Hackethal's in Berlin

Very kind! Local German type in the menu and in the type of service.

Very good food but the best thing is definitely the service. Nice, attentive and helpful.

Small intimate neighborhood pub. Located in a residential area, so very quiet. Friendly staff. Delicious food. Can't ask for better.

Incredible place and not at all touristy, which makes it an experience absolutely worth doing if you want to try typical cuisine. Lovely service, added value is the deep voice of the owner's son 🤣🤣

This little father/son neighborhood pub was our favorite find in Berlin. Our waiter was personable and the food was fresh and it was evident how much love and care went into making it. Absolutely will be back the next time we are in Berlin. Thank you so much!!!!

Don’t understand why this place is rated highly. Food tastes like out a packet. Waiter wouldn’t allow us tap water despite us ordering a bottle of wine.

Was lucky enough to bump into this gem of a restaurant during my recent stay in Berlin. Went with my colleague for dinner and we both loved it so much that we came back the next two nights. Between the amazing food (the best wienerschnitzel I've ever had), the super friendly and kind staff and the incredible locally-brewed beer, it's a must visit for anyone looking for great food made by great people. As I told the staff when we said our goodbyes over a complimentary shot in the last evening, they are in the happiness business, because it's impossible not to leave this place with a smile on your face. To the owners and staff, I wish you all the best, and hope to return. Danke für alles!

Incredible food. Great atmosphere. Superb and friendly staff.

We had the pork and veal. Veal could have been more tender but was good nonetheless, the sauce and cabbage did help it. Pork knuckle dish was very good. What is driving me to write down this review is the amazing service we got from NIELS who couldn't have done more for us. Great chatty guy. Impeccable service! Really knowledgeable and passionate about the food, great upselling skills without overdoing it. Our glasses were always full. Great recommendations for our stay in the city and at the end we even had a cheeky Berliner luft shot with him.

The staff is friendly The menu was a little hard to read, but the food was delicious.

Real Berlin restaurant, but rather touristy in terms of visitors and prices. Delicious home cooking and very nice staff.

We both came and got goulash as we previously had it else where and loved it. This was no exception was really lovely. The other options sounded good too. Staff were really friendly read and translated the menu for us without a problem. Can really rate this place!

Nothing will be able to replace the emotions that pervaded us when the kind and familiar hands of the waiter handed us the pork shank, washed down with the best special beer that an earthly man has ever tried, we tasted it and... Oh joy, Oh joy, the sublime cooking it let the tender flesh melt on our tongues, regenerating our tired limbs.

Really typical old style German tavern. The food was packed of flavour, and the portions was generous too. Really recommend

Meals are overpriced and nothing special. Especially the vegetarian meals are a rip-off. 18,60 for pasta with a fatty mushroom sauce. Service is really bad. There is an older guy and a younger guy who run this place. The older guy is a typical embittered German with no sense of humor. When I walked up to him and wanted to pay he almost yelled at me “STOP” as if I was going to intrude into the kitchen area. Extremely weird and not something you would expect for a place that has a 4,7 star rating on Google. My feeling is that management has become a little complacent because a lot of tourist guides mention the place for the excellent German cuisine. Also, the €3 charge for credit card payments is just preposterous.

After a long day around Berlin we managed to find this amazing place. Amazing people and food and beer were amazing

Phenomenonal food, beer, and service.

A typical Berlin restaurant a few steps from the Mitte district. I confirm that it was the best culinary experience in the German capital

Super tasty authentic Berlin dishes. ☺️👏🏻

We found this place by searching for typical non-touristy Berlin places on Google, and we were already impressed by the photos. Going there was a confirmation: we ate divinely and were immediately welcomed very well. The owners, father and son, are super nice and friendly. The boy who served us, in addition to being very knowledgeable, was super helpful in explaining many things to us both about the dishes and the local habits. Among the various beers on the menu, I highly recommend the Hackethal Lager, which is produced exclusively for their restaurant. Really recommended!

Menu in English 8 Aug 2024: 1. Beef Stew with Sauce, Red Cabbage, Thuringian Dumplings Price: 28.70 2. Swabian Noodles (Spätzle), Mixed Salad Price: 18.60 3. 2 Thuringian Sausages, Sauerkraut Price: 18.90 4. Cured Pork (Kasseler), Pea Puree, Sauerkraut, Mashed Potatoes Price: 19.20 5. Cordon Bleu, Salad, Lemon, French Fries Price: 27.50 6. Smoked Salmon, Salad, Potato Pancakes, Honey-Mustard Sauce Price: 26.30 Desserts: 1. Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Sauce Price: 4.90 2. Red Berry Pudding with Vanilla Sauce Price: 4.90 3. Apple Strudel with Vanilla Ice Cream Price: 8.90

Well eaten, but rather salty addition. Be careful, ask for prices carefully so as not to be surprised. A word to the wise, hello.😉

My partner and I came here for dinner for an authentic German food experience and it was exactly what we got and more! The service was friendly and kind, the waiter explained the food menu in English and in such detail that every meal sounded delicious. We went for the slow cooked veal in red wine and port and the home made meatballs, both dishes were absolutely mouth watering and devoured quickly. They also brew their own beer! The food came out fast and we were so satisfied with every part of our experience. I cannot recommend this place enough if you are ever in Berlin. Thank you to everyone that made our dining experience so wonderful.

Waiter was awesome and came frequently to check up. I got the venison (with sauerkraut and the potato side) - tender, incredible and dark gravy, would order again - and the Hackenthal lager, which was the true star if you like beer. Loved it!

Original Berliner Schnautze.. Wonderful, delicious food and good beer..

Amazing food service. First, when I got there, I was lucky enough to find a parking place. Parking is very convenient, there are parking infront of the restaurant, or on the left or right. The place is decorated a lot! It looks like a pub! Very interesting! You can seat down inside or outside, I chose outside. As soon as you sat down staff came very quick, with a big smile. Which made the service so much better. Staff made sure everything is alright. I ordered my food with my family, three delicious meals! Unfortunately, I forgot the names of the food!😂😅 Very quick food service, and delicious. Really recommend this place! I would come here again!

The menu is unreadable, the prices are too high for the quality and it's always full of tourists who can't seem to find better cuisine.

Great german food and the service is excellent. My only mention is the prices are a bit higher then expected otherwise you will love this place.

They don't have a set menu apparently, it is just whatever the specials are for the day. So at first I was disappointed because I had my heart set on hähnchen schnitzel today. But I tried one of the specials, the pork sausage with mashed potatoes, and it was amazing and perfect. All of the staff there were so nice and our waitress was amazing. I would absolutely go back there, even though the menu changes, and there are a lot of things that sadly I cannot eat. Wonderful place. Portions were very huge too. Also good for tourists; I can speak German and understand it, but they spoke English too so if you have any questions, even as a tourist you will be fine. You could tell the locals love it too though, which is always a plus.

As a solo traveller, it’s a great, welcoming place if you’re after traditional German food. Homemade lager was superb, Bratwurst, sauerkraut and apple strudel dessert were delicious. I’ll be here again when next in Berlin!

A cosy restaurant with german food made with love and nice open people running the place. Not the cheapest but it really worth it.

Amazing service and delicious food

This restaurant gave me and my family the best dining experience I have ever had in Europe. This restaurant offers an authentic German dining experience. I had a pork dish that was wonderful. My family also all enjoyed their food. The father and son who ran the place were exceptionally kind . If you live in Berlin or ever visit, try this restaurant.

Easily the best German food in Berlin! The house lager is sublime, we both had the sausage with sauerkraut (the best we’ve ever had), mash potato and mustard…oh my what a wonderful meal! The staff are very welcoming and kindly translated the menu to English for us! The apple strudel was amazing and loved the Berliner schnapps! 10/10 would recommend to anyone visiting Berlin. Dankeschen!

Delicious food and nice service

Absolutely amazing place. Their house beer is one of the best beers I've ever had. The food is delicious and comforting. It's family-owned and operated, and you can feel it through the great service and attention to detail.

My best Berlin restaurant out the few I tried. Nice atmosphere, little brasserie type, service is great, staff is helping with the dishes, and even found me an option to add sauages to my main dish ! Typical german cuisine. They have a black lager beer you should try, they served it only here.

Really good food and super service!

Very tasty food and friendly staff. The food comes out quickly too. Our home-brewed beer is smooth and slightly sweet. If I lived in Berlin, this is the kind of restaurant I would visit often.

A great local pub serving traditional German meals and their own brew of lager. Food and beer were delicious. The service was top notch. Highly recommend

It was scents! Really great restaurant feeling. Food was fantastic. The Hackethal Lager beer on tap was also very good for me as a non-beer drinker

Thank you for the great start to the Pentecost weekend! Berlin pub: Hospitality - honest, authentic, friendly, really delicious food and beer.

The food was wonderful and we received great service from both our server and the new trainee. The older man, who I assume is the manager, was very impatient and rude with us when we first arrived, but our server quickly remedied the mood with his friendly demeanor.

Thank you for the lovely evening, the great food and the courteous service. A must for fans of authentic, freshly cooked Berlin cuisine!

Amazing little place. Outstanding service and great food. The people are passionate and very kind, their recommendations were spot on!

Rustic, cozy, honestly good. The food. is very good. A chalkboard shows the menu. Perfect for nice hours

Super tasty traditional German cuisine. You can taste the love they put into the dishes. They serve their own brewed beer. Very friendly service. Highly recommended.

Authentic German food in an authentic atmosphere. In my opinion, a must for anyone who loves good, no-frills hazs-made food. Are you in Berlin? Then I had to go!

Typical Berlin food. We ate at their place twice and everything is excellent, from malt to dessert. Special mention for Hackethal's beer which is delicious. Excellent value for money and lovely servers. I highly recommend

Genuine place, great food and amazing beer. I will come back if in Berlin again

Thank you for a wonderful evening. Even though we had 8 people unannounced, we still found space. Super tasty black beer and only homemade food, it's nice that something like that still exists. We are already looking forward to the next visit 👍

We've been at Hackethal's just by chance and we found a warm and kind atmosphere. Chef Frank and his son Niels were very friendly to us (a group of 5 italian guys), they were about to close the kitchen but they accommodated a complete dinner for us. The food was delicious! They offered us a dish of slowly-cooked deer meat, served with a particular sauce, strudels as a dessert, and a pint of an incredible dark beer. It's a genuine local german bar you will never find in a touristy area. Besides, what really surprised us was how Frank and Niels welcomed us, they've been so friendly to us from the very first minute we got inside. They also offered us a shot of vodka as we were friends since ages. The price was quite reasonable for such a good service. It's truly recommended!

Typical local cuisine restaurant, upon our arrival we were kindly welcomed by the staff who recommended their cordon bleu and homemade meatballs accompanied by a very tasty and slightly spicy similar peperonata. Exceptional beer. Recommended for those looking for a typical place

Fun & friendly place with good food and lovely in-house beer. The warmth of the place, food and people stayed with us long after we had left

So cozy, so authentic, so delicious! Highly recommend! We had the sausage and some wine, it was so great. The waiter actually explained the meal options in great detail. Super fast! I will definitely be coming back in the near future. :)

The food is excellent (the portions are also large) and the father-son duo is unbeatable. The historical facility has a very special charm! If I didn't live in Munich, this would definitely be my favorite place!!! Keep it up and keep this great piece of jewelry!

Rustic, cozy and incredibly tasty. A real original!

My son and I had two enjoyable experiences here. We came in late on a Monday after the kitchen was closed. We had had a good but tiring day touring by car and the owner and his son were very kind to a confused American and his teenage son. Our second visit was more relaxed and we enjoyed the spätzle, pig's knuckle, and their excellent lager. The apple strudel was a nice finish. The food is very good, the atmosphere is great, and the owners are wonderful. This was a great part of our visit to Berlin. We had the good fortune to return to Berlin this March. Of course, we went back to Hackethals (three times). The food is outstanding - excellent German standards perfectly prepared with their unique flair. Each visit, we tried different things from their weekly menu and each dish was superb. The old neighborhood pub atmosphere is very nice, and Frank and Nils are friendly hosts. I do not know when I will get to return to Berlin, but if I were there for only one evening, I would spend it at Hackethals.

Really nice, rustic restaurant, authentic and owner-managed, delicious food We recommend!

We have been visiting Berlin for a week and before leaving we tried this place. They treated us great, both the father and the son, explaining in detail the beers and each dish on the menu (which reads regular). Very nice and very good atmosphere. In addition, the food is typical and very top. The beef dish is probably the best we've had since we've been here.

Cosy atmosphere, top quality & authentic German cuisine, and Nils the guy that took our order is so cool and friendly. 100% recommend!

Perfect place for experiencing local food and tasting their own brewed beer. When you find a place where food meniu consists of 5 dishes, you know it will be good. And the beer was fantastic! Highly recommended 👌

Such kind of experience this place. The service was brilliant, they are very dedicated to each customer. The atmosphere is superb, and of course, the dishes are delightfully succulents. They have their brewery and the lager German beer was great. Strongly recommended 💯

100% recommended, it is perfect in every way: food, service and atmosphere. I hope to come back soon.

I've lived in Germany for a long time, and the German food here was the most delicious. I was impressed. It's a great restaurant! The best German food i ever had in my life. They prepared all dishes so discent and passionate. Eisbein was crazy tender and so tasty.... Its so amazing experience over there. I highly recommend here. I am going there almost every week now. So friendly stuffs working there too. Omg so great restaurant!!

Lived in Berlin 25 years ago and visited with my wife who wanted to experience authentic German gastronomy. So I asked one of my friends for recommendations and we praise him every night so far. But today, on our last evening he outdid himself. A very cosy place run by Nils and Frank Hackenthal who have an easy to navigate menue with the most traditio al, authentic german dishes you can find: Bratwurst, Spaetzle, Eisbein, Rinderrouladen, Cordon Bleu. Doesn't get more German than that. Add the most refreshing beer we tried in our life and great desert and you'll have a night to remember. What made the evening even more pleasant were the Hackenthal boys: We didn't speak with Frank, but his art spoke for him, a superb chef who is also remarkably swift, and Nils. Nils took his time to explain the menu, gave us great advice, and thankfully insisted we tried two shots on the house at the end (I never drink shots, but boy oh boy was I happy he convinced me with his charming and honest smile). Nils you are wonderful, and thank you Frank for a great meal, you both have set a new benchmark.

Great atmosphere hight quality cuisine service and delicious food I really like it 👍🏻

Probably the best meal I’ve had in Berlin so far on my trip! Highly recommend for anyone looking for some authentic German food with no frills.

Good beer, delicious food. Good atmosphere.

On 03/22/2024 we were guests of this typical restaurant and ordered four veal cutlets. Excellent food, delicious beer and...icing on the cake? The sympathy! Really fantastic staff and they spoke Italian...love it! Thanks for making us feel at home! Super recommended place!

Very cool little family owned pub, serving authentic family recipe German food and a tasty house beer collab. Nils was great and took the time to describe the dishes and how they were made. Never had Venison that good, but his description sold it and it lived up to it.

The pork knuckles and their home brew beer (black lager) are amazing.

The innkeeper is a unique Old Berliner, the vodka flows freely, traditional Berlin cuisine, many international guests. Old Berlin hospitality, you quickly feel at home.

An amazing meal with a fun, relaxed atmosphere. We slipped in at the end of the night right before the kitchen was closing and everyone was welcoming, patient and went out of their way to explain the menu and give us an authentic dining experience. The restaurant is run by only 3 people (father, son, extra chef) and the whole experience was amazing. Food was all especially delicious and the beer that was specifically brewed for Hackethal’s was incredible. We closed off the night with Berlinluft shots with the owners. Very highly recommended and I’ll try to visit every trip to Berlin for my authentic German cuisine fix.

BEST beer in the city , busy but it’s for a good reason , our waiter was such a sweetheart we wanted to come back every night

Really quaint shop with great food and beer. Gladly again!

We had a lovely dinner here - food was delicious and loved the family-owned feel. Father and son duo were working that night and the son was so kind and hospitable. His father was grumpy in a fun sort of authentic way? Highly recommend.

Absolutely not to be missed, the kindness and goodness of the food exceeds all expectations.

When you go without making a reservation, they rudely turn you away. There is no mention of the need for reservation in any posts.

Super delicious food. The Cordon Blue was really tasty. The pub in Kietz is a real original.

Perfect evening. Both from the service, from the dishes, from the ambience. Everything is just right here. Not cheap in terms of price, but freshly prepared and a selection from a relatively small menu, although it changes. Quite a small restaurant, so reservations are advisable. 7 people for 180€, totally okay! I've been there before and will definitely come back. Thank you! 😊

Traditional dishes from Germany. Obviously heavy but exactly what you expect, tasty and very good. Minor suggestion, Dessert can be improved

Magnificent traditional German food, excellent atmosphere and staff treatment.

Great pub. Excellent food and service and very traditional atmosphere

Delicious food and waiter is really kind. He kindly explains the menu written in German in English for travelers. Dark beer was especially special. Recommend trying it. Seems to be a famous restaurant where nearby residents come to visit. Worth going there for a delightful dinner :)

Lovely little restaurant...we were very spoilt...we were recommended the goose leg.... it was really delicious... it was definitely the best food we have had in Berlin.... it is must place to go.... thank you

Favourite restaurant in Berlin!

Staff were so friendly and attentive, I really recommend it!!!

Auténtica taberna alemana, buen ambiente, excelente servicio. Los platillos espectaculares, sobre todo el estofado, que cocinan a fuego lento con varios vinos por horas hasta alcanzar la perfección. Volvería!

It was a great dinner, but much more than a dinner. Thank you.

Came here with my family hoping to enjoy some authentic German food. We were excited to try this place because I read the good reviews. Nope! They took one look at us and said “no, no room for you” I clearly saw multiple empty tables too. The host/waiter was so rude and left a bad taste in our mouth. This is a very unwelcoming restaurant. Tourists beware!

Excellent German homemade food, friendly and good service, authentic atmosphere

Great place to get some really good authentic german food and amazing drinks, definitely visit it if you get the chance

The staff was incredibly friendly and helped translate the menu. The food was delicious and the atmosphere super cute.

Typisch deutsches „Wirtshaus“, mit eigenem Dunkelbier und Hausmannskost. Sehr netter und sehr persönlicher Service. Auf jeden Fall einen Besuch wert.

Best German food I’ve had. They have a rotating menu which is based on the fresh ingredients they can source on any given week. Everything on the menu sounded incredible. We tried the braised goose leg, braised pork knuckle and also the pigs blood. The braised meats are slow cooked for 2-3 hours to perfection, every single bite melts in your mouth and and will make you drool with satisfaction. The pigs blood was absolutely delicious and a surprising treat to enjoy. The quality of the cooking means you can look forward to interesting dishes you might not otherwise try and still have full confidence you’re in for a treat. Must eat in Berlin!

Extrem lecker und mega liebe Chefs. Aufjedenfall das Bier dort trinken.

Es war ein toller Abend mit sehr gutem Essen! Das empfohlene Bier war auch super lecker!! Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder 😍

Ich habe wegen des Eisbeins reserviert und bin wegen der Inhaber geblieben. Das Essen war besser sogar besser als erwartete, der Service ausgesprochen kompetent und freundlich. Beim nächsten Berlinbesuch fest eingeplant.

Die Ambiente ist schön, der Service gut und das Essen lecker. Sind aufgrund der guten Rezensionen hier gelandet. Was mich jedoch sehr gestört hat ist, dass es keine feste Speisekarte gibt. Und wurden 7 Gerichte auf der Wandtafel angeboten, welche Preislich doch sehr übertrieben waren. Dieses Schnitzel war sehr lecker, aber für 27€ doch viel zu klein von der Portion und deutlich zu teuer. Wir hätten uns mehr Speisen gewünscht und auch zu kleineren Preisen.