Freischwimmer in Berlin

The food is unfortunately an absolute disaster. Half of the items on the menu were missing. The truffle pasta we ordered at the end was an unsalted, overcooked pasta mush in a creamy sauce, which we immediately returned. As an alternative, we were given a grilled vegetable plate, which was just as bad, although you couldn't really go wrong. Everything was completely oversalted and grilled black. We had a nice seat by the water, but had to move because so many large spiders were rappelling above us that we could no longer eat our meal in peace. The staff were mediocre. A couple of people were very friendly, but we ended up with someone who had no appreciation for service at all.

I was there yesterday for my birthday – unfortunately, it was a disappointing experience. The "truffle tagliatelle" turned out to be overcooked spaghetti in a cream sauce with truffle essence – no trace of real truffles or tagliatelle. The burger tasted okay, but the quality wasn't even close to worth the money. Another highlight: Over the course of the evening, large spiders suddenly appeared under the wooden roof where we were sitting – some even fell from the ceiling. The staff also left a lot to be desired: The waitress with long brown hair was so unfriendly that even by Berlin standards (which isn't exactly a hotbed of service anyway), it reached a new low. The only exception: the friendly person at the entrance – at least. I used to enjoy visiting this place, but unfortunately, nothing of that remains these days. And as if that weren't enough, on Saturday nights you'll be bombarded with the background noise of the surrounding clubs – if you don't have noise-cancelling headphones with you, you'd better go somewhere else to eat.

Wonderful! We made reservations weeks in advance for friends and family, and then on the day of brunch, unfortunately, only a third of the dishes on the menu remained. But no problem, as long as there's something... After 45 minutes of asking, we were told it would be a while. After 60 minutes, and with no prospect of anything to eat, we left. Even the service team's apologies were of limited help. But the place is lovely ;-)

The setting is very nice and original. The Flammenkueches are delicious. However, even though I had a reservation, I got a poorly located table. Everyone was walking around me, and the floor was moving a lot. Unpleasant. As for the service, it's the bare minimum. I didn't order dessert and didn't hang around. I asked for another table because some were free. No one tried to accommodate me. I understand there are other reservations, but some remained empty... Oh, and the grill menu wasn't available... So, limited selection.

Cool restaurant right on the water. We just stopped in for a drink. Nice service. The homemade iced tea was delicious.

Worst restaurant I’ve ever been in! First they take 45 min to bring a Beer and then we waited for another 30 min to bring the food, and they just brought 1 only plate, leaving the others 4 from us looking and waiting for our food. Already 1.5 h and the found still not arrived! Incredible….

We went to the Freischwimmer restaurant/bistro last week (Saturday, July 5th). The ambiance is really nice, and you can passively enjoy the music from the adjacent club. The food was OK but nothing special, and mine arrived cold. The service was abysmally bad. All the waitresses were a bunch of arrogant, young things who really couldn't do anything. It's actually entertaining to watch five tables go in two hours, and everyone shakes their heads at each one. It's worth a visit if you want to see really bad and bitchy service staff who start sweating after just six tables. We would have liked to have contacted the management directly (Mr. Walter), but we couldn't find anyone to do this.

The location itself is very nice, just at the water. However, the waiters were very rude, let us wait around 10min until we were seated. Then came to get our order for the starters, and only came back one hour later to tell us that the kitchen was now closed and we could only order Flammkuchen as a main, did not even say sorry. The food was very average as well, we wouldn‘t recommend this restaurant to anyone.

We were there with a somewhat larger group and received a friendly welcome from the service, which was unfortunately the only truly positive aspect of the evening. The rest of the experience was, quite frankly, a disaster. The service was unfortunately unable to clear away used or no longer needed glasses or champagne coolers, or to provide sufficient cutlery and glasses for all guests in the group. But things really got problematic with the food: Of the eight people, only two received their food at the same time, after waiting for over an hour. One dish was already cold and differed significantly from the menu description. The remaining dishes didn't arrive for another hour. This shouldn't happen in restaurants, especially not at these prices. The vegan and vegetarian dishes in particular are completely overpriced for what is ultimately served. Overall, unfortunately, very disappointing.

I went to the restaurant with friends and was bitterly disappointed. The service was unfriendly and patronizing. I've never experienced anything like it in my entire life. The food...honestly, you can get much better food elsewhere for that price. I'll never go there again.

Great atmosphere, very good food, and a wide selection on the menu. Highly recommended and very tasty.

Despite the atmospheric location, unfortunately, I cannot recommend it! There's a complete lack of attention to the customer! The first two dishes we ordered weren't on the menu, nor was the beer we ordered, so the communication was pretty careless! "Sicilian" fennel salad.😬...you can go wrong with such a simple dish! Poorly cut, with hard pieces that don't belong there. There's no dill in it, just the green part of the fennel. It's not good olive oil, it's watery from the orange juice... ...such a shame! Unfortunately, I cannot recommend it!

It's become a sad place! Years ago, it was my magical spot by the water... Seven of us came for "brunch" today. But they don't even serve brunch here anymore, just "last egg dishes." There were two toastie halves with scrambled eggs for 11 euros, and my latte macchiato just didn't arrive. All seven of us looked at the sad egg portions for 11-15 euros. No brunch. After two inquiries, there was still no coffee, so I trotted to the bar and asked a third time. Yeah, after 45 minutes, a latte macchiato arrived - it was hot and hold on tight, "delicious." The place deserves better management. I won't be back until I read some convincingly positive reviews here. Sad...

It could have been a great evening, could have been, if... the service hadn't been the service. Sorry, but I chose the wrong job. And the food sounds great on the menu. But for a dollop of "beef tartar" with an egg yolk on top, €15.00. It might have been okay if, yes, if the mustard caviar hadn't been sold out, and if the egg white chips had been served right away and not upon request, because it's on the menu. If the tarte flambée hadn't been a biscuit topped with baked cheddar, and if the truffle pasta hadn't been three shredded linguine in cheese soup, yes... then it could have been a lovely evening. So, one star is a bit of a flattery.

We made a reservation for a Sunday brunch buffet. Only after arriving and asking did we learn that 1) there was no buffet and 2) even the à la carte menu offered barely half of the dishes. After ordering, it took about 45 minutes for the rather small portions to be served: overcooked poached eggs served on two ready-made toasties, with a tiny slice of salmon and a small, unloving green salad, all for €15... The best things were actually the Freischwimmer lemonade and the seating by the water. The service was also unfortunately overwhelm. So, overall, I wouldn't recommend it.

Cocktail served without ice cubes! Staff unfriendly!

Waitresses are unfriendly and the service is bad.

Service is poor. Drinks are 🤮. Very unfriendly staff

It was wonderful. There were about 20 of us, and we received excellent service. The food and drinks were very good, especially the service. Thank you.

We came without a reservation and were sitter in a few minutes. The place is very nice, right on the water. Vibe is romantic and summary. I loved it. We ordered the vegetarian dish and a steak. Both dishes were very generous and delicious. The service was good. I will definitely come back.

Excelente ubicación, personal de servicio poco capacitado y comidas de muy mala calidad por un precio muy alto. Muy insatisfactorio y, honestamente, un desperdicio de dinero. No puedo recomendarlo con la conciencia tranquila.

Great location right on the water, typical of old Kreuzerg. The ambiance and food are upscale in a beer garden.

Well, the food tasted great, but some of the side dishes were forgotten (schnitzel without cranberry sauce). The service was attentive, but we ordered as a group of 20 people and 6 of us had to wait 2.5 hours for our food, while the others had already finished their food. They "only" had to wait 1.5 hours. The chef can't be blamed for this; he was there alone, but the owner has to do something. This obviously needs to be improved.

The blonde waitress was very rude and unhelpful. Since we'd been seated there, at least 15 customers left because of the poor service. There were only three of us at the table, and she didn't have much to do. She was very rude and didn't want to serve everyone. I'd like to send this message to the owners of the restaurant, because it truly is a magical place, and if the service is good, it could be a huge success. Best regards.

A cool yet relaxed location right on the Spree River. We had a delicious buffet. The fish sandwiches were particularly delicious – something I wouldn't have expected, coming from Hamburg in Berlin.

Interesting location on the water.

Basically, it was very nice. However, we sat outside in a corner surrounded by walls on three sides. It was also quite cramped for our group size (10 people), and we had a reservation. The food, which was impressive for some, unfortunately arrived very late. While my food was already there, others had to wait another 20 minutes.

Nice location, the menu sounds nice but the food is really not tasty (bad tartar, dry burger, plastic pulpo with a weird puré…and mains were served before appetizer…) too bad!

I had a review here from a little while ago and it was great. 4 stars was my old review but it absolutely tanked today. Terrible service. Terrible staff. Terrible time. I got to the restaurant at 11 and was hoping to have a lovely brunch in the sun. After ordering our drinks and meals, we got our aperol spritz in around 10 mins., and then sat waiting ignored. Over 45mins of waiting and customers who arrived after us received their meals so I asked if our food was coming and the waitress recoiled physically, of course she said. 15 mins later and then they told us there was a mistake and food hadn’t been ordered. No apology, no offer for compensation, no effort made at all even after ruining our day and meal. Waste of my time. Terrible service from the two waitresses who genuinely ignored most customers but especially us. Disappointment after really enjoying the restaurant in the past.

Gömd pärla vid Spree! otroligt god Flammkuchen och bra öl! Omgivningen är supermysig och sköna fläktar i denna varma junidag

Employee was too high to find a place somewhere. Had to send us away because nothing made sense in his head. (Black curly hair, white skin, baggy jeans)

Super netter Ort am Spreeufer, tolles Personal, Küche zum Teilen und Weiterempfehlen. Am gleichen Ort gibt es Tretboote zum Ausleihen. Lohnt sich defninitv!

This is a shabby, not chic, place by the water (canal). We arrived and were greeted with: we have a table, but drinks only. OK, we take it, in the hottest day of June, not near water. Drinks were OK, overpriced beer. Once a table near the water cleared, we were not allowed to relocate, it was allegedly reserved. This made us not wanting to order another drink here. They treat guests, as if this is a Michelin Star restaurant. Would not visit again. The men's room (toilettes) have interesting design, upcycled beer barrels.

So the place is nice. The location by the river is cool. While the serving personnel were very friendly, they were unprofessional and unfortunately the experience was not good at all. They have a sign for you to wait, and not get in however it takes forever for someone to pick you up. I was surprised ad some other people who patiently waited there in the sun while nobody came to greet them. The orders were mixed up, there were plenty of delays (like 50min to an hour to get a coffee) , we ordered 4 iced coffees and 1 iced latte and got 5 lattes. A cola took forever to arrived, while a beer never arrived. The food portions were VERY small for the eggs benedict, the other dishes looked good (I didn't eat them). The bun on the egg benedict was impossible to cut with the knife. To be honest I'm giving a 2 star to be super generous. And mainly becuase of the location of the place.

Most incapable & unfriendly service in town. Forget this spot.

Arrogant staff, no service Unfortunately, it's not possible to give 0 stars.

The meal I chose was very good. My companion had tarte flambée, which, strangely enough, was topped with cheese. The service wasn't outstanding. There were a few incidents that definitely shouldn't have happened. As guests, we felt like a burden, but occasionally we were served well. The drinks weren't served as they should have been (e.g., Lillet Wildberry without berries). The location itself is very nice. The setting on the water is outstanding.

Unfortunately, the service was completely abysmal. Additionally, it's unacceptable that there are big black spiders hanging everywhere, snaking down on guests. Sometimes they even get stuck in their hair or glasses. It's a shame. Otherwise, the location is really nice.

Sehr schöne Location direkt am Wasser. Sehr Urig durch viel altes (Schiffs-)Holz. Das sind aber auch die zwei einzigen Pluspunkte! Negativ war für uns, dass die Wiener Schnitzel so gut wie nicht gewürzt waren und in der Fritteuse zubereitet wurden. (Für knapp 30€ pro Schnitzel ein Unding!!!) Der ,,warme“ Kartoffelsalat bestand aus Kartoffelklumpen, ca 3x2 cm und Pampe. Die Pommes waren ok, wurden aber so lang vor den Schnitzeln serviert, dass wir sie aufgegessen hatten, als das Fleisch kam. Der Versuch, ein zweites Getränk zu bestellen, dauerte ca 15 min bis zum Erfolg. Dann bekam ich eine Flasche Bier ohne Glas neben meinen Teller geknallt. Auf meine Nachfrage, ob es kein Glas dazu gebe, wurde mir mitgeteilt, dass die Gäste halt danach fragen müssen, wenn sie eines wollen…. Noch anzufügen ist, dass die Holzklappstühle wahnsinnig unbequem sind. Ich werde nicht mehr ins Freischwimmer gehen

A very nice location right on the water. Very rustic thanks to lots of old (ship's) wood. But those are the only two positives! The only negatives for us were that the Wiener Schnitzel was almost unseasoned and cooked in a deep fryer. (For almost €30 per schnitzel, ridiculous!!!) The "warm" potato salad consisted of potato lumps, about 3x2 cm, and mush. The fries were okay, but were served so long before the schnitzels that we had finished them by the time the meat arrived. It took about 15 minutes to successfully order a second drink. Then I was given a bottle of beer slammed down next to my plate without a glass. When I asked if there was no glass, I was told that guests would just have to ask if they wanted one... I should also add that the wooden folding chairs are incredibly uncomfortable. I won't be going to Freischwimmer again.

I wish I could give zero stars. I work in the event and catering industry myself – if this were my place, I'd be completely ashamed and replace the entire staff. Hence a Google review, even though that's not usually my style. I was looking for a restaurant by the water for my birthday and wanted to eat outside of the foodie bubble. The menu looked wild but okay, and the ambiance was praised, so I thought I'd go for it. Here's a bullet point summary of a completely botched (excuse the language) birthday meal: - Upon greeting, the service checked my reservation; mentioning my birthday was ignored. No smile. - I specifically wanted a nice table by the water without a roof; we were given two to choose from, both with roofs. No smiles - The table I chose was in a covered corner. When I sat down, I had cobwebs in my hair and a dead spider fell on me. - Server came, we asked for two more minutes to place our order. No smiles. - Nothing for a long time. - An hour after arriving, our order was taken. - Ten minutes later, someone came and said they were out of iced tea and asked if my partner wanted something else. - My partner's drink came immediately. - My drink arrived 10 minutes later in a glass that belonged in a student dorm. - Server number 4 came and said they were out of iced tea and asked if my partner wanted something else. She apparently didn't see his drink, which was in front of him (huh?) No smile - Nothing for a long time - Server comes and takes a chair where our things were lying because she urgently needed it, touches our things without asking, and piles them on the remaining chair (there were empty chairs all around us). No smile - Food arrived: "Truffle pasta" and asparagus. The kitchen should be extremely ashamed of both dishes. My partner hadn't eaten anything all day and forced himself to eat the pasta; I had to send the asparagus back. I had given the server feedback. No apology, no smile - Asparagus looked like it had fallen off a truck. Hollandaise was decomposed. Chives were two days old. Potatoes probably even older. (Brown spots, for real?) Two different types of ham (Parma ham from the Metro bulk pack - should have been suspicious of Parma ham with asparagus). Pasta was a soft mush. Everything tasted like oyster mushrooms. The sauce was a wild mix of béchamel and cream or something. Blended in some kind of glass truffle, if that. The color was an absolutely hideous gray. Photos don't do justice to the nonexistent quality. I don't need to mention that both dishes were substandard in terms of taste. We left immediately after eating. The waitress, who came to our table four times (e.g., to take a chair) and was literally standing behind us at the bar, asked where we were sitting. No smile.

I wouldn't recommend it at all. We waited two hours for our food. The waitresses weren't interested in the customers, but rather in chatting. Drinks also took forever. The food was good, though; the vegan tarte flambée was sweet and very strange, high risk.

The place is great, and the music amazing. The food is just ok. The bad part is the service, the waiter took forever to take our orders and was very disrespectful. Probably because they lack people and only one person or maybe two can take your orders. Not a great experience overall.

Great location, but unfortunately, extremely poor service. We had to wait over two hours for our food, and no effort was made to compensate for it or anything like that. You generally had to actively call for attention (e.g., for repeat orders). Unfortunately, due to the extremely poor service, this will be our last visit, which is a real shame!

Absolutely terrible. We just wanted something to eat, but weren't allowed to sit down, even though there were plenty of seats. You could still reserve tables online. Not recommended. Also, the lady at the entrance was very unfriendly.

We planned a lunch break here for our event tour, and after an incredibly friendly and uncomplicated phone call, we had a table for 10 people. Since we only had an hour for lunch, we were able to order food in advance and fully enjoy the hour without having to wait long for our food. The atmosphere right on the water is incredibly pleasant, and the service was very friendly. I highly recommend stopping by if you're in Berlin.

Food was cold, service was okay, ambience not so good, expensive

We were shown to our seats and asked for drinks, ordered... after 20 minutes, we still hadn't received any. Food was supposed to be ordered. We were there during brunch time, and there wasn't much choice of main courses, so we opted for Eggs Benedict, which they forgot to tell us was out. It wasn't exactly prepared at 11:30 a.m. on a Sunday, and other dishes hadn't impressed us. Since we had ordered drinks, we decided against the food and continued waiting for the drinks, which didn't arrive after another 10 minutes. Conclusion: Waiting more than 30 minutes for our drinks and being told when ordering food that the main ingredient (eggs) wasn't there was simply no way we could have left. A shame, great atmosphere, but no service. They should consider self-service.

Great location right on the water – really nice to sit and relax. The food was okay, but nothing special. Unfortunately, the service was a bit disappointing: inattentive and at times lackluster.

Esta es la primera vez que quiero dar una reseña, sin ninguna calificación! Desafortunadamente esto no es posible entripadviso, así que la calificación de una estrella solo se da para compartir mi opinión. Visité Berlín con mi esposa a mediados de junio de 2025 , el Freischwimmer nos lo recomendó un colega. Llegamos al restaurante mucho antes de nuestra reserva, 40 minutos antes de lo previsto. El restaurante estaba muy ocupado, tan ocupado que el personal no tuvo tiempo de atendernos hasta 10 minutos después de la llegada. Cuando finalmente nos dieron la bienvenida, el camarero nos informó que la cocina había “implosionado” lamentablemente! Así que después de esto en formación, elegimos dejar el restaurante para encontrar recursos más confiables para nuestra cena. ¡Para hacerlo simple y llanamente! Demasiado Señor y demasiado ruidoso, demasiado poco y sin excusas - a los propietarios: hágase cargo de su negocio - y no tome más personas en que usted y sus chefs pueden manejar - o si no simplemente dejar el negocio!

Unfortunately, despite the good location, it was a disappointing experience. The staff were half-hearted but friendly. The food: generally quite sparing with spices. Drinks: wine too warm. Appetizers: ceviche and tartare: slightly fishy and far too sour. The tartare was unfortunately underseasoned, not traditionally dressed, and much too coarsely chopped. Main course: burger and ox-shredded roll, unfortunately far too dry. The buns were fried on both sides until they were rusks. The fries were unfortunately cold. The ox-shredded roll was topped with cold, undefined pieces; I personally know it differently.

Nice location, but nothing more. Service is abysmal, food is okay. I won't be going back.

Located right next to the cooling watercourse in a shabby-chic style, you can enjoy delicious dishes and cocktails at somewhat higher prices. Some are covered, but there are also open spaces. Everyone is super friendly and fast. Across the street is a small open-air club, where there's always music. Always a pleasure to come back.

The food was good, and above all, delicious. The atmosphere has a beach bar feel to it—you either like it or you don't ;-) The service was a bit slow at first; it took too long to order drinks. But then the service got going and started asking for them :-D

A diamond in the rough! Great setting...on the Spree River, opposite the Club der Visionäre and the Badeschiff (bathing ship). Before or after dinner, you can treat yourself to a short rowboat or pedal boat ride 😃 Aside from that, it's a great location for open-air celebrations 😉

I guess the burger is good... it's not exactly mind-blowing food, but that's not what I was expecting. The location, right on and in the water, is really cool. The drinks are great, and the service is very friendly and attentive. I'd love to come back. Typical Berlin.

Really nice view at the water. Good food and nice staff! Worth paying a visit!

Freischwimmer is an absolute gem! The location right by the water is stunning – relaxed, stylish, and full of character. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. A special shout-out to the incredibly friendly and attentive service – we felt genuinely welcome. We had a lovely afternoon here and will definitely be coming back!

The location and atmosphere are very nice. The food is average. The service was terrible. Unfriendly and disorganized, we felt unwelcome. It's a shame because the place has so much potential.

Super friendly, delicious food and holiday feeling right on the water

Very nice ambiance and view. Unfortunately, the atmosphere among the staff was rather unpleasant – the manager or head waiter shouted loudly at a service employee in the entrance area upon our arrival – which doesn't reflect well on the working conditions... Unfortunately, the quality of the food was well below expectations, especially in terms of value for money – the tarte flambée was completely covered in cheddar cheese like an American pizza, as was the truffle pasta with mushrooms and a lot of cream, with no truffle flavor. The waiters themselves were very nice, but overall, the experience left a somewhat unpleasant aftertaste.

Super unfriendly person on door- we clearly had a reservation and even tables free she still said is full and didnt let us in. I mean we were 2 people - not a table of 20 where we couldn’t be place at.

Great location right on the Spree. The Freischwimmer's charm also comes from its slightly morbid overall appearance. The service was very friendly, unobtrusive, and quick. We had delicious lemonade, sweet potato fries, and tarte flambée (with feta cheese, honey, and rosemary)... Everything was incredibly delicious... Thank you for the wonderful time with you...

A truly lovely spot, right on the water. Delicious tarte flambée. It's a great place to sit and while away the time.

Unfortunately, the food was very salty and not particularly good, neither the Wiener Schnitzel nor the octopus. The fries and sweet potato fries were good.

Great place with good food and drinks. You sit right by the water. If it gets cooler, it's best to bring a jacket or sweater.

I haven't been here in a long time and met up with friends. The service and atmosphere are nothing to write home about; everything was great, but the food was a complete disaster. The beef tartare was far from tartare, the tarte flambée was okay, the truffle pasta was boring, and the burger for €18 was pretty lame. You don't mind high prices for a reasonable atmosphere, but the quality has to be right. Oh yeah, the chocolate mousse looked like a big cow patty. Sorry guys, but the kitchen must have been having a bad day.

Went to this place with some friends around 8pm during the week, not many people and we got seated. Everything went fine at the beginning, food was good (maybe more salt needed) and drinks were normal... It was after we finished eating that i wanted to order one beer and one bottle of water, the waitress never showed up or asked if we needed something else so i decided to go to the bar where the bartender was talking with a friend of him who was having drinks there (i guess free drinks lol). I said politely: ''hello, can i have another beer and a sparkling water please?'', bartender deliberetaly said ''NO.''.... I was SHOCKED, i was waiting for him to laugh at some point expecting this to be a joke but it wasnt. Bartender was rude AF, was it so hard to say ''sorry we are closing'' or ''sorry we closed the bar, maybe i can offer you something in a bottle from the fridge''?... never going again

Mediocre service. Little to no customer service. Average food, not particularly impressive. Average value for money. Otherwise, a beautiful location on the waterfront.

Years ago this was a lovely place. Now with the buffet asked if it was possible to eat only eggs benedict and the waiter said; yes of course! So we only ate eggs benedict (which were not that good by the way) When we had to pay they wanted us to pay for the whole buffet, and not just for the eggs. I had explicitly asked, but they insisted that we had to pay twice as much. What a drama, and what pathetic people! Years ago this was really the place to be, now a tourist trap with yuppies and elderly tourists… Nicely ignore this place, and there are much nicer, much cheaper options nearby

If you like urban, typical Berlin, this is the place for you. An absolute little insider tip for brunch. A little hint for brunch, some yogurt or quark would also be good, or fruit with it. Otherwise top location, service was very nice. As we said, we will be repeat offenders

Unfortunately, the buffet selection has decreased a lot! Not a bit of fruit or vegetables and that at a price of €26 per person is very sad :(

Cozy hidden place at the channel. Herons fishing nearby. Good beer, big portion of pommes (fries) with delicious mayo and ketchup.

Excellent spot to grab a beer while enjoying the view on the canal from the terrace. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. Food is tasty as well. Booking is recommended, as it can get full during warm days.

Fantastic location and so berliner

What happened? This place used to be very chill. Now the service sucks. The place itself is still pretty amazing though.

Great neighborhood location by the water. Food and drinks good.

Free swimming was always a guarantee for a successful morning for us. Unfortunately, we were very disappointed yesterday - the brunch buffet had hardly any choice of toppings (1 cheese, 2 types of sausage = packaged goods), no fruit, no vegetables, no dips, no dessert. Instead, 2 warm meat dishes, dry rice, steamed vegetables, cold waffle & 1 cake, 1 egg dish & 1 coffee. Price-performance ratio is by no means consistent. Too bad. Let's hope it's not the new standard...

We had a wonderful evening and birthday in the free swimmer. The staff was super friendly and made the evening special. The food had something for everyone…and was very tasty. We thank you very much and will definitely come back soon!!

Today we ate at Frei Schwimmer for the first time. unfortunately also the last time. The burger was priced at €12.50 on the menu, but was charged €19 on the bill. When we asked, we were told that they had forgotten to update the map. Despite our clear indication that we did not want to pay the higher price, we were charged the full amount without any proper accommodation (with 4 burgers a single shot for a single person), apology or suggestion of a solution. Absolutely unacceptable for us and not fair behavior towards guests. Very disappointing. Reported to the police

Customers are being cheated! Were there today for the first and last time. Our table ordered 4x burgers, which according to the menu cost €12.50. When the bill came, a burger suddenly cost €19. Before ordering, no one warned us that the price was different than declared. When I asked why the price was different, the waitress said, “We noticed yesterday that the price wasn’t right, but that’s right.”😐 If it was noticeable the day before, why not change the price right away, at least manually? Or why don't you tell guests before they order? When we asked further how we would sort things out, we were sent another waiter who said, “I’ll see what we can do”. Then the third waiter came and said literally (and extremely unfriendly) - “the burger costs €19, there is no room for discussion anymore and nothing will be changed in the bill”😐 As an apology that we asked for, a schnapps was simply brought to the table, even though there were 6 of us. And even if the price was increased - from €12.50 to €19 for a burger - it is not justified. Burger was more cafeteria style, with dry meat and very little side dish. Conclusion: never again!

Opportunity for a break, boat rental just around the corner, very nice atmosphere, shabby chic, very friendly, sitting by the water

Wonderful ambience and nice staff and delicious too!

It would be nice if the information on the website about brunch duration and kitchen opening corresponded to reality. Brunch today until 4 p.m. Kitchen from 5 p.m BUT: EAT DELICIOUS

We discovered the restaurant spontaneously while passing by. Located right on the river. Very cozy. Great ambience. Very tasty fresh cuisine. Good drinks. Wonderful service. I can highly recommend it.

Beautiful, extraordinary ambience. I've rarely seen anything like this. The photos can't do this justice. The owner was super friendly. We'd love to come back!

One of my favorite warm season foods for years. The ambience on the canal is unique and the selection of food is well thought out. From home cooking to fancy food, vegetarian or with meat, I think everyone will find something on the menu here. The staff is courteous, young and multilingual. I feel in good hands here.

Disastrous ! Had last been here years ago when it was great. This time the food, three out of four dishes, was so over salted it was nearly inedible. 🤮 My cucumber soup was inedible, so salted I couldn’t eat it, and my partner’s potato soup was so salted she could only eat half. A Greek chef came out and agreed to refund the cucumber soup. Then my partner was served a Wiener Schnitzel and whole potatoes, both of which were salted to almost the point of inedibility once again. Another chef from Tenerife came out, and to our utter surprise picked up a piece from her plate with his fingers and tasted it, insisting the salt was “normal”. 🙄😡 She was so hungry, after not being able to finish her over salted soup, she ate some of the disgustingly salted schnitzel and potatoes which were also drenched in salt. 🧂😬 I had liver which was mediocre, but the only dish which was not wreaking of SALT ! This was a special occasion between my partner and I which was ruined by this restaurant’s food and the staff’s rotten attitude. 😧😩

Great atmosphere for a relaxed evening. The menu is varied and the dishes taste very good. The selection of drinks and cocktails is a particular highlight. The staff is friendly and the service is quick. A clear recommendation for anyone who wants to eat and drink comfortably.

Great restaurant. Authentic food!

We had our Christmas party here today. A slightly different location... The food was delicious, the service was great, but it was also really cold and too loud for conversation You have to like it - but definitely fun for people with a sense of adventure

I celebrated a great birthday at the Frei Schwimmer - in a really nice atmosphere and with a delicious buffet that took all of my wishes into account. The communication in advance was also very pleasant, Farid does everything he can to ensure a successful event. The location with a view of the water is THE highlight anyway. Thanks for the nice day!

We were there for Christmas dinner and everything was wonderful! Very nice service (kudos to Farid), absolutely delicious food and a beautiful view of the water. It is a beautiful and special location. This is a great place to stay and have a great time!

We used to love going there so much. Unfortunately, the service and the whole ambience have deteriorated significantly. Even though only half of the tables were occupied, it took over 25 minutes to take the order and then another 20 minutes until we got our drinks. Unfortunately, it was incredibly cold in the restaurant even though the oven was on. We ate in jackets. The food was delicious. But the overall package can no longer be recommended. Very unfortunate

Great place, Anner Spree, great service, pleasant people

The best restaurant in Berlin, fantastic location and even better atmosphere. I recommend

A very atmospheric place with vintage furniture and incredibly delicious fusion cuisine, offering a peaceful view of the water. The staff is very welcoming; we felt like we were visiting old friends. Highly recommend!

Very cozy place! Nice that you have an options to sit inside or to be outdoor - closer to the water. Tasty food, pumpkin soup was sooo good! And very friendly people working there. : )

Very relaxed atmosphere and pleasant people and excellent food! I always enjoy coming here! Best regards ! :-)

We wanted to have lunch after visiting the Badeschiff. There were only 5 tables occupied. The menu was quickly brought to us and that was it. Ignored several times, we fled after 15 minutes. Waiter was fidgeting on his cell phone and professionally ignoring us. Wash your hands? Oh well. 1 consolation star for the location. Out of the street and to the right towards Schlesisches Tor there are many great shops that are happy to welcome customers.