Kreuzberg

On Kottbusser Damm in Kreuzberg, Taverna To Koutouki stands for what Greek gastronomy in Berlin rarely achieves: down-to-earth authenticity without compromise. Warm hospitality, generous portions, and a kitchen with genuine Greek recipes make this restaurant a reliable local favorite.

In Kreuzberg, Prinzessinnenstraße, furniture with a story is created: UpCycle Berlin produces handmade custom design furniture from old Berlin construction wood that would otherwise end up in incineration. Sustainable living and individual furnishing truly come together here.

The Orania.Bar at Hotel Orania.Berlin on Oranienplatz in Kreuzberg is a hotel bar that also sees itself as the neighborhood's living room. Signature cocktails with spirits from Berlin distilleries, a color-coded menu, and live music almost every evening make it arguably the most atmospheric cocktail bar in a luxury hotel in the city.

Behind the gas station at Schlesisches Tor, an embankment leads down to the Flutgraben, where a wooden structure from the 1930s stands: formerly the boathouse of a Spree fisherman, today the Freischwimmer with a fireplace room, pier, and its own island garden. As a birthday location in Berlin, it accommodates groups from twelve up to 400 guests.

A brick jewel at the foot of Viktoriapark: Tomasa in Kreuzberg combines historical villa architecture from 1892 with a warm fireplace and an international weekly menu ranging from tarte flambée to salmon fillet.

Located in the heart of Oranienplatz in Kreuzberg, The Harp Irish Pub serves Irish hospitality with authentic Guinness, live music, and comedy nights. Those looking for an authentic Irish pub in Berlin will almost inevitably find themselves here.

From November 11, 2025, Restaurant Jolesch in Berlin's Kreuzberg will offer its popular Goose to Go. The goose brings a piece of Austrian tradition directly to your home. The vegan celery-based option is also a highlight that will make vegetarian hearts beat faster.

During the winter holiday workshops at Berlin's children's circus CABUWAZI, kids on holiday can really let off steam.

In the ice cream parlour Eissalon tanne B on Kreuzberg's Lausitzer Platz you can try various coffee specialities, over iced coffee, shakes, iced tea and various creations of self-made ice cream.

In the backyard of Reichenberger Straße in Kreuzberg, Buya Ramen Factory serves handmade noodle soups that are almost too good for a quick lunch. Fresh noodles, locally sourced ingredients, and about half of the menu is vegan! This is how ramen is done in Berlin.