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The best schnitzel in Berlin
Start with Schnitzelei in Charlottenburg for wiener schnitzel, Engelbecken in Charlottenburg for wiener schnitzel and Altes Europa in Mitte for schnitzel, meatballs, spätzle. Here are all 5, with what to get at each.
- SchnitzeleiCharlottenburg · sit-down
Get: Wiener schnitzel
Schnitzel-focused, with branches in Mitte and Wilmersdorf. Charlottenburg favorite for big, crispy schnitzels and hearty German-Austrian comfort food in a cozy setting.
- EngelbeckenCharlottenburg · Schnitzel
Get: Wiener schnitzel
Bavarian and Alpine food by Lietzensee. Cozy Charlottenburg Bavarian restaurant known for schnitzel, roasts, and hearty German comfort food near Lietzensee.
- Altes EuropaMitte · Schnitzel
Get: Schnitzel, meatballs, spätzle
Viennese-style cafe by day, pub by night. Relaxed Mitte corner restaurant with a classic Berlin feel, serving hearty German and European comfort dishes.
BorchardtMitte · SchnitzelGet: Veal schnitzel
Power-lunch room near Gendarmenmarkt. Storied Mitte brasserie favored by politicians and actors, famous for its schnitzel and old-world Berlin elegance.
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Where is the best schnitzel in Berlin?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Schnitzelei (Charlottenburg), Engelbecken (Charlottenburg) and Altes Europa (Mitte). All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Schnitzelei, get wiener schnitzel. At Engelbecken, get wiener schnitzel. At Altes Europa, get schnitzel, meatballs, spätzle. At Borchardt, get veal schnitzel.
Which neighborhood is best for schnitzel in Berlin?
Most of these are in Charlottenburg and Mitte. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Berlin: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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