I went here with my family (party of 7) and had a wonderful time. The wait staff were very friendly and made the entire experience a delight. The menu was well crafted with excellent options for any diner, and the specials were well thought out. Everyone at my table enjoyed their meal and is looking forward to coming back. I would highly recommend this restaurant for quality of food, great people, and atmosphere!

Very authentic prepared food. Great service and atmosphere too. Good selection of German beers. I enjoyed a delicious Jägerschnitzel with Spätzle, then topped it off with the best tasting Apfelstrudel w/ice-cream I've had in a long time (dessert is meant to be shared). My husband had the Goulash, Spätzle and red cabbage, also delicious. We arrived early and were able to be seated. Highly recommended reservations if wanting to eat after 5:00. I would definitely visit here again.

HOW have I never dined here before? This is such a darling restaurant near Union Station. I would have loved to sit outside at the lovely patio space, but alas the 90+ degrees weather prompted me to seek refuge inside. The indoor space was quite cozy and lovely as well. The ambiance transported me to a European restaurant. Our server was so very kind. We had a toddler in our group, and not only did she provide a high chair, but she also provided a sippy cup for the baby! When it was time to pay, she remembered what we ordered and was gracious in providing separate checks. The food! Quite delicious. I had the delicious potato pancakes with house made apple sauce and sour cream as well as the wiener schnitzel. This schnitzel was a WINNER. I think the fry was in a combination of oil and butter because it had such a depth of golden butter flavor to it. The veal was quite tender and crispy. I had the sauerkraut and potato/bacon as sides, and they were soooo scrumptious. I am salivating again as I write this review! I can't wait to come back!

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Cafe Berlin, and I was absolutely blown away by the experience. The food was incredible, the service was impeccable, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. We started my meal with the wurstfeast, which is a platter of various sausages served with sauerkraut, German Mac and cheese, and mustard. The sausages were all cooked to perfection, and the sauerkraut and Mac and cheese were the perfect accompaniments. We also had the schnitzel, which is a breaded and fried pork cutlet. The schnitzel was huge and crispy, and it was delicious. The sauerbraten was melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. The service at Cafe Berlin was excellent. The wait staff was attentive and friendly, and they were happy to answer any questions I had about the menu. The atmosphere at Cafe Berlin is warm and inviting. The restaurant is decorated with traditional German decor, and there is a large outdoor seating area that is perfect for enjoying a meal on a nice day. I highly recommend Cafe Berlin to anyone looking for a delicious and authentic German dining experience. The food is amazing, the service is excellent, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. I would definitely recommend Cafe Berlin to anyone looking for a great German dining experience.

Cafe Berlin is a good choice if you like quality meat served in big portions. Prices are high but you can easily share an entree between two (or more) people. Vegetarians won't find any obvious choices on the menu, but they'll prepare one of the hot "salad" dishes without the fish, and it's actually quite good.

Tonight I made a reservation at Cafe Berlin on Capitol Hill near Union Station. According to Open Table, the only thing available was at the bar, which would've been fine with me, but a table in the dining room had just opened up and they were able to seat me right away. I was very happy! I ordered the Weiner Schnitzle (veal) with sauerkraut and German potato salad, and a Zwei Apfel cocktail: apple cider, German pineapple rum, lemon. No apps or dessert due closing early for hood maintenance in the kitchen. So I had to hurry up and order as soon as I sat down. Which again was fine. I understand as a restaurant manager. No big deal. Cozy restaurant in a basement space of 3 old row houses: the bar and 2 dining rooms, and 2 tables for four tucked into a pair of bay windows. "Private" dining room separated by a pulled curtain in the back. Astrea was my server and so friendly! Since the kitchen closed and I couldn't get dessert, she brought a pair of shots of pear schnapps for us to toast a liquid dessert! I'll go back just for her service! I do have to say, though, that for the portion size, I feel the menu is a little over priced... the picture you see of my meal cost $31... Now, it was all delicious, don't get me wrong! But I'd expect more for the price tag... Definitely recommend for a cute and quiet date spot!!

Love this place. Got the meatloaf sandwich and it didn't disappoint. Such a good flavor and cooked perfectly. Loved the crunchiness of the bread. I got it with the gholaush soup and it also had great flavor and enjoyed it thoroughly. The carrots. Potatoes and meat were delicious and flavorful. The pretzel was also very good and the beer cheese spread it was served with was great. Loved the potato pancake as well perfectly crispy and probably one of the best potato pancakes Ive had in a long time. The side of sour cream and the applesauce was just like my grandma used to make!!! I could have had a whole bowl of it!!! I didn't try the fish sandwich but my boyfriend said it was very good and he enjoyed it. I didn't care for the potato salad. It was a little more sour than I'd like since it was cold but I love my German potato salad more sour when served warm or hot. I would totally eat here again. Service and ambience were great!!

I came with my bf who loves German food. I'm not a big fan of German food but if I did, this would have been 5 stars. I had the pretzel and beer cheese. The pretzel was good and not overly salty. The beer cheese is a spread rather than a dip. It has slices of onion which I thought was a bit odd. The fish sandwich was excellent. I had the remoulade sauce on the side since I don't like horseradish. But after tasting it it's was just a hint of horseradish so I did like the sauce. The meatloaf was good and different. It's lighter in color which I found out was due to the more pork than beef ratio. The potato pancakes was one of the best I have had in all German restaurants I've tried. Love that sour cream. My bf devoured that apple sauce since he said it was like his grandma's dish. So never did like the German potato salad since it has a vinegar flavor. I thought my bf would like it but he didn't. So this was the only dish we didn't like. Service is great - although they asked us twice if we had reservations. Seems like there were plenty of tables available that it would have not mattered.

I don't get German food option, but boy did this place hit the spot. First off, the interior of the restaurant was classy, homey, and cute. The service was also excellent, as our server was attentive and answered all our questions. In terms of food, I was throughly satisfied and sent to Flavortown. For appetizer, I had the Bretzel, Currywurst, and Potato Pancakes. Each appetizer was unique and packed with diverse flavors. For the entree, I had the Sauerbraten, and it was one of the best braised beef roast dishes I've ever had. The red wine sauce was so deep and strong in terms of red wine flavor and the meat itself was so tender and juicy. All the food was heavy and filling, so I was very full at the end and had no room for dessert. Overall, Cafe Berlin was the bomb-dot-com and is a place I recommend trying if you want some good German food.

Finally got to try Cafe Berlin after wanting to do so for a few years. My wife and I went for lunch for my birthday. We had the Kartoffel Pfannkuchen to start and then the Butternusskurbis Suppe and Wiener Schnitzel (with Spatzle and Germuse), and Schokoladekuchen Mit Venilla Eis to finish. Everything was very tasty. The standouts were the Kasespatzle and dessert. All of the food tasted very fresh. It was a great "stick to your ribs" sort of meal. The restaurant is a cozy throwback and was very busy for lunch. Astrea took care of us (and about a dozen other tables!) and really added to making it a quality experience.