Ottenthal in Berlin

Excellent schnitzel (10/10), creative appetizer, very tasty apple strudel in a beautiful setting with excellent service.

the most unpleasant experience ever. the host and staff were not even acknowledging you after standing to get a table. the place was half empty and they turn me away by just saying the place is fully booked for the whole night but then on open table there were tables available.

A very nice restaurant on Kantstrasse, stylishly furnished and generally with a pleasant atmosphere. The prices are quite high – typical for the location, but unfortunately, the value for money isn't convincing. The service was disappointing: The waiters seemed very young, and unfortunately, quite arrogant and not very friendly. Regarding the food: Bread: not particularly tasty. Schnitzel: vastly overrated. The meat is sliced ​​extremely thin, so you can barely taste anything but the breading. It doesn't stick to the meat and falls apart into many pieces when you cut it – a shame, because the meat itself is actually good. Overall, a very disappointing schnitzel. Kaiserschmarrn & Espresso: on the other hand, really very good and the positive highlights of the evening. Many guests seem to come for the famous schnitzel, but for me, it was unfortunately a disappointment. What a pity!

Nice place. Authentic schnitzel. Good wine

I highly recommend the schnitzel and the excellent Kaiserschmarrn. The wine list is also impressive.

Service was pretty bad. The younger blonde waitress was constantly pulling a face, listless and quite rude. They didn't even ask if everything was okay or if you needed anything else. I expect that from a certain level of service. The schnitzel was subpar, as was the potato salad. Both were bland and tasteless. However, they slapped so much garlic on the potato salad that you couldn't taste anything else. The cranberries were cheap cranberry jam. It had absolutely nothing to do with that. The only really good thing was the fresh bread, of which you got three mini slices. Having heard so many good things about it, I wasn't expecting that. But it was truly outrageous, and it ended up costing almost €100.

The only thing I'd say is the price is a bit high, but the food, service, and atmosphere are top-notch!!!! I would definitely go back!!!!! For two people €75

Service is fast, professional, and friendly. The Wiener Schnitzel is okay. It's an experience you don't need. I don't understand the hype surrounding the schnitzel. I tasted breaded meat and sensed a bit of rectangular, thin veal—a chef can season a schnitzel, too. The salad was tasty, as was the espresso… I wouldn't eat a schnitzel here again.

Daniel and the team really looked after us. The food was fantastic and there were some lovely vegetarian options. Would recommend a visit if you are in the area. They have won plenty of awards and now we know why 😀

Very good wines and extremely tasty food!

Very very good food an absolute recommendation from me it was really everything as expected and even better

Finest Austrian cuisine! Great wines! A real treat every time! This time we had venison medallions – delicious enough to eat!

It's been a longtime favorite among Berlin's restaurants because it has consistently maintained a high standard in all areas. I value reliability a lot, which is why I always enjoy coming back, and not just because my dog ​​loves Wiener so much 😉

Good food. Attentive service. You feel like you're in Austria. Almost perfect. Perhaps a bit too expensive for what's on offer.

One of the best schnitzels I've ever eaten!

Just beautiful. The atmosphere, lighting and service is epic! The food is impeccable - don’t skip dessert.

Aside from the professional yet warm service, we had probably the best Wiener Schnitzel with sensational potato salad at Ottenthal. The restaurant deserves 6 out of 5. Highly recommended!

During our trip to Berlin, we stumbled upon this restaurant and luckily managed to get a table for the evening. We had an incredible meal (the best Wiener Schnitzel), and the atmosphere was very pleasant. The seating is very relaxed and comfortable. The volume is subdued, allowing for quiet conversation. The service was very friendly and attentive. We felt at home the entire evening. We'll definitely be back.

Perfect Wiener Schnitzel, in a large or small portion. Lovely ambiance. Perfect fried schnitzel. Good wine. Compared to a big name, whose offerings I was very disappointed with, this is a much better alternative. It's possible: good Austrian cuisine and good wine, plus good service. It's worth it, whereas L&W, by comparison, isn't at all...

Very tasty food, will definitely come again.

The food wasn't bad, but it wasn't worth the price. The price of a 0.25 liter of wine at €14-€15 is also unacceptable. Furthermore, the noise level was so high that it was almost impossible to have a conversation.

After a long break, we returned to this beautiful spot on Thursday, September 25, 2025. The restaurant has maintained its self-imposed, very high standards over the past few years. The food, the wine, the service, and the entire atmosphere were impeccable, friendly, and unobtrusive. You probably won't get a seat without a reservation. Even on a Thursday, it was packed. That speaks volumes about the restaurant, but doesn't affect the quality or service. See you soon, and all the best for many more years of great dining!

The food is excellent. The Wiener Schnitzel is legendary, but the other dishes are also of very high quality. The fried Seibel is particularly noteworthy. For dessert, there's a wonderful Kaiserschmarrn. The wine selection is well-balanced. The only issue is the service, as it can sometimes get a bit busy in the shop. Overall, it's a relaxed, pleasant atmosphere, but you do have to fight a bit for the waiters' attention.

Stumbled across this restaurant while out looking for dinner one night. Was the best schnitzel I’ve ever had. Very friendly pleasant staff. Had bread and mashed potato/sour cream whilst waiting, chicken schnitzel, wine spritz and then apple strudel with home made ice cream for desert. Super busy in the restaurant but heaps of tables. Would recommend to book but we managed to squeeze in. Sooo delicious and deffo would come back. Highly recommend. Lovely toilets also!!

Waiters are not friendly at all, very rude We came in twice, both times were bad

We were here for a celebration and had the best schnitzel in all of Berlin! The service was so friendly, too!

Incredible place, with impeccable service. And the staff is super attentive. The price isn't cheap, but the quantity and quality more than justify it. Best strudel of our lives. Thank you for everything.

Kantstrasse in the Charlottenburg district is undoubtedly not one of Berlin's most beautiful streets! It's a busy road leading toward the exhibition halls and the motorway access roads! But the area at the beginning of the street is noteworthy for its interesting buildings, which are of interest to visitors to the city: not far from the Ottenthal Restaurant is the magnificent building of the "Theater des Westens." Since 2002, it has been called the "Stage Theater des Westens," where two highly successful musicals are currently being shown: "The Nurse" and "Romeo and Juliet." There are also several notable restaurants, such as the "Paris Bar" and several Vietnamese restaurants! The "Ottenthal" has been serving its guests with excellent Austrian cuisine for over 30 years! The restaurant has 45 tables inside and another 10 seats at the bar! There are five tables outside, where you can also enjoy friendly service in nice weather! Today I chose a wine from their own vineyard: Rose Fizzanze, and for starters: creamed mushroom soup and bread with apple cheese (mashed potatoes with sour cream, salt, pepper, and white garlic!) A very good choice, as I discovered during the meal!!! For the main course, there was creamed goulash with spaetzle! I can't remember having eaten goulash like this in the past 5 years! Truly the best Austrian cuisine!!! But the big surprise came with dessert: original Kaiserschmarren!! Not from a bag, like almost everywhere else in the city! It took 20 minutes for the delicious dessert to arrive on the table! And it exceeded all my expectations!!! Very, very delicious! Every piece was a delight, because it wasn't a factory-made product, but a carefully prepared classic Austrian pastry: Kaiserschmarren, as it should be! j If you're visiting Berlin and want to enjoy Austrian cuisine after a visit to the Zoological Garden or a stroll along Kurfürstendamm, you should visit Ottenthal on Kantstrasse! And a special compliment goes to the service: our order was taken quickly and friendly, and the food arrived promptly! And that, even though the very pleasant and friendly staff member was serving 15 other guests at the same time! And the short goodbye chat was filled with great warmth! Thank you so much!!! The next visit is already planned because there are still other delicious dishes to try!

What a feast! Wafer-thin, golden-brown schnitzel, lukewarm potato salad, and delicious desserts. A perfect dinner from start to finish.

We had an absolutely perfect evening! The service, ambiance, and outstanding food were a perfect match, rounded off by the best wine recommendation. We'd go back anytime!

We were first served bread and cream while waiting for our food, which was a nice start. I tried the small Schnitzel and quite liked it. The portion was filling and the meat was tender, almost melting in the mouth. For dessert, I had the strudel and the lovely smell of cinnamon filled the table as soon as it arrived. The only slight disappointment was that it did not come with a scoop of ice cream, which I had expected. Although maybe there was an option on the menu that I missed. To finish, they treated us to two small pieces of cake when we paid the bill, which was lovely. Overall, I really enjoyed my dinner at Ottenthal.

Great Kaiserschmarrn, friendly staff and a warm atmosphere!

A very traditional Viennese restaurant. The service was initially very friendly, but when we, a young group, remained seated and chatted after dinner, the waitress seemed irritated. The schnitzel and potato salad were very good. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Unfortunately, Ottenthal is no longer one of our favorite Austrian restaurants, even though its location near Zoo Station makes it easily accessible by public transport. The service is still excellent, but the price-performance ratio is no longer up to scratch. A Wiener Schnitzel, which is more like breadcrumbs and where you have to hunt for the extremely thin slice of veal, is simply unacceptable. The mere four pieces of goulash on our guests' plates was more than disappointing. It's a shame, we used to love this place.

I walked past it for years until I recently went in for the first time. It's a very nice place. The staff is incredibly friendly, the food is excellent, and the prices are a bit high, but they match the quality and the atmosphere.

Fabulous, haven't eaten this well in a long time 😋Service was top-notch! We'll be back. Best regards, Mario

Overrated. The service was great but the schnitzel was weird. Baumkuchen was good but I wouldn’t get it again. The best thing was the potato salad.

The food was absolutely amazing. The waiters were super friendly even though we didn't speak English. The food was super. I thought the lights could be brighter.

We ate here yesterday. It's rather unassuming from the outside, but the interior is very tastefully decorated, and the food tops off the ambiance. Everything was great and reminded us of our last vacation in Austria.

A fantastic Austrian restaurant in a great location, where you can enjoy excellent Austrian dishes and drinks... A must-visit for me on every visit to Berlin for decades (!). Recommended, even if the typical ambiance and even more typical Austrian humor are simply missing in Germany's capital. The "Servus" from the head waiter is at least a first attempt 😉 Top-notch food, non-alcoholic beer (really excellent!) instead of from Austria, at least from the Czech Republic, which, as Bohemia, was also part of the former Habsburg monarchy. 😀 The fact that the service team was more concerned with themselves than with the guests perhaps explains why the bread basket with spread, along with all the rest, was only served at the end. It would have been better served before the main course. But that would be Austrian whining at the highest level about an Austrian restaurant in Berlin...

Very good and friendly service!

The Kaiserschmarrn was a dream, top service very friendly and professional, a great restaurant

Liked it, very tasty. Portion size could be bigger though.

The food was amazing. Everything was delicate and perfectly balanced. I would recommend this place to people coming to Berlin and wanting to experiment an excellent Austrian restaurant. Altough, I have to leave two stars out, because the service from the older gentleman was rude and cold and in contradiction with such refined dining.

Had a great meal here. If you are looking for traditional cuisine with great service, this is the place.

Very good Austrian cuisine. Friendly staff.

Wonderfully nice couple here. Good celiac options. Great spot!

Highly recommended! Delicious food, great service in a cozy, tasteful atmosphere. Thank you for a wonderful evening!

Very good food, very friendly staff, no long wait times, very cozy atmosphere. Everything was great!

Very good food, too good. I think I simply ate too much. For the main course and dessert, I couldn't decide between Kaiserschmarrn and apricot dumplings. The apricot dumplings were absolutely fantastic, but they could improve the Kaiserschmarrn a bit. I think they could do better. I'll definitely go back next time I'm in Berlin.

Quite possibly the best schnitzel I’ve ever had... And I’ve eaten a lot of schnitzel.

Nice shop, good food, unfortunately not very professional, the blonde waitress gave my colleague her contact details in exchange for a small tip, it's more like a different establishment but otherwise a solid shop, nicely located, would be happy to come back.

Don't miss the Vienna Schnitzel!

It was delicious again. We haven't been there in a while, but luckily not much has changed. The schnitzel is world-class. The wine recommendation was excellent. We'll be back 😁👍

A great find for brunch lovers. The avocado toast with poached eggs was perfect — fresh bread, creamy avocado, and runny yolks. Coffee was strong and smooth, and the staff didn’t rush us at all. Great spot to spend a slow Sunday morning.

I needed to eat a good wiener schnitzel ... I looked in my font for the food around my hotel 🏨 and in 10 minutes walk there was this restaurant ... from the photos I can recognize the good food then the taste and it’s time to verify it in the place! Honestly, I almost never make mistakes in this type of food 🥗 and that’s how it was .:. In addition ... Better than I expected / wanted. ... so I can only say thank you to the cook for making us happy with the food .. we are Italian and always we tells us that in Germany you don’t eat well .... Well, I just think they haven’t found the right places and this is one of them ... More than recommended 🫡👍

This place has mastered the art of casual fine dining. The atmosphere is laid-back but with a clear attention to detail in everything — from the cutlery to the plating. I had the duck ravioli in sage butter, and it was simply divine. The waiter knew exactly when to approach and when to leave us alone. I felt relaxed, happy, and genuinely satisfied.

Die Suppe und Schnitzel waren sehr gut, aber der Kaiserschmarrn und besonders die Sachertorte waren herausragend. Anfangs war ich etwas irritiert, als wir anders als die Tische um uns herum zehn Minuten auf die Aufmerksamkeit der Bedienung warten mussten. Da schmerzten die doch hohen Preise. Aber dann löste sich alles in Wohlgefallen auf und die Bedienung war sehr freundlich. Es war ungelogen die beste Sachertorte, die ich je gegessen habe. Allein deswegen werde ich wiederkommen.

Nice experience, and not much more than that. The huge Wienerschnitzels were a bit disappointing, only about 3-4 mm. thick, the rest was breading.

Very child-friendly waiters. Excellent Wiener Schnitzel and very good Kaiserschmarren. Be sure to reserve a table in advance.

We're taking a break now! The lack of hospitality is steadily increasing. It's a shame! More bad service experiences than before! It's better to eat in a pleasant atmosphere, experience hospitality, and spend money there. Fortunately, there are friendlier and better culinary alternatives in Berlin. Greetings from guests who have been here for decades, and from former Austrians.

A nicely decorated austrian restaurant, the staff vas very friendly and the dishes very well prepared. Fully recommended

Delicious food, extremely nice and professional service! Can recommend this place 100%!

Opening hours online are no longer correct, at 10 to eleven the sidewalks were rolled up.

Delicious lunch menu, good service, nice ambience

A wonderful, traditional Austrian restaurant in Berlin, with a warm, welcoming atmosphere and fantastic service. The Wiener Schnitzel is spot-on—light, crisp, and puffed up perfectly—exactly how it should be. The Apfelstrudel is also excellent, with a flaky pastry and just the right level of sweetness. If you’re after classic Austrian food done well, Ottenthal is a great choice. The team really knows their craft, and the service makes the whole experience feel extra special.

Ottenthal was a wonderful dining experience for our whole family. The food was absolutely excellent — Austrian family members commented it was the best schnitzel outside Austria :). The Tafelspitz was tender and delicious, and the palatschinken were tops. The service was so warm and attentive — this was top notch and I’d love to return when next in Berlin.

Love this place! Food is amazing!

Bonita sensación acogedora, Gret Schitzel - recomendación! Estamos en un viaje combinado de negocios / ocio y trató de encontrar un buen restaurante scnizel cerca del hotel!

Very tasty food, typical of the region, and in a city like Berlin, a nice change and very tasty. Recommended, table reservation recommended.

¡Ottenthal es un tesoro absoluto! Desde el momento en que entramos, nos recibieron con un servicio cálido y amable que marcó el tono para una noche verdaderamente memorable. El ambiente es elegante pero relajado, creando el entorno perfecto para disfrutar de la comida excepcional. Cada plato que pedimos estaba muy bien presentado y lleno de ricos y auténticos sabores austriacos. Realmente se puede saborear la calidad y el cuidado que entra en la cocina. El schnitzel estaba perfectamente crujiente y tierno, y la ensalada de papas que lo acompañaba era ligera, abrasiva y deliciosa. Los desiertos estaban muy bien. El vino era un poco caro a 48 € para una botella de Sauvignon Blanc excelente, pero también estaba muy bien. El personal fue atento y genuinamente apasionado por la comida y el vino, haciendo excelentes recomendaciones que mejoraron toda la experiencia. Está claro que este lugar está dirigido con corazón y profesionalismo. Visitamos aquí el 26 . 05 . 2025 . Si estás en Berlín y buscas una cocina austriaca de alta calidad en un entorno acogedor, Ottenthal es una visita obligada. Sin duda volveremos!

I really enjoyed this place, the atmosphere is really nice and the staff were very kind and helpful and spoke English. I think this would make a very cute date spot. I love that they make an effort to avoid using plastics and aluminum in their kitchen (mentioned in menu). The food was delicious and you could tell they used high quality ingredients. The portions were generous, as an American, I was stuffed! The cost was very reasonable and they take cards. Will definitely visit again next time I'm in Berlin.

Very tasty food and very attentive service. We felt very comfortable.

We celebrated an upscale birthday in a small group. We put a lot of strain on our employees with countless phone calls to coordinate in advance. The service was nevertheless extremely friendly, competent, attentive - exemplary. Special requests for decoration and food were always fulfilled in a charming manner. The schnitzels were delicious, the Sachertorte - as promised - was a hit. The rooms are stylish. Recommended, we would love to come back.

The Ottenthal restaurant is located close to Savignyplatz on Kantstrasse. The selection of dishes and wines from Austrian cuisine is really very convincing. Above all, our waiter was very knowledgeable about the wines.

Franchement ce n’est pas la peine de vous déplacer dans cet établissement ou le savoir vivre et le savoir être commercial n’ont pas leur place. Malgré notre réservation téléphonique acceptée, malgré notre heure d’arrivée 10 minutes avant, la table avait été donnée à des gens qui n’avaient pas réservé. Ils gagnent trop d’argent, il faut aller ailleurs!!!

Schnitzel done right!!! I'm a schnitzel fan and search tirelessly for them when I travel. This is la creme dela creme. Top 2 in my life. Not only that, the pumpkin soup and the beef were also top notch. Service was impeccable as well. Can't recommend it enough. Hats off to them!!!

A really nice evening in Ottenthal! We ate at Ottenthal on April 26th, 2025 - and it was simply great! The restaurant is very comfortably furnished, you immediately feel at home. The staff was super friendly and you can really tell that they enjoy their job. I had the original Wiener Schnitzel with asparagus, potatoes and homemade hollandaise sauce – simply delicious! The schnitzel was perfectly breaded, the asparagus was nice and tender with a bite, and the hollandaise was really creamy. For dessert there was Kaiserschmarrn with plum roast – absolutely heavenly! Really the best Kaiserschmarrn I've eaten so far. Overall, a thoroughly successful evening. If you like really good Austrian cuisine and great service, you should definitely stop by here. We'll definitely be back!

Did not live up to expectations. We had wiener schnitzel and I have never had a wiener schnitzel with so little meat in it. The taste was ok. The potato salad was fine but a little too sweet for our taste.

Delicious fried steak and a generous portion. In addition, beef soup cannot be missed.

Always a recommendation! The schnitzel and also the favorite salad 👍 are simply great!

Good food, acceptable price-performance ratio. Unfortunately a bit loud.

Every visit is always a delight. The Ottenthal is now our first address in Berlin. You can enjoy high-quality food and drinks in a very pleasant atmosphere. You receive a very friendly welcome and the staff make you feel more than welcome. We are always happy to come to you. Thanks so much!

Unfortunately this time a bad surprise! For several years we have always been very satisfied and pleased with the excellent service (often with guests) at the “Ottenthaler”. This time we wanted to treat ourselves to something very special for my birthday - unfortunately it was a mistake! At first the waiter recommended a “garden herb salad” as a starter, but unfortunately it was completely forgotten. What was served (i.e. without a starter!) was an onion roast, which my husband and I clearly remembered much better! This dish is charged at almost €40 - but it actually consisted of a thin slice of meat, tough, dry and completely fried, draped with a maximum of two sliced ​​jacket potatoes, and almost no sauce with a few green beans! We were out all day and just hungry - so we ate everything. That's why a specific complaint was out of the question for us! Nevertheless, we spoke to two of the waiters about our disappointment. However, everything was acknowledged without emotion. In such cases, it is quite common in better restaurants to offer at least an espresso or a small alcoholic drink as a small “compensation” (just as a small gesture?) That’s why we recently decided not to have dessert… We would never have thought of something like this! So many of my acquaintances go to the “Ottenthaler” on our recommendation, but I can no longer describe this experience as recommendable…

Ottima schnitzel e servizio molto puntuale, Per la schnitzel: fettina sottile e panaturq leggera. Suggerisco quella indicata come “grande” nel menù. In termini di rapporto qualità prezzo per me è fra le migliori di Berlino.

Pleasant atmosphere, nice service - unfortunately only very mediocre food.

Food good, but high prices. Lots of tourists and Paris bar-like crowd. Service with fake friendliness. Assignment of uncomfortable bar seats even though there were enough table seats. Open wine is offered at completely inflated prices, unacceptable to me.

Expensive. Tables too narrow. OK for tourists

Wenngleich auch unsere Reservierung falsch gebucht wurde, hatten wir einen netten Abend hier. Die Speisen waren gut, wenn auch tendenziell umsatzfördernd überstürzt. Der Veltiner von Schnell war spitze, auch wenn wir uns fragen, warum eine Flasche zum 4- 5 flachen des Ek verkauft werden muss. Der Service war zuvorkommend, umsichtig und höflich.

Restaurang i gamla Västberlins shoppingdistrikt som fokuserar på tradionell österrikisk mat. Vi åt wienerschnitzel och medaljonger av viltkött till varmrätt. Mycket gott. Schnitzel serverades med god potatissallad, men utan sås , ansjovis eller kapris. Kanske ska det vara så. Gott i alla fall. Till efterrätt Sachertårta. Lite virrig service periodvis

The service was very attentive, polite and always there. Many restaurateurs can take three slices here. The dishes are classic, beautifully prepared and of top quality.

I have known this great restaurant for many, many years. It's always great to eat there! We ate the following: A small Wiener Schnitzel and char. For dessert there was a Kaiserschmarrn, which is world class. However, the prices are quite ambitious.

A really great experience! We received a very friendly welcome and felt comfortable right from the start. The service was attentive and always there at the right time. The recommended wine went perfectly with the food, which we really enjoyed. All in all a successful evening – we would love to come back!

Vine aquí después de leer sobre ello en un artículo sobre la cena en solitario en Berlín y no me decepcionó. Reservé una mesa por la noche temprano y tuve una comida increíble, sin duda la mejor que tuve en Berlín y allí entre las mejores comidas que he tenido. Tenía el cordón azul; ternera rellena de jamón y queso. El tamaño de la porción era enorme y el sabor era exquisito. La carne estaba tierna y sabrosa y había tanto queso. Realmente me encantó. También había algo de pan proporcionado con la comida - fue increíble. Estaba demasiado lleno para tomar el postre, pero disfruté el pedacito de Sacher torte que venía con la factura. El servicio era muy atento - el camarero era amable y acogedor. Pensé que el precio era muy razonable para una comida tan deliciosa. Sin duda volveré si vuelvo a Berlín.

Since we didn't have a reservation, we were hosted at the bar. The food was very delicious.

The food is overpriced but tasty. The worst of all was the 7 euro tap water charge if possible!!! Service good although the blonde girl could be a little more smiley and not push her work! The older lady much better.(plus take a little more care of the appearance, the hair clips, wrong for the image of the shop you want to market...Think a little more about how you work..you earn hundreds euros every day!

Very nice and good restaurant on Kantstrasse with Austrian dishes. Fairly priced, nice attentive service. Highly recommended.

I made a last minute reservation and was incredibly happy with the choice. The Wiener Schnitzel was delicious. Large and I’m surprised that I finished the whole thing. The Apfelstrudel was equally great. The staff were lovely and even put up with my broken German. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Pas mal du tout. Accueil chaleureux, ambiance très agréable et le repas (Winer Schnitzel) était très bon. Pour le prix on attendait un « peu plus », mais c’était quand même très bon. Je recommande !

We were in a large group with colleagues from all over Germany in the Ottenthal and had a great evening! Very nice atmosphere, great service and fantastic food - a real recommendation!