer seasonally changing menus that feature fresh asparagus in the spring, salads and light fares in the summer, Bavarian dishes during Oktoberfest in the fall, and wild game in the winter. Desserts which are freshly made in-house include apple strudel, black forest cake, and luscious cream tortes. The bar offers a selection of imported German beers and wines.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
German, European
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 543-7656
Website
http://www.cafeberlin-dc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Rico Glage
Catering
Pick-up catering is available in the DC area. Contact us for more information.
Private party facilities
Our private dining room can accommodate up to 45 people sit-down dinner and up to 60 people open buffet, cocktail etc.

Location
322 Massachusetts Avenu, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Neighborhood
Capitol Hill
Cross street
Between 3rd & 4th
Parking details
We are located in a residential neighborhood where street parking is typically ample. Alternately, Union Station is just 2 blocks away and has a large parking garage.
Public transit
Union Station on the red line is only 2 short blocks away.
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

Send a gift card

Experiences

Christmas at Cafe Berlin
$67.00 per person
Dec 24, 2024 only
3-Course Prix Fix Menu Our special Christmas menu will feature traditional goose, wild game, and some of your German favorites!
Christmas Day at Cafe Berlin
$67.00 per person
Dec 24, 2024 - Dec 25, 2024
3-Course Prix Fix Menu Our special Christmas menu will feature traditional goose, wild game, and some of your German favorites!

What 2,316 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

District of Columbia
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Berlin offers "exceptional German cuisine" with an authentic atmosphere that transports diners straight to Germany. Guests rave about the "amazing food" and "friendly staff," making it a DC favorite. Though service can be slow on busy nights, the "outstanding" beer selection and "superb" service keep patrons returning for more.

2,316 Reviews

M
Maureen
Washington DC
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was my friend’s first time having German food — and she loved all of it (from apps to entree to Spezi to dessert)!! Thank you for making her first experience a memorable one! Wunderbar!
Is this helpful?
K
Kathy
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had eaten here before, but it had been a few years. I brought a group of 5 from out of state for dinner. What a wonderful experience. The waitstaff was wonderful and the service was a 10! Kuddos to the chef! The food was as wonderful as I remember! A definite dining experience you do not want to miss. Can't wait to come back the next time I am in D.C.
1 person found this helpful
T
Tony
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and atmosphere. jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj
Is this helpful?
D
David
VIP
Toronto
31 reviews
4.0
31 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Enjoyed our first visit and we’d like to go again someday. We concentrated on sausages this time and want to do schnitzel the next time. The sausages with red cabbage and “German mac and cheese” worked for us, though in hindsight might have substituted potatoes, and could have used a lot more mustard from the get go instead of needing to ask for it. Definitely would order more potato pancakes. House beer was excellent accompaniment.
Is this helpful?
B
Brittany
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time trying German food and it did not disappoint. New favorite restaurant
Is this helpful?
M
Maria
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great German food. Nice people and server was sweet. All staff were kind.
Is this helpful?
C
Catherine
VIP
Washington DC
41 reviews
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always. Love the German wursts, the apple strudel is top notch.
Is this helpful?
D
DeLania
VIP
Washington DC
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Traditional food & a wonderful staff. I lived in Germany for a few years & friends from that time in my love to go there.
Is this helpful?
C
Carl
San Francisco
23 reviews
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Sauerbraten for me, trout for my partner. Very good food, great beer and a tasty pretzel. Only minor issue was the strudel’s crust was to thick.
Is this helpful?
J
John
Washington DC
79 reviews
5.0
79 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this place! Sitting outside and having a beer during October, takes you right back to Germany. The food is legit, prices reasonable, and service top notch, not to mention the beer selection!
Is this helpful?

FAQs

Cafe Berlin offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 543-7656.

Cafe Berlin is rated 4.7 stars by 2316 OpenTable diners.