Borchardt in Berlin

Three of us went to Borchhardt with our dog last night and were very satisfied with the ambience of the house, the food (tuna tartare as a starter, beef tartare, schnitzel and crème brulee for dessert) and the extremely friendly and fast service from the waiters. We'd love to come back.

Food is without question top, service very attentive and plenty of staff. However, almost unbearably warm and extremely loud. This is about seeing and being seen, nothing more. It's definitely worth it for kids who want to see one or two influencers in person, but for me it's okay for a one-off detour and an admittedly good schnitzel.

I recently visited Borchardt, excited to try the famous Schnitzel à la Holstein, which was supposedly invented at this very restaurant in the late 19th century to please Prussian diplomat Friedrich von Holstein. Imagine my surprise when I asked about it, only to be met with a blank stare from the waiter—they had never even heard of the dish! While the restaurant has a historic reputation, it was disappointing that such an iconic part of its culinary history wasn’t on the menu. That said, the service was polite and the atmosphere was classic Berlin, but if you’re coming for Schnitzel à la Holstein, you’ll be leaving empty-handed!

I was there for dinner and I only got the tartare from my dish. My fries and salad that came with the dish were forgotten. Still I had to pay the FULL price. I have never had such bad service.

Good food, pleasant atmosphere, best during the week :)

I felt like I was in a train station. Service didn't know what drinks were available. We left before dinner, so I can't say anything about it. Can't understand why this restaurant has such a good name in Berlin.

Extremely good service. Unfortunately, the restaurant has very tight seating and a correspondingly high level of noise. The quality of the food (here oysters) was very good, although the oysters themselves were quite small. They were much better at KaDeWe. The other dishes, especially the schnitzels, are very sumptuous.

Really beautiful and excellent. Exceptional schnitzel and chocolate marquis. Excellent bottle of chardonnay les cotilles to accompany it and super friendly staff. Definitely the best in Berlin, thank you and see you soon

Trendy location, you should definitely book in advance, with legendary Wiener Schnitzel. Not for romantic hours, there is a considerable level of noise. Still happy again.

Great traditional food, very good service and an authentic atmosphere. The only hair in the soup for me is that the establishment allows people to bring their dogs. While we were there a couple of them started to bark aggressively at each other. Recommended!

When we are in Berlin, we always reserve a table here. The perfect schnitzel, super tasty. We are already looking forward to the next visit. Full 5 stars 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟

A shocking mess. The service was good and fast and friendly but it was difficult to understand what the person sitting next to was saying, it was so noisy

Borchardt… a name that is known far beyond the city limits of Berlin. Requested online reservation 2 days in advance, but unfortunately no response. When we arrived in Berlin we tried our luck again by phone, unfortunately also in vain. To our delight, the hotel concierge was able to reserve a table within two minutes. So into the restaurant. The dining room is cozy, dim but by no means gloomy, and you can feel at home. The service was impeccable, quick and polite. The somewhat discreet manner of the waiters is typical of “It-Lokal”, but not unpleasant. The food, we both had the Wiener Schnitzel, was very good and, above all, plentiful and, so far away from Vienna, there is no need to hide. The side dishes as well. All in all, a very positive experience and definitely on the agenda next time in Berlin.

I forgot my Prada bag and travel bag with them and apparently nothing was found….

See, be seen, eat the schnitzel

The food wasn't hot, our waiter was kinda rude and treated us as plebs (which I don't deny but we still paid for this lol). It was delicious though and the atmosphere was nice.

One point was the politeness of the young waiters. I really appreciated it. Other than that absolutely overhyped - huge disappointment. We are both big foodies. My husband took me there for my birthday as a surprise & we both left rather quickly. It was also so loud. It was definitely a waste of money as I didn’t even touch my plate because it tasted extremely bland.

This place has everything you don’t want in a restaurant Poor food, expensive prices and the WORST service that I have never experienced in my life. The owner should really look in the bouncers… this should be illegal.

Really good evening at Bochardt. Our entire table ordered their gigantic wiener schnitzels, with potato salads and cucumber salads, a great authentic experience. The food was really tasty and generously portioned. Loved it, would love to return another time.

The food was really very tasty.

The trendy restaurant in Berlin Mitte - seeing and being seen is the order of the day here. But you also have to bring the necessary change with you. I can really recommend the vegan schnitzel, even if the potato salad could have been a little more generous. Whether you really have to pay €32 for it is a completely different matter!

I always come to Borchardt. The food tastes good and the atmosphere is great. We have always had different experiences with the service. Last time we visited, our waiter was very attentive and quick. However, there were also evenings when the service was not good.

The schnitzel is highly recommended! Food came quickly (lunchtime).

As foreigners, we were treated like regular guests...excellent food, very good price/performance ratio and a waiter -Marvin- for whom his job is his calling...thank you very much for the lovely evening at the "Chancellor's Table"

Classic venue with elevated fares and European dishes. The appetizers and the desserts were quite good, but the mains of seafood risotto and roasted veal were quite standard. Overall, the food is not quite worth the price in my opinion, and the ambience and service are not quite worth the premium. Not my type of restaurant.

Everything is very good, but a little more light at night would be better to see what is being eaten

Tight, dark, noisy, rain leaking, dry chicken, undercooked rice, terrible service.

"Don't mess the blocks" or "if you can, then you can" - if you go there, please do everything: starter (tartar recommended!), main course (schnitzel recommended!) and dessert (crème brûlée recommended!) with wine accompaniment and bottled water, rounded off with an espresso at the end. The dishes are well salted, but so are the prices. Would I go again? YES! Would I go weekly? No.

We are here for the fair every year. Always high quality and delicious

Borchardt is simply exceptional! Every visit is a treat, and the quality is consistently top-notch. Their steaks are perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious, and the entire menu offers exquisite dishes with great attention to detail. The ambiance is elegant, and the service is always impeccable—professional, yet warm and welcoming. It’s our go-to spot in Berlin-Mitte for a special dining experience. Highly recommended! -------------------------------- Borchardt is simply extraordinary! Every visit is a pleasure and the quality is always first class. The steaks are perfectly cooked and incredibly tasty, and the entire menu offers exquisite dishes with great attention to detail. The ambience is elegant and the service is always impeccable—professional, yet warm and welcoming. Our favorite restaurant in Berlin-Mitte for a special culinary experience. Absolutely recommended!

Great place Lots of good vibes Their Snitzels are excellent Rich wines

What a nice place! We had lunch on the terrace in the inner yard. The food was very tasty and well presented, the service was flawless, the atmosphere was specially pleasant. I can definitely recommend this place!

Very authentic and nice restaurant.

I'm not normally someone who quickly writes a critical review, but we were extremely annoyed in the restaurant and you just have to be allowed to criticize that. We had already inquired on June 17th and received a reservation confirmation for September 13th. When we arrived at the agreed time (evening) last Friday, September 13th, 2024, the only thing we could be offered was a small bistro table in the basement or a separate table in the back room (no one else was sitting there). We were usually well dressed and approached the staff in a friendly manner, but when you are one of the first to make a reservation, tables in the restaurant are unoccupied and, despite polite requests, you can only get an "emergency seat" at the back, it makes you realize that you are not welcome here - without anyone knowing us. You're not allowed to rise above anyone, but then people tell you that, and I honestly don't know what these people do during the week when we're at work, when they have to hang up jackets or assign seats on Friday evenings and also there are no waiters/waiters. It's a shame that you, as a "normal mortal", are obviously treated like that here. Not a recommendation for a cozy evening without any hassle. Unfortunately.

We ate at Borchardt on a Saturday evening and found the food very good. The service was very attentive and the choice of wines was also wide. The four stars are linked to the conditions of the bathroom, which in a place of this type should always be well looked after and which in fact was not. Prices are above average. Update 09/2024 four stars confirmed although some waiters deserve six.

Good food. The main dish is the fried cutlet. Noisy. Good waiting times.

Well, sporty prices with uncomfortable seats. Extremely loud inside, there was smoking outside. Eating takes forever! So it's better to go with a full stomach. Sat outside because our reservation was unknown, patio heaters were blazing hot at the back and cold at the front. I've been waiting for the main course for 2 hours now...

Service: I booked through The Fork, but the reservation was never recorded. A robotic woman at the front door bounced us to a man who sorted things out by assigning us a nice table. Nice waiters. Food: incredibly disappointing. The pumpkin soup was really watery, and Angus filet and schnitzel were ok-ish. Ambience: ultrabasic design and terrible lighting, the twilight atmosphere made me feel like lighting a bonfire in the middle of the restaurant! Long story short, for the exorbitant bill you pay here, in Berlin, I'd go somewhere else!

Great atmosphere, fun experience to go with friends. However, Service is very slow and the food is definitely overpriced. €6 0+ EUR for a vegan schnitzel & glass of wine feels unfair

Yeah, it's more like being in a market hall. Very loud, crowded, bustling, nothing special to eat. You have to like it or not.

It's a fun place with a good atmosphere, but the service, although very friendly, was very inattentive. I had to flag down our waiter on numerous occasions, not great when you're entertaining. The food is ok, schnitzel is schnitzel I suppose, but it's very one dimensional here.

Atmosphere like a train station hall, loud, uncomfortable, hectic. Whoever likes...

I didn't eat anything, just drank something

A classic - the schnitzel was so great. We will definitely come back when we are in Berlin. We also tried the steak tartare and it was excellent! Unfortunately the service was a bit slow.

Nice building and vibes, but the service should be better. Waited 35 mins to order when the restaurant was quiet and half empty. Can't imagine how it'd be during actual dinner/lunch time. The vegan schnitzel was pretty good, the tuna steak was just ok. The wakame and teriyaki tasted almost like store bought to me... overall seems like a lazy interpretation for a tuna steak menu in my opinion. Missed opportunity, what a shame.

This place is considered ultra-fashionable, gathering the entire elite of Berlin. Of course, it’s nice to admire stylish people here and feel the atmosphere of an eternal party. However, the rest leaves much to be desired - the food is mediocre, the cocktails are nothing special, the waiters are arrogant, and the service is insanely long. It is not entirely clear on what basis waiters decide to be more friendly - do they judge by the cost of the watch on their wrist? There are many restaurants in Berlin with much more friendly service, delicious food and a pleasant atmosphere.

Too overcrowded, totally overpriced, kitchen only standard maybe brewhouse level and the service is overwhelmed. Unfortunately not worth a visit, there are much better addresses in Berlin for the prices. BUT the guests are stylish and relaxed, so I still give it 2 stars.

A great Wiener Schnitzel at Borchardt! Overall, my visit to the Borchardt restaurant in Berlin was a positive experience. The atmosphere is lively, which gives the restaurant a charming character. The Wienerschnitzel was delicious. The combination with the traditional potato salad and cranberries was simply delicious and rounded off the dish perfectly. The service was also very attentive and friendly. Overall, I can recommend the Borchardt! If you are in Berlin and want a delicious Wiener Schnitzel, you should stop by.

Great restaurant with a very good menu. The service was very good and the quality of the food is at a high level.

We ate a very tasty Wiener Schnitzel with fried potatoes and cucumber salad. The schnitzel is so big that it extends over the edge of the plate. Our waiter was super friendly and always had a smile for us. The atmosphere in the garden is very pleasant. The only drawback is that the prices have now risen significantly and you pay over 40.00 euros for a schnitzel with side dishes. And what's also really terrible are all the influencers who constantly take photos of themselves and are just annoying!!!🤳🤳🤳🤨

The schnitzel we ate was a bit bland. As for the quality-price ratio, I would say that it is average, it does not fully meet expectations. In addition, the lighting of the place could be improved, since it negatively influences the atmosphere of the establishment. Recommendation, put candles on the tables.

A classic - the schnitzel was so great. Will definitely be back when in Berlin. We also tried the steak tartar and it was excellent!

Unfortunately I have to evaluate the current situation. What comes out of the kitchen is simply a disgrace. The halibut wasn't cooked through at first and then came out of the kitchen on the second attempt totally overheated and dry. The steak we ordered was done. Luckily you could eat it without complaining. It was very juicy which was good. It would probably have tasted better if it had been grilled medium, but it was still good. As always, the service was a 10 out of 10. That's actually not the problem. I hope that the kitchen will return to its former glory due to vacation or the end of the holiday season. Otherwise there is only one thing left. Eat schnitzel. They always get it...

Food was good and authentic. Although not very busy, unfortunately the service was particularly bad. Friendly but just very very slow. Atmosphere was nice. Outdoor dinning had a nice patio in the back though get a bit dark after sunset. Best was the ribeye steak, gratin potatoes, and strawberry dessert

Who doesn't know Borchardt? Food was good, it tasted good. I sometimes find the staff over the top. And sometimes a little too friendly. The ambience is quite good. If you go here you can't go wrong.

Food was tasty as expected. Service very good. Lovely place to sit in the inner garden or outside when the weather is good. Prices are in line with what you’d expect.

We had a great evening at Borchardt, but only thanks to our great and hospitable waiter Krystian! Absolutely world class service, very attentive, quick and accurate service. And always a smile on your lips! Definitely one of the best waiters at Borchardt :) we'll always be happy to come back!

Food was ok, super overpriced. Waiter was extremely grilled. Genuinely impressed he was able to make it to work and crank out a shift…

Beautiful summer evening in the courtyard! Schnitzel at its best. Only the seating should allow a little more privacy! Well, now we know everything about stocks, trading and daily losses

Everything summed up: food good, staff attentive, ambience classic.

Unfortunately also placed on the street with reservation. Food was good. Service tried hard.

Top restaurant. Schnitzel with warm potato salad is a real treat, but too much for just one person. Beautiful courtyard, friendly and fast service. The bread served with the salty butter tasted very good. I wasn't disappointed, as I definitely wanted to visit this location for my trip to Berlin. Prices are high, but the quality is good. And the last shirt has no pockets. I'll be back.

Everything is great and it's more of a complaint at a high level. Nevertheless, Wiener Schnitzel is my favorite food and unfortunately it's not the best. Unfortunately the potato salad with it is nothing. Nevertheless, I love the atmosphere and eating there every now and then should be fine.

Dinner at the Berliner Lipp. Place steeped in history. Disappointed by a limited menu and very high prices for the quality of the dishes offered. I felt like I was in Charlottenburg!!!

I am correcting my original review after yesterday. If you don't want courteous service and want to accept everything because that's the way it is, this seems to be the right place for you at the moment. Don't think that as a customer you are king 👑. Order overpriced food and keep your mouth shut. The portion of chanterelles was really a joke and unfortunately the meat from the schnitzel wasn't good either. With increased prices, I expect the quality not to decrease, although I was already skeptical when the food was on the table after less than 10 minutes. At the end we were allowed to beg to be allowed to pay and had the card reader slammed on the table.

Actually not in our price range but very good

It's so beautiful. The ambience and the cocktails so delicious. The staff is very attentive and quick.

Exclusive restaurant in the center of Berlin. We ordered the most famous dish here, the Wiener Schnitzel with potato salad and jam. Delicious and giant. If you don't eat a lot, I think it's better to share. Very fast service and I ordered an exquisite margarita. Note: you must reserve in advance. Why wouldn't I give 5 stars: we went in the summer, and around 6:30 pm. Around 7 to 8 pm, the place fills up, and it was Monday. So I think they try to get a lot of people on the terrace. And we had a table 10 cm from us where people were also smoking. This, plus the noise, does not allow you to talk and enjoy the experience that you generally expect in an exclusive place.

We went there spontaneously for lunch last Sunday. A nice location, good food (although the steak could have been a little more tender) and very good service. However, the prices are high. All in all we were satisfied.

Misplaced arrogance best describes the atmosphere at this once bright and noble Berlin meeting place for the educated. Today it is dreary. The waiters would fit better outside the doors of Berlin's Berghain techno bunker. At lunch on a dirty deck we received not a single smile or sign of welcoming hospitality. Followed by the most disgusting lunch we have experienced in a long time. Watermelon that had absorbed the taste and smell of, most likely, the fish it was stored next to in the kitchen refrigerators. Mediocre side dishes. Cry without a soul. Even the guests seemed low-energy, uninspired, and looked like budget vacationers from tunnels and bridges to Jersey Shore campers. Past Glory. No thanks. Berlin today has much more elegant and tempting things to offer.

Definitely one of my favorite restaurants in Berlin - the service is always great and the atmosphere as well. You cannot argue that the schnitzel at Borchardt is one of the best ones out there. We had such a lovely date night there and will definitely be back. 🥰🙌🏼

Excellent as always! I just love it with you :)

Wonderful night out with friends enjoying great food and atmosphere 😀

Apparently a "must" in Berlin... Food quite ok... Service also somewhat... but the ambience... as loud as in a train station and as tightly packed as at the Christmas market ..... good that we've done that now😏😜☺️

Local elegant restaurant with rich history. Very climatic. Totally recomend, worth the price.

The nice welcome and the attention of the staff were very nice. We went there upon recommendation and we ate a really delicious meat schnitzel. The portion is quite large, the potato salad and sweet sauce on the side are delicious. If I go to Berlin again, it is a restaurant I will definitely visit to eat schnitzel.

I don’t understand what the big deal is. Food is way average. Servers are trying very hard but besides “ to see and seen”, i would not go there for food.

Borchi always works. Service is always nice, attentive and the food is also good. No matter whether oysters, schnitzel or salad. Always fresh and delicious. The club downstairs is usually always fun. You can actually always stop here, you can never do anything wrong. Also great location.

Great restaurant, great ambience, friendly and good service, everything is just right! Gladly again!

Restaurant with a pleasant atmosphere, service and good food - gladly again

It's very cool, quite fashionable. The Wiener Schnitzel for Berlin is still good but being Austrian...no. Large quantities, yes, but the meat is too fat. Good quality without being excellent. Price on the high side at almost 40 euros.

You shouldn't come at all on weekends. We had reserved for 9 p.m., we had the table at 11 p.m. and our food at midnight. Nowadays everyone is allowed into the shop, no matter how anti-social they look and behave, on the first floor people simply smoke/vape e-shisha at the tables, the Borchardt no longer seems to value a certain standard of its guests as it used to place. Now it's just mass processing to make as much profit as possible, no good service and no pleasant guests.

Schnitzel with cucumber salad and cranberries, an absolute must and still the highlight!

Schnitzel was delicious until the finance minister threw up on my plate

I have never eaten such a world-class Wiener Schnitzel, even in Vienna. The service is absolutely perfect. The ambience completes the restaurant experience. The cozy inner courtyard invites you to enjoy. We got this address based on a recommendation. Don't hesitate to visit this restaurant.

Berlin Freak Show á la carte ...so to demand a 10 to 15 percent tip with such poor service is just audacious. The schnitzel was definitely from Uncle Adi's shoe soles. The whole clientele is just ridiculous, you can't buy style, you're not in St. Tropez, the food and service are miles away, the wine list is great, but unfortunately the good ones are missing There was no advice, but you couldn't ask the staff present to read the menu or name the wines. You can't run a traditional house with the service of a shisha bar, or maybe we didn't look freaky enough, passed the table several times without a reaction, the table went crazy twice while eating, just really bad.. Friendliness out of place, or artificial like the clientele's Botox eaters.. Bismarck would be turning in his grave. ..price performance without words

We went there on a recommendation. There were no celebrities there 😅 but there was the tastiest Wiener Schnitzel we have eaten so far. We didn't even eat it like that in Vienna. The location looks rustic, but with a very nice courtyard charm. The staff is friendly and not intrusive. It was a very nice stay.

The oysters were of excellent quality. You can definitely treat yourself to a specialty for 5 euros a piece. The steak entrecote in the main course was excellent. Cooked to perfection. The Bernaise sauce was homemade. I haven't had such a great sauce in a long time. The waiters were real professionals. Very attentive and experienced. Not any temporary help like in other restaurants. Overall a great experience! Of course a little more expensive than a normal restaurant, but you're happy to pay a little more for that. Overall, the quality in German restaurants has declined significantly. Unfortunately in Germany you have to pay at least 30 euros for a dish so that you don't get ready-made hollandaise/Bernaise. Then I'd rather go to Borchardt and cook myself once instead of going to a "normal" restaurant twice. Thank you Restaurant Borchardt!

nice place, for outstanding food and atmosphere

Top Service, great food, creative menu, beautiful people. A place to call home..

Host and Restaurant Manager „ULF“ handles the Friday which is usually very crowded as best as possible… if you like Schnitzel order it at Borchardt! Friday is very busy so be prepared to wait. It it’s worth! Staff was also in 2024 so far very nice

Very friendly and attentive staff Despite the high number of visitors Good food with high quality

The food is really great, definitely worth it. The starter was very tasty with burrata and pineapple carpaccio. The schnitzel is also a classic. Unfortunately we were very unlucky with the waitress, she dropped things several times and when the beer came with too much foam, she reacted annoyed and cheeky.

Well, food was ok. Service takes a long time

A restaurant where you can enjoy German cuisine. The atmosphere in the back garden was nice and open, but it felt a bit cramped due to the number of tables. The waiter was very friendly, and I didn't experience any of the negative impressions mentioned in other reviews. The food was tasty, but not exceptionally delicious considering the price.

Only the prices are special here.

Overcrowded with nouveau riche cock jockeys but in itself a good well-to-do teenage cosplay environment.

How sad can a plate look (small schnitzel) Totally overrated. A small cola €4.50, vegan schnitzel normal portion with some potato salad €32. We waited an hour for food. Plus, was my Coke forgotten at the beginning or was I told they were looking for who ordered it? Sorry for these prices absolutely not acceptable. A vegan soy steak costs perhaps €0.60 to purchase. Here you pay for the image and the location. The tables outside in the courtyard are so close together that you can hear everything the neighbors are saying. It has no flair. Just mass production. Everything is more appearance than reality.

Another great meal at the classic restaurant. Had schnitzel envy but my steak was perfect with seasonal side dishes and lovely drinks.

The Borchardt still lives from the splendor of old times - but in my opinion it no longer fully lives up to its reputation. The service was nice and attentive. Unfortunately, the table was not set properly and there were no knives, forks and napkins for two people. When we got the cutlery, a fork and a knife were dirty and were brought back straight away after we complained. The Wiener Schnitzel costs €36 and is unfortunately too expensive for the taste experience on offer. It is no different from a good schnitzel for €25, which is already in the upper price range. The potato salad was underneath the huge schnitzel, which I didn't find very aesthetically pleasing. The Borchardt has also advertised public viewing on their website - which in practice means they have set up a television in a small side room. Mood = zero. Unfortunately no need to repeat: The very high price, service and food do not match here. There are other addresses in Berlin that do justice to their price.