Oxymoron in Berlin

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…

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

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.

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.

Top breakfast offer Friendly service

Nice and nice service. The food was exquisite

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.

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.

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!

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.

Sent us away because he can’t take “that many of us.” The woman in the group with a headscarf was probably too much. I said from “due to illness”… 4 coffees and 2 cokes are probably too much at once. Unbelievable to be so backwards in the 21st century

Nice location, fast service, but small portion in my case "yoghurt with fruit" - a bit lacking in fruit in my opinion. On the other plates at the neighboring tables, which appeared to be main courses, the portions were OK.

They charge you a 20% tip by default. A beer and a coke €13.10. The bathrooms were clean.

I just wanted to drink a beer and continue my day but the waitress didn’t like my order and acted rude. A customer should eat or drink whatever he/she wants. Bad service

Nice delicious food with vegan and vegetarian options. Friendly staff who is quick to help and advise if needed. Would highly recommend coming here for lunch or dinner. In a nice area as well!

Nach dem Besuch der Hackerschen Höfe setzten wir uns mittags an mehrere Tische im Außenbereich des OXYMORONs. Die junge Kellnerin war nett, sprach aber recht wenig deutsch. Vom Essen, das wir zügig serviert bekamen, waren wir gar nicht begeistert. Das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis stimmte überhaupt nicht. Alle servierten Gerichte waren viel zu klein geraten, um auch nur einigermaßen satt zu werden (Diätteller?). Die wegen „zu kalt“ zurückgegebene, sehr klein geratene Portion Gnocci (20,90€) kam aufgewärmt -aber noch winziger- zurück auf den Tisch. Besonders unangenehm fiel uns ALLEN das Gebaren des Chefs (dünn, sehr kurze Haare, Brille) auf - einfach nur unverschämt.

There wasn't even a "greeting from the kitchen", which is what you would expect at higher priced restaurants. Portions are very small for the price and don't fill you up (I'm a short 1.63 cm woman). Unfortunately, my risotto was too salty and tasted little like Parmesan. I cook creamier risotto myself. It simply lacked different flavor components to make it more exciting. The Mango Creme Brulee was delicious, again - so incredibly little. Meat dishes were good, but not enough for a main course. Water is absolutely overpriced at 8.90 euros. But the young waiter was very charming.

Wonderful ambience, excellent service and the kitchen promises hearty dishes that are prepared and served with a lot of love. Thank you for this wonderful experience, from starter to dessert a highlight that I let melt in my mouth. I love it when the food looks good and also tastes good. Go and enjoy! greetings from Austria Alexandra

This is the third time we have come Very nice place, the interior is vintage Today's waiter was very, very blunt at first, although he later corrected himself, the look on his face said it all.

Stumbled upon Oxymoron for lunch and were surprised by how brilliant the food was. Best soup and best dessert that I have ever tasted! Great laid back unassuming atmosphere with friendly helpful staff.

Excellent food, good service, great atmosphere.

Amazing & peaceful environment right in the middle of Berlin. Marcel, our waiter was perfect with suggestions and always the right timing. What a pleasure…and the food absolutely tasteful. Price were more than correct for such level of service. Hope to be back soon. 🙏🏼

A nice surprise during random visits. The cuisine is refined, the dishes are excellent and the service is friendly too.

Excellent service! Although it was very busy and waitress Sabine had her hands full, she was noticeably friendly. That's how good service works, thank you!

Can highly recommend. Delicious breakfast, beautiful and quiet ambience despite the location on the Hackischer Markt.

Simply good cuisine. Breakfast brilliant

We like to have breakfast here. The service is always very friendly, the food is delicious. What more do you need in the morning?

Nav een tip met 2 vrienden gereserveerd voor de lunch op het terras. Ze serveren een goede Aperol Spriz en lekkere gerechten tegen ene prima prijs. De locatie is erg indrukweekend maar wel ook zee toeristisch. Ober was goed en deed zijn best ons te vermaken. Niet heel duur of zo

The atmosphere is very friendly, and the rosemary sorbet served in a 3-layered service leaves an extremely good taste on the palate. Their side products are more successful than their main dishes.

What a great restaurant-you need to try this quiet hideaway near Hackescher Markt. Oxymoron is found in an alley-perfect for a memorable evening. Ziga was our server. He was great, attentive & gave us suggestions on food choices. The parsley risotto with mushrooms was creamy & delicious. Also the veal, asparagus & new potatoes was mouthwatering. The rhubarb cheesecake did not disappoint for dessert. Overall, this was a fabulous evening.

MEGA!! I can only recommend it especially the carbonara is fantastic and really Italian

You sit in the beautiful courtyard, the breakfast was delicious and the service was extremely friendly. We recommend.

Very tasty food, very nice service. Price-performance is okay.

Excellent. A pleasant dining experience

Very friendly staff and prompt services! Lovely outdoor seatings available

Cafe and restaurant in elegant classic style. The prices are high but adjusted to the level of the place.

I don't come here very often, but one thing repeats itself again and again during my visits: a very friendly waitress (Sabine). She always has a nice saying, is attentive, quick and always in a good mood. Good cuisine & good service & pleasant atmosphere. Thanks

Excellent food (a herring tartare, a lamb stew), friendly waiters. Wine by the glass a little expensive but a quality experience...

A pity! French cuisine is almost non-existent. Portions are smaller, but more expensive. Bottle of wine, water, 2 starters and 2 main courses. Bread must be ordered and paid for separately. Almost 150€. I'm from the catering industry myself

We visited Oxymoron for my Son's 14 birthday and it is such an elegant venue and the food is of the highest quality. We will be visiting Berlin again after such an amazing first impression and we will be looking to return to Oxymoron during our next trip.

Nice ambience with a Babylon Berlin feel. Good vegetarian selection.

The food was excellent and surprised with new flavors. We can only recommend the parsley risotto... as well as the lunch menu with the beetroot soup and the wild garlic risotto...! The courteous and friendly service is particularly noteworthy. Recommendations for food were also given and they did not disappoint! Thank you Sabine!!! We'd love to come back👍🏻😁!

The surrounding area is beautiful! Worth a visit. We expected more from Oxymoron. Food was okay, but not as beautiful as advertised. Too many waiters managing too many tables. They were friendly however. The atmosphere represented in the pictures looks nice… but reality is ‘so so’. For a nice plate of food it’s okay, but pricey.

Très bel endroit pour dîner ou boire un verre. Le serveur, très accueillant et charmant. Cadre atypique. Je le conseille vivement

Dear service personnel of Oxy-MORONs, Congratulations! You have won first prize for the rudest and most arrogant service I have ever experienced in Berlin. That my dear service people is indeed an achievement in a city such as Berlin! You work in a cafe/bistro, in an industry known as the hospitality industry. We all understand hospitality can be challenging, but if you are not even prepared from the onset to try to be hospitable, then clearly hospitality is not for you. There is no need to blatantly ignore your customers, make obvious your impatience, talk rudely to them or raise your voice. Without your customers, regardless of whether they have ordered just a coffee or the whole menu, you have no cafe/bistro, and no job! I was prepared to tolerate a cafe/bistro that was devoid of atmosphere and made no comment on your overpriced menu, where a tea costs an extortionate 5.70 Euro, but I am not prepared to tolerate your rudeness. Not ever! So good luck to you and your overrated cafe/bistro, in light of your terrible service and entitled attitude towards your customers you are definitely going to need it!

Twelve of us went to Oxymoron for a small snack as part of a visit to Berlin. The service quickly put together a few tables for us. And the food and drinks were highly recommended. Only the exasperated snort of the waitress when she asked for separate accounts left a very unpleasant and inappropriate aftertaste. Especially not when the bread that you would expect with a soup is charged at 1.60 euros (for three slices of baguette). A pity!

The Oxymoron is located in the Hackische Höfe and is furnished in a beautiful, noble and time-honored style. Unfortunately, the atmosphere and the audience were also a bit old-fashioned. There were unusual food creations that tasted good, but given the prices I expected a little more. The service was good, although they didn't actually want to charge for a forgotten starter, but it ended up being on the bill. Unfortunately I only read this after I had already left the restaurant. But overall a nice location.

Great atmosphere, attentive waiter. I was disappointed with the food, tuna was tough, rump steak was tough, skrei didn't seem fresh

This place had real charm, a stylish cocktail slurping clientele without being stuffy or pretentious. The wine was superb as was the curated tasty menu. The service was efficient and attentive but unobtrusive. The little square the restaurant is in by the picture house is pretty with a hint of the magical. I’d highly try this restaurant.