Masaya Restaurant in Berlin

I'm apparently the first and only person who didn't like the food at all. Aside from the fact that my dumplings were still frozen inside, the rest of my food wasn't particularly warm either. The rice was the only thing that was steaming, and it was truly authentic and delicious. I had a stuffed eggplant, which unfortunately had nothing to do with Lebanese cuisine. Unfortunately, I've never eaten such awful Arabic food. The service was very nice, which is why I'm really sorry about this review. The frozen appetizer was replaced immediately, but unfortunately, that didn't help matters for me. The restrooms are clean, but bulky. For those prices, I would have expected more. But at least my boyfriend was satisfied ;)

We were there again with the company and everything is fantastic. The friendliness and courtesy of the staff, the quality and taste of the food. The only problem is that we can't eat it all. So delicious, so great! Gladly again!!

We were a big group of 15 and it was really a very nice experience. The food was delicious and the service was great. Highly recommend and definitely coming back.

Really good food and friendly service 🙏 thank you very much

Very nice staff, delicious cocktails

The food was very tasty and freshly prepared. In particular the dish 101 Kharouf Mehshi was very tasty dish. I can definitely recommend it!

Really nice service with delicious food. He tried very hard to fulfill the wishes of all guests. Just a little tip: serve all dishes on ceramic dishes 👍🏼

Incredibly delicious and fresh food, big portions, and very clean restaurant with good atmosphere. One of my top 5 favourite restaurants in Berlin - Highly recommend!

Because of the high rating we went there, to be honest it's not bad but there is a lot of room for improvement! -Super friendly staff -nicely furnished -Starters/main course selection is enormous - the dishes were ok, nothing exciting No taste explosion.

The food was good but the portions were unreasonably small for the price.

I recommend it. The food is distinctive, the flavor is unique, the service is good, and the place is beautiful and clean.

Room for improvement The food was an absolute 10/10 - excellent taste and beautifully presented. Unfortunately, our impression of the restaurant was greatly spoiled by the service. Our waiter (wearing glasses, apparently on his first day) ignored us (two women) for much of the evening and did not respond to our requests. While other guests - especially male or mixed couples - were served very attentively, we had the feeling that we were deliberately overlooked. However, we would like to highlight waiter Hassam, who took care of us in the end and saved the evening with his friendly manner. Without him, our experience would have been much more negative. Overall, a mixed conclusion: Excellent food, but the service urgently needs to be reconsidered.

I was there with my fiance and my family. We ate there and celebrated my fiance's birthday. We waited there for 1.5 hours for our food, it took a very long time and in the end it didn't taste good at all. Staff very rude and disorganized, because after we ordered and waited for 1 and a half hours, unlike other people who came after us, they got the food beforehand and finished eating and our food still wasn't there. I just wanted to get salt and only after 3 times it was brought to us. We were treated differently than other people in the restaurant. I didn't think it was great and bad about the restaurant. I definitely do not recommend this restaurant!!! Never go there again!

Very long wait for food 1.5 hours. Waited for food and not tasty

Good evening Masaya. In principle, I only write about locations or companies that inspire me, hence this restaurant today. Very tidy and elegant, the waiter was friendly, very personable and very helpful in choosing the different dishes. I was particularly impressed by the mezes. An incredible variety of small starters and our platter for 4 people. Very authentic and welcoming, with excellent service. Stay stable, healthy and continue at this high level. Sincerely Malinde, Linh, Thomas and Otmar

everything was amazing! the food was absolutely delicious. and the staff extremely kind. very well recommended! thank you!

The food was very tasty and freshly prepared, I can only recommend it

Thank you for the excellent birthday meal and for the nice conversations with the owner of the restaurant. Come back soon.

Really very authentic Lebanese restaurant near Nollendorfplatz. Service was friendly, but as a one man show it was a bit overwhelmed with few tables occupied. The ambience is... well... seems cheap and somehow not nice. But the food was really great and authentic.

Starters very tasty, main course and dessert certainly need improvement.

Grilled food for 5 people is ridiculous and only for 2 people and is not charcoal and the waiter was walking next to us every minute and looked at us funny so the food was unfortunately not tasty and expensive and if you pay and what is left whether 5 or 10 € If the waiter takes it as a tip even though you don't say anything, the homeless don't do that 🤬مو نصيحة هالمطعم ابدا

The food is really delicious! Tastes like the food of a loving mother <3 Falafel has never tasted so good. I really recommend 👌🏻 fresh green clean delicious falafel chapeau

We ended up here by chance the other day. And the salad I had was one of the best I've had in a long time. Everything seemed clean. The waiter was super professional and had a sense of humor. The ambience could be a little more special or modern, so a point is deducted.

Very delicious food and very friendly service.

The food was good and fresh The service is excellent I advise everyone to try Masaya Restaurant

Food was ok but it was expensive, service was good. Cleanliness...2 out of 10

I have tried many Arabic Restaurants in different European cities but Masaya is by far the best one I have ever tried. Recommend 10/10

An excellent restaurant and a very nice welcome from the young people present. A rare restaurant that I recommend

Perfect...number 1 in Berlin really, food very tasty 😍😍

The service was incredibly great and nice! I have celiac disease and therefore have to eat a strict gluten-free diet! They specially bought a new pan and the boss cooked himself! I had the salmon and it was absolutely delicious and the portion was huge! Absolute heartfelt recommendation

We were at Masaya on a Tuesday evening and still had reservations for lunch. The restaurant was also relatively full and we were happy to have made a reservation. The ambience is simple and tastefully decorated. The welcome from the owner (presumably) was warm and professional. For dinner there were various different main dishes and hummus with bread. Everything was very tasty and authentic. Great taste, dishes came to the table hot. The desserts were also very good. We ordered a Lebanese red wine with our meal, which went very well. I spoke for a few minutes with the (presumably) father of the owner, who pointed out that all the dishes were authentic and the desserts were prepared daily by his wife. We were thrilled and wanted to make a reservation for the next day if Berlin didn't have so much to offer. Overall a great experience. Professional, warm, authentic. We'd love to come back when we're nearby. Absolute recommendation!

If i could give more than 5 stars i would!!! We found this place whilst our stay in Berlin in December and wow what a beautiful hidden gem. The portion sizes were huge and Nichola was such a great waiter, he could not of done more. Would defo recommend to friends and family and will certainly be visitng next time we stay in Berlin ☺️

Tons of delicious options for vegans.

I've eaten Lebanese many times so I knew what to expect but I was not prepared for how high quality this restaurant is. The food is truly incredibly delicious and is served in significantly sized portions. The decor and setting is to a high standard. The staff were extremely welcoming and competent. I wouldn't hesitate to return. This is a must-try restaurant in Berlin.

Really great food at a fair price with very good service!

I went here with my colleagues for dinner. It was a sudden plan and we decided to go here looking at the good reviews. But we were not disappointed, they amazing food. It's best to go here in group as they have huge platters that can be shared. Starting from starters, main course and dessert, everything we loved. They had different varieties of spread which were all different in taste. The environment was great and well and the service was amazing. I would definitely recommend this place to you.

Very, very tasty food and super friendly staff. I always enjoy being here.

Very, very tasty food! The platter for two people was plentiful and there was even a dessert plate. The kitchen attaches great importance to its own production and fresh preparation, which you can taste. The staff was super friendly, and the chef himself came to check if everything was OK. TOP, and gladly again! I wish the restaurant continued success!

Very tasty food. The lamb is to die for.

Great food with many options. Very friendly and helpful staff. Generous portions!

We were here today with a very large group and had a great evening! The food was extremely tasty and everything else was fantastic. If I lived in Berlin, I would come back regularly. I wish you all the best!

Nice food and generous people! Pleasant experience.

A bit expansive but delicious Lebanese food and nice ambience.

the food and wine were tasteless! we couldn't finish our meal even though we were hungry. the service was slow, we waited 10 minutes for the waiter to take our order, 40 minutes for the food and another 15 minutes trying to catch the waiter's eye so he would bring the bill

Very nice restaurant in a car-free zone. The outdoor terrace is simply great when the weather is nice. The food met our expectations. The service responds to your wishes. Gladly again.

Excellent and authentic Lebanese food.

The reception is very wonderful. A respectable, polite Moroccan young man. I liked the food very much, the amount of food was plentiful and delicious. Lebanese appetizers that are beyond description for me. The most amazing seafood dish. Followed by the unparalleled Lebanese desserts dish. The owner of the restaurant, Mr. Haitham, is very kind and generous to us with his hospitality and kindness. I highly recommend it.

The service was a total catastrophy, we waited 1 hour to get our starters (cold ones) : Tabouleh salad, hummus and babaganoush, they tasted good but it doesnt take 60mns to prepare that, and 2 reminders about our order (6 people), in a quasi empty restaurant. Another 20mns latter we finally got the warm meat dishes... they made a gesture by putting another dish free of charge, but that dont compensate. The waitress was friendly, however to wait at a table 1 hour to get food in an almost empty restaurant is something we will remember for a long time

Kenan gave us excellent advice, he is extremely friendly. The food was very good.

The main course was served even though the starter hadn't been eaten yet...food was good quality

The hosts are friendly, the garden offers a natural shadow, but the food does not impress and is overpriced compared to many restaurants in Berlin. Can not recommend it.

Heel gezellige terras in een autovrije straat. Super vriendelijke bediening. Lekker eten en veel! Zeker een aanrader!

If you want to experience authentic and good Lebanese cuisine, this is the right place. The food, the friendly service and the ambience are top. The restaurant owner was also very friendly and accommodating. I have a clear recommendation.

Best food i try in berlin like a travel to lebanon in 1 hour

Ate a main course and many starters, everything was very tasty and the service was great. You have to try the milk cream for dessert

NEVER AGAIN!!!Sunday 11.08.24 in the early evening! The two of us ordered the menu twice with the 6 starter bowls on the almost empty terrace! The colleague understood almost nothing, but that wasn't a problem since my companion was a GERMAN MOROCCAN and spoke Arabic! The 6 starters were put down without any further explanation and the cutlery came later! The starters were very good, but the main course, 3 types of meat described, was almost inedible, tough as rubber, dry and completely tasteless! The “bells and whistles” of side dishes were the USUAL like in every Arabic or Turkish establishment…….! It's a shame, because I've experienced Lebanese cuisine in a completely different way! The flatbread was on the same level…..! Since no one was at the table for a long time, we put all the dishes with the inedible meat on the neighboring tables ourselves, we were the only guests....! No coffee (which was surprisingly good) "on the house" helped, the evening meal was a waste and a waste of time (and of course the money 2 menu + 3 small beers approx. 85 €) NEVER AGAIN ! J. Scharf & M. Arbarkouk

It was at the top. We really liked the kitchen. The lamb was magnificent. 🥰 Congratulations to the team!!! Thank you so much!

Ate mezze. Half of the dishes were fine to tasty, but the muhammara tasted mainly of spicy paprika powder and the baba ganoesh was not tasty. The tablecloth was still dirty (old rice grains and stains) and on Saturday evening almost the entire restaurant was empty. I don't understand the five stars of the previous reviews.

By far the best Lebanese restaurant in Berlin.

Hatte im August 2024 meinen zweiten Besuch hier. Essen und Service absolute Spitze. Nicht etwas für jeden Abend rein preislich gesehen, aber definitiv eine super Adresse für lebanesische Küche in Berlin. Absolute Empfehlung!

Among the tastiest Lebanese restaurants I've been to - will definitely return

Very fine Levantine cuisine made with love!We had a variety of dishes and loved every bite of the meal, also the price is appropriate for the value!

Excellent Lebanese restaurant: the dishes are served very generously and with a smile!

How do you calculate table number 30? 35 euros. I was a student and I had an Arabic shawarma for 10 euros. It is reasonable. 3 drinks of Sprite, a small size, are 25 euros. What is it? Is it a fraud?

Food is amazing, I 100% recommend it.

Top service. Top food. Top location: clear recommendation!

This is a hidden gem. I eat here every week now, because it’s one of the best arabic places I have been to. Love the rice with lamb, the hummus, the falafel… really everything. And Nicola and his crew are going beyond to make you feel good. Thanks a lot for the great food and service

Amazing restaurant with delicious menu, I will come back

Atmosphere is excellent, the food is amazing and the staff is very friendly

Good food. Our waitress was rude and inattentive, but the other waitstaff were helpful to compensate.

- Very tasty and fresh meat! - Super nice service! - Idyllic ambience, especially in the outdoor area. :) Restaurant is definitely recommended!

Food was exquisite and the staff was very attentive.

One of the best Lebanese restaurants in Berlin. The food and service is very good. The fish with the side dishes is highly recommended. The dessert platter was very extensive and beautifully decorated for 4 people. Overall a great experience. We will be back!

The food is super delicious. The service is friendly and attentive.

The food and salad were amazing, and the staff were really friendly and nice. The atmosphere is very pleasant, especially the outside area. It did take a bit too long to receive our food and get the staff's attention, but they apologized for that. Overall, I still highly recommend this restaurant.

Many thanks to the Masaya team for our beautiful wedding celebration! The food was super delicious, from starter to main course! Everything was taken care of and no wishes were left unfulfilled. It gave everyone a satisfied smile and a sense of well-being. Communication was flawless and very professional. Even so, a taste explosion every time.

We visited Masaya in February and it's definitely been one of my favourite restaurant experiences - ever. The food was great (+ those portion sizes for such a reasonable price, how?!) and service was impeccable. We can't wait to come back!

Great dishes, great atmosphere and staff. Take a look. 🤤

Great falafels! All of our other food was lovely too. Friendly and attentive service. Nice atmosphere sitting outside. Will be back!

Exceptionally delicious food - very fresh and decent portions.

The food was good with large portion sizes, but the service was very slow. It took 1 hour for the appetizers to arrive. The outdoor terrace is nice in good weather.

Amazing food and ambience. Only issue was slow service. It took around an hour to get our order. Once the food came in, it was all good but should improve the service.

We went on an excursion to Berlin and were very impressed by various international cuisines. Yesterday evening it was Lebanon's turn with its diversity, thank you, I'll be happy to do it again when we go on another excursion. It's great that you spontaneously organized space for 15 people.

A very tasty and well presented meal in a calm and relaxed atmosphere

I loved the menu and the friendly service, everything was delicious including the Lebanese wine Rosé, and the dessert was perfect ♥️

Ottimo ristorante libanese, cucina veramente molto buona e servizio gentile. Ho mangiato i falafel più buoni della mia vita, valorizzati dal loro buonissimo thè. Purtroppo non sono riuscita ad assaggiare i dolci, che avevano un aspetto fantastico. Davvero una esperienza fantastica.

Good atmosphere delicious food friendly service.

The Arabic version of Kenefe and the coffee are very tasty, I will definitely come back again

Very good food, very friendly service! The way to your heart is through your stomach: you must try Kharouf Mehshi!!! Family-run restaurant! You can tell that fresh ingredients are used and that the chef puts a lot of effort into the cuisine and also serves a culinary journey to Lebanon on the plate. Really great experience, rare and happy again!

Sehr leckeres Essen und netter Service. Die Portionen sind sehr großzügig.Alles frisch zubereitet. Alles top. Gerne wieder !!

Very nice service and excellent food. Especially the liver, the moutabbal and the kofta were very good!

Far too expensive for an unexciting meal. Falafel was tasty but hardly accompanied. Already had better prepared falafel in the snack bar.

Amazing find while wandering around Berlin. Order the fixed plate options, but don't eat lunch beforehand, they have great serving sizes! Food variety and presentation was wonderful. Would definitely recommend! Even was allowed to take a to go bag for my leftovers.

Really good mezze and authentic Libanese food.

This meal doesn't do Lebanese cuisine justice in any way, it was just boring, carelessly served (not even a slice of lemon for decoration) and bland in taste. And also very expensive. We had 2 different Lebanese red wines, both cost almost 10€ for 0.2L and both were not tasty at all. Conclusion: A completely overpriced restaurant in a beautiful location. So it was no wonder that there were only two other tables occupied besides us at the best time of meal.

Super delicious food and very nice chef! The falafel was excellent.

Very rich food, very tasty, very friendly and good service. Ambience rather average. Still recommended.

A visit to Masaya Restaurant is a real treat for the senses! The aromas of Arabic cuisine unfold on the plate to create a feast that delights the palate and the heart in equal measure. The staff is extremely accommodating and makes you feel comfortable from start to finish. The atmosphere is inviting and cozy. Overall, an unforgettable dining experience that I highly recommend to everyone

Delicious food, amazing service!!

Delicious. Friendly staff. Amazing!