Next Level Restaurant African Food And Bar in Berlin

What a shame! I was looking forward to trying something new. Vegetarians and vegans won't get their money's worth here. Firstly, the menu is predominantly animal-based, but even the plant-based dishes smell of meat broth. Hygiene-wise, it wasn't promising either. The service was nice, but unfortunately really difficult. I ordered sparkling water twice (with gas, seltas, etc.) and unfortunately, I only got tap water each time, with more small ice cubes that were filled by hand while the waitress checked her phone. We paid around €40 for two dishes, tap water, and a stomachache. What a shame.

The team was super nice and the fufu with peanut sauce was amazing.

Ok WOW everything was so good. The cowtail peppersoup (spicy good, spicy you want to keep having more of even if it makes your eyes water a little bit), peanut butter stew, jolioff mit hahnchen. I hope this place retains the same flavor and taste and not succumb to blandness as is the case with some restaurants. The staff are also a vibe, accommodating and polite, although I think they need a lil more help cos it gets quite full. Food takes a bit longer to be prepared but it’s worth the wait. I’m so impressed.

Super large portions, the chef is great💞

Wow! That was an amazing dining experience. We were just in the area and found this gem!! We had to wait an hour to get a table cause we did not reserve beforehand. BUT IT WAS ALL WORTH IT! Super super happy. we ordered the jollof rice (of course), beef with peanut butter sauce and rice, and the cow tail pepper soup. It was explosion of flavors. They did not “tone it down” and that’s how I like it. I would eat here at least once a week if I lived nearby or if I lived in Berlin. Staff are super nice and friendly. 5/5 and can’t wait to eat here again and try more food! PS. if you’re choosing between fufu and the pounded yam, I would go for the yam!! 😍😋

Very tasty food and extremely friendly service :)

The food was very tasty, the fufu with the Egusi mega and the Joaleb rice was simply too delicious🤤The workers were very friendly and nice, just to recommend it 👍

The atmosphere in that place was good, service colorfully and nice, but the food was a bit heavy and not perfect. I recommend but can be improved. 😊🙏

Super friendly place with lovely people and good vibes! We tried the egusi soup and the fried fish and both were really nice! I didn’t realise the egusi soup had tripe in it so I was abit put off by that, maybe il order something else next time. Loved the plantain and everything else !

Barry has a really nice personality and the girls who work there are super nice. The food is incredibly tasty and totally worth the price. I recommend the peanut sauce me fufu.

Very friendly staff, super delicious food and a great atmosphere!

the food was very good and the staff are so nice and accommodating!

Very authentic and delicious food! We loved the fufu with peanut sauce and beef. The mango juice was amazing!

Next Level hits the point - this restaurant really is next level! The food is a explosion of African flavors and cooked with a lot of love. Whether jollof rice, fufu or fish - everything was on point in terms of taste. The staff are friendly and attentive. Definitely my new favorite spot for African cuisine!

Best restaurant in Berlin for me. Food that makes it worth putting your cell phone away. The owner Barry makes you feel like you are the most welcome guest in the world! Try the following things! Plaintin with tomato soup Oxtail soup Soda Afro Banana But everything is incredibly delicious there!

We went there without reservation, after a few minutes of waiting we were told by the waitress that the restaurant was a bit crowded, therefore she gave us two options, either walk around(it was raining) and come back in 20-30 minutes and she can reserve a large 4 people table for us now, or we could set in front of the bar. We decided to take the first option and walk around in the rain for 25 minutes. Then we returned to the restaurant met her impatient face and were told that we had to wait for another 50 minutes because there was no table for us. While we were talking we noticed they just arranged another new group of 3 people who were waiting in the restaurant setting at the large table. These are so-called next-level services. 🙄

Amazingly good food & super lovely owners

The shop lives up to its name. The food, as the name suggests, is truly next level. And the boss is super personable and friendly, highly recommended

Unfortunately we had to wait a bit to take our order, but otherwise everything was great

Best discovery since I lived in Berlin.

Nice guy serving excellent food! Gladly again!!

A very nice, authentic shop, the owner was super friendly & funny & gave us good advice! I can highly recommend! 🤗

The service is very friedly and guides you through the menu to pick the best dish. We took cassava and potato leaf with fufu and both were VERY delicious. The restaurant is also very clean. Looking forward to trying other dishes

Amazing food. Try the egusi with fufu. It's a classic for a reason.

Rarely have I seen such a proper guy like the Ehrenmann waiter. Great service, super authentic, super relaxed and super helpful

So good! We walked by and decided spontaneous to eat here. I will definitely come back. Food was very good and the whole atmosphere was a blessing.

Nice service and delicious food. Fair price!

Very good! We ate and everyone was happy. The food was freshly prepared. The toilets are clean. The owner is very friendly and talkative. We will eat here more often ❤️

Berry is nice and I'm from Abu Goku

Good dishes and better service.

best food I'm really happy with the shop we always come here to eat all the stars

Very nice here, I'm thrilled, really delicious 😋 you can always come here

Very tasty food. Fair prices. Everything great:)))

Authentic African cuisine, very warm and attentive service! :)

Very very tasty and the owner is super welcoming. As the name says - Next Level!!

Variety of Tasty African food to choose from, Customer service is on point and the place is very clean💯.

It taste like my mum food highly recommended

It is so taste ND good vibe the own is so friendly 😌 I will definitely come back

First time trying West African food and wow! I had the oxtail soup with fufu. Im a foodie and like to try different restaurants , but this one will definitely be getting a 2nd visit on this trip.

Delicious I think the fufu tastes best here and the peanut sauce is very good (there is also a non-spicy version) Staff very very friendly

Employees insult you on the phone

For sure. Go check the oxtail soup. Lovely owner and food.

GF wanted to surprise me and ordered food from here. Tilapia and egusi with fufu. Honestly the tilapia must have been really low quality, because the meat tasted like dirt and egusi had some tripe in, which was very smelly, and made the meal itself not enjoyable. Fufu had slightly sour smell and taste like when a food is on the verge of going bad, but maybe it's meant to be like that. I'm only comparing to other fufu I had elsewhere, which were completely neutral. Tried some of each food, thinking maybe it's just a bad feeling, that will pass, but the more I ate, the worse it got. All ended up in the trash. I'm surprised the experience was so bad considering so many good reviews...

If you want to eat authentically African food, you should book a table here. The food tastes great and the service is also super nice. Everything just fits! By the way, if you like spicy, you should try the oxtail soup. Mega!

I got take out oxtail pepper stew with fufu and hibiscus afrosoda. Everything was delicious, cozy atmosphere, very friendly staff. Short wait time. Can't wait to come back and try more dishes!

We were there as a huge group and felt so welcome! The owner is a real cheerful person and at the same time gets involved energetically - unfortunately he had to wait tables alone that day. The food tasted very good. For the affordable price you will be completely full (I hope the prices never go up :D). I can recommend it to anyone who has never tried West African cuisine - specifically from Nigeria and Sierra Leone. There was also nothing to complain about in terms of cleanliness and hygiene. Simply great! I'll definitely come back

Barry is an absolute gem! The two vegetarian dishes we ate - the peanut butter and the rice with grilled plantain were absolutely delicious, the best plantain we’ve ever had and the service was 100% on point. Thanks for a great lunch.

very nice owner, incredibly good food, great price

The food was amazing. The spices are a dream. The host and the cook are super friendly. I love it.

The food was super delicious! The owner is totally friendly and the service was fantastic! My friend and I tried the Okra Soup - maybe a little unusual for picky eaters, but it's definitely worth indulging in the taste.

Very very tasty food and the best host!🫶🏻

We were four friends, and enjoyed a lovely, rich and generous choice of dishes together. A joy we shall return for! Thank you!

Very tasty fufu!!! Super nice service:3 We couldn't hold back

My husband and I ate at Next Level for the first time. We'll definitely be back! The food was very very tasty! My husband was particularly happy about the typical food from his homeland. Barry was super friendly and funny. We felt very comfortable! ❤️

Super delicious! Very friendly! Perfect :)

Delicious food and very friendly staff. Gladly again!!

Everything was perfect. The price-performance ratio is very good, the service was great and the place was nice. I recommend this restaurant if you eat West African dishes 🍽😋

Absolute recommendation. The food was delicious and the service was super friendly and welcoming. Portion size is generous as the fufu fills you up quite a lot. I'd definitely recommend trying and seeing if you like the cuisine. We had the potato leaves and the peanut butter and both were great. For vegetarians they have some things on the menu but most dishes include meat (and fish).

The food was just very good!!! Any time

We were there for the first time yesterday and it was awesome! The food 1a. The first African restaurant :) I love it! We'll be back.

First of all, the atmosphere is very nice! We felt so welcome and continued sitting even after finishing our food, just chilling. For the food, it’s definitely good and authentic, but probably not for everyone. The spices used are quite specific. If you are into Nigerian food though you should go.

I can't put into words how delicious the food here is simply amazing!!!

Food was excellent, nice atmosphere and nice waitress

Just Next Level 🤩 The food is really tasty, and the portions perfect. You feel really welcomed by the owner.

Food was super delicious! I had forgotten my cell phone in the restaurant and the owner even called us later and pointed it out (we had called with my friend's number and made a reservation). I hadn't even noticed :D. Thanks!

It tasted so good there were only bones left 🤣

It tasted very good and the owner is very personable If you are in Berlin and want to eat African food it is a must

Very nice owner, peanut butter with beef was good, my companion had okra and it was very special :)

We called several times and no one answered. Then we thought, okay, we'll go there spontaneously, the waitress said we're out of food and we're closing early today, all well and good. 5 minutes later a couple came in and suddenly they had food 😂😂😂

Please note that allergies/intolerances are not handled sensitively

Very friendly owner and delicious food :)

The food was very tasty. I had fufu with peanut sauce and beef. The service was top. Everyone was very friendly and warm.

Hello, we had a little malör. What was seen directly by the boss and was fixed, which I think is great Very friendly and nice restaurant, can only recommend it

We became aware of the restaurant because of a video from BerlinFoodFeast. We weren't disappointed! The food was incredibly good! The service and interaction with the guests was even better. So welcoming and warm. I would highly recommend it! Kind regards from Switzerland

Eaten better than ever before and was very hospitable! Just great

Unusually delicious!!! Barry best man.

The food is delicious (I had fufu with peanut sauce) and the employee was super friendly, gave me great advice because all the dishes sounded so delicious and explained to me very pleasantly and patiently how I could eat the dish with my fingers. Will definitely come back!

Disappointing. Goat soup full of offal and very strong smell. Pounded Yam tasted like pate (corn flour, which would have been cheaper). Unfortunately not for us.

Food is excellent and service is very friendly!!!!

Amazing food, atmosphere , service… I wish I could give more than 5 stars in everything. This really made our day. We had such a special day out and this was the highlight! It’s just such an unassuming place that doesn’t take itself too seriously but just has authentic vibes and nice people. Such a hidden gem . Food was really quick to come out and service was very attentive. Barry and the staff is so friendly and lovely. I can’t fault it at all. We came here to try something new and loved it and it’s now our favourite restaurant.

Really good and likeable! Thanks!

Fufu with the peanut sauce was very tasty and the atmosphere and service were great 🌞

This our favorite restaurant in Berlin! I personally tried out the entire menu and never got disappointed. My wife is obsessed with the egusi with pounded yam. The owner make us feel at home each time which is extremely rare. This place is authentic, warm and delicious. I so highly recommend it! It really convey the warmth and hospitality of African countries.

I walked in and waited 5 minutes to be seated. When an employee came tumbling out to the bathroom he was zipping up his pants. The bus boy had to be asked 3 times to wipe the table completely instead of spot cleaning. And when they brought my fufu and egusi it was the worst I’d ever had. I’d recommend ebe ano instead.

Food was super tasty, nice staff and reasonable prices!

There were three of us and everyone was thrilled! Very tasty food, very friendly service, who gave me very good advice about my fish allergy! Clear recommendation

Very unique, delicious cuisine - prepared to a high standard and an extremely cool shop manager :)

Small restaurant nearby the metro station, just few minutes away by foot. The restaurant is very cozy and nice, they have this big window that they can open up to freshen the ambient. The food was amazing, we got a vegetarian soup and a beef soup both with fufu. They brought us a bowl with cold water to help eating the fufu. The dishes were flavorful and tasty, and the fufu was really good. We also got the pan fried platanos as a side dish and the contrast between sweet and salty was spot on. The owner and the waiter were really nice and kind. Being only two people working there it took a little while to get the order, but it was no problem for us. Really recommend this place if you are in Berlin and want to try real African food.

Amazing food and atmosphere. The staff is super nice also🫶🏼

The okra and pepper soup with fufu were frankly delicious. Thanks to the welcoming staff for making me feel like being in Africa rather than Berlin for a couple of hours ❤️

Simply the coolest restaurant service in all of Berlin! Thank you for this great experience! Food is simply incredibly good! I'd love to come back and look forward to trying more.

Oh my God it was divinely good 😋 I almost ate my fingers even though I eat African dishes very often. Cordial and good-humoured waiter who makes you laugh. We didn't have reservations and some dishes were no longer available a little before closing, but the service was very fast and everything prepared freshly 🤩

Fufu fan since yesterday. Delicious food, reasonable prices and wonderful service.

Super tasty, really nice people, super friendly. And the store just has good energy! I look forward to going there more often

If you could give more stars it would be more A/A service

6 stars!! I had the beans and plantain and my friend had the cow tail soup! 💯💯💯 We’re coming back! ✨

Great load!! It also tasted great. We went there because we finally wanted to try fufu and it's very worth it. The only drawback was that we waited a long time for the food, but that was probably because it was very busy at the time. Highly recommended! :)

Best place, didn't eat much but there was nothing left

From service to food, simply awesome🤌🏻💋

I can't rate the food and ambience, but I would like to say something about the service: I was there with my sister an hour before closing time and wasn't sure whether we would get a table. The store was closed but there was still a free table so we decided to wait to see what the owner would say. We stood in the middle of the tables and were not looked at. After 5 minutes I spoke to the owner, who was happily jumping from table to table. He immediately reacted with a harsh "I have to take care of the other guests here first" and made us feel completely unwelcome, so we left after another 2 minutes and luckily found a very, very great West African restaurant 10 minutes away by bike . Please don't misunderstand me: I can completely understand that you're stressed because the hut is full, it's an hour before closing time and hardly anyone has their food on the table; That's why we waited before making ourselves known. Nevertheless, greeting your guests when they enter the store is part of a professional appearance and, to be honest, simply respectful interaction. And it wouldn't have hurt to kindly say that unfortunately we won't be able to serve any more guests today. Therefore only 1 star, but I'm happy if other guests have better experiences.