Berlin is certainly one of the most dazzling, exciting and diverse metropolises in our country. I don't think we need to discuss this for long.
Its appeal far beyond national borders ensures that millions of visitors roam the streets of our capital every year.
Some romantics might claim that Berlin doesn't have the charm of Paris or the golden city of Prague or the laid-back cool of Amsterdam.
But under no circumstances should you be misled by the images of walls sprayed with graffiti and the simple cityscape influenced by communism in some parts of the former East Berlin that you may have seen in the media.
This metropolis has a lot to offer and its pulsating liveliness is particularly evident in its extremely diverse nightlife.
Photography by Stefan Widua
Maybe you are one of these visitors and, like me, are in Berlin from time to time for business or private reasons.
Then, of course, you want to use the few days to make the most of your remaining free time to extensively explore the sights, the cultural offerings and, above all, the nightlife and simply have a great time there. There is a lot to experience in nightlife, especially as a single.
If you happen to be single at the moment and have a trip to the capital coming up soon, then you should definitely put out some feelers there and get in the mood for flirting.
In addition to countless trendy bars, bars, clubs and pubs where you can get to know each other harmlessly, there are now also enough online portals and dating apps that can help you find a spontaneous date - especially Tinder , OkCupid, Badoo, BerlinerSingles.de, Plentyoffish .
But there are also more original ways to flirt and get to know each other in an uncomplicated way , including:
- Cooking courses especially for singles – The Kochatelier Berlin Adlershof, for example, offers a “single cooking course blind date”.
- Cuddle parties in Kreuzberg at Wamos in Hasenheide 9
- Relevant singles parties such as the “Topf sucht Lid” event at Pirates (Friedrichshain)
- Relaxed getting to know each other with a mix of action and board games at Socialmatch
- Meet via one of the many Berlin online singles groups - for example via meetup.com
However you want to spend your days and nights in Berlin, there is definitely one item on the agenda every day: dinner. After all, regardless of whether you go out in the evening or prefer to end the day comfortably, you probably don't want to end up with an empty stomach in the evening.
And let's be honest - when you're in one of the most exciting cities in the world, you don't want to end the day with just a kebab on your hotel bed.
That's why I've put together a list of 12 absolutely hip and unusual restaurants that, with their original concepts and ideas, enrich the local gastronomy scene and are sure to leave a lasting impression on you.
And if you already have a date in mind or have already arranged it: then you can make a big impression on the person you're talking to with one of these restaurants.
12 hip restaurants with the perfect ambience for a dinner date in Berlin
Trentrasei (Kreuzberg)
This modern yet cozy Italian restaurant is located in the middle of Kreuzberg near the Görlitz train station. While also adding fresh accents to the ambience, Trentasei retains the classic warm and inviting character of an Italian.
As far as the food itself is concerned, there is hardly a better cuisine of this type in the entire city. With a very wide range of dishes from pasta to meat and fish dishes to selected Italian finger food, there is hardly anything left to be desired.
Golvet
The Golvet restaurant on Potsdamer Platz belongs without a doubt in the top 10 list. In addition to truly excellent cuisine, a sophisticated concept and an exclusive ambience, it is above all the sensational view over the capital that you have from this restaurant.
Especially after nightfall, this setting creates an elegant yet romantic atmosphere that is second to none.
When selecting dishes, you can choose between a sumptuous 6-course menu or an à la carte menu.
Facil
The gourmet restaurant FACIL, which looks like a Japanese Zen garden, is located in the centrally located The Mandala Hotel on Potsdamer Platz and is not called an “oasis of food culture” .
Even the most demanding gourmets will be pampered here with extraordinary aromatic compositions. So it's no surprise that the kitchen has already been awarded 2 Michelin stars and a whopping 18 Gault-Millau points.
In addition to the excellent food, it is the finely coordinated Asian-style interior that acts like a kind of wellness for the senses.
This makes this restaurant a real hotspot for romantic dates. Where else can you dine next to running water from an ornamental fountain and bamboo on the roof garden - in the summer you can also choose to eat outside.
Oyster bank
The fish restaurant Austernbank can call a truly unusual location home. It is located in the vault of a former bank building near the Gendarmenmarkt.
This was skillfully and with great effort converted into a glamorous home of one of the finest addresses for lovers of fish and seafood.
Guests are welcomed into elegant rooms with high ceilings and exclusive interiors. Anyone who knows the famous “Grand Central Oyster Bar” in New York will notice that the interior design style was inspired by it.
A wonderful ambience for a romantic dinner for two – even for the highest demands.
Dudu 31
It doesn't always have to be expensive and exclusive if you want to impress your date with a trendy restaurant. For example, the Vietnamese restaurant Dudu on Rosenthaler Platz has become one of the most popular dinner spots within the hip scene in Berlin Mitte.
The demand was so great that the owners quickly opened a second restaurant within the walls of the Bleibtreu 31 Hotel in West Berlin. The concept was immediately refined and further developed.
This is particularly well received by the young audience and you meet a colorful mix of people from different districts of Berlin. There are also some older residents of Charlottenburg mixed in there.
This mix creates a special atmosphere with delicious crossover cuisine and Asian delicacies.
Ushido BBQ
If you want to create a little more communal feeling on your first dinner date, we recommend a visit to the Japanese BBQ restaurant Ushido. A brand new gas grill in the middle of each table creates a very special barbecue experience (Yakiniku is the Japanese term for it) that makes it very easy to be in constant communication with your date.
This means you don't have to constantly worry about what topic to address next while everyone is awkwardly picking at their own plates with their forks.
As a basis, at Ushido, guests are served the ingredients they ordered raw at the table. Then it is up to each guest to prepare their own food in the way they like best.
The sophisticated technology of gas grills enables gentle, nutrient-retaining and low-fat grilling.
NENI
One of the most popular restaurants at the moment is NENI in the 25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin on Budapester Strasse. This is probably due to its great concept of eating as a communal experience, which the founders have brought to life consistently and with a lot of love and passion.
Experiencing the dishes served together is without a doubt the unique selling point at NENI and thus fully captures the spirit of the times. A culinary mosaic of Mediterranean, Persian and Austrian influences encourages sharing and enjoying individual dishes with one another.
And what could be more beneficial for a meal together when two singles come together for the first time.
The light-flooded ambience with lots of greenery and the breathtaking panoramic view of the city lights and the zoo do the rest.
Crackers
Crackers is one of the newer restaurants in the city and at the same time brings a lively history to its premises. In the pre-restaurant era, you could still find the cult club “Cookies” , which incidentally belonged to the same operator. Cookies gained a reputation as a legendary party hotspot, especially in the 90s.
But as the partygoers of the 90s - along with the operator - slowly grew up and older, the club had to make way for a contemporary restaurant. In addition to its exquisite menu selection, which is particularly known for its meat dishes, this scores with its urban and cult flair.
A perfect choice for a dinner date. After dinner, you can continue flirting at the bar in a relaxed manner with a delicious cocktail. And on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, DJs provide lounge-like music.
Bellman Bar
In addition to the larger representatives of their guild mentioned above that are well-known beyond the city limits, our capital – as befits a world-renowned metropolis – also has a number of smaller restaurants that offer their guests a very special and characteristic atmosphere. One of these places is undoubtedly the Bellman Bar.
With candlelight and dimmed lights, you can relax on your date and let the sounds of vinyl and old LPs work their magic on you. One of the best so-called “Cozy Bars” with a very cozy atmosphere.
Here you can literally breathe in the vibe of the city. The bartenders know their craft and mix classic cocktails with a lot of skill and sophistication.
Sucre et Sel
Another authentic insider tip for those with a small appetite is Sucre et Sel in Berlin Mitte - a playful bistro with nostalgic wallpaper, black and white photos, an outdoor area and French cuisine.
A cozy, familiar atmosphere and friendly service are ideal conditions for a romantic rendezvous - even on a budget.
The wine list is also worth a look.
Nope!
In the series of “Cozy Bars” the Nö! not missing. Similar to Sucre et Sel, this location scores not only with a fairly extensive wine list and good food, but also with its cozy, dignified ambience with authentic Berlin flair.
A small but nice oasis in Mitte with relatively few tourists and a relaxed atmosphere that can quickly break and melt the ice between two singles at the table.
Restaurant Vivaldi
“Don’t spill, just make a mess!” – If that is your motto, then the Vivaldi restaurant might be exactly your choice. When it comes to pomp and splendor, this extremely posh restaurant certainly takes the top spot and makes a real statement on a dinner date.
Ever since it was nominated by the renowned Michelin Guide, the Vivaldi in the 5-star Schlosshotel Grunewald has been considered “the most magnificent restaurant in the capital” .
High ceilings with gold and lavish stucco, historical chandeliers made of expensive crystal and a baroque interior - singles cannot dine more stylishly and exclusively at a candlelight dinner anywhere else in Berlin.
The fact that the German Emperor Wilhelm II secretly met with his lover in this castle hotel may also contribute to the romantic atmosphere.
If you would like to follow in the emperor's illustrious footsteps, then we recommend booking the “Romantic Dream” package - a 5-course candlelight dinner is followed by a midnight visit to the pool by candlelight with aphrodisiac snacks and finally an overnight stay with rose decorations in the room. Since no wishes remain unsatisfied.
The right accompaniment for an atmospheric evening in Berlin
Now you know WHERE you can spend a lovely evening full of culinary delicacies in Berlin. Now the only question is, WITH WHOM?
If wandering around bars, pubs and clubs doesn't suit you and you don't want to spend hours looking for a spontaneous date on dating apps and online groups, then there is another way to enjoy romantic and romantic relationships exciting hours for two .
If you don't want to leave anything to chance and perhaps you don't have much time left to go on the hunt yourself due to a stressful business meeting, strenuous workshop or long conference, then you should perhaps think about the escort service of a high- class escort agency .
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