Pico Tapas-Bar in Berlin

Beste Tapas ever, super nicer Service

Only had a Cortado and a Catalan Crème...but super friendly service, great atmosphere...and...SEE YOU AGAIN👍😉

I really had hoped for more and remembered the restaurant as being much better. Paella doesn't have salmon or overly dry beef, and the other tapas also have a lot of room for improvement. Service also only deserves two stars; it's quite unfriendly; the café con leche with sour milk was included in the bill.

Has the restaurant changed hands? It's still pleasant! The Piemontese cheeses are excellent!

Great atmosphere & service, and very tasty tapas, highly recommended.

I had to update this review from all 5 stars- I used to really like this restaurant and always had good experiences, which is why I chose it to celebrate my birthday. I booked a table for 8 (the system doesn’t allow more) and noted in the comments that we would be 10 and explicitly booked a table outside with an email confirmation afterwards. When we arrived on a warm day, the table was prepared inside instead. The staff dismissed my request, saying it wasn’t their problem, and offered no solution. We ended up waiting an hour and a bit to get proper seating, which completely ruined my birthday evening. Very disappointing from a place I trusted and enjoyed before.

I haven't had such delicious tapas in a long time! A fine selection, excellent quality, and fantastic service. I came here without a reservation, and they still took good care of me on a busy Saturday. Highly recommended!

We get no attention at All, waving for 20 minutes but nothing. Better to spent your money at other places

Very delicious. I had the meat ball in Salsa sauce, the chicken and 4 pawns and everything tasted amazing. On point, juicy and very tasteful!

Small but excellent tapas bar Reservations are essential

It's a shame, the food itself was very good...but the service barely cares about the well-being of its guests. They don't ask at all; after a long wait, you have to look for the server to place your order, reorder, and pay yourself. They generally don't pay any attention to the noise level of individual guests or groups. When we complained, the server didn't care whether they received a tip, let alone whether we would come back. What a shame....

Super delicious tapas, generous portions! It's best to come with a group of friends and order everything from the menu! Unfortunately, there were only three of us, and we ordered 10 different tapas. We couldn't finish them all!

It saved us a late night when everything was already closed... We arrived there by exclusion and... Surprise!!!! A delightful little place!!! Pleasant atmosphere, warm welcome, finger-licking good food!!! A beautiful multisensory memory ☺️☺️☺️☺️😂

As someone who has lived in Portugal for 3 years. I can approve this food to be yummy authentic Portuguese/Spanish cuisine!! Amazing atmosphere , good service. But I would still expect more Portuguese food to be serviced, for example: leitão 🥹 Um bom lugar para mater saudades!!

Our last visit at the end of August once again delighted us, especially Mrs. Alep's friendliness exceeded all expectations. Thank you for this wonderful hospitality. Marianne Vossbein

In my opinion, the food was only mediocre. There were 6-7 shrimps in a bowl full of oil for instance. But accepting only cash and then throwing a tantrum for not getting a tip is another level of entitlement.

Cash only is a bit strange but hey the food is tasty!!

Always a pleasure coming back to pico. Great food, service and overall atmosphere.

Really nice location, nice service and very tasty food

A visit is highly recommended. The atmosphere is very cozy, the food is excellent, and the staff is very friendly.

The service was great, that's why we tipped the waitress but the food is clearly frozen and the sangria was a miss as well, we didn't even finish it. I found it pricy for what it was.

The service was very kind, and interior is lovely but not special. The dishes were not bad, most likely not deserving their price, but ok. Sangria did not worth it.

Fav Spanish restaurant in Berlin! The terrace is super cute, ask for a spot on the veranda. Cash only and outside seating only till 22:00. Make sure to reserve.

Very friendly service, delicious food, and a relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommended!

I'd love to give it 5 stars because I really enjoy eating here, but I was pretty disappointed last time. I grew up in the Canary Islands and love prawns al ajillo. I hadn't ordered them before because I was afraid of potential disappointment. I'd already had boquerones, croquetas, rib-eye, octopus salad, and much more, and I was always at least satisfied. The prawns, however, were a disaster - a) frozen - not good at all, and especially with shrimp, you can taste it immediately; b) not fried in oil long enough, so the garlic was still raw (!); and c) completely watered down (which was probably due to the frozen food?) Apart from that, I highly recommend the food! Especially the boquerones and croquetas!

It was delicious and the service was exceptionally friendly. I'd be happy to come back.

We really liked it but the paella was a little more burnt than usual

The food wasn't bad at all, just good but nothing special, a bit mediocre, for this price you might expect a bit better quality.

I came for dinner with my friend on a day off. The service and staff were very kind. The portions were quite filling and the interior was authentic and clean. I liked it very much.

The tapas are delicious. The service is very friendly and it's cozy inside too. Negative: Unfortunately, card payments are not possible, only cash.

Super tasty food, great ambience and the service was also on point. We felt very comfortable as a group of 9-10 people. Everyone chose 2 tapas, drinks and then it was divided. Clean, full and satisfied for €35 you can't complain

slow service and the dishes are extremely childish

Super tasty tapas and very, very nice staff! Come again.

Delicious!! Unfortunately, card payments are not possible at this time. I can't think of any reason for this (other than tax reasons).

The tables are so close together that I was able to have conversations with the tables on the left and right better than with my companion! (Sat right in the middle between two tables, when I left I had to be careful not to throw the food from the table next to each other!) Very unpleasant and totally annoying, and we even made reservations in advance. The food was delicious. Prices are too high! Not again. PS: cash only!

We were very satisfied with Pico tapas Bar. The food was delicious. The service friendly, accommodating and super helpful. The only negative would be the prices. It is quite pricey when compared to other tapas places around Berlin, but perhaps that’s due to the location of the restaurant. And another small note - they only accepts cash payments.

Time window of 2 hours, after 35 minutes the orders of 6 people were finally placed, after another 30 minutes the first tapas arrived. The drinks took just as long. 15 minutes before the end of the time slot, the waitress came to settle the bill, but we still hadn't received all of our orders - we were then given a 30-minute extension, which we were only able to use for 15 minutes because the table was then needed. Great, we wolfed down the last tapas. Then the tables are placed so close together that you always have someone's buttocks on your back from people walking past. There's no comfort there, which is a shame.

The food is good, but not good enough to make up for the terrible service.

Greatly furnished location with super nice service and excellent tapas and cocktails!

Fresh seafood and large portion

Great experience and the service was super nice!! Had a great evening. :)

Super delicious food and friendly service. Greetings to the nice waitress Theresa who gave us a wonderful evening!

Having been a neighbor of Pico Tapas Bar for 12 years, I am very disappointed with what the service has become. I know that you always have to make a reservation in advance, so I went to the restaurant on Friday evening to reserve a table with my companion for Saturday. The lady, who has been working there for a long time and is basically part of the inventory, welcomed us very nicely. She showed us the available tables on the tablet and asked us where we would like to sit. There were still a few free tables for two, even three by the window. We then decided on the table by the window next to the door. I also mentioned that I don't want to sit in the middle of the room between the other tables. That wasn't a problem as there were enough tables available for tomorrow at 7 p.m. Then on Saturday I went to the restaurant with my girlfriend and unfortunately the selected table was no longer free, only tables in the middle of the room. Unfortunately the lady from the previous evening was no longer there. My companion and I then went to another restaurant disappointed.

Nice atmosphere and friendly service. However very poor food especially all fried dishes were with so bad quality oil. I would never recommend it if you are looking for a delicious Spanish food

Very nice, good food, I would have preferred more vegetarian food offering.

I can definitely recommend it. Not far from Kottbuser Tor there is a gem with very tasty tapas. Attention: cash payment only

I recently had dinner here with a colleague and we agreed that we hadn't had such a cool evening in a long time! Somehow everything worked out :) the service was super friendly, and the food was so much and so tasty… we'll definitely be back!

Super nice bar with top service and top food and drinks!

I'm thrilled, I've rarely eaten such good tapas. We'll definitely be back. Great service, nice atmosphere and delicious food. Thank you🙏🏼

Great restaurant and very attentive staff ☺️ would love to come back 🙏🏼

Very cute little tapas bar! Delicious food, very friendly service and great atmosphere! I'd love to come back when I'm in Berlin again.

Delicious food and great service 👌🏽 always worth a visit.

An absolute insider tip in Berlin! Rustic, lively atmosphere, a colorful range of delicious tapas and dinners and the team is very nice and always tries hard. It's nice that there's a real, lovingly run restaurant among all the commercial tapas chains.

3 stars are only because of the service! I have been to this restaurant very often over the last 3 years and the food was always great until our last visit. Our last visit was just very disappointing, apart from the pimientos, none of the tapas were at all as tasty as they were back then. Previously the shrimps came in a pan with chili oil, this time the shrimps were almost raw and just bad, other tapas we ordered were only medium quality. As I always expected more from this restaurant, I was very disappointed. It just changed. But the lady was very nice and offered us a 10% discount because of our dissatisfaction, thank you very much for that. But I don't think we'll go there again.

Very good tapas! We'll be back. Unfortunately only cash payment possible.

Food was delicious...restaurant was cold and waiting time was really long

The Pico Tapas Bar in Kreuzberg is an absolute insider tip! The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, and the staff is incredibly friendly and attentive. I would particularly like to highlight the paella – it is simply sensational! Perfectly seasoned, rich in fresh seafood and with the typical slightly crispy rice base that you want. You can tell that a lot of love goes into the preparation here. The tapas are also delicious and offer a great selection. If you want to experience authentic Spanish cuisine in Berlin, you should definitely stop by here!

Very cozy tapas bar. The food tastes authentic and the service is very polite. I'll come back and thank you.

Authentic and delicious food. Friendly service. But: there doesn't seem to be any heating in the store. Frozen on January 11th, 2025! Blankets were distributed! The guests sat at the table with coats and blankets. It would get warm soon. This was not the case from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. It was cold and especially cold to the feet. I've never felt cold in a restaurant! You shouldn't go there in winter. Seems to be more of a summer location.

The best tapas restaurant in Berlin!

We had a wonderful evening with delicious tapas and charming conditions. I can only recommend it

Very tasty food. Super friendly staff. We really liked the facility.

We've been big fans of the Picoteo for ages and haven't been here in ages. The restaurant has new owners and quality has now become quality. It was very disappointing and too expensive. The fried anchovies were dry and the crust was soft and limp. The (sizzling) prawns are not served in hot oil and cast pot as before, but in a small tapas bowl. Aioli tasted like almost nothing. The meat (strips with peppers) were dry and inedible. The goat cheese was the only tasty thing but not comparable to the previous version. The music was very loud. The iced teas are made with syrup and that doesn't automatically mean homemade. Very unfortunate. Unfortunately we won't be coming back.

Some of the food (calamari, sausage) is very salty and some waiters don't care about customers at all. The taste of paella is not bad, but it is a bit soggy. It's a place with a great atmosphere for drinking sangria and wine with a lot of people, but I can't say that the food and service are good either. The sangria was so delicious.

A truly charming and delicious tapas bar with very attentive and truly hospitable service. Danger! Only cash payment possible!

No card payments in 2024. Nice. But staff was nice.

Very good food, price are ok for tapas and actually a wide range of options to pick from. Also it all seems to be made completely fresh more or less. Staff is very friendly and forthcoming. Ambiente is cute and cozy but it's near kotti and ye you know how it is

Good atmosphere, a place that I would definitely come back with friends to grab beer and a good tapas.The queso de cabra con miel was excellent. Last but not least they give you bread and dip as an appetizers, I love that.

The service is faster than you choosing the menu. I went with 2 friends and we end really full. We order papas bravas(10/10), pimientos verdes (9/10), you. Can’t miss the goat cheese with honey (10/10), chorizo (7/10) Tortilla (8/10) Croqueta (100/10) And the beer really taste! The price is worth it.

Nice tapas and nice place to meet with friends. Food was good and the service very friendly.

Recommended paella and ham cold cuts, tasty and good service

We had a lovely evening and ate well. The service wasn't perfect, but it was charming. But be careful, the menu on the homepage and the prices do not match those on site. In reality the prices are significantly higher.

Everything was very delicious. Kudos to the staff!

I went the other day with my friend, we enjoyed the atmosphere and the service very much, but the food was just okay. My friend then wrote a detailed review to explain this, very factual and polite about his experience… now the owners complained to Google for defamation!! If that is all the credit actual reviews can get, I start to seriously doubt the point of all of this… be aware 🙏

Buzzy tapas bar with fab wines. But the food was not as dazzling. It was all okay, nothing too mind blowing. The meatballs were too dry, prawns were okay. The standout element was the aioli. The waitress who served us was super lovely and did not treat us differently despite not being German…

Very nice restaurant with super tasty tapas, no matter what we ordered was delicious. The waitress was great, friendly and professional! Definitely coming back! Strong recommendation :))

It was a great experience, the food was delicious and the service was super friendly. Thank you for the great evening and see you again.

Nice. Pleasant. Enjoy your meal. Friendly staff.

If tapas, then in the Pico Tapas Bar ❤️

Very good tapas, great ambience and very friendly staff! Definitely a recommendation!

Nice place to meet up with friends. The tapas were very tasty and the service was quite ok

Good quality food, nice menu, fair prices and awesome staff

Great location to spend a few nice hours with great food! The service is very friendly, the tapas are excellent and the atmosphere is simply great❤️ We'll definitely be back!

Unfortunately no longer at the original level. Since the change of ownership, the fine details have disappeared more and more. There isn't much left of the former insider tip.

Good service but unfortunately the quality of the dishes leaves something to be desired. We ordered fried chipirones and were brought back very cooked fried sepia rounds with a taste of reused oil for too long. The fish paella tasted like a frozen dish, nothing like what we were used to having before. It’s really a shame that a place like this is deteriorating like this…

Very good live music and delicious food

Despite many reservations, we still managed to find a place for two people with a dog, the food was great, the service was friendly. Gladly again at any time!

Everything was excellent, save the patatas bravas which need work and better sauce.

The food and service was good but the man at the bar doesn't wash his hands after smoking or touching his nose and also grabs the ice cream with his hands, which is not possible at all

Very good tapas and great drinks!

Greatly furnished location with super nice service and excellent tapas and cocktails!

The service staff were all extremely friendly and attentive. There is a 2 hour hour rule. After two hours you have to leave. The food was expensive and oily, which I couldn't tolerate.

Pico Tapas-bar in Kreuzberg offers a delightful dining experience that reflects the vibrant suburban culture of Berlin. Nestled in this lively district, the restaurant embodies the area's eclectic vibe, characterized by a mix of artistic flair and local charm. The food is commendable, featuring authentic Spanish-Portuguese tapas that are both flavourful and well-presented. The service is friendly, enhancing the overall welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're a local or a visitor, Pico Tapas-bar is a great spot to enjoy good food in a relaxed setting, making it a must-visit in Berlin's culinary scene.

A little overpriced but still excellent dishes and fast service and a very broad menu, a mix of Portuguese and Spanish. Advise! ✌🏻

The tapas were really enjoyable. The paella to enjoy. Really recommended.

Super delicious food if you like Spanish food culture. Service very nice and friendly. A clear recommendation 👍

Along the river, in front of the central station. A nice place to relax in company. Be careful, they don't accept electronic payments.

Overpriced, no card payment . . . Didn't even want to split the bill two ways . Would not recommend. Ambient is cool. The corner where the shop is is nice and peaceful but . . . Definitely not worth the money

It's a nice place, but the price-performance ratio is just not right at all. Portions are small, bread costs extra. Invoice splitting not possible. And then only cash? Really?

Overpriced but tasty tapas with overworked and exhausted service.