Volkskammer in Berlin

We didn't come with high expectations, but it had been on our list for a long time. And lo and behold: unlike other Berlin dishes, this was truly delicious, well-seasoned, and we didn't regret it one bit. We'll be back. And yes: the service is very friendly, fast, and professional.

This restaurant is simply UNIQUE 🤩 As soon as you walk through the door, it's like stepping back in time to the GDR. From the ambiance to the decor and the food... Everything is like the old days. The food is incredibly delicious. If you want to experience Ostalgie (nostalgia for the GDR), a visit to the Volkskammer (People's Chamber) is a MUST-DO.

We've been coming to the Volkskammer regularly for seven years, and we also love bringing visitors from outside 😄 everyone is always impressed by the decor, the authentic food, and the friendly staff! 🔝 For me

Best restaurant for a journey back in time. The food was delicious, the ambiance was great, and the service was good.

Great, everything was great. Friendly staff. The food was delicious.

Options for vegetarians were limited however, the food was great and v good value! the atmosphere was fab and the service on point! I loved having a taste of the traditional food at a good price and surrounded by both locals and tourists.

Durch einen geheimtipp bin ich hier gelandet. Der service ist wirklich sehr nett und sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Die auswahl der Speisen kann ich nicht mit, Genauigkeit sagen, ob sie identisch sind oder schmecken, aber das fler, das ambiente und die Location macht es einfach zu einem besonderen erlebnis. Das Preis Leistungsverhältnis ist nur eine von mir. Persönliche Einschätzung, finde ich ein wenig teuer. Wer was besonderes sucht, im urlaub ist, diesen Moment erlebt und gefunden hat, wird es aber dann auch zahlen. I ended up here thanks to an insider's advice. The service is really good, the staff is very friendly and helpful. I can't say for sure whether the dishes are identical or taste the same, but the color, atmosphere and location make this place simply special. The price-quality ratio is one of my favorites. Personally, I think it's a little pricey. Someone who is looking for something special, is on vacation, has experienced and found that moment, then will pay for it. I ended up here thanks to an insider tip. The service is really very nice, very friendly, and accommodating. I can't say with any certainty whether the dishes are identical or taste good, but the flair, the ambiance, and the location simply make it a special experience. The price-performance ratio is just my personal opinion. I find it a bit expensive. If you're looking for something special, are on vacation, have experienced this moment, and have found it, you'll pay for it.

Very tasty food, large portions, very nice and attentive staff, nice atmosphere. Very happy again!

You feel like you've been transported back 37 years. Food is very tasty. The service was very good and very friendly. You should go there, especially young people who know nothing about the GDR.

The food was very tasty. Just like before. We didn't have to wait long. Highly recommended if you want to eat well.

Very nice DDR restaurant, good food, there is something for everyone and very good service

Delicious food, price and performance are right. Nice service. Ambiance provides a nice reminder of times gone by.

You feel like you've been transported back to the East, the ambience is very harmonious. The food is very tasty and well seasoned. It's best to make a reservation.

An interesting place! Make the Ostalgie shine! East German cuisine at its finest! I can only recommend it!

GDR nostalgia and a corresponding menu. I'd love to come back.

We were there on a Sunday afternoon. Of course, the obligatory “You will be placed” could not be missing. However, the greeting was, as expected, just East German friendly. Up until here everything was pretty authentic. The food, however, was varyingly subpar. 1 meal was lukewarm, another had burnt, black fried potatoes on the plate and a third meal had used oil fries. All in all, it wasn't what we would have liked. A meal was then returned. I'll leave out the rest now, but I would like to point out that the waiter was very friendly and the atmosphere was right. I won't be tempted to visit again.

Do you remember back then??!! Yes, it has charm and the food was also good. Either an old cook who still knows how it works or very well trained. I really liked it and tasted it. Definitely coming back. Keep it up.

Ambiente super. Eine richtige Zeltreise. Das war’s dann aber auch schon. Die blonde Kellnerin ist wohl auch in der Zeit stehen geblieben. Sehr unfreundlich. Und das Essen?! Der Schobskasalat war alles andere nur nicht Schobska. Die Sülze ebenso schlecht, die haben wir dann zurück gehen lassen. Was der Kellnerin natürlich gar nicht gefallen hat. Anderes Essen erhalten, was okay war.(wurde nicht extra berechnet) Das Steak au Four war okay, nur die Pommes waren stark überwürzt und zu lange in der Fritöse! Und zu guter letzt: Das Eisbein war wirklich gut!

VK always a trip, food, drinks delicious and top prices.

This place is WORTH SEEING. And not just for older people. Surprisingly, there were also young people there, which we thought was GREAT. Staff very friendly, lovable and competent, which has diminished in some restaurants and we no longer visit them. The guest still feels like a guest in the Volkskammer. The Volkskammer is highly recommended. Thank you that something like this still exists. We will definitely go there when we are in the area again. Really MAGIC. We were there with a large group of friends and EVERYONE was really excited. Thanks again, even though we already sent it there on site, for a completely successful evening. Keep it up. I.K.

The food was absolutely delicious and the service was totally friendly. We especially liked the music in the background! We will definitely come back next time we visit Berlin! 🥳

Like before at Grandma's or in Mitropa. Childhood comes back to life. Totally delicious. Great selection and very pleasant service staff. We'd love to come back.

I was surprised that we were ignored. We waited for a place to be shown to us, as the sign said. We were seen. At some point someone came. I didn't find it nostalgic. According to statements you should get a GDR feeling, that wasn't the case. Food came fairly quickly and tasted as you would expect. One of the two waitresses seemed a bit overwhelmed, but I think she was new there. The prices are a bit excessive. The visit was ok.

It was delicious as always and you are always transported back to the old days and reminisce about old memories. We'll definitely be back

Suuuuper! We got the last table. Class!!!

Unfriendly staff. We said out loud that you wanted a senior plate and they charged you a normal portion. You can't do it that way, we won't be back.

Always happy. Eat supper and the harmony is great

In an unusually furnished restaurant you can get dishes that you remember from the past. Meatloaf ("False Rabbit") with a hard-boiled egg in the middle and mixed vegetables, cooked until soft in a spicy stillage. Friendly service. Recommended!

Great reminder of otherwise happily bygone times. The food was as I knew it from before, only the staff is much friendlier today! 🤭 Card payment and WiFi are possible or available. Be sure to reserve! In my opinion it's really worth it!

Dishes from the GDR were quite authentic and tasty. Thank God the cutlery wasn't made of aluminum. A bit like a museum. However, the chairs 🪑 don't invite you to linger.

The food was pretty good. However, we are asked for 1 euro to be able to recharge my phone for 30 minutes. We ask for bread, we are informed that it is 1.5 (the slice) ok no problem, and surprise when we receive the bill it was 2 euros and what's more we had to pay only in cash. I inform you that I wish to pay the bill by credit card and there you must pay a minimum of 7% of the tip amount (or 10% or 15%).

Great GDR-style cuisine with an atmosphere for telling stories and friendly service.

Service was excellent from start to finish: professional, attentive, friendly. Food very good. The ambience more than lives up to the name: harmonious.

I ate one of the best Goulash of my life, I had tears in my eyes! The dishes are typical, unique and very well mastered, congratulations to the chef! Thank you for this moment!

Recommended but also expandable

In any case. I would definitely like to mention the super friendly service

When in Berlin and wanting to try authentic German food, go here.

Authentic food in an equally authentic atmosphere - service very nice and friendly. Gladly again .. It's better to reserve at the weekend.

Very authentic food with a great ambience that makes you nostalgic ❤️❤️

If you want to travel back in time, you've come to the right place, very friendly service. We will definitely come back again

Very good food, very good atmosphere, just felt very authentic.

We were there for dinner for the first time yesterday. What can I say, great ambience and really friendly and nice service. Our meal was worth at least 10 stars. The starter was original GDR spiced meat, and the main course was Swallow's Nest and Thuringian Onion Roast. Delicious. The dessert (Swedish cup) and the blonde angel cocktail were also very tasty. It was really lovely, so we'll be back soon. Thank you for the lovely evening. Susanne and Steffen from Hanover.

Ich bin ein wessi und war zum erstenmal mit 2 Ossi Kollegen dort. Sehr sehr lecker gegessen, kann man nur weiterempfehlen. Bedienung Ambiente einfach top

They charged us 6.9 for tap water, shocking. On top of that, they didn't want to give us the gift they gave to everyone after eating.

It looks like it does in the East and tastes like my grandma's. Simply super delicious. It's definitely worth a visit for anyone who likes meat

Interesting experience! It was nice to get to know more about this city and its past

Nice shop with delicious food - the prices are a bit high, the ambience is amusing, slightly special climate with smoky and tart service. The food is very tasty and appetizingly prepared, cold soda, hot coffee - toilet very clean. All in all - quite good.

This was the second time we had lunch here and we felt like we had gone back in time. The attention to detail, the food: simply wonderful.

The stars reveal it. The food takes some getting used to. Too much salt in the kettle goulash. Prices are already high. It's a shame it had more potential.

Necessario prenotare,ottima cucina ,servizio rapido,ottime birra,acqua cara ma questo si sa.abbiamo preso due piatti principali(stinco e carne in gelatina) due Schnitzel per I bambini due birre costo 72 ricordate che è necessario aggiungere la mancia obbligatoria

The gulasch was excellent! Lovely decor and friendly service. Highly recommend.

The unique atmosphere. I tasted the stewed pork knuckle there. It was very delicious (if you don’t like eating pigs, don’t try it). The meat is fresh and tender, completely different from the roasted pork knuckle. However, the sauerkraut that goes with it is salty. If If you don’t like it, it is recommended to tell the store in advance for a smaller price.

It's a 10 in everything! Delicious and very good service. I totally recommend this place

Die Atmosphäre war wie ich von früher kenne als DDR Bürger .Das Essen war sehr Lecker gewesen und nettes Personal kann ich nur weiter empfehlen war klasse gewesen

It's still exactly like it was back then. Perfect.

Very nice decoration. The service was good and the portions arrived fast. We ordered solyanka and goulash soup and 2 main courses. Everything was delicious. Definitely worth to visit.

a really super-original, genuine GDR restaurant. Friendly, fast service, varied menu, reasonable prices and most importantly: it tastes excellent, I can really recommend it to everyone and I will come back. most certainly

Delicious food. Unfortunately only open until 10 p.m

Great restaurant with top GDR facilities. The food is 😋 and the staff is very friendly and accommodating. And the price/performance ratio is okay.

Clear recommendation. You have to try Jägerschnitzel. Solyanka was great. And the ambience... a blast!

A culinary leap in time to the Republic of the East, which leaves no wish of the socialist gourmet's heart unfulfilled! Here you can find everything that was very important in the planned economy back then: from the hearty solyanka to the legendary Jägerschnitzel (made, of course, from hunting sausage). One “Goldbroiler” moment follows the next, served in an atmosphere that could come straight from the HO restaurant or the FDGB holiday home. Pure nostalgia! Only the service is out of the ordinary: far too warm, almost suspiciously like it was imported from a Western package. Where is the strict waitress with a coat and a look that says: “Do you have a note for the food delivery?” But what the heck – we were happy to accept the exceeding of the plan in terms of friendliness. A real combination of culinary delights and nostalgia!

Ambience great, Prices okay, really good service... There is only one thing I would wish for... More or at all Eastern music in the restaurant. In my last three visits I haven't been able to experience a title. Eastern music would round off your experience in a completely different way.

Found out this restaurant from a YouTube channel and coincidentally I'm in Berlin at the moment therefore I decided to give it a try. The atmosphere is really nostalgic and cool, is really something new for an Asian which has almost zero knowledge about East Germany. The food portion is really generous and I can't finish everything. The Goulash has a lot of meat in it and it's tasty. The Beef Roulade is also tasty, although the sauce it's a bit too salty for me, but it's fine when eating with the potato dumplings, which are also big. It saids in the menu that I should try their homemade cake, but I was really too full therefore maybe I leave it to next time. Service is pretty good and the staffs are efficient, despite only two frontline staff for the whole restaurant which is very popular and busy. Definitely will visit again whenever I'm in Berlin. Oh, by the way, reservation is necessary especially for dinner.

Vaya, no hay otra forma de describir esta noche. Reservamos una mesa con antelación y un buen trabajo también, ya que este es un restaurante popular. Llegamos temprano, tomamos una copa pero no tuvimos que esperar mucho tiempo para una mesa. Menú en inglés pero nunca oímos hablar de ninguno de los platos así que nos dirigíamos a lo desconocido. Sin embargo, no se preocupe porque los tres platos que tuvimos eran deliciosos. El servicio fue excepcional y rápido. Camarera hablaba muy buen inglés y nada era un problema. Recomiendo encarecidamente comer aquí, pero reserve una mesa con antelación.

Great GDR atmosphere, you automatically start talking about old times. Delicious food, great service. It wasn't our last time. Thank you:-)

Great restaurant... like in old times. Staff very friendly 😃

Very nice restaurant with a special GDR atmosphere and corresponding menu. The food was again very tasty. The selection isn't that big for vegetarians and vegans, as that didn't exist back then, but it might be interesting to create something there.....😉 The staff is busy but is always up for a bit of fun. Reservations in advance are recommended and can be easily made online. Cash and card payment. It is also conveniently located, just a few minutes' walk from the Ostbahnhof. Gladly again. Thank you.💞

Great restaurant with authentic interior, friendly service and delicious food.

If you are looking for a time machine this is the right place, I don't think it's easy to find a more vintage place than this. 70s and 80s music in the background and if you're lucky you'll hear the owner humming. If you activate Shazam you will bring some musical pieces from the times as a free souvenir. I had goulash, birthday cake, a bitter and at the end of the lunch they honored me with chocolates. Excellent value for money. The cake is also excellent

Very authentic. Friendly service. 😊

Great authentic DDR themed restaurant, great food, service, ambience, decor. Will visit again next time in Berlin.

Unfortunately, our stay came to an end after three hours. We would have liked to stay a little longer. We were informed that the places were needed.

A very nice place to visit for those looking for an East German culinary experience, the dishes were plentiful and very delicious, ambiance of the historic era of East Berlin and the service was impeccable i highly recommend it

A really quaint restaurant. Authentic GDR ambience and the food is also authentic. We had a great evening here. Only when it came to dessert was the portion quite manageable. I would go there again and again.

The Volkskammer is a cult. I had Berlin-style liver. Unfortunately, the mashed potatoes tasted like a finished product. Our table was right next to the front door, so we were constantly disturbed by people coming and going.

An authentic inn combining authenticity of German cuisine with a touch of Eastern Europe. Everything is plentiful and homemade. Please note: tip pre-filled at checkout when you pay by card.

Great service. We would be served in a friendly and attentive manner. The food, like the ambience, was an incomparable highlight

Very nice restaurant. Very friendly staff, very tasty dishes. Fair prices. A visit is worth it. A nice atmosphere.

A journey into the past. Food delicious, atmosphere cozy. We felt very comfortable.

Waited for 10 mins at the door to be seated. No one acknowledged us or mentioned if they could take us or not. We got tired of being ignored and left. The servers were very unorganized, yelling out orders to find out who ordered what to the people sitting at their tables. Very bad impression, I don’t know why it’s so highly noted.

Great time travel in this very stylish shop, where everything related to the GDR has been thought of. An absolute must when visiting Berlin. The food is good, the portions are quite manageable (a starter is recommended), but that also makes it a bit more expensive. Food is usually borderline hot, but it's OK. Service good - always happy

That's how service is unfriendly and rude

Very nice restaurant, reminiscent of old sites. Food was really great. Gladly again.

I went because it was East German cuisine, but the servers were very friendly and the food was delicious.

Food 👍👍👍😋 I can't say anything more about it Staff very friendly

The spiced meat was a culinary revelation.

We always enjoy taking our break in the Volkskammer when we have a DB Fernverkehr tour to Berlin Ostbahnhof! The food is always delicious and authentic and the portions are completely sufficient. The staff fits there just as well as the detailed interior design! Really a successful change from the other locations around... And the memories of the past are very nice... Keep it up so that we can often feel at home with you

Real food from former East Germany. Definitely recommended. Very nicely decorated

Welcome to the GDR era. Decoration appropriately contemporary. Lots of little things and details take you back. Food at a high quality level. Portions are also very generous. Service is professional, friendly and happy to give tips. I found it particularly cool that the former dishes were also offered, as well as formerly popular drinks. Gladly again with friends or family. However, I would look for something else for a romantic dinner 😅

It's something to remind yourself of the time before the change. Well done, with good food. You realize that you have already forgotten some things as they were. But the memory quickly comes back. A visit is worth it. Be sure to order seats in advance.

I was there with 3 other friends and they come from the GDR. We had various starters, main courses and dessert...everything was great. It's unbelievable how fresh and delicious it was cooked. I had the Thuringian pork neck with beer sauce... AMAZING how delicious this sauce was. Unfortunately the tables were taken the next day, we would have liked to come back again. I promise to come by again in 2025...MEGA!

I often go to Berlin for work and when I have time I really enjoy eating here. Food and service are really good. The price-performance ratio is really top: starter, main course, dessert + drink around €30

Recommendation from our hotel so had reservations but actually really good. Super kitsch 70s déco with old DDR pictures/memorabilia all over but the food was what I know and love as classic hearty German food - Schnitzel, Haxen, etc. Good beers, and cheap!

Typical GDR atmosphere. Very, very nice and attentive staff. Eating is an enjoyable GDR nostalgia. Found a parking space just around the corner. Great place.

A pleasant place for a short, culinary journey through time. It's delicious, authentic and fun.

Authentic eastern restaurant with East German dishes. Food was tasty but could have been a little more.

I really felt like I had been transported back to the former GDR. And also the food, simply nostalgic

Very nice restaurant and very good dishes. We had a great time!

A very charmingly nostalgic shop. Furnished with great attention to detail and truly a journey through time. The great menu is just as authentic as the ambience. As an Ossi, you might need a little longer to make a choice because every dish brings back memories. The price-performance ratio is absolutely right, the portions are generous and really tasty. Everything is fresh and definitely homemade. In addition, there is friendly service that is really quick even in a full restaurant. I would give more stars if it were possible. We'd love to come back!

Ate outside on the terrace. Delicious food, with an East German character. Sufficient choice.