Oxymoron in Berlin

Stopped in for a quick coffee and even got a dessert from the menu. Very, very tasty – friendly service. Great!

Had 2 drinks with a friend on a Tuesday evening. When i didn’t tip the waiter told me “never come back” 🤨

Nice bar in a nice place to have a coffee ☕

Delicious scrambled egg combinations for breakfast. Perfectly roasted and prepared coffee, and friendly and attentive service. What more could you want?

A very disappointing experience. We wanted to eat and drink something here today. We had already picked up ice cream from across the street with our son and wanted to sit down and order something at the same time. This wasn't possible. The server was very rude and asked us to leave. Even the warning that we wouldn't be back seemed to be ignored. I understand that not everyone should just sit there. But we wanted to eat and drink there, especially since only a quarter of the tables were occupied. We can't recommend this restaurant and won't be returning. Friendliness and service orientation are different!

It reads great, ambience top, service too...taste does not always match

Beautiful restaurant, friendly and helpful service, and great food—everything was perfect. Highly recommended. 🫶🏻

Location and service were top-notch. Unfortunately, I have to deduct a point for the portion size. For €16 per salad, I expect a bit more. And I really didn't like the Berliner Weisse in a lemonade or water glass.

Good drinks, knowledgeable staff

Very tasty food, attentive and friendly service, especially on a very busy summer evening. Naturally, the price is on the higher end, but it's worth it. It's Rosenthaler Höfe, and restaurant prices have been rising anyway. But it's still okay, though the drinks are borderline expensive.

The location is everything. On top of everything, soup, cappuccino, and service are also great.

A very nice place to relax and enjoy yourself. A sophisticated ambiance, a small, well-stocked selection of food and drinks. Extremely friendly service, coupled with a Berlin accent. It makes you feel at home. Thank you very much, I'll be back.

The Oxymoron exudes a very pleasant warmth; the decor and the location in the Hackesche Höfe make it elegant and homey. The prices are quite high for small portions, but so many things have become more expensive these days, and for me, it's enough. Everything tastes wonderful, too. I've been there several times (with and without companions), but I always felt very condescendingly treated by the same waitresses. Perhaps my blazer didn't look expensive enough, and my friendliness and the tip apparently didn't count. It's a shame; I would have liked to be a more frequent customer, but this kind of social distinction makes every visit less enjoyable.

The staff was very unfriendly. I ordered the risotto but i’m sorry that was just normal white rice?? The rice wasn’t even fully cooked too. When I told them, the waiter picked my food up without saying something and walked to the kitchen. 5 minutes later i got the same thing but with more bouillon sauce so it covered the rice up 😂. He didn’t say anything. I don’t care if something goes wrong, but at least check in with your customer. Just felt like they didn’t care. The food that my family ordered was fine. Still would not recommended.

Very tasty food - a little too expensive

After the menu was brought to me rather quickly, nothing else happened. I then asked if I could order and was rather harshly dismissed. After I finally ordered a drink, it was shoved in my face without any decoration or care. I was then even pressured to tip. All in all, arrogant and snotty. Not recommended. - However, there are said to be people who have eaten well there and were satisfied with the service. 🤷‍♀️

Went there for dinner. Great food, amazing service and excellent drinks. Absolutely loved it. It's on the pricey side but worth it.

Amazing 🍴 Ravioli stuffed with avocado

A nice restaurant in Hakesha Höfe.

Whenever we're in Berlin, we always come here for breakfast. I love this place – great atmosphere (inside and out), exceptionally friendly service, and a wonderful breakfast! You can't start the day any better...

Nice ambience, very friendly team.

Very cozy and a very friendly waiter. Greetings (cell phone and a small cereal 😉). Highly recommended, would gladly return.

We stopped by for cake. It's a very nice location and therefore a lovely atmosphere. The cake is a bit on the expensive side, but it's organic and delicious!

We wanted to have a pre-dinner cocktail and the place looked great! Well, we sat down, the waiter came over with menus, and then we waited. And waited. And waited. The staff went to several other tables doing this and then that. And never came to take our order. After a long while we left. Menus still on table. Don't want to waste my time (or my money) at a place where they can't get their ducks in order. Go elsewhere.

A group of five ordered an afternoon aperitif. We had to wait an unusually long time for our order, the drinks to be delivered, and the bill. After paying, the manager complained that we hadn't tipped enough. Unfortunately, I wouldn't recommend it! Beautiful courtyard in a central location.

Waiter shouted at my son for grabbing a chair from another table even though he asked the seated ladies if he could use it beforehand. We ordered 2 drinks and rounded the sum up by 1€ and he told us to never come again.

We had an exquisite evening here. The food was exceptional and very tasty. The service was exemplary and we couldn’t fault a thing. We would particularly like to thank Tom whose courtesy and warmth made tge evening extra special.

waiter told us not to come back because we didn't give him a tip

Wow, that's Berlin snark at its most unfriendly. I was there with two friends, and we were treated incredibly unfriendly by the waiter. I haven't experienced anything like that in years. It was absolutely clear: no matter whether I'm friendly or not, the place is always full. Actually, in the age of Google reviews, that's not really the case anymore. If I could give it 0 stars, I would.

Delicious. Excellent restaurant. Open to a beautiful courtyard. Courteous service, giving a sense of a friendly atmosphere. A little expensive. 2- main meat dishes, a small salad, 2 glasses of wine cost about €100

stylish café and restaurant located in Berlin’s Hackesche Höfe, offering a refined yet relaxed atmosphere with Art Nouveau interiors. Known for its excellent service and thoughtfully curated menu blending French and Italian influences, it serves beautifully presented dishes alongside a fine selection of wines and cocktails. Whether you’re dropping in for a casual lunch or a special dinner, Oxymoron stands out for its attentive staff, quality food, and elegant ambiance—a calm culinary escape right in the heart of Berlin.

The cheesecake was so dry. The 0.4 liter beer for 6 euros is a bit excessive.

Top-notch brunch Friendly service, a little slow on the terrace Very pretty place

Oxymoron in Berlin is a total gem! Tucked away in the beautiful Hackesche Höfe, the vibe is cozy and stylish with a touch of vintage charm. The food is super fresh and creative — I loved the goat cheese ravioli, and the risotto was excellent. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the cocktails were top-notch. It's the perfect spot for a chill night out. Highly Recommend!

Delicious and beautiful courtyard

Everything is very relaxed. But expensive prices (cappuccino €4.6) and unfortunately no glass of water. With such a price and an “upscale” restaurant there could be something more.

Always a pleasure, the croissants are very tasty, both savory and sweet, as is the cappuccino

Beautiful restaurant in the Hackesche Höfe.

Beautiful courtyard and pleasant surroundings, unfriendly service, food was reasonable, Riesling wine was over the top. The waiter also wrote the tip himself, in short, not recommended.

Located in very nice location in Berlin, great service, kind weathers, everything is very delicious and tasty. We will come back to this place.

Recently, my friends and I visited Oxymoron in Berlin, and our experience was excellent. The restaurant is located in one of the beautiful inner courtyards of Hackescher Hof, very close to Hackescher Markt station, making it easily accessible while still being quiet and away from the crowds. From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by the beautiful, elegant, and cozy atmosphere. The interior is spacious, with a unique blend of modern and classic styles, creating a relaxing ambiance. The service was impeccable – the staff was friendly, quick, and always ready to recommend dishes and wines that suited our tastes. The menu offers European and Central European flavors with interesting Asian influences, which immediately caught our attention. We ordered a variety of dishes, all of which were well-prepared, made with fresh ingredients, and beautifully presented. I personally tried the risotto, which was outstanding, with a velvety texture and a perfect balance of flavors. We were also particularly impressed by the vegetarian and vegan options, which were excellent and lacked nothing in taste. The wine pairing suggested by the staff complemented our meal perfectly, enhancing our overall experience. The prices were absolutely reasonable for the quality of food and service we received. We left completely satisfied, both with the meal and the atmosphere. If you find yourself in Berlin and are looking for high-quality food in a beautiful and comfortable setting, Oxymoron is definitely a place worth trying!

...discovered another new gem... Thanks to RBB Located in the middle of the Hackesche Höfe, a place to come down and let yourself be pampered!

First class, relaxed, very good offer and nice ambience, prices very fair, we were there very often. Sometimes annoying visitors who have something to complain about

We were there spontaneously as tourists - two adults, one child. After our arrival was watched suspiciously from the counter, we were asked to please store our backpacks, which had been placed slightly (!) in the area of ​​the free neighboring table, on the aisle side. They wanted someone to be able to sit at the next table. However, tripping hazards in the hallway are obviously less of a problem. After the unpleasant observation before, the strange feeling was perfect and we left. Too bad. Luckily the restaurant around the corner was warmer.

Rote Beete Risotto, Spinat, Meerrettichcreme, frischer Spinat und Fleich/vegetarisch. Es war mega lecker, sehr raffiniert abgeschmeckt. Das Verhältnis zu Säure, Salzigem und Süße stimmte vollends. Wir kommen beim nächsten Berlinbesuch wieder.

Klassisch ‚barocke“ Einrichtung , ein großer Saal. Gutes cooles Ambiente , gute Kellner . Gutes Essen . Empfehlenswert

Top scrambled eggs! And very friendly and good service. Recommended!

Ate here on New Year's Eve. Organization, food, wine excellent

Nice place, but I lost my humor when paying - ordered soup for 10, very small portion, but that's not the problem. The waiter asks do you want some bread with it, I like to say that there are 4 thin small slices of bread - the cost is 8 euros - that's well, I can't think of a friendly expression for it.

A very nice restaurant with excellent dishes. I've been there for years to enjoy the warm ambience. The spinach bread dumplings were incredibly good, with a variety of ingredients, mushrooms, shallots and much more. Service very friendly and patient. We would love to come back!

The best food in town! Highly priced, but absolutely great. A taste fireworks display! Plus the elegant ambience and very friendly waiters.

We are vegan and first we ordered the vegan plum soup, then the vegan seasonal Christmas dish, a matcha brownie dessert with vegan ice cream. Culinarily it was an interesting experience with excellent service. It is important to warn that the quantities are small and that the vegan options do not have a protein source. The matcha brownie is worth the visit. The decaf espresso coffee was amazing. Thank you very much 🌱

Super delicious cocktails in a unique location! A must visit!

Great food, super nice service people, very nice atmosphere for a cozy Christmas dinner

Really chic shop. The ambience is great; the couches are comfortable. A place to linger.

Food and service were okay, but nothing more.

Fantastic food, superbly cooked and seasoned. The service is pleasant and the atmosphere is lovely: everything just fits! Unfortunately I have to delete a star again. I was there again today. The chestnut soup was successful, but unfortunately the lasagne was not: it was completely over-seasoned, probably made with a Thai, very salty, inexpensive shrimp paste. When it comes to the oxymoron, it really depends on which chef wields the wooden spoon...

The restaurant is large with high ceilings, but still has a cozy atmosphere. It has an extensive drink menu.

Superb atmosphere with exceptional service from Ziga who went out of his way and that extra mile, so often lacking today, in order to accommodate our requests. He is a real asset to the restaurant, so many congratulations. The food served was excellent quality. Can only recommend Oxymoron to anyone visiting Berlin.

Very nice place with tasty food and good service. Great atmosphere! Visited twice during a short stay in Berlin.

We had an amazing evening at Oxymoron Restaurant in Berlin. The vegan food was absolutely outstanding—flavorful, creative, and beautifully presented. The wine selection was excellent, and the bottle we chose perfectly complemented the meal. The atmosphere is truly unique, with a charming vibe reminiscent of the Roaring Twenties. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a special dining experience in Berlin!

Oxymoron in Berlin is a standout dining experience that masterfully blends innovation with exceptional quality. This intimate, contemporary restaurant offers a truly unique take on modern European cuisine. The tasting menu is a journey of bold, creative flavors, with each dish showcasing impeccable technique and an artful balance of ingredients. The presentation is stunning, and the attention to detail is evident in every plate.

The reservation in an armchair corner was original. The service, breakfast and the ambience were very good - all worth recommending. Thanks, Oxymoron team! We'll definitely be back and this time we won't wait another 30 years!

An all-round successful atmosphere…

It's a beautiful place but they have incredibly rude staff. Was there with a friend after shopping on 7th November 2024 and went for a tea and were hoping to get some food since it was a nice looking resteraunt the staff member with tattoos was incredibly hostile and rude to us. We finished the tea but given how we had been treated did not order more and for the first time in our lives did not tip. Would not reccomend at all.

Bad service and unpleasant atmosphere. Definitely don't come back

I wanted to have lunch here with my 2 adult sons, but they received a warm welcome. The only question before we were assigned a table was whether we wanted to eat or just have a drink. There was no need for a good afternoon or a welcome. After we had been assigned a table, the menus were thrown on the table and no one laughed. The fun was over for us and we left without eating. In other words, the atmosphere was very substandard.

Nice location, a pity that ordering was so difficult and the prices on the menu were not used, probably because I did not pay in cash. By the way, the drinks etagère is overpriced for what you get!!

Wir wollten mit unseren Enkeln einen schönen Nachmittag niveauvoll im Oxymoron bei gutem Essen ausklingen lassen. Der Kellner, der uns zwischendurch behandelte(bedienen wäre das falsche Wort!), tat alles, um dies zunichte zu machen. Auf unsere Frage, warum man in einem fast leeren Retaurant so lange auf Getränke zum Essen warten müsse, führte ihn zu einem kleinen cholerischen Anfall, in dem auch die Fäkaliensprache ihren Platz hatte! Er war hier völlig fehl am Platze, womit dann auch ein schöner Tag einen bitteren Nachschlag hatte! Unsere Enkel waren auch etwas verwirrt! So etwas in dieser Preisklasse und renommierten Gegend geht gar nicht...!

Tolles Berliner Ambiente, erwartungsvoll das erste Mal in diesem Restaurant, nicht enttäuscht, Super aufmerksame und nette Bedienung, ausgezeichnetes Essen, etwas ausgefallen, insgesamt hervorragend, kommen gern wieder!

Highly recommended. Nice ambience, attentive service and very good vegan food.

ATTENTION: This restaurant doesn't want everyone and families with children are probably not good enough for this location! We - three adults and three children - pushed two of the many free tables together and were about to sit down in a cozy café when we were brushed off in an extremely rude manner with a flimsy reason. The way the waiter treated us was particularly annoying: I felt like I was being treated in an absolutely condescending manner and I don't know such a tone from places in the higher price range. Conclusion: Although several tables - both inside and outside - were free and there were no "Reserved" signs on the tables - we were actually not allowed to sit down outside. We had to get up again and clear the table. I told the waiter that instead of saying anything about an alleged "reservation", he could simply point out that children were apparently not welcome at this place. Nobody believed that anyway, neither me nor my companion and certainly not the other guests, who all noticed this unpleasant situation. Completely inappropriate behavior for a restaurant in this category. Especially in front of my children - impossible!

Nice restaurant with old style decor. Cuisine not exciting for an Italian but average.

Really delicious food and very courteous service - I wouldn't have expected it in such a touristy place

Rude, passive aggressive waiter from Slovenia (Alexander) ruined the whole experience. Food was tasty but never coming here again.

Nice and nice service. The food was exquisite

Top breakfast offer Friendly service

A paradise of flavours and colour. Excellent wine selection as well. Highly recommend.

Echt waardeloos Zeer onvriendelijk Bij binnen komst moesten we meteen stil zijn en werden op zijn Duits afgeblaft Waarschijnlijk voor 60 + wel prima

What a great place for a restaurant. I had visited the Hasselhoff Museum (LOL it was a hallway) and met up with my friends for lunch. Such a great location and the service was good, but the real winner was the people. There were people of all ages and lifestyles all in agreement that OXYMORON was the place to be. thank you!

Ein wirklich schönes Restaurant mit einer tollen und überraschenden Karte. Ausgefallene Gerichte, die sehr lecker waren. Der Service war super freundlich. Kommen beim nächsten Berlin Besuch gerne wieder vorbei.

Would go back here in a heartbeat - everything we got was good. I got the: - Hokkaido pumpkin cream soup / gröstl of Iberico pork / pumpkin seeds & -oil - Tagliatelle / chanterelle mushrooms / Guanciale speck / parsley - Apple pie cocktail My partner got the Linguine / prawns / olive oil / chili / garlic / salicornes and a dark and stormy. Everything was amazing. The staff were friendly, spoke English, and everything was perfect!

A pesar de las fotos bastante grandes y formales, encontramos una bienvenida muy cálida nos esperaba en Oxymoron. El ambiente era profesional pero sin prisas. Nuestro camarero era hablador y humorístico y servicial con sus recomendaciones. Los precios son razonables y la comida era excelente. Creo que tienen un muy buen chef!

One of the best restaurants in Berlin

I've been there several times with guests and everything has always been perfect. The food is excellent, the service is friendly and fast and the atmosphere is great both in the restaurant and outside. Keep it up and thanks to the team.

Fantastic ambience! Super attentive service, pumpkin risotto very tasty and the matcha cake, a dream. Vegan options possible. The decor is so romantic and chic with the sofas and chandeliers! Also in the inner courtyard with a view of the Hackesche Höfe, upscale and cozy.

This was our worst service experience in Berlin. I would elaborate further on the rudeness of the waiting personnel but I would encourage you to read the other low reviews they have. They seem to be a pattern, with a lot of foreign names as well. Make your own judgment. I am sure there is an element of culture clash but no culture difference justify the rudeness we received. It is not ok to chase out customer of your establishment with remarks of “I don’t know where you come from”. Once they made clear they would not serve us, we left and that should have been the end of it.

Food was a bit expensive. The frozen green asparagus is inedible. The waiter pressured us for a tip and was endlessly rude. You have to pay extra for bread because VAT. It was increased, which is nonsense, only during Corona, but it was lower for everyone but was never increased. So in my opinion there was a lot of lying and cheating and not everything was fresh as the waiter confirmed when asked. Would have given 3 stars if the waiter hadn't pressured us. As it is, it's a flop and a tourist trap

A nice one … they have all it takes to make it a memorable evening….

the part of the place's name that goes after "oxy" just described well what they are. they have seats and tables everywhere around the common yard with no indication that they are managed by them. and then they have that watchdog waiter who rushes to you just for seating yourselves on an anonymous seat to drink your own water and who protects his boss' property like he is hardly trained for that (a respected quality for a dog, a shame for a human being). with an attitude like this, it is certain that they will get not a cent from me and all I wish for them is just to have no clients anymore and get out of business

Very nice atmosphere, very friendly and courteous service and excellent cuisine. Highly recommended!

This cool location is right at the entrance to the Hackesche Höfe. We sat in the courtyard and enjoyed the delicious refreshments! Great atmosphere right in this great courtyard! Gladly again ;-)

In the midst of tourists, Berliners can also eat delicious and relaxed food. At Not all dishes are good value for money. The risotto with chanterelles was bland and the portion was poor. The salad and the dish with the buffalo mozzarella were a hit. Highly recommended after a stroll through the Haeckischen Höfe. Thanks to the great service staff.

A very good restaurant in a very beautiful location. The service is pleasant, the food very good, the price a little high! But I'm not disappointed!

Wir waren vor zwei Jahren das letzte Mal hier und skeptisch, nachdem wir die negativen Bewertungen aus 2024 gelesen haben. Trotzdem haben wir uns entschlossen, hier zu essen und wurden nicht enttäuscht! Netter Service, sehr geschmackvolle Gerichte. Die Menge ist nicht mit “gut bürgerlichen” Restaurants zu vergleichen, sollte man aber auch nicht! Wir sind gut satt geworden und hatten einen sehr schönen Mittag/Nachmittag.

In the heart of Berlin, excellent service and great food.

Friendly and fast service. We had two pasta dishes: me with red pesto and mine always happy to go there.

Service was very slow, it was rather standing around in the entrance area. 20 minutes until the first drink, then another 40 minutes until the meal. In between, no one came to ask if they wanted any more drinks. Not all tables were occupied. Other guests also sat in front of empty glasses. The food was very tasty, but the portions were not suitable for those who were really hungry and were kept small. Service does not correspond to the prices at all.

Lovely place to eat with fantastic food. Good value

Das OXYMORON trägt seinen Namen zurecht. Wir erlebten hier bei einem Mittagessen tatsächlich Licht und Schatten zugleich. Dies betraf nicht nur die bestellten Speisen sondern auch den Service - aber vielleicht hatte sowohl die Küchencrew als auch der „Chef“ einfach nur einen schlechten Tag. Das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis bewerteten wir als mangelhaft. Das OXYMORON liegt aber auch leider nicht am Meer, sondern mitten in einer Tourigegend von Berlin und es war an besagtem Julitag einfach nur eines - nämlich btütendheiß.. Als Hannoveranerin werde ich mich allerdings auch nie an die „Berliner Schnauze“ gewöhnen. Ich nahm in diesem Restaurant nur wieder die zunehmende Verrohung dieser viel zu groß geratenen Stadt wahr.