Most of the menu items here lack German descriptions, so test your Arabic skills and your arterial fortitude as you sample meaty dishes from schwarma to grilled lamb hearts.

Middle Eastern, Restaurant

Come to this refugee-run restaurant for its homey stews and rice dishes, like molokhia (a bitter green cooked with chicken in broth) or bami (stewed okra with beef and tomatoes). Vegetarians beware: most dishes have meat, even if not advertised.

Middle Eastern, Restaurant

Konditorei Damaskus

Sonnenallee 93 Berlin

Mentions

You can't go wrong with any of the sweet stuff at this Syrian baklava shop, but we're particularly partial to the "osh el bulbul", delicate bird's nests of shredded phyllo filled with cashews or pistachios.

Desserts/Pastries, Middle Eastern, Restaurant

Kindl Stuben

Sonnenallee 92 Berlin

Mentions

Wait, Sonnenallee has German food? We've only been for the pilsner and occasional acoustic concert at this cosy bar, but we hear the schnitzel's serviceable.

Bar, German, Restaurant

Euro Imbiss

Sonnenallee 80 Berlin

Mentions

The fresh-baked börek at this Albanian spot is served in terrifyingly large portions – order the "1/4" option if you want to live!

Eastern European, Restaurant

Al Pasha

Sonnenallee 77 Berlin

Mentions

Vanquish that hangover with a manakish (za’atar-topped flatbread) dipped into a bowl of fatteh – chickpeas, yoghurt, fried pita chips and cashews. Bring your own coffee.

Breakfast, Middle Eastern, Restaurant

Bab Al-Hara

Sonnenallee 70 Berlin

Mentions

Come here in summer for a scoop of chewy, stretchy Damascus-style ice cream, or an elaborate "cocktail" with yoghurt, fruit and various kinds of candy.

Ice Cream, Middle Eastern, Restaurant

City Chicken

Sonnenallee 59 Berlin

Mentions

Look, sometimes you just want a half chicken of unknown provenance, with fries and cabbage slaw and hummus and enough garlic sauce you'll feel it in your pores the next day.

Middle Eastern, Restaurant

Azzam

Sonnenallee 54, 12045 Berlin

Mentions

A Sonnenallee classic, famous for its heaping bowls of hummus and musabaha (its chunky, pestle-pounded cousin), served with pickles and a whole package of pita bread.

Cash Only, Dinner, Lunch, Middle Eastern, No Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Restaurant, Take-Out

Al-Andalos

Sonnenallee 40 Berlin

Mentions

Come here for the legendary €1.50 falafel sandwiches, usually fresh-fried due to the high turnover, or for the veggie-friendly combo platters that will feed you for a week.

Middle Eastern, Restaurant

Lia’s Kitchen

Kollwitzstraße 47, 10405 Berlin

Burgers, Restaurant, Vegan, Vegetarian

Big Sur

Graefestraße 11, 10967 Berlin

Burgers, Restaurant

Wilson's

Nürnberger Straße 65 (in the Crowne Plaza), 10787 Berlin

Mentions

The recently rebranded ‘Wilson’s’, is the only place in Berlin to serve the meaty American treat.

American, Restaurant

Coda

Friedelstraße 47, 12047 Berlin

Mentions

Fusion, International, Restaurant

Schillerbar

Herrfurthstraße 7, 12049 Berlin

Serves fantastic breakfast well into the afternoon and great cocktails at night.

Bar, Cafe/Coffee Shop, German, Italian, Mediterranean, Restaurant

Wolodja

Bassy Club

Schönhauser Allee 176, 10119 Berlin

Strictly music before 1969 and country wildstyle is played here. Except on Thursdays, when it plays host to gay club Chantal's House of Shame.

Bar, Club, Concert Hall, Live Music, Night Club

Schwarze Heidi

Mariannenstraße 50, 10997 Berlin

Mentions

Dining, Food, Restaurant, Swiss

Crunch Kantine

Siemensstraße 16, 10551 Berlin

An all day buffet; quick, simple and affordable, everything cooked from fresh with a little love, even meat eaters won't notice that there's NO meat! Everyday there are at least 12 choices, all vegetarian and 80% vegan, for €6.80. "eat what you need"

Brunch, Cafe/Coffee Shop, Cakes / Desserts, Dinner, Dinner, Health Food, Juice, Lunch, Lunch, Outdoor Seating, Restaurant, Take Away, Take Away, Vegan, Vegan / Vegetarian, Vegetarian

Formidable

Schönhauser Allee 126, 10437 Berlin

Mentions

Restaurant, Sandwiches

Dr. Pogo Veganladen-Kollektiv

Karl-Marx-Platz 24 Berlin

A vegan-only grocery store cosy Rixdorf. It’s a cooperative shop run by 12 dedicated individuals. Vegans will find almost anything they need. Non-vegans are welcome to discover interesting plant-based alternatives.

Bread/Baked Goods, Distribution Point, Green Grocer, Grocery, Health Food, Organic, Organic Stores, Snack Bar

Goura Pakora

Krossener Straße 16, 10245 Berlin

Mentions

This vedic-vegan restaurant and café serves wraps, smoothies, freshly squeezed juices, salads, thalis (big mix plates), dosas (rice pancakes) and crispy pakoras. 100% fresh and homemade with love!

Indian, Organic, Restaurant, Reviewed, Vegan, Vegetarian, Wheat/Gluten Free

Platz Doch!

Manteuffelstraße 48, 10999 Berlin

Mentions

Eastern European, Restaurant

Aufsturz

Oranienburger Straße 67, 10117 Berlin

Mentions

A venue featuring live music as well as workshops and dancing lessons.

Bar, Delivery, Live Music, Night Club

Chutnify

Sredzkistraße 43, Prenzlauer Berg, Pflügerstr. 25, Neukölln Berlin

Mentions

One of the best Indian restaurant in Berlin with two locations! Fresh flavours, spicy chutneys and delicious dosas.

Indian, Restaurant

Kakadu

Soldiner Straße 13 Berlin

Wedding's very own community kitchen offering delicious breakfast and brunch on weekends, and special pop-up events with cooking shows, music, art and more.

Breakfast, Community, Gallery, Restaurant

The Pit

Reichenberger Straße 120, 10999 Berlin

Mentions

Barbecue, Restaurant

Lesendro

Bruchsaler Straße 6, 10715 Berlin

Mentions

Dinner, Lunch, Restaurant, Seafood

LPG Biomarkt

Viktoriastrasse 10, 12105 Berlin

LPG Biomarkt supplies you with organic meats, cheeses and even cosmetics. Fill your basket with fresh bread and treat yourself to a selection of sweet and savoury goods. Exberliner sales point!

Bakery, Bread/Baked Goods, Charcuterie, Cheese, Chocolate & Candy, Delicatessen, Desserts/Pastries, Distribution Point, Ethnic Foods, Grocery, Health Food, Liquor/Spirits, Meat & Poultry, Organic Stores, Produce, Retail, Wine