Kanaan in Berlin

I wanted to eat there this evening and was told that it was only possible with two people or more, but I had to make the journey for almost an extra hour.

I come here every time I am in Berlin. The food is just outstanding! A wide range of vegetarian and vegan dishes with exceptional flavours. My favourite is the brunch on the weekend and the wide selection of starters. The staff is super friendly and the vibe in general is very relaxed. I also had the set evening menu before which is also outstanding. I will definitely come back again.

The service is very friendly and attentive, but the ambiance is unfortunately not so good. What bothered me most was the lighting, which was far too bright and not at all cozy or inviting. The food was delicious, except for the beetroot, which was relatively dry and not fresh-tasting. There was only a vegan or vegetarian menu to choose from.

Super tasty. Super friendly and simply lovely 🥰

The food was mediocre, in any case not according to the good reviews. There are much better Israeli restaurants in Berlin, which are also much nicer. Service was okay.

Had the menu for two today (Sunday). The taste wasn't convincing, unfortunately there was too much oil that wasn't particularly tasty and it wasn't very seasoned. The service seemed unprofessional overall; our waitress was wearing a baggy fleece sweater and ripped jeans and wasn't particularly friendly. You eat from plastic plates. While we were eating, two tables next to us were sprayed with Sagrotan hygiene spray and cleaned, which was very unpleasant. Overall it wasn't worth the €25 per person for me. It's a shame, I actually think the idea of ​​an Israeli-Palestinian restaurant is really great, especially given the current circumstances. You could do a lot more with it!

Disappointing experience for families I had reserved a table for my son (3) and myself as a reservation for just one person was not possible. However, we were informed on site that I would have to order two full menus. Even though I explained that my child couldn't possibly manage a whole meal and we could share one, this was firmly refused. Instead we were sent away just because we didn't want to order two menu items. I find such inflexibility, especially towards a mother with a child, very disappointing. I find it particularly irritating that the restaurant advertises openness and diversity, but in this case has shown no understanding or accommodation. If this rule had been pointed out when making the reservation or if an individual reservation had been made possible, this unpleasant situation could have been avoided. It's a shame because we were looking forward to the visit.

A little disappointed following the reviews, a salty note with the feeling of coming out a little wronged given the reviews read. The food is good but only 1 dessert to share with a misunderstanding about the coffee and a bottle of water charged 7€ even though we had asked for normal tap water. We have had better culinary experiences in the Kleursberg district for example.

Very cold, we were freezing in there Average food at somewhat elevated prices.

We had often eaten hummus (Zula), but never full Israeli/Palestinian dishes. The restaurant is simple, the staff is friendly. The choice of dishes is limited to the vegan version or those with cheese. This makes things a lot easier if you don't know the courts. A variety of small dishes are served that offer something new and interesting in terms of taste, very well explained by the staff. Each dish was a taste experience in itself, almost like a mini vacation. Absolutely recommended!

Kanaan is really a great place to fill your stomach with lots of delicious things😋The brunch buffet was great and the employees were super friendly. We'd love to come back!

We really liked the idea of a fixed shared menu. The food was solid. Not mind blowing but everyone found something they really liked. The service was very good. One thing we found disturbing was the smell of toilet, weed and burned hair. It was not present throughout the complete evening, but reoccurring.

I am proud of what the restaurant stands for. And eating here was an honour.

The design and lighting are loveless. It was cold in the shop. And until the sewage problem is solved - it smells like a toilet everywhere - in my opinion this shop should be closed. The authorities should actually intervene. Pity us somehow scandalous.

I discovered Canaan on Instagram. Yesterday the three of us were there and were excited to see what awaited us. First of all, we received a very warm welcome and felt welcome from the start! I love the concept of having a planned menu. The only choice is between vegetarian and vegan. We were more than happy with our vegetarian version! We will definitely come back! The prices are fair and the atmosphere at Kanaan was very good. Clear recommendation! The only thing I could complain about here would be the plastic dishes, which are very pretty but unfortunately...😉

This was a truly exceptional experience. The food was phenomenal, both me and my friend are meat eaters but didn’t miss the meat for a second. We both walked out perfectly happy and full. The drinks were great, and the service was outstanding. We went to a bar recommended by one of the waiters after and had a great time. An amazing gem we’ll be recommending to all of our friends!

The brunch menu completely picked us up. Best shakshuka of my life.

And another wonderful safe place in Berlin. Nice people - great food and a political stance behind everything. Tres bien.

Single menu at €29 per person for dinner, everything was really good with lots of flavors. Very good Palestinian cuisine, I recommend

Very delicious restaurant with fusion kitchen. Everything from the pomegranate lemonade to the dessert was so delicious.

We were there for dinner. There is a set menu for 29eur per person. Individual dishes were a great taste experience. Others, unfortunately, not so much (cauliflower was completely cooked until soft, some was only lukewarm). It gives the impression that not everything was freshly prepared. Maybe that's because of the concept. The price-performance ratio is definitely not right. Drinks are also very expensive. However, portions were sufficient. Service was top. All the waiters were very attentive and friendly. A big negative point and a reason for me not to go there again: the toilet stinks and is unfortunately dirty right down to the corners. Black, sticky dirt on the floor, on the tile edges, dirt on the door, dirty sink. And this wasn't the dirt of a few hours, but of days and weeks. Unfortunately, this is an absolute no-go for me and corresponds zero to the look and hype that the restaurant wants to convey.

Great place for brunch. Shashuska was delicious but spicy for my taste, eggplant and salad that came with brunch was excellent. Recommended.

cultural. The dishes are fresh, creative and full of flavors. The hummus and falafel in particular are a treat that you rarely find. The atmosphere is warm and relaxed, the team is incredibly friendly and accommodating. You immediately feel welcome here. Furthermore, the message of peace and cooperation that this restaurant conveys is inspiring and unique. A place that I recommend to anyone who not only loves good food, but also values ​​a special experience. I'll definitely be back!

We had the sharing menu and therefore had a good overview. The taste is actually rather one-dimensional and really nothing unusual. The highlight was the simple eggplant with tomato. There were several lowlights: the house bread (simple, dry flatbread) WITHOUT dips, “Napoleons” puff pastry with wild herb cream, the dessert. Small tables (the opened wine in the bottle cooler was simply placed on the floor next to the fan heater after it was served). The service was friendly, but not entirely attentive.

All in all an annoying experience... There is actually only one menu in the evening for 29 EUR per person. (See photo) It all comes at once and is quite small for two people. Therefore, I find the price-performance ratio questionable. If it was an "all you can eat" menu and we could have ordered individual items, then we were not told. We would describe the overall atmosphere in the store as “annoying” and stressful. As soon as you come in, you run into other guests waiting between the counter and the door, which creates an unpleasant feeling. The employees seem overwhelmed and rushed. When in contact, they are friendly and do their best, but are really difficult to understand because they communicate in hasty English which is difficult or only partial to follow. The atmosphere in the restaurant is like a canteen and quite loud. The food is good! That's why you do this to yourself. Maybe I'll go there again if there's something to order from the menu. There should be, but I can't for the life of me see WHEN. 🫨

Excellent service, delicious food.

Disappointing lunch, soggy tepid cauliflower ‘fritters’ drenched in hummus.

I really liked the food because it is something very different from what there is in other places. I ordered the two Palestinian dishes and the dessert, I would like to know how they make the vegan cheese sauce because it was very delicious.

We had a menu that was very diverse and extremely tasty. So colorful, so interesting in terms of flavor combinations, good service and at the end a warming, delicious orange blossom tea. Not cheap, but not expensive either, but you should have an appetite to enjoy it adequately. Absolute recommendation👌

Lively restaurant, attentive, friendly service and great food. Fixed menu in the evening, every dish to the point, fresh, very well seasoned.

Food very delicious, good varied creations. Of course the idea and cause behind it also very supportable. This sound stuck up, however for the money you pay a bit nicer and cleaner atmosphere is not too much to ask i think!

There were three of us eating and we didn't make a reservation. We got a table in the back room. Unfortunately there was a foul smell coming from the kitchen. A menu only is offered for €29.00; you cannot order dishes individually. We were looking forward to visiting the restaurant because Kanaan was recommended by “With pleasure”. The cuisine is said to be Israeli-Palestinian. So we expected fine Levantine food and were disappointed. The beetroot was not fresh and completely tasteless, the cauliflower was overcooked and watery, the coconut milk dessert also tasted watery. There was little good in this “menu” worth mentioning. In short, tasteless food for too much money. The very friendly service was positive, although - as in Mitte - they only spoke English. We were asked if we enjoyed the food. After we politely said no, the price for 1 menu was waived.

16.12., reserviert zu 18:00, für 5 Personen, bekamen einen Tisch für 4. Keines der bisherigen Fotos zeigt, wie es dann an unserem Tisch aussah: die Teller überall übereinander getürmt, rechts und links kaum Platz für das Besteck. Lecker zwar, aber zu teuer. Trotz anderslautender Zusage mussten wir ständig unsere leeren Teller selber auf einen leeren Nachbartisch stellen. Bis 19:40 fragte niemand nach einem zweiten Getränkewunsch - ich musste aufstehen und mich nach einem Kaffee erkundigen. 19:45 wurde aber die Rechnung vorgelegt, weil 20:00 die zweite Buchungsrunde anstand. 19:50 hatten wir den Kaffee noch nicht getrunken, als die vollkommen blasiert arrogante Aufforderung kam, den Tisch frei zu geben. Auf meine Bemerkung, dass wir erst austrinken würden, konnte frau plötzlich auch kein Englisch mehr verstehen/sprechen und schickte eine Kollegin. Im hinteren Teil (in Richtung Toilette) des Gastraums roch es kloakisch. Wiederholung ausgeschlossen.

Too much hip, not enough top! December 16th, reserved at 6:00 p.m., for 5 people, got a table for 4. None of the photos so far show what it looked like at our table: the plates piled on top of each other everywhere, hardly any space for the cutlery on the left or right. Tasty, but too expensive. Despite promises to the contrary, we constantly had to put our empty plates on an empty neighboring table ourselves. Nobody asked for a second drink until 7:40 p.m. - I had to get up and ask for a coffee. But the invoice was presented at 7:45 p.m. because the second round of bookings was due at 8 p.m. At 7:50 p.m. we hadn't had our coffee yet when the completely blasé, arrogant request came to vacate the table. When I remarked that we would finish drinking first, the woman suddenly couldn't understand/speak English anymore and sent a colleague. In the back part (towards the toilet) of the guest room there was a cloaky smell. Repetition excluded.

We were there for brunch with 5 people at lunchtime. Very tasty food and more than filling. Absolute recommendation!

Man hat das Gefühl, dass man als Nichtstammgast trotz Reservierung nicht erwünscht ist. Der Service ist unfreundlich und hört bei der Bestellung nicht zu, im Restaurant ist es kalt. Das Essen war gut, hätte wärmer sein können, Vorspeisen und Hauptgerichte kamen zusammen. Wir kommen nicht wieder und empfangen das Restaurant nicht.

Such delicious food! We can't wait to go back.

I‘m so glad you’ve brought back Hummshuka. It was actually my first and favorite dish when I first discovered Kanaan years ago in the old location.

Very nice restaurant. We were there for brunch and did order two different dishes. For us already the starters were too much but everything was very tasty and we enjoyed it a lot. We will definitely come back to test the dinner options, but I can highly recommend coming here and enjoying the food. Especially in summer when you can sit outside. Also, we liked that it is a card only restaurant.

I visited this place for the first time tonight and it was an excellent experience. The menu was set and consisted of seven vegetarian dishes. The hummus with the vegan ragout was simply spectacular, but all the other dishes were delicious too. The waiter was extremely friendly, served us immediately and explained the menu in detail. I will definitely come back! Sono state stasera per la prima volta in this locale and is state an'ottima esperienza. The menu is now fisso, constituted by several vegetarian dishes. The hummus with the vegan ragù is in your heart's content, but it also has a very delicious taste. The camera is gentilissimo, it serves subito and it has an illustration of the menu in minute detail. Ci tornerò safe!

Food has been great and I like the one menu concept. Unfortunately it's been cold inside and it's been loud. Two things that can easily be changed. Service was nice and friendly but rather occupied and some confusion who was handling our table. Unfortunately we had to wait almost an hour until we were served that meant we had dinner 9 pm.

The food was delicious. We got the tasting menu to get a taste of everything and would definitely reccomend it. Would suggest booking a reservation in advance.

There were three of us and we had dinner quite early or lunch late. The rooms are small and simply furnished, but with a charm of Canaan, the biblical landscape. There is a hint of Arab-Israeli flair. If you need mica, you should go somewhere else. We liked it very much. Everything clean. The team was very friendly towards us and we immediately had a good impression. Great menu. Selected and got food quickly. Everything was good so far, but then things got significantly better. The food was incredibly good for all of us, no, excellent. We were thrilled and the portions were more than enough. Beautifully prepared and served in the dish from the oven, the food remained pleasantly hot. A fascinating taste. We were given great advice about dessert and enjoyed it even more to the fullest. It wasn't cheap but it wasn't expensive either, but it was certainly appropriate for the taste experience. In short: we were thrilled. We cannot confirm all the negative criticism read here. We'll definitely be happy to come back. P. S. I treated myself to the cookbook and have already read a few things. It's worth it. We'll be cooking with it next week!

Went here for my birthday lunch during a trip to Berlin with my husband and 4 month old son. The food and service were absolutely amazing and it’s a very baby friendly place! Great ambience and music too. We got the set lunch menu which included lots of food but definitely the way to go. Great Israeli red wine, too!

The food was beautifully explained and described when served. Since we didn't know what was available beforehand, it felt a bit like we were staying with friends. The many small dishes had very varied flavors, some of which were new to us. A feast for the palate. And the result was a very pleasant satiety and wholesomeness. Absolutely recommended.

Con un gran grupo. Había una gran variedad de platos, incluyendo algunas verduras de temporada asadas que eran realmente deliciosos. Sirven panes muy finos. La selección de vinos también fue excelente. Este es un restaurante cómodo con un ambiente agradable y un personal amable.

Buenas bebidas y personal amable! Muy recomendable! Yo volvería allí de nuevo, ya que la comida está bien preparada e incluso saludable!

Great place to go with a big group to enjoy the very generous, tasty and varied sharing menu.

We had a really nice evening and the food was excellent!

Great restaurant with incredibly tasty food and very nice staff. Absolutely recommended!

Love this place. The food is amazing and the staff is very nice. One of our group had to leave earlier and we asked if it was possible to serve just his dish faster and they did us with a smile :) And the story of the owners making it special, what an impressive place!

Great spread and friendly service. The bathroom needs an update. 😉

A delicious menu is served. A vegetarian version is also available. The official language with the fast and friendly service is English. Table reservations are strongly recommended. A visit is very worthwhile.

The interior is unfortunately a bit worn and dingy. But above all: it's incredibly cold in the restaurant! After two hours we were completely frozen! The evening menu was put on the table in one go - we hadn't expected that. The staff tried hard. But the dishes were tasty and beautifully presented. Perhaps more recommended in summer.

Wonderful menu & delicious wine!

It would be very bad because being Jewish is not good

It was just great, there were 9 of us and we ordered everything vegan/vegetarian to share. We celebrated a completed study exam. The staff was extremely friendly and committed. It was really tasty and the quantity was just perfect. A huge recommendation! I would go there again and again.

very friendly and courteous staff. It was very quick and delicious!

Experienced a most beautiful and delicious meal here this evening for my birthday. You can feel the deep and unwavering connection between humans and sustenance in every bite. Even solo, I felt like I was sharing a meal with family, and for this I will never forget it. To the chefs and the staff, thank you for extending your hearts through ingredients and kindness.

Food is simply incredibly delicious. Everything tends to come a little late, but then everything comes at once, which wasn't a problem for me. Service is nice. Atmosphere is lively, as it should be.

We had dinner in this restaurant. The food is delicious, very fine and tasty, the best hummus I ever had! I had Israeli a wine that was very light and perfect with the food we had. The only downside I think it is slightly overpriced.

Disappointing Experience: Unprofessional Staff, Poor Atmosphere, and Bad Service Our visit to this restaurant was a complete disaster from start to finish. The food was utterly unappetizing, as we found hair in our dishes not once, but three separate times. When we brought this to the staff's attention, instead of apologizing or fixing the issue, they were incredibly rude and pushy, going so far as to accuse us of being responsible for the hair—despite the fact that the hair color didn't match anyone at our table. The situation only got worse when a staff member followed us outside to "defend" themselves, insisting that none of their employees had that hair color. This level of unprofessionalism was shocking and made an already uncomfortable evening even more unbearable. The atmosphere was dull and uninviting, and the menu was extremely limited. On top of that, we were pressured into taking a set menu, which was overpriced for the poor quality we received. The price-to-quality ratio is terrible, and the owner strolling around the restaurant with their coat on added to the unprofessional vibe. Staff members also openly stared at us, making the whole experience even more unpleasant. Overall, I would not recommend this place. The food is subpar, the staff is unprofessional and aggressive, and the entire experience was extremely disappointing.

The staff is friendly, the food is very average, the only two dishes we liked are hummus and beet salad, the place is quite shabby and run down.

This was one of the worst restaurant experiences i ever had. The waitresses and the manager were rude, could not communicate the “ rules” of the restaurant beforehand, they made us feel very unwelcome, they were unfriendly and in general i wish i didnt come here. Bad vibes, not worth it, i don’t recommend.

The best hummus I've ever had and definitely the most meaningful restaurant I've visited! Don't miss it.

The food is great. I expected the various dishes to be served as courses. However, everything came at once. The dishes were very good and interesting, and you were very full. However, the ambience might not be convincing. The lighting atmosphere and the hustle and bustle of the staff gave the impression of a canteen. The mood was relaxed and stressful. We didn't even stay an hour and wouldn't come back. The dishes were served carelessly and therefore lost some of their shame.

Very good, fresh and tasty food at a very fair price. The menu is amazing. Nice and attentive staff. We'll be back.

Visited with 2 other friends of mine. We had booked it in advance. Hospitality is incredible. We were greeted with warm welcome and we had been explained about the course on table. Food tasted delicious, and here comes my but… Food was good but we were paying 29 euros per person. So the food quantity on table did not make justice to whopping €87.00 though the quality was good. NOTE: later when we started reading the reviews, it was mentioned in the some reviews that it‘s UNLIMITED food when you opt for their menu than. However, if thats the case then we should have been informed about it while explaining about courses. During dinner, We had asked for extra Pita bread. And overall, some Pitas were soft and some were dry and not warm which made an impression being served stale bread. Yeah we finished every last bit on the plate. As we were three but yeah one pita bread per piece but hummus quantity same all for 2 people on other tables compared to ours felt little bit not justified.

Top food, nice service, we will definitely be back

Very tasty food and extremely friendly service! Thanks!!!

The food was really very good! We had a table at 8pm. At 9 p.m. the chairs were put up at the empty tables around us and an employee mopped the floor while several tables were still eating. That doesn't work at all! We felt invited to leave. We wanted a gift voucher but we decided not to...

We had ordered for two hours and were not rushed by anyone. I can't understand the bad reviews here. We found the evening menu very pleasant and tasty because we didn't have to decide anything. The service even noticed that a birthday was being celebrated and dessert was served with sparklers and a very personal congratulation. Yes, it's not cheap, but is it even that anymore? Everything is more expensive, everyone wants more money, but you can get food for an apple and an egg? We liked it and would recommend it to others.

Delicious brunch; Large portions - be sure to come hungry.

Esperaba cosas realmente grandes dada la publicidad y la cobertura de los medios. Un poco decepcionado con la comida que recibimos. Nuestro estándar de comparación es Abla's (un restaurante libanés de Melbourne de cuarenta años de pie) haciendo comida de estilo familiar con una precisión infalible, una frescura sorprendente y una profundidad de sabor maravillosa. Kanaan, aunque lo suficientemente sabroso y mostrándonos platos que no habíamos visto antes, simplemente (¿ya no?) merece los elogios. Carece de la frescura y la vitalidad esperadas que el alimento es capaz de lograr. Tenía el menú de compartir, así que vimos lo suficiente para juzgar con justicia. Era también si algo más generoso en cuanto a cantidad... habría sido feliz con menos y más calidad. Le habría dado al restaurante un 3. 5 calificación de 5 en lugar de un 4. Ambiente agradable y servicio amable.

The service is super friendly and I really love the set menu. We can taste a bit of everything and all goes well together. Really delicious meal and very light since it has no meat ;)

Very delicious. The concept is one price for the chef menu with unlimited refill as soon as you can finish your food. For the price paid very well done. Drinks are nice as well. I recommend to come here in group. But for two people it’s also nice.

In one word “Awful”! You HAVE to pay 29 Euro per person. You can’t even share the food. They count per person. Terrible idea of the menu design.

Nice place and a recommendation for humous lovers like myself 🥳☺️

Great food and wonderful service!

In today's world, a restaurant run by an Israeli and a Palestinian, promoting tolerance and acceptance between people. and welcoming of everyone is unique. Kanaan lived up to its promise of inclusivity and acceptance, coupling it with beautiful food in a comfortable environment. We were treated to nine tapas style courses plus an Israeli cheese plate, partnered with Israeli wine. The hummus was out of this world.

The food was good, but unfortunately nothing special. Arabic cuisine that we know and get more often in Berlin. It wasn't a menu that I thought consisted of several courses, but rather mezze that were all put on the table at the same time. In my opinion the price is overpriced, but at least you could order as much as you wanted and you were even offered food to take home. We became aware of the restaurant because it was touted as one of the best gluten-free restaurants in Berlin. Unfortunately there was no gluten-free bread and no other special gluten-free dishes.

Hier kann man problemlos einen wunderbaren Abend mit Freunden verbringen. Es gibt ein Menü, das regelmäßig wechselt und das man sich teilt. Unverträglichkeiten werden vorher abgefragt und dann wird darauf eingegangen. Das Essen ist super lecker, der Hummus der Beste, den ich je gegessen habe. Es gibt auch sehr guten Wein unter anderem aus Israel. Am Ende ist jeder satt und zufrieden. Das Dessert hat nur noch einer geschafft. Alle, die hier arbeiten sind sehr freundlich und entgegenkommend und die Atmosphäre ist locker und ungezwungen. Wir kommen bei unserem nächsten Besuch sehr gerne wieder hierher.

Third time I come. But I have tried 5. Two of them we couldn't have dinner because, although it says that the restaurant closes at 10 p.m., at 9 o'clock they no longer cook... Now they have a menu for 30 euros that... Low... Without further ado... The good thing is that I'm not going back :)

Gratamente sorprendida!! El sabor de los productos es increíble :)

Extraordinary hummus and baba ganoush that blew my mind away!

I know Kanaan since many years and it has developed in a very nice way. My dinner for two was very delicious, very original with friendly staff and service.

We went on a special evening with entertainment. What a gem and gorgeous place 🤍 and yes, the Arabic coffee is DIVINE!! ✨✨

If you are passing through Berlin it is worth stopping for dinner. Good cuisine and a beautiful story of knowledge and coexistence

The food was good, service a little bit chaotic but they were very nice! We had a great time, defensively something to shear with friends

We had researched vegetarian restaurants before our trip to Berlin. This venue was highly recommended and we throughly enjoyed our visit. We booked a table in advance and we took a tram from the centre of Berlin and it was hen only a short walk from the tram stop to the restaurant. There were many people sitting around the pavements nearby eating food they had taken away from the restaurant.The food was excellent and the staff very friendly and helpful when we were deciding what to order, guiding us regarding portion sizes suitable for the size of our party. Were we to visit Berlin again, we would not hesitate to return to the restaurant.

Absolutely amazing brunch, best restaurant experience in berlin.

Good food, unfortunately on plastic dishes Attentive service, not courteous but friendly

Lekker. Gewoon lekker. Wijn is goed. Muziek is goed. Bediening charmant. Publiek is minder hip dan je zou verwachten maar dat mag de pret niet drukken. Een plek om terug te komen.

My first visit to Kanaan left me sadly underwhelmed. The food wasn't bad, but there was nothing exciting or interesting that I hadn't sampled before or wouldn't be able to dish up myself after a visit to some better sorted supermarket or Turkish Deli. Basically a selection of cold Mezze followed by a good dessert. The hummus tasted good and was hopefully homemade. The added 'fake' chicken is readily available from 'The Vegetarian Butcher' Brand. Dolmades, Baba Ghanoush, lacklustre Tabbouleh, pickled cabbage. Where were the cooking skills? Judging from the size of the kitchen, probably not massively advanced. A word on the wine selection... I think they need to do better than selling a €7 Supermarket wine for a hefty markup. It's not that difficult to find some good wine dealer who can source extraordinary wines that one can't buy at Edeka. Kanaan as a Israeli-Palestinian joint venture is a great idea, but it could be so much better executed.

One of my favorite go to places in Berlin. At Kanaan you don’t only get great food and nice interior. Kanaan is a place of cross cultural and religious solidarity and love. The service might not always be perfect but the personnel is also friendly (which is not very common in Berlin). You might have to squeeze a bit to fit all the delicious food on the table and all your friends around the table, but the atmosphere and what this restaurant stands for definitely make up for it.

Unique place for some great mid-eastern cuisine in Berlin. An eclectic menu and matching decor on the walls. Food was amazing and hummus was definitely the best (since I make a variety of this dish, this was in particular, brilliant). We had the weekend meal and just bowled over by the sheer quantity. The coolers had some artificial flavour more like a concentrated concoction. Service was good and she did warn us for the portion sizes. The pictures of the founders are on the walls and appreciate their thought in putting this place together. Can get busy very soon. Reservation helps. Must do place for vegetarians.

Nice staff but long wait even though it wasn't busy. My “salad” consisted of a halved iceberg head and a few pomegranate seeds, which wasn’t worth the price.

A great restaurant with very good food. Great idea behind it.

I used to really love Kanaan, but the more I would go, the more I realized how poorly managed this place is. The menu forces you to order too much food. You can only order the brunch if two people order it together. Then if there are 4 people, then all 4 have to order the brunch or no-one can order the brunch. The brunch is huge, so unless you are starving or like to eat a lot, it is too much food. The entrees on the brunch cannot be ordered á la carte, so you if you don’t order the brunch you can’t have it and are stuck with a selection of appetizers. It is so upsetting to be force fed all this food. I don’t understand their logic. They want us to spend more money by making us order in excess, but honestly if they would just let us order what we want, we would probably spend just as much. It’s not like they can’t accommodate, they can, but they have some crazy owner on a power trip. On top of that, the food is inconsistent, tasting different each time, so it’s hard to rely on it being good from one day to the next. I’ve talked to the managers and staff several times about the menu and my frustration, but they refuse to do anything about it. It is not even the money, it’s about being wasteful and glutinous. Every time, we leave food untouched because we simply can’t eat all the items they bring us. Look at the menu yourself and you will see what I’m talking about. It is simply too much food! I will not be returning sadly, as it is nice to support a business that has a message of peace, but they have lost the plot, if they are proponents of waste.

Food was quality, friendly staff, simple decor, bohemian part of city. Worth a visit.