YAFO in Berlin

New staff are not on top of their job. I got my food late and cold. I also think the quality of the taste dropped too. I want to have at least warm food for this hefty price lunch. I am sorry but I not going to visit this place again.

The food was incredible, stunning interior and the staff were so fun and welcoming. Best location for our girls night, we had a blast!

Perfect service and great atmosphere. Definitely try the Chicken on a Board!

Love This Place SO much!!! Best Food, best Service, if you don’t try it you are seriously missing out.

We visited this place for dinner and had the feast menu option which came with so much food starting with several tasty pastes and dips, starters, salad, I would consider at least 2 dishes as mains and even some dessert together with Turkish coffee, overall it was much more than expected but the quality and taste of food was simply exceptional. We were blown away, will come back

Reasonable prices and good amount of food for a lunch special. When they say something is spicy they mean German spicy, so no worries about anything being hot.

I came for lunch to YAFO and had the hummus and schug as a starter. It took a while for our orders to be taken but that wasnt the biggest issue. The hummus tasted slightly burnt. I had the Shani’s Cauliflower as a main and it was quite plain. I will try it again in a couple of weeks might been a bad day.

A joke. One of the worst price/quality ratio I've ever experienced. The food is just to laugh at. It's like the mock version of actual Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food. Stale, tasteless, and even couldn't get hummus right. The texture was so unpleasant, almost like the packed one from rewe. I spent 29 years in 3 different Mediterranean cities, and never saw food so tasteless. Ridiculously overpriced too.

I had the €15 lunch deal and really liked it. The bread is delicious and the hummus super creamy. I can recommend!

Very good Mediterranean food with lots of vegetarian options. The cocktails were also great. Nice cozy atmosphere and good service, definitely recommend.

It was great! Our first time there and we truly enjoyed it. The food was so delicious, service super friendly and the vibe was great.

We had a wonderful evening at YAFO with great food and lovely service. We enjoyed trying different dishes with remarkable combinations of herbs and spices. The hummus was to die for 😋

My favourite place in Berlin , food and service always great

The food was fantastic. Perfect portion sizes, great flavors. We even got a small hummus on the house. The atmosphere and the music rounded everything off perfectly. I'll definitely be back!

Food is great. Is very quiet at lunchtime. I look forward to going there again.

Excellent evening at YAFO! We were very well received, the service was impeccable and very warm, the food was delicious and each dish was a new discovery. The cocktails were also very successful. In short, we had a great time, nothing to complain about. Thank you to the whole team!

Great little place 🎉🤩 highly recommended 👌

Added to the list of favourite restaurants in Berlin! Delicious food, cozy atmosphere and lovely service. We had the surprise menu, which was amazing, definitely a lot of food but great selection.

What a beautiful restaurant, with an incredibly great atmosphere both inside and out. The food is simply fantastic.

One of my favourite restaurants in berlin!

Definitely a recommendation. It's a little tricky to find. 👍 Food 👍 Service

Best restaurant in Berlin!!!!!!!!!

Food was delicious!! Service was absolutely wonderful and made everything magical! 💖

great food, great atmosphere and lovely staff. great experience, would definitely go back on my next berlin visit

Came back the second night in a row. I adore the food made by this place. The flavors are outstanding. Babi my waitress remembered me and we had a nice chat and a shot which made me feel very welcomed. I would def come back as soon as I can.

Google maps makes this place hard to find but it was worth it! Watermelon salad was gorgeous!

Every single one of my high maintenance family said it was the best meal they have had in a long time.

Yuval was great. Outstanding service! Super amazing vegetarian dishes. Bread was the best..kitchen is open late. No reservation required for us

amazing food. Very tasty and a great atmosphere.

Best near eastern food I ever had.

Out of this world. Food, portions, service, atmosphere! Honestly everything you’d want from a restaurant like this. Homely restaurant, generous and tasty portions, friendly and informative staff, excellent chiefs. Thanks for making our evening one to remember.

We were a large group and we had an amazing time here. The food was incredible, service was amazing and we will definitely be coming back.

Really great place for mediterranean food and vibes. Loved how our waiter explained every dish to us. It’s all about food, sharing and having a great evening with friends. Food was delicious with lots of veggies options and the hummus is exceptional.

Nice, atmospheric place, friendly service and delicious food!

Really Delicious food and Lovely vibes! We were sitting on the bar - highly recommend, we got great service and overall very nice experience.

Food is super delicious, especially the Wedding Hummus. Yummy!

It was absolutely an incredible experience, food, staff, ambiance.. thank you so much for an amazing dinner.

On this summer evening, the atmosphere in the courtyard is pleasant and relaxed. The food was presented to us promptly, and we were told to share it. This gave us a varied selection. The food was delicious, and everything came quickly. The service was attentive and cooperative...although you should speak English, otherwise it can get confusing. I'd be happy to come back.

Booking at Yafo was a little difficult - the restaurant cancelled/changed the date/time twice but were very nice about it and organised a nice goodwill gesture on the finally organised date. But once we got there, the restaurant was excellent - casual, chatty service and the server knew the menu inside out. I'd definitely suggest that if you're used to UK sized 'sharing plates' to order fewer dishes - the portions for sharing were pretty big! The servers can help and advise. Loved the experience, sitting in the square and the delicious Wedding Houmous. Very much recommended for a Berlin trip and for vegetarians particularly.

-Lukewarm food served! -Price-performance ratio was good 👍, -Service was too slow, and my friends and I felt very strange, almost arrogant, as if they didn't want to serve us (I don't know if it's because my friends and I are Black). -The atmosphere was okay, nothing special, but not run-down either. -In conclusion, for the money, you can eat better elsewhere.

Lovely food. Chicken was amazing, definitely a stand-out dish, so succulent! Dips platter was also excellent.

Great! Food so good. Especially watermelon Salat. Drinks amazing. Staff so cute and chef was great! Sehr gut!

You guys gotta stop by on the weekend and try the grilled watermelon salad (and everything else on the menu imho). Even seemingly simple dishes (fried zucchini, spring salad) are absolutely mouthwatering thanks to the special seasoning and attention to details. Everything is home-made, these people really go the extra mile to make sure you’re well set and feel cared for. The atmosphere is cozy romantic and intimate, but also funky and cool—the terrace is in a private area quite far from street and noises. I was there on a Friday and it was super enjoyable. The team is top notch go give them a clap and extra tips—they deserve it all!

I really love traditional Arabic food, but somehow the true flavours of this food didn’t come through… everything looks good, and their PR is very professional but to me it feels like hype over substance

Located in a very cute backyard, it's a nice place to sit outside in the weather. Had the lunch deal for 15€ with a main (Hummus chicken), pita, lemonade and labneh. The taste was delicious and the portion was filling. Price definitely justified for the lunch menu but I cannot judge the evening prices which generally seem on the higher side.

An all-around perfect experience! I celebrated my birthday here; the staff was super friendly and accommodating; it was no problem converting vegetarian dishes to vegan. The food itself was amazing, especially the cauliflower and eggplant. 10/10

the food was authentic and super delicious.

This restaurant is an absolute no-brainer! We went with a group and ordered a bit of everything. There's something for everyone here—whether you like meat, vegetarian, or vegan. The best part: no matter what the dish was, everything tasted absolutely amazing :) The staff explained the dishes, their origins, and how they were prepared, making dining at YAFO a truly special experience :)

Bartender and waiter are awesome. 🔥

For lunch, all was great! The quality of food, taste, price all was worth it.

Amazing food, lovely service. Thanks for a lovely evening :)

One of the greatest food experiences in recent years! Exceptionally fantastic and delicious food. Really nice staff! Food came super quick and the atmosphere in the restaurant is really great! If you’re looking for a good place to eat in Berlin it maybe hard to find a better place than this one!

A really incredibly friendly team with good advice, delicious food and a beautifully decorated restaurant!

the staff was lovely and the food was the best we had in berlin so far !! couldn’t finish our cocktails so they gave us a jar to take it with us haha

Absolutely incredible! YAFO is a true gem in the heart of Kreuzberg. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere hits you – warm, buzzing, and full of life. The decor is stylish yet cozy, with a Tel Aviv-meets-Berlin vibe that instantly makes you feel welcome. But let’s talk about the food – wow. Every dish is packed with flavor, freshness, and attention to detail. The hummus is velvety and rich, the pita is warm and perfectly fluffy, and the grilled eggplant… mind-blowing. You can taste the love and authenticity in every bite. Whether you’re vegetarian or not, there’s something here that’ll impress you. The staff were super friendly, attentive, and happy to give recommendations. They clearly care about what they do, and it shows. Perfect for a night out with friends or a casual dinner date – YAFO is the kind of place you’ll keep coming back to. Highly recommend – Kreuzberg wouldn’t be the same without it!

Great food, for Berlin at the mid-price range (definitely worth it, though). We liked the ambiance and the music..!

This is Palestinian food! Not Israeli! No peace on stolen land!

We love it! Fine food and drinks – and very friendly waiters. See you next time. Beautiful courtyard.

The food is a revelation! We decided not to order individual dishes, but to try a diverse mix of everything from the menu. From the appetizers to the main course and dessert: amazing! The service was excellent. Attentive and super friendly. We'll definitely be back and will recommend you to others.

Beautiful place with super warm staff and absolutely delicious food full of flavors.

Restaurant in a beautiful courtyard with fantastic service. We had an incredibly lovely evening with truly excellent food. We had one cocktail, one beer, and a bottle of wine. Six veggie tapas (plenty for four people!) and two desserts, and paid just under €200 including tip. It was a very fair price for the quality and the food. We'll definitely be back.

What an experience! Through two archways, with the noise of Berlin behind you, you find yourself in a Wilhelminian-era brick industrial complex, now a loft and offices. And then, down in the courtyard, is Yafo. The music, in the best weather, fills the atmosphere and expands it. The service is clear and on-point, with suitable recommendations from the small menu—high expectations. Exceeded everything! The fermented vegetable slices, a welcome from the kitchen, freshly taken from the decorative glasses in the restaurant, make it clear that the evening is going to be promising. The cauliflower: magnificently roasted, the leaves like chips. The challah is incomparable; crispy yet fluffy and juicy. The tomato with oil and salt—a dish and poem in itself. The silky hummus, creamy labneh, rarely eaten better. The chicken is a spiced explosion, juicy and perfectly grilled. To finish, a deliciously sweet treat. Coconut and hibiscus, pistachio and chocolate, halva flakes – a delight. Highly recommended!

We genuinely recommend !! The waiters are super friendky and the food is super tasty !!

I had such a great experience at this restaurant! The cuisine was a beautiful mix of Israeli and Arab flavors, and the food was absolutely amazing. The chicken was so rich in flavor – slightly spicy, but in the best way, where you don’t really feel the heat, just the taste. I also ordered a dish with meat, and it was so, so, so delicious – tender, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Everything was full of taste and clearly made with care. I highly recommend this place to anyone who loves flavorful food and wants to enjoy a unique culinary experience. I’ll definitely be going back!

We had a wonderful and delicious evening at Yafo. The service was very competent, personal, and friendly. We were there with a small group and opted for the sharing menu. The food was excellent and plentiful. The atmosphere is very cozy. We had a fantastic evening and will definitely be back! Thank you very much!

A small paradise hidden behind an unassuming facade – as if you'd opened a drawer in the big city and found a sun-drenched place, both quiet and lively. The path leads through a backyard so tranquil and tastefully arranged that for a moment you forget you're even in a metropolis. Everything here exudes style – but without any effort. Inside, a scene awaits you that could just as easily be found in a photo book about modern Middle Eastern design. Exotic plants whose leaves curl in soft arches over the walls, colorful tiles that speak to the warm wood of the furniture, jars full of pickled vegetables arranged like silent works of art. It's the kind of space where your gaze is drawn to every detail. Culinary: a hit. The yeast bread wasn't just a side dish, but a chapter in itself. Golden roasted aromas on the outside, fluffy depth on the inside with an almost alcoholic aroma of yeast that blended wonderfully with the creamy hummus. I've rarely eaten bread that takes me by the hand like this. The other dishes are the same – artisanally precise, creative, without being intrusive. The kitchen knows how to play with herbs, acidity, and roasted flavors. Everything seems light, but not at all fleeting. The fact that all this takes place in a place so unassumingly located in a Berlin backyard only makes it all the more convincing. No attitude, no pretensions – simply a very good idea, superbly executed. If you think you've seen it all, take a seat here and let yourself be proven wrong.

The food is delicious, especially the chicken. I highly recommend it.

Great lunch menu options. Fresh, well made hummus. Be mindful! Dessert is not included in the menu. Fast service, friendly staff. Want to try the dinner menu next time.

Decent but pricey Palestinian/Lebanese food

I find the food there to be something special. I really enjoy the lunch menu. I'm not familiar with the dinner menu. I always enjoy going there and feel very comfortable.

The absolute highlight of my trip to Berlin. A culinary delight! The best hummus I've ever eaten; the chicken was tender as butter. An all-around fantastic evening. Excellent service!

We decided to go with the menu and did not regret it. All dishes were absolutely delicious and the quantities for five hungry people were perfect! Such a great combination of flavors! The service and atmosphere were amazing too … super friendly and helpful staff and beautiful and inviting decor 😊

A very good Israeli restaurant in the center of Berlin. Friendly service, a highly recommended menu for vegetarians, and a very pleasant atmosphere. I'm already looking forward to my next visit.

We had dinner at Yafo. The food was delicious. The restaurant was very noisy, making conversation difficult. The service was mediocre; orders were repeatedly forgotten, and the main courses arrived too quickly after the starters... The value for money could be better. Conclusion: Overall, okay, but nothing more.

Overall Rating: 4.3 / 5 I went there with a friend. It had been recommended to us, so we wanted to give it a try. We didn’t make a reservation in advance, but since we arrived early, it wasn’t necessary. Food: We started with a selection of appetizers: hummus, feta cheese with some kind of grilled paprika, a tomato-based sauce, bread, and a yogurt-like dip. • Hummus & Feta with Paprika: Tasty, but not extraordinary. The hummus could have been better with more olive oil. The feta with paprika was quite ordinary. • Bread: We really liked the bread — it was served piping hot, just the way we like it. • Tomato Sauce: It was fresh, with a nice hint of garlic, which we enjoyed. • Main Course (Chicken): The chicken was very tasty, and we loved it. Highly recommended. The portion size was more than enough for one person. • Turkish Coffee: As someone from Turkey, we didn’t really like it — the grind of the coffee seemed too coarse. But it didn’t matter much to us at the end. Service: The staff were very kind and attentive. Atmosphere: The place had a cozy and pleasant vibe. However, when the place got crowded, the noise level rose significantly, and after a while, the music also became a bit disturbing. Price: €81 in total, without alcohol.

Very welcoming environment, quiet despite it being quite busy. Great service, and excellent food. The cherry tomatoes served with Challa bread were excellent, as were the cauliflower and hummus and fried eggplants. Highly recommended! It's been a long time since I left a restaurant so happy 😊

Splendid restaurant, well looked after, slightly out of the centre, excellent food, fair prices, truly a lovely discovery

Nice hidden gem. Delicious food recommended by the staff. The dishes were fresh, tasty and beautifully presented. Definitely a place we will come back to and recommend to friends.

The food was fantastic, and the service from almost all of the employees was super nice and professional. Unfortunately, there was one exception: an employee who was dressed in black today gave us the feeling that we should leave as quickly as possible with an unpleasant mood and a sharp look. She was completely rude. She even simply threw the receipt on the table - an absolute taboo in restaurant service. It's a shame because one bad service can ruin the entire positive experience. Really a big loss for such a great restaurant!

The food is delicious, the service is friendly. However, I didn't like it: Everything is exclusively in English. It is not possible to reserve a table via smartphone or telephone; using the computer I was only able to register on a waiting list (€10/person!). Draft beer was not available. The restaurant was full, very loud and restless. Considering all this, the price-performance ratio is not appropriate for me. A shop for Kreuzberg yuppies who are happy to spend a lot of money for bad service - not for me.

Everything was excellent! The food was delicious and the service impeccable

Lovely restaurant, really like the styling! And on such a surprising spot. The food and wines were amazing!! The waiters are really kind and helpful. One of them had also great humor and gave us a home made shot. We had a great time.

We enjoyed our dinner a lot. We haven’t been here for a while and they doubled the size of the portions. It used to be smaller portions that were more on the expensive size but now it’s very generous.

Great food, great place, great people

A classic Eyal Shani restaurant. The cauliflower is always incredible.

Food is so delicious, obsessed with the spring salad and the chicken!

I would never go there again. Awful food.

Have you ever been to YAFO? You have to go, it's sooooo delicious! Levante cuisine at its best. And such a special atmosphere. Be sure to reserve!

Really exceptional good food! We were thrilled. A culinary excursion to Israel.

The food is amazing! Absolutely fantastic. The Service is quite nice and sweet, but we thought it was super unprofessional that we were stressed with the time. I think the time management of the table should be managed by the staff. We had to wait for the food in the beginning and for the Dessert as well, but still someone came around and told us there was only 45min, later 15min and then 5min left… Since paying quite a lot of money and very good food should also be relaxing and fun, I think the staff can also manage the timing of the table… I don’t want to be hurried with Deadlines in my Freetime as well…

Best chicken in town and perfect place for a date

The food was so amazing as was the overall atmosphere and vibe of this restaurant! The staff was so fun and gave such great recommendations - 10/10 would recommend. Came here for a bday celebration and it was such a great night💖Will def be going back when I’m back in Berlin!!

We went to YAFO for lunch today, it was my second visit. My rating couldn't be better. It was super relaxed for lunch, very cozy and the quality of the food was outstanding. The hummus is a poem and so is everything else we ordered. We'll definitely be back.

It was lovely. The portions could really be a bit bigger - I'm not a child but a grown up 😉 - but the taste was fantastic and the service - especially what we're used to in Berlin in so-called “in places” - was very courteous and friendly. Happy to come back soon.

Very friendly service and delicious food! It's better to have fewer starters and more main courses :) The feta chilli brûlée is just a dream - so definitely have it 🌶️🤤 Unfortunately the fruit mocktail was just a cherry banana juice…

Most amazing food, team and atmosphere!

Definitely my favorite place in town. Great atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious food and cocktails :) Chicken, feta chilli brûlée and Analalu, my favssss It’s always a great idea to come by to Yafo. ✨

The food could have been warmer - the coffee is unreasonable

We were there on Saturday with a larger group of girls and the experience was extraordinary! The food was excellent - everything tasted incredibly good! The only thing better than the food was the service! Our waiter was very attentive, quick and friendly. He explained everything to us brilliantly and contributed to a perfect evening! An absolute recommendation!

The BEST! Food, atmosphere and the staff deserve stars !