meet me halfway Berlin in Berlin

I visited this place with my friends and colleagues for already more than 10 times and every time I was fully satisfied with the food and also is the service. They have great variations of Persian food and I highly recommend “Ghormeh Sabzi”, “Ofen kebab”, “Gheymeh” and “Hänchen”

Terrific family-owned place, one of my best discoveries since moving downtown. The food is delicious with simple yet highly appealing presentation, the service is prompt and friendly, and the charming decor tops it off. The menu is not large but it's very diverse. Be sure to ask for the separate wine chart (or take the staff's recommendation... or both) and consider booking ahead as it's not a large place. I'm definitely set to become a regular.

Great food! The homemade basil lemonade was very interesting 🙏

Hello, I came several times last year. Your Iranian food, especially the stews, was very tasty. It is clear that a professional chef cooked it, but a few days ago, when I came with my friends, we ordered a few meals.

I was here for dinner with colleagues and we had a great evening. The food came quickly, was super tasty and the employees were very charming. The only thing that was a bit tiring in the long run was the noise caused by the conversations of the guests (it was just full). Nevertheless, I will definitely come back and can highly recommend it. Thank you :)

Food service and everything was perfect

We've been here several times, the food is very good, the prices are reasonable. It's quite loud there, so you sometimes have to shout at each other across the table. The sound quality could perhaps be improved a bit. We always like to come back!

Tasty food and good service! Very good for brunch. The portions are very big.

We “pitchfork hipsters” wanted to test out the capital’s cuisine and chose this Persian restaurant. We were looked after and served by a very friendly, attentive team. We drank delicious homemade cucumber lemonade and fruit milkshake, as well as a chicken sandwich and a spinach sandwich...all incredibly delicious. 🫶👏😋

Very disappointed with this restaurant! The waitress is unfriendly and almost nothing is homemade. The presentation is pretty but the taste of the dishes is not up to par at all. Chai latte is made with a syrup (or a ready-made powder), and is way too sweet. I doubt the pancakes are homemade and they come with industrial bottled chocolate sauce. I thought the vine leaves were going to make up for the rest because they were pretty good, until I saw them coming straight out of a can... Go elsewhere, there's much better in Berlin

Amazing amazing food! Great service and very helpful staff. Love the authenticity of the food to its roots of Iran and the modern atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit! Wished I lived here to come all the time.

Speechless how this restaurant got so many good reviews. The food is a humiliation towards authentic Persian cuisine. The rice was so dry and not well flavored as you would expect it. The chicken was as also dry and all sauces to our meal were nearly flavorless. We sat outside, literally no service there, except bringing the food. Again, we had to learned the lesson that only because it looks good on Instagram, and some hipsters are sitting in it, it doesn’t mean at all that you’ll get good food and service there. Big disappointment!

Each of the 4 dishes was extremely tasteless. The rice cakes were extremely dry and only tasted like eggs. Overall, absolutely not recommended. Service hardly available.

We had an absolutely wonderful meal at meet me halfway. As persians we found the food to be very authentic and homestyle! Excellent environment, wonderful hosting on behalf of Mehdi and his ability to make you feel so comfortable and familiar as if you've met once before. Thank you, will 10/10 come again. I highly recommend asking for a shot of their house gin in any of their handcrafted non alcoholic drinks for an amazing improvised cocktail.

Maybe I was just unlucky - the falafel salad was a bad joke.

This review is for the bad attitude of the owner who is responding to all the negative reviews here. No sign of self awareness. Always the other peoples fault. How could anybody dare to doubt the unquestionably quality of this restaurants food and service. And don’t Americanize everything here. Forcing to pay tip even before having tasted the food, without even having waitresses?

Small but nice. Very good food, very nice and helpful service. Unfortunately, when it is full it is very loud.

Modern, simple atmosphere; small but nice. The food was really delicious and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend the restaurant!

Unfortunately not as good as it looks.

Amazing food,friendly staff.Overall Superb hospitality

Don’t understand why this restaurant has so many good reviews. They literally serve ketchup with my chicken that tastes awful and they didn’t even serve a spoon with their persian dishes. Also safran not good quality. And the bread tasted like from 3 days ago.

Fancy Persian modern restaurant with many vegan options. Had the vegan mix, loved the hummus the babaganush not much of my taste. Fast service and nice atmosphere

Really nice restaurant but its safer to do a reservation since its not too big. Good food and drinks and reasonable prices for the area. The atmosphere is great overall with simple but nice decoration

Delicious and unusual food. Had Persian Chicken. Generous portions. Very tender. Beautiful spices. Came back for take away Cold Killer Tea. Knock Out flavour. Back to Berlin in 6 weeks and will be back

Really really delicious food and a very nice and pleasant service. Better book a table, as it is a small restaurant and a lot of people seem to know about the quality of the food! We will definitely come back!

Amazing food and friendly staff. We went there 2 times in a row and had ghorme sabzi, akbar jooje, loubia polo, tahchin and oven kebab. Highly recommend the loubia polo and oven kebab.

food was quite bland and with meet of whatever quality; the waiter was nice and the place is quite charmin, nice pillows

The stews are great, Tahchin should be a bit juicier. Akbar jujeh was so so. Faloudeh bastani was just right. The Ayran (doogh) was amazing, same as Tehroon juice. Service and hospitality was perfect. Oh, and stuffed grape vines were heavenly!

It is the best Iranian restaurant in the Berlin.

I was there in August 2024, excelent food 💫 I promised I will write a review for them but I forgot hahaha

The food quality and variety were good, with an almost authentic touch. Portions could be more generous, and the Tahchin a bit juicier. The staff is very friendly, and the restaurant has a lively, cool vibe—definitely not a quiet spot for romantic dates.

One of the best experiences we have ever had.

Very friendly atmosphere, professional staff and above all very tasty 😋

Beautiful small and fine restaurant in the heart of Berlin. The food was very tasty and beautifully presented to the eye. A very good start to Valentine's Day. The menu is very varied and there is something for everyone. Keep it up, aunt

Chicken was totally dry and generally lacked flavor. Too bad. ADDENDUM: A lawyer tried to remove my review (claiming that I wasn't a customer). “Unfortunately” I had a bill. This method speaks volumes!!!!!!

Very delicious! Kind and funny staff! 100% recommend.❤️❤️❤️

An amazing experience in short. The food was really good. It was my first time trying Persian food and it did not disappoint. I asked a few questions about 'how' to eat the different food dishes that were presented to me. The servers helped me without any judgement and even gave some extra tips that helped me to enjoy my dishes even more! The setting of the restaurant is really nice as well with a self-service ordering system. They also have a small section with different sweets that can be eaten as snacks. Even though I didnt order any special Persian drinks, the group of french girls next to me ordered some and all the drinks really looked good. The close setting of the restaurant also encourages conversations with strangers if that is something you like! On the whole it was a very pleasant experience and I can highly recommend this place for people who want to explore Berlin and especially Persian food!

Very nice evening, very tasty food, very nice service, the only thing that could be adjusted would be the volume by using more sound-absorbing materials

Rarely eaten so deliciously. We actually wanted to have breakfast but then decided on main courses. I can only recommend the Persian dishes, everything looked very, very tasty. Price, performance, quality and service are simply top.

The food is delicious, and the traditional dishes are amazing. The atmosphere is great, but one owner was quite unfriendly. When he brought the last plate, we asked for cutlery since we had it at our previous table before moving due to the cold. Instead of a simple response, he reacted rudely, saying he first serves all dishes and didn’t understand why we asked. Later, he brought salt and pepper with a sarcastic, "I'll bring these too before you ask." Seriously? That attitude was unnecessary for such a small request. Then, there was another misunderstanding during payment, and he responded with the same rudeness. His attitude really took away from an otherwise great experience

Overall a good restaurant with a nice diversity of savory and sweet dishes. The food was tasty without being that different or better than other similar restaurants in Berlin. Reservation online is recommended and card payments are possible. The place can be quite noisy when full

Great food, we where a party of 8 and the food was dam delicious. We will be back, eventually.

One of the best experiences what i had :) Thanks

We made a reservation for 8 people a week ahead. On the morning of the visit, it was suddenly cancelled. When I called, the lady on the phone first spoke English, but when I asked about the reservation, she pretended she couldn't speak English anymore. When I switched to German, she pretended that it was her first day at work and she couldn't help me. Terrible experience and awful inconvenience. Cannot recommend this place. Edit: Uploading email screenshots as a proof of my claims, due to insincere review response from the owner. Sadly, I cannot share follow-up phone conversation as well. If you already cause inconvenience, at least be sincere about it.

Great food, amazing staff, great service.

Amazing food, definitely try the Hammas. The service is slow but the taste is worth the wait

A lovely place for brunch. Tasty, beautifully presented dishes and friendly staff. Lots of brilliant options for vegans. Looking forward to my next visit!

I'm pregnant and recently visited Meet Me Halfway because I was in the mood for something special. Even though the restaurant was fully booked, the team still managed to find a place for us - I'm incredibly grateful for that! The akbarjuje was tender and flavorful, and the stews immediately reminded me of my grandmother's cooking 👵🏻rich, comforting and full of love. The warm atmosphere and excellent service made the visit unforgettable. Thank you for showing so much heart ❤️🙏🏻 I'm already looking forward to my next visit!

Top, top, top! Loved it. We had adaspolo, which is the vegetarian dish of lentils in rice and Gheyme, that is the split peas curry with rice. Their persian noodle soup and lemonade are also really nice.

The food is exceptionally good, but the rooms are very humid when in full operation due to poor exhaust air.

Das persische Restaurant Meet Me Halfway hat uns wirklich begeistert! Die Gerichte waren authentic und wurden im Family-Style serviert, was sofort ein Gefühl von Gemeinschaft geschäfen hat. Besonders das Ghormeh Sabzi, Irans Nationalgericht, war georgendt begeberatt – eine echte Seltenheit in Deutschland. Trotz fehlender Rezervung wurde uns im vollen Restaurant schnell ein Tisch organized, was die herzliche Art der Hostess, Frau Mivanid, unterstreicht. Sie hat uns mit ihrer warmen und einladenden Ausstrahlung direkt wohlfühlen lassen. Das moderne und zeitgemäße Ambiente war ein spannender Kontrast zum klassischen Persische Essen, das mit Liebe und Perfektion wurde serviert wurde. Meet Me Halfway is definitiv ein Ort, den wir gerne weiterempfehlen! Meet Me Halfway Iranian Restaurant really impressed us! The dishes were completely authentic and served in a family style that inspired a sense of intimacy and sharing. Vegetable stew, Iran's national dish, was perfectly prepared - something rarely found in Germany. Although we did not have a reservation, the restaurant staff quickly prepared a table for us in the crowded space. Ms. Mivanid's warm and inviting behavior made us feel comfortable from the very beginning. The modern and contemporary decoration of the restaurant had an interesting contrast with the traditional Iranian dishes, which were served with love and care. Meet Me Halfway is definitely a place we will recommend to others!

Great place with delicious Persian food. Food selection of breakfasts, salads and main dishes. Definitely will be back!

If you are persian and you want to eat a true Persian food.. you must come here. Great hospitality and gorgeous place.

I‘m Persian and spoiled by my mums cooking skills. But this place was an absolute highlight when it comes to high quality Persian cuisine with the feeling of homemade traditional dishes! Yes yes yes! I’ll be back with the whole family.

Food are too good as well as ambience. Plenty of brunch options.

Food was ok, we had a sandwich and a plate with egg and the full breakfast. I heard a beeping sound very similar to a microwave, for the price I expect my grilled vegetables not to be warmed up in the microwave. However, the drinks were very good.

I think this is the most beautiful restaurant I’ve visited in Berlin. The service was excellent, and the food was delicious. I sincerely recommend it to anyone looking to try something different.

If you are looking for a healthy food in Berlin, try this restaurant.

The breakfast was delicious, although we have had much tastier sourdough bread. However, the poached eggs were normal fried eggs. The price-performance ratio wasn't quite right, but we would come by again to give the warm dishes a chance. The staff and the atmosphere were really pleasant.

Ich habe den Gesmack des Essens wirklich genossen. Mit einer warmen und angemengen Umgebung. Und auch die vorstanden Behandlung und der vorstanden Service haben mir eine gute Erfahrung beschert. I really enjoyed the taste of the food. With a warm and pleasant environment. And also the excellent treatment and excellent service made me have a good experience.

Very tasty breakfast. Great selection of breakfast variations & smoothies. 😍 Very cozy and modern atmosphere.

Hile hub! Bale! Amazing! Very delicious

Everything just fits here 😍 The service is great and the food is incredibly good. Any time.

There are several great things about this place. Let me start with the atmosphere, ambience, and staff. Everything is well-done, and the overall environment is very comfortable. As for the food, it’s decent—not something I’d call extraordinary, but straightforward Iranian cuisine. The presentation is excellent, but there’s something missing in the flavour; it doesn’t quite hit the mark. While the food is fine, it lacks that standout quality and leaves you feeling it could have been better. Now, about the prices—I find them on the higher side, especially considering what’s served. The drinks, in particular, are extremely expensive for what they offer, and the side dishes could certainly be priced more reasonably. Would I return? Perhaps occasionally, but it’s not a place I’d visit regularly.

10/10 the food was delicious and the vibe is very comforting

Great place. Great food. Big portions. Thank you, guys. From Armenian lady Mari ☺️

Great food and really friendly staff! They were very attentive. 10/10 would recommend.

I love Persian food there. It was very delicious. The menu card and options sounds all amazing for brunch & dinner. I would come back to try brunch there.

Cozy and clean atmosphere and amazing food

Unfortunately a disappointing experience. Given the good reviews and the prices, we had quite high expectations, which were not met. The food was average and the atmosphere was more like a snack bar. You have to order every drink and meal at the counter. The food came every 5 minutes, so that the first people were almost finished eating by the time everyone had eaten. I also find it outrageous that you don't get a glass of tap water with a coffee for €4.50 but instead have to buy one for €3. The staff was nice and tried hard.

We had dinner today and were very impressed by the description of the menu. We opted for chicken (€17) and minced meat skewers (€18), each with saffron rice. The rice was very tasty. The chicken was also well seasoned and tasted good. The minced meat pie was in red tomato sauce and tasted good. Not really Persian authentic. I missed the freshness. I only give it 3 out of 5 because according to the description the rice is with almonds and pistachios and was served without. When we asked, we were brought chopped walnuts. And because the meal was served without bread, which would have been included. Otherwise it was a nice atmosphere and nice people.

I visited the Persian restaurant Meet Me Halfway in Berlin yesterday and was unfortunately very disappointed. The place is small and had an unpleasant aroma that even permeated my clothes with a strong smell of oil. I ordered the oven kebab, which was not at all convincing in terms of taste. The food was far too oily and overall not tasty. I chose the restaurant based on its impressive rating of 4.8 stars from over 2.4k reviews, but I suspect many of them may not be authentic. The only bright spot was the Ayran, which tasted really good. However, the price was completely excessive for the quality of the food. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend Meet Me Halfway and will not visit again.

The best rice dishes you can find in Berlin, offering a perfect blend of authentic flavors, high-quality ingredients, and exceptional presentation. A true culinary delight for anyone who appreciates expertly prepared rice-based meals.

Cannot express how amazing the food was, the flavours were just incredible!! If you want some outstanding fresh, healthy and flavoursome food, come here!! The best food we have both ever had, wish I could go back in time to taste it all over again!!

Rather small café where you should definitely make a reservation. The food is delicious and the juices are recommended! Pleasant atmosphere.

High-quality ingredients and generous portions. Salad and yogurt are provided courtesy of the house. The Darband drink is fantastic.

Good atmosphere, good food, and friendly staff!

‏Everything tastes like it has come from heaven. ‏Extremely delicious, creative, and delightful. ‏The service is excellent, and the atmosphere is very charming. ‏It had been a long time since I had Iranian food of such quality and tastiness!

Wonderful restaurant with delicious food. Highly recommend it.

The kebab in paradise in the oven with the sauce. The combination with rice fits very well. a separate dish that deserves a mix platter with various spreads and appetizers. All the dishes very tasty except for last year's oven rice which was a little abandoned. Negative Otto had no Persian doors but bread as if we were in a European kitchen and the very rude waitress. Otherwise amazing food

So the masses are delicious and freshly prepared. The restaurant is very clean. The staff are friendly

Merci baray ghaza khobeton va servis alii❤️❤️

The best food in all of Berlin.

Wonderful restaurant with great food! I recommend it to all of my friends!

Delicious and plentiful breakfast. Iranian and European cuisine. Persian breakfast and Full breakfast are options for really hungry people. The only drawback is ventilation, because things smell like the kitchen for many hours. But overall, a place worth recommending.

Super tasty, the food was authentic. I can definitely recommend it

One of the best restaurant in town. Food made with love!

I was super excited to eat here because where else are you going to find vegan options in a Persian restaurant? I absolutely love Persian food and I had their Lubia Polo. The dish was super tasty! The flavors were completely authentic and on point. One of the reasons I ordered it was because it appeared to be the only vegan dish that had some form of protein, in this case the soy chunks. The chunks were delicious and very flavorful, but I think there were a total of 2 tiny pieces in my entire dish. Hence the 4 stars. Tons of green beans, but very little protein. Would be cool if they had more vegan options, for example they did not have any dessert options that were vegan. And they could easily use alternative yogurt. The restaurant was also cute, refined but casual at the same time. The service was really kind as well. Edit: went back, ordered same dish, no soy chunks whatsoever. Cant say I’ll go back until they improve this :)

An amazing place... Persian cuisine, the atmosphere of a crowded tiny restaurant and an extraordinary Persian who creates this atmosphere with extraordinary kindness.

Good location, small but cozy. We ordered Akbar Joojeh and Morgh Saffroni with Tahchin. Both dishes had no particular taste and didn't smell like saffron at all. The tahchin was very dry and tasteless. I only liked the doogh and the spiced yogurt.

Incredibly tasty and very good value for money. Absolutely recommended.

Piccolo locale di cibo persiano. Buona qualità e servizio buono , i gestori sono molto gentili. Prezzo buono. Consigliato .

It was very tasty and a warm welcome, thank you very much!

Fantastic menu. Really Tasty Persian Breakfast

Superb restaurant , excellent location, Tasty food, happily Staff

One of the best Persian food , what I had :)

This is a great concept with nice staff, but the taste didn't deliver. We ordered: - ADAS POLO: Date and raisin rice main dish. What I received was a nice rice dish, but it is to me a side dish, not a main plate to eat alone for almost 15€. I asked for grilled vegetables on the side. The staff said they can't bring it alone, only as another main plate with other stuff. I declined of course and ate dry rice. -BORANI: It was way too acidy and boring, the right spices were missing, I couldn't eat it. -GHEYME: It came with crisps from the bag, very disappointing, gave the plate a low quality. -CHICKEN: It was dry and tasteless. -SALMON: That was also too dry. Please improve the food as the concept is great. As it is right now, I wouldn't return or recommend this place but maybe it will improve in the future. Dear owner: Please accept my review and don't go into defense mode as you have done with other lower ratings here. Please invest the energy rather into improving and don't let your ego get into the way. You have some very low hanging fruits here and the issues can easily be fixed. Thank you.

Hi there! Tbh. I don’t really recommend u going meet me halfway. I’ve been there 2 times and I had the same bad experience. Food is ok really just ok. SERVICE is horrible, the guy who always work there is very very loud, like annoying person and arrogant, too. I don’t really understand how you guys( meet me 1/2 way ) are getting all those recommendations. Isn’t true and more likely fake. Save your time and your money and your energy too. For a great service and good food in the same category, I personally prefer hummus and friends. Cheers 🥂

Really tasty persian food and friendly staff

Extremely delicious food. Very nice atmosphere. 100% recommendation!