Gaststätte Sophieneck in Berlin

Corrosive! This used to be a very nice restaurant and we always enjoyed going there. Today just arrogance and tourist trickery. It's probably all about money here, no longer about hospitality. Very unfortunate.

I had lunch today and it was fantastic, service was great and the waiter super helpful. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was great, we'll be back soon!!!

Very good traditional cuisine without fuss

Wonderful food, a lovely atmosphere, and the waitresses are very friendly. It's definitely a place to go.

There were four of us there - as a tradition before Christmas on a working day. We were a bit very surprised because of the greatly increased prices and the good food we were no longer used to: In my opinion, despite the menu, it was not an original Thuringian bratwurst, which is usually not mushy in consistency, but rather a “coarse bratwurst”. known to spices. The sauerkraut was mushy from being kept warm for so long and pretty much devoid of bay leaf, juniper berries and onions. We agreed it was now a typical Berlin tourist trap. Fewer people are eating out, everything has become more expensive, not just energy costs. I have pity! Only the beer remained at around €5 for the half liter. Next year we will come back before Christmas because we like the atmosphere.

When I first arrived in Berlin, I saw this restaurant introduced on the map. It takes about 8-10 minutes to walk from the hotel. Since we didn't make a reservation, we could only arrange a small table. The restaurant staff are very friendly. We ordered the traditional German dark beer and plated it together. The portions were generous, and the food and restaurant atmosphere were very good.

Gaststätte Sophieneck is a hidden gem in Berlin if you are looking for authentic German food. It is a cozy place, with a very traditional atmosphere and friendly service that makes you feel at home. I tried the breaded chicken (Schnitzel) and the knuckle (Eisbein), and both dishes were amazing! The Schnitzel was perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, accompanied by delicious garnishes. The knuckle, meanwhile, was tender and full of flavor, cooked to perfection. If you want to enjoy a typical German meal in a charming place with good value for money, this restaurant is a must-stop. To add a drawback, the service is quite slow and they tell you that everything is reserved and then you see people arrive without a reservation and they seat them at any table that they have previously told you was reserved, I found it a bit ugly.

Cozy atmosphere, good crowd, efficient staff, tasty chow.

Good place with nice German cuisine. Seems more for tourists but not spoiled.

If you like it rustic and enjoy German cuisine, you're in good hands here. The restaurant was busy and we were glad we made a reservation. The service was reasonably good, the audience was mixed in terms of age and other “composition”. The Sophieneck has been a traditional fixture in Mitte for decades.

Spent a lovely evening here with my girlfriend, the food was great but the waiter made our experience, he was very helpful with the recommendations and full of positive energy.We will definitely come again when in Berlin

Nothing really works without a reservation. The restaurant was very well attended on Sunday. The dishes are delicious, but a lot of them are meat-heavy. The beer was good, the coffee was mediocre. Still, happy again.

Very cozy, very welcoming! We will be back!

Traditional German food in a really nice relaxed bar/pub type feel, we didn't book but managed to get a table but this was on a Monday so I would definitely advise to book on weekend. I had the roasted pork knuckle which was huge & delicious. 2 meals with a 2 large beer & wine was around €65 Nice atmosphere inside & friendly staff

I just love it. Then today, always nice service and delicious food. Half a duck with red cabbage and dumpling for Christmas. It was good and tasty, could have been a little crispier, but that's just my taste. Sauce very tasty and dumpling too, red cabbage great. Beer fresh and tasty and of course it was full. So it's better to reserve. But definitely try it, an exception for this corner and my place of choice for decades.

Great food and amazing service! Both waiters were so nice and welcoming which definitely upgraded the overall experience.

Tasting menu for 4 very good. I recommend it 100%

Very good knuckle and mulled wine. Local place with very delicious homemade food, worth repeating and so I have done

A typical German food place that is not cheap at all for what there is around. The atmosphere is completely welcoming. The knuckle was the best we tried in Berlin. The meatballs were nothing special, but the mushroom garnish was delicious. 💵 Approximate price per person: €20

The food was amazing, I have to say their potatoes were not the best, but the other food more than made up for it. Great value as well, I can easily see a meal here costing twice as much.

A very nice bar in the Jewish quarter, very successful decoration, vintage, good beer and standard Berlin food

Typical place, welcoming like home! Very good food!

I recently visited this restaurant and was delighted! The food was excellent: the dishes were fresh, tasty and beautifully presented. I especially liked the signature appetizers and desserts - a real treat for a gourmet. The staff were very friendly and attentive, the atmosphere was cozy and relaxing, ideal for meetings with friends or romantic evenings. I will definitely come back again and recommend everyone to try it

Wonderful service! Delicious food and came out very quickly! Warm and cozy atmosphere. I want to come back here a thousand times, I loved it so much!!!!

Very nice restaurant with a friendly staff and cozy atmosphere. The food was very delightful!

I visited the restaurant this Sunday with my girlfriend for lunch. We had a nice time, the waiter Marin was very polite and smiley face, fast, he took our orders well and it went smooth although it was busy. We ate a schnitzel with side dish, food was tasty. He knew some Romanian so that made us feel more welcome as I am Romanian myself. Great service and good food. When we visit Berlin again, we will come again!

A good place to taste German cuisine specialties.

It's rare to find such a quaint restaurant with old Berlin charm. Super nice and attentive service. The food is delicious and there is something for everyone. I recommend the schnitzel :-)

We came recommended, around 12:30 a.m. we ordered a typical dish and a bottle of water, we asked if he had tap water and he told us no. When he brought us the food, some of the potatoes were cold, some were hot, some were uncooked, he brought us tap water, although he charged us for a bottle of mineral water. The place is nice and pleasant and the food, we may not have been right, but the service has not been the best, before paying we have asked for the ticket and he told us that after paying and we have been able to confirm that he has not charged for tap water.

a cozy, traditional pub with a warm, inviting atmosphere. It’s a great spot to try some classic German dishes—everything we ordered was hearty and flavorful, especially the schnitzel and sausages. They have a nice selection of local beers on tap, which paired perfectly with the food. The staff was friendly and attentive, giving great recommendations. Located in a charming part of Berlin, it has that old-school feel, and the wood-paneled interior adds to the experience.

Good regional cuisine in a nice atmosphere.

I was there today for lunch, we were really satisfied! The food was absolutely delicious, with authentic flavors and generous portions. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, especially the employee who speaks Italian, he made us feel right at home and added a wonderful personal touch to our meal. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a great meal and warm hospitality!

Un service très peu aimable et pas avenant. Un rapport qualité prix très moyen pour de la cuisine peu soignée (avons mangé froid) Il doit exister des 100aines d'établissements de meilleure qualité pour manger typiquement berlinois

Very rich and well priced. Quality. It is appreciated that the food is authentic. Maybe the portions a little small.

Classic Berlin pub with hearty food in a rustic setting. Anyone who likes it like me will be thrilled

This is a wonderful traditional German bar / restaurant. The food is fabulous as is the atmosphere. Highly recommended. It's very good and the food is delicious.

A place where you can eat very delicious Haksen. Quiet atmosphere and delicious beer. One of the good options for traditional German food.

Service took a little longer, but otherwise really great. Food, drink, ambience is top notch... As a tip: reserve in advance

The place was packed and there were no tables, but luckily a reservation no-showed and they were nice enough to seat us! We were pleased with all the recommended dishes, but the Haxe was particularly good. Very cozy vibe.

Stedet ligger sentralt, men er muligens en turistfelle. Haxen var litt tørr, lite saus, og mye av svoren (som jo er en delikatesse) var tatt av. Bratwursten med sauerkraut og stekte poteter var GRÅ,ikke så mye som et grønt blad, potetene smakte gammelt og var ikke knuspige. I det hele tatt mat en selv kunne slengt sammen etter en slitsom dag på jobb.

Food is okay. But the lady at the cashier is so rude.

Locale tipico molto carino con tavoli anche all'esterno. Abbiamo bevuto ottime Berliner e mangiato rosti con salmone e filetto di manzo, strudel. Tutto molto buono

Beware they don’t welcome foreigners: the restaurant is empty but if you are not German you don’t stand a chance.

The place is really cozy. The food is marvelous and the service is really nice. We have ordered "eisben" and a bratwurst and the famous gluehwine. It's been our best gastronomic experience here in Berlin. The waiters have had several considerations with us. Besides that it has been the cheapest place we have been. Each time we come back Berlin we keep on coming back to Sophieneck!!!

I thought I would be full with just one loaf of this, but I was full and it was so delicious that I turned over. If it weren't so expensive, I would want to eat it all the time. The staff took quite a while, but they seemed busy.

Great lunch today had am amazing:) waiter, he was polite professional!

The food was very delicious, on cold days it is appreciated more. And the exceptional innkeeper.

Disappointing, they had recommended it to me as good, nice and cheap but starting with the service, quite bad, as if they didn't feel like serving us and after 20 minutes without attention we left. Then it's funny because they respond to your review by inventing a story that has nothing to do with it. They excuse themselves by saying that they are sorry for not speaking my language, when it is not a question of language, it is a question of good customer service, we ordered 2 beers and the waitress' answer was, “I have 4 different ones, look at the menu” she never came to ask us And he didn't have the patience to explain those 4 beers to me, like they do in other establishments. I insist, it is just a matter of a little patience in customer service. Don't make up a story in the answers you don't like.

Best restaurant in Berlin by far!!!!

Unfortunately we were not able to try their dishes. It would be good if they treated people without reservation better.

Two people ate schnitzel soup and beer haha. The portion is not that large, but it is delicious. I was surprised that the bathroom was very clean, and the atmosphere inside was nice!

Very easy and popular local cuisine restaurant with customers of all ages. Really nice atmosphere. Super friendly and attentive staff, fast service. The pitti we tried were all delicious. In this restaurant you eat really well... everything is very good and plentiful. Average prices and plenty of beer. I will definitely go back

Very original place! They’re were out of schnitzel buy still everything was really good.

3 people ate 2 main dishes, 1 soup, 2 cups of tea, and 1 glass of milk. We went for lunch a little after 12 o'clock on Saturday and it was quiet! It's not too salty and it's just right. It doesn't taste like schnitzel and the soup is perfect! They didn't ask for tips and were very friendly. There was also a restroom in the store, and it was spacious and comfortable!! I don't think I got 60 euros that way.

Rustic, warm & brown café restaurant with excellent food, we had the schnitzel with mushrooms and roasted potatoes.

Rustic place. We tried the knuckle and it was very delicious, but what I recommend most is the apple strudel, a spectacle for dessert!!

Sophieneck offers German home cooking in my neighborhood. Everything I have ever ordered here has been delicious… the solyanka is to die for! Sometimes the service has a somewhat brittle charm, but the overall impression was always ok... :-)

We had dinner in this lovely restaurant. Walking distance from the train stations. We ordered sausage and cabbage roll. Both were delicious.

We were invited and there was supposed to be pork knuckle, it was on the menu, but unfortunately it wasn't available. We then agreed on knuckle and it tasted good warmed up. The original German farmer's breakfast was reinterpreted and came with celery and raw peppers and was not traditionally served. Too bad for our guests. Conclusion: Food and service very much in need of improvement

I ate meatballs with Schwein's Haksen. It's like a dog. Schwein's Haksen is very good. The owner is also kind. Yum yum.

A must try if you are visiting Berlin. The best food we had in the city. We ordered the meatballs and bratwurst which were both nicely cooked and served with buttery potatoes and flavoursome sauerkraut. Sauce served with the meatballs matched well. Generous portions for an affordable price.

Very nice German restaurant. We had the meatballs which were very good and plentiful. The apple pie was also delicious.

Original Berlin cuisine, top quality! Beer 🍻 very good, whiskey selection good. Service very good.

I was there. Impersonal atmosphere. Pork knuckle not available despite the blackboard. Prices online are different than in the restaurant. You get the impression it's mostly about the money...

Nette Bedienung, aber überteuerter Laden, an einigen Stellen ohne Qualität dahinter. Der Kartoffelauflauf mit Rosenkohl war mit wenig Käse und zu trocken. Auf die Frage nach mehr Sahnesauce kam etwas kalter Quark, nach nochmaliger Nachfrage kam eine Pilzsauce, viel Pilz, leider wenig Sauce - saftig dagegen der Aufpreis von knapp 5 Euro dafür...

Amazing food and drink. Restaurant is on a relatively quiet street so we enjoyed our lunch sitting outside.

German cuisine restaurant frequented by locals. Very good dishes, welcoming environment.

Delicious this dish with everything typical, suitable for 4 people. Very good service and kindness.

Big portions and nice atmosphere. I got the schnitzel and really enjoyed.

visited today for lunch and weiter recommend me haxe was best choice amazing atmosphere see you soon gretings to maron

Both the service and the food have been really good, the place is very large, typical German. The food is really good

The first impression attracted me, I really liked it. At first glance clean and fresh kitchen. I ate a cheese leek soup that was okay, but nothing more. The bread with it was very good. Unfortunately, the service was disappointing, even if the order was delivered quickly. No questions about whether the food tastes good or recommendations regarding food. When I pay, asking whether it was tasty makes me feel disinterested. The feeling of welcome was missing, which was a shame

Good neighborhood place with regional food. Traditional dishes, solidly done. Street seating.

Super delicious schnitzel & lettuce

My goodness, where should I start 😍❤️!!! If you want a neighborhood feeling, good German cuisine and a homely atmosphere, you've come to the right place. Prices are very good! And the staff was super friendly and accommodating!! Always happy again. Big praise to the competent, wonderfully nice counterwoman. 6 stars 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟

I was just walking around the center (August 25), and thirst tormented me. Having seen this establishment, I stopped to get one beer, but when I saw that they had solyanka, I couldn’t resist and ordered it! Result: very tasty (the solyanka is excellent, moderately spicy and a lot of meat!). Thank you to the waiter, good service and delicious food! I recommend

Very good place, good value for money, if you want to know about German gastronomy this is the place

In one day, my friends and I visited this establishment twice! Solyanka is very tasty, moderately spicy and a lot of meat, served with very tasty fresh bread, we left very satisfied with both the food and the service! They returned to this establishment again for dinner, ordered potatoes with sausage and were again satisfied! Everything is delicious, everything is fresh! Special thanks for the good service to our waiter, a very pleasant bright person.

We visited Berlin and wanted to eat somewhere that serves German food. Happy to have found it. We ordered a snack to share and a Schnitzel that was exquisite. Without a doubt I would return!

If you want something typical I really recommend It! Food is good! I would love to see more vegetarian options ☺️

A truly special place in Berlin. Very relaxed but still in the middle of the city. Recommended!

Good place to eat, we have been in Berlin for 2 weeks and it is one of the best value for money.

... actually I don't want to say anything here... it's my secret place...

We enjoyed our stay, but the food was not as good as we would have liked. It wasn't cheap either. It is possible to eat local food, but we went there on our own, recommended by a friend, and it was not what we expected. However, it was not a bad experience

Unfortunately, our visit to the restaurant was a bit mixed. When we arrived we sat outside but unfortunately it took a good 15 minutes for anyone to serve us even though it wasn't busy. That was a bit of a disappointing start. However, when the waiter finally came, he was very friendly and took our order attentively. The food itself was really tasty and served quickly - nothing to complain about here. However, what spoiled the overall impression was the situation at the end: other guests were asked for a nightcap after paying, while we unfortunately did not receive this gesture. This was particularly annoying because our bill with a tip was a whopping 65 euros for two adults and a child. This unequal treatment spoiled what was otherwise a lovely evening for us.

Typical German food, generous portions and nice atmosphere

Food way too expensive for what it is. Farmer's breakfast - scrambled eggs with potatoes and a few vegetables for just under €20 is simply cheeky. Pork schnitzel super small and side dishes nothing special. Service is very nice and competent and you sit comfortably. Unfortunately not really recommended. Price-performance is not right.

Excellent food, prices below average for Berlin. Located in a quiet and characteristic neighborhood. Friendly and professional staff

Very delicious, we ordered some very varied trays with meat, vegetables, etc. One of the city guides recommended it to us and it was a great success.

Nice little restaurant in a nice environment in Berlin. Friendly service, good down-to-earth cuisine, delicious dishes.

Restaurant with typical German dishes. I ate the very tender and tasty pork shank. I was also able to taste the typical German schnitzel, with pork, which was also very tender. Kind service.

Starting this place is incredible, service excellent, and food 👌 is perfect. I loved this place

A very good place to eat in Berlin

Loved our lunch. Very nice, quiet place to enjoy a German meal.

Excellent place to taste German cuisine. Very good service

The best place to eat in Berlin, Germany. Excellent service and phenomenal food.

I was there this lunchtime, the service from the waiter Marjin was superb. Food was excellent!!! We'll be back, greetings from Cologne ☺️

We had lunch today and the food was excellent! The service was outstanding! We will definitely come back!

Very Good Coffe, comes with a free cold water for a very low price. Good and nice serving. Merien is the best server. Just reccomend it drinking or eating here, was a great experience!

We were guests there with our monthly regulars' table, super nice service and very tasty food 😋 looking forward to the next visit