YAFO in Berlin

Visiting Berlin and celebrated my birthday here with friends, the place itself is amazing, the atmosphere is great and designed perfectly, the food was amazing, some of the best I ate in the city in all my visits, everything from the cocktails to the starters and main dishes was superb, defintly recommend and would come back!

Great tasting food, the place is a bit hidden at the back of a farm.

The chicken dish is amazing, Very friendly staff, the drink flat rate is not really worth it for a group but amazing for a date. The owner(?) running around in an undershirt was weird tho.

Super tasty and great atmosphere ☺️

Good food, service was unpleasant and if we hadn't checked our bill we would have paid 27 euros more for food we didn't order. There was no apology.

Yafo was recommended to us by our resident cultural attaché Moritz. I needed to find a restaurant to accommodate 9 people, 6 of whom were either vegan or had specific dietary requirements, and was, according to my brief, “very, very, cool” Yafo exceeded expectations at every turn, from booking (where Adria always responded to my emails) all the way to our departure. The food was excellent, and the service very friendly on what was a very busy night. (The only reason for not giving 5 stars on service is they may have been under-staffed for how busy they were) Highly recommend.

Thank you bilal The best restaurant in Freiburg by far!! Very authentic and quality and fresh Went there more then 10 times and the high quality is always the same

Everything is excellent, everything.

Very cozy in the back yard, not too loud in the restaurant. The many candles create a romantic atmosphere. The selection of food is manageable but it is still difficult to decide because everything is very tasty. We took the menu

We visited Yafo the second time within one week and had again a great evening with friends! The food was even better this time! We will be back soon! Thank you for such a great evening.

The food was special and very tasty. The service was super friendly and made good recommendations. I found the ambience pleasant because it didn't bother me that it was relatively loud. If you're looking for a quiet atmosphere, you've come to the wrong place.

Always having a great time. Great team !!! Thank you

Our waitress was much more interested in her phone than us all night, which gives you this awkward feeling of being tolerated, but surely not welcomed🥲

We had an amazing dinner. The food and the service were great! I'll definitely be coming back!

Great ambience, nice service, good food. A culinary short trip to Israel.

I think this is now my favourite restaurant in Berlin. LOVELY interior design, DELICIOUS food and GREAT service

Everything is a little too loveless.

We were a birthday party of seven and had the most wonderful time. The atmosphere at Yafo is warm and has an easy vibe. The team is welcoming, professional and cheerful. And the food was excellent. Fresh and tasty dishes that are fun to share.

Cozy and friendly environment. We were very good treated. We order a Chili feta, fried zucchinis and chicken everything was very tasty, I found exotic flavors. Definitely a nice experience. Good for a date if it’s not a busy hour.

Hidden inside a court yard in an otherwise unremarkable neighbourhood hides some of the best Mediterranean food possible. Found myself looking for a lunchspot and came across YAFO which at the time of visit (Dec 2024) had a great lunch deal, pita, main and limonade for €14. What followed can best be described as out of this world. The Pita was soft, plenty and warm, accompanying each dish like they were always meant to be. The lamb, soft, juicy, perfectly spiced. The hummus, smooth, creamy, flavourful. The cauliflower, perfectly roasted. This place is an homage to what good and simple food can be. The interior was warm and lovely decorated with staff being attentive and warm. To this day I still talk about this meal with my partner and we will both come back...hungry for more.

A delightful restaurant with delicious food, a great atmosphere, reasonable prices, and thoughtful, well-designed details.

We really had a Great time! It was my Birthday Dinner and the Yafo staff really made it something special. Besides the really great food and cozy but chic atmosphere, their hospitality was really special, we even got a few very delicious espresso martini shots and dessert on the house. Thank you very much, we’ll definitely will be back!

Great service! Really very nice and attentive. The food was delicious and the portions were sufficient. The location was very cozy and very beautiful.

Great food, great service, very lovely space

We visited Yafo last night for dinner and had a wonderful meal and experience. Every dish we had was fresh and full of flavour. Our server was very kind and the atmosphere was cozy. I highly recommend the Mezze Platter, especially the Schug dip! The Schug was so good that we ordered a second round of it. I highly recommend Yafo to anyone looking for a great Mediterranean spot in Berlin.

Really glad we came - would recommend the chicken and the feta brulee, in particular

I had a small birthday party here, a few friends, eating and drinking… the service was excellent! Incredibly accommodating, kind and patient. The food was excellent (although you shouldn't order the cauliflower again, it obviously takes a long time, which we hadn't considered). Gladly again, highly recommended.

Accommodation at a very high level, the staff was courteous and friendly The food in the restaurant brings Mediterranean flavors combined with the surrounding European atmosphere and the results are particularly delicious. The drinking bar serves a wide range of options and the basic cocktails are made great and tasty. There is no doubt that we will return again 😄

fantastic mezze and very good chicken! we really enjoyed it! and definitely a very good and cheerful service ☺️

We recently visited this charming restaurant and enjoyed both the food and wine, making for a pleasant dining experience However, one notable downside was the expectation that guests speak English. The lack of effort in communication was disappointing, as even basic greetings and phrases like Hallo/Tschüss and Bitte/Danke or simple menu-related phrases were not provided. I'm always happy to assist with English when the other person is struggling to find the right words. My friends aren't German native speakers either (and don’t understand this New-Berliners’ standard expectation towards everyone - no matter if tourists or locals). We shared emotionally charged conversations and it was demanding for them to frequently switch into a third language with waitstaff. I get that Berlin has become a multicultural city where it’s easy and tempting to live and even work without having to learn the language. But I think, people are not aware that it can be challenging for native Berliners (especially elderly) when being forced to speak a foreign language in their home town on a daily basis everywhere they go. It would be nice to come back one day and see this place can/want make non-english-speaking guests feel comfortable, so I could also bring my parents. Improving basic German communication would greatly enhance the experience and can be a big difference in making all guests feel welcome, regardless of their language proficiency.

Happy and fun vibes, lovely and tasty food, new flavours, we felt at home

My team had an unforgettable evening! The food was absolutely delicious and the staff was so kind and generous. We had so much fun and can definitely recommend further!

The place is really cozy, the people are so friendly and the food was exceptional.

Nice venue, spacious and delicious food

This place is not even close to middle east food. Middle east is all about arabic art with a rich variety of cookings not just hummus. But since its an “israeli” restaurant they can do their best with trying to imitate, but in vain.

I love this place so much. The vibe and service are exceptional. The food is great as well. The coconut rose dessert is seriously one of the best desserts I ever had. Just wow!!!

Finally tried this place, would give 5 stars if they had gluten free bread but the rest of the food was very good, as was the service.

The photos don't do this beautiful place any justice. The service was perfect, very attentive with a berlin attitude, which I love. We shared the mezze, which included about 6 to 7 starters with bread included. Followed by 4 main dishes, mainly veggies, cause I am finished with a delicious spongy cake, which I didn't take a picture of. If you are hungry and enjoy fantastic food, grab your friends, book a table, and have a fabulous night.

Worst place to visit. Unfriendly people. Food was cold and clearly old and for weeks in the fridge! Not recommended!!

To sum it up: Amazing food, Service and a great evening! Definitely a big recommendation, you won't regret the experience!

I ended up here via google and it really is a nice restaurant . Immediately the feeling upon entering the place where so good 😊. And the food was really delicious 😋 when you are in Berlin go to this place

Food, service and people are great. Is a must in Berlin!

Super tasty food, very nice and attentive service, the noise could only be criticized, but there is still a very good atmosphere in the restaurant

Great food, very authentic. Unfortunately it's pretty loud in the restaurant.

Yum yum … nom nom nom … Nuff said! You haven’t checked out this place yourself? Put the blame solely on that very person. And remedy that situ.

Great selection of dishes, also great to share at the table. Very tasty, everything we tried was very good. Unfortunately, it's very loud there and it's difficult to have a good conversation - I don't like yelling at the person I'm talking to. In the summer you can sit outside, which is definitely nice. Service was ok, not outstanding, and as is now unfortunately only English-speaking, but very fond of animals. I would come back, of course! The food was really delicious :-) and I forgot to take photos...

Yafo offers delicious food, which was served quickly as well as the drinks. The service was excellent, not too much, but personal and enganging, and all our questions about the food were answered immediatly. I my opinion the food is valid the money. The ambiente of the location did also match my taste. I will return.

we had a wonderful night. The dishes were delicious - everything was super yummy! Really really good service! Won’t be the last time we ll be there. See you soon!

lovely atmosphere, amazing food, good vibes and a good connection to the people :)

Feels like coming home to friends

It was sooo nice - we will be back ❤️

Excellent Middle Eastern food. Everything we ate was very tasty. This place has a charm and not least because of the excellent service and pampering we received at Jaffa. We ordered a selection of dishes and we really liked the richly flavored hummus and the Saniya. . There is no doubt that on our next visit to Berlin we will return to "Jaffa". Highly recommended

Immaculate vibes, beautiful lovely staff, incredible food, couldn’t recommend enough!

amazing food, recommend the shared feast. Chicken was juicy, staff even juicer x

We had a lovely evening, great ambience, excellent service and delicious food. 🫶🏽

This was BUSSIN and our waiter was GOATED. You must come here if you visit Berlin!

One of my fav restaurants in Berlin (and more!)

Amazing restaurant! Great food, fantastic service and definite a place to visit again.

Amazing restaurant with great Middle Eastern food, a wonderful vibe and very friendly service. Highly recommended

Best middle eastern restaurant in Berlin hands-down! Everything is amazing from the super friendly staff, the ambiance, the music and of course, the food. The chef, Fadi, is insanely talented and runs an amazing operation in the kitchen. I love love love this place.

Top notch hospitality and amazing food! I’ve been a couple times here and always want to come back straight after! The food is so mouth watering (big fan of the tahini and chicken). The team: 10/10 Would definitely recommend!!

Great place with yummy israel food. Must try 🤩🤩🤩

So happy we found Yafo!! The food was delicious. Great atmosphere and lovely service.

One of our favorite restaurants in Berlin. Everything is delicious!

we had perfect time with my friend. also the host was very friendly and nice❤️ we’ll visit again..

Very nice environment and very efficient and kind service. Perfectly designed menu and really tasty dishes. For me every time I go there it's always a pleasant evening, it really reflects the vibes of Kreuzberg.

Very good food in a pleasant environment with attentive staff. I can recommend every dish on the menu without hesitation.

Great lunches Lamb humus + shug = ❤️

Amazing Mediterranean place with good selection of spreads mezze style. Also the chicken on the board was amazing - soft and spicy!

It was great, super friendly, great food, the waitress drank with us

Had an amazing evening! Thanks Yafo

Delicious Middle Eastern cuisine in a casual setting. Nice team; and at the end there was even a drink on the house. Was there for the second time and can definitely recommend YAFO.

Very good food and it's just fun. If you want a quiet, sad candlelight dinner, this is of course not the place for you. Here is the energy of Berlin. Young and full of energy. You go to the second backyard into the historic factory floors. Exciting. Very friendly service! If you want to have a good time and eat very well at the same time, you have to go to Yafo. Since it is very popular, it is better to reserve a table in advance. Great!

We went there for dinner on Saturday with 6 friends. oh what an experience. we had the share menu. We really had such a good meal. everything was equally tasty. the service was also super friendly. so that completes the picture

Delicious food, super kind and pleasant service! I will come back for sure

Amazing experience, Delicious food! The service was the highlight of my visit, staff really makes sure you have amazing evening.

I was recommended to go to Yafo by my close friend and had the best time. The staff is very attentive and fun, food amazingly delicious. please visit and try the fried zucchini!

Best Eastern Mediterranean food I've had in a long time! Among other things, a fantastic Schug!

Yafo is my favorite place in Berlin It is the perfect place for a drink and dining Mezza plate and brule Feta is my Addiction ! Love the vibe, the food, the music and highly recommending

It was a lovely atmosphere, staff was so lovely and the food was amazing!

Lovely small place with a small but super tasty menu. Ideal for a date or friends & family

Super tasty food! Perfect flavor combinations really fantastic. Feast menu shared dinner is highly recommended.

Walk down sonnenallee and find something worthwhile. Overall a pretty bad experience. The food is below average (saying a lot in Berlin), the pita was stale, the veggie options flavourless, the meat dishes dry and overcooked. There are infinitely better options for middle eastern cuisine in this city. Also wildly horrifically overpriced. The service was average, not notable not bad

Exceptionally good service, great food and a very nice atmosphere! Love the store 😍

This was easily the best dinner we had in Berlin. The staff was amazing and their recommendations did not disappoint. Great food, drinks, and atmosphere.

one of my favorite spots in berlin, the chicken and the creme brulee chili feta are insane!

Fabulous Mediterranean restaurant with a huge selection of vegetarian options! The drinks were fantastic & the vibe was simplistic, yet eclectic! I would definitely return again. Dogs allowed in the restaurant as well 😊

Went to dinner with several colleagues last night. Great location, food very interesting. We particularly enjoyed the baked or fried cauliflower. Gladly again.

Perfect late dinner on a quiet Sunday evening. Beautiful food and great service, especially Tal was so lovely.

Food great, barmaid from Argentina flop

Our second time visiting in a year. Perhaps we romanticized our first visit a year back or perhaps we paid better attention to our food this second time. We ordered challah (warm, soft, perfect starter) with tomato salsa (good accompaniment), hummus (good but not unique), roasted root salad (not memorable), and feta chili brulee (good hot notes of chili but dry and boring). The lamb main dish was very flavorful and gooey but you could have told me it was NOT lamb and I would have believed it. Fortunately, the aubergine carpaccio (perfectly smoky and great with the bread) and the chicken main dish (roasted, juicy) saved the evening. The red wine selection of 4 is mediocre and best to avoid, though we did pick a bottle... perhaps stick with beer. The service is typical by Berlin standards, and the ambience is good for date night as well as small group of friends. Mostly vegetarian. For for us, the bill was 147 euros w/o tip.

A wonderful place. Very, very tasty food and a very special atmosphere with loving, personal service. The music is great. We've had several great evenings there and it wasn't the last!

We had a nice evening. The food was delicious and varied. There are many vegetarian options. The challah was super delicious! The Feta Brûlée was also very tasty, but way too spicy. The service was good, the ambience was nice too. However, the acoustics are bad and you can't have a good conversation.

I was there for dinner and everything was delicious without exception. Definitely coming back! The backyard is also wonderful for a warm summer night.

Great food, great service, great atmosphere. We ordered the middle feast, which includes mezze, main courses and dessert, all to share. It's a lot of food, but it's worth it because everything is delicious. The team is very friendly and it has a general Tel Aviv vibe.

Venue is gorgeous and with a quiet and big terrace. Food is delicious and tasty: we took cauliflower, eggplant (loved it!) and lebneh. Staff was lovely. Would also recommend it for a date 😊 Credit card accepted.

The Yafo team always delivers on food, service and general good vibes. My go to for middle eastern food in Berlin - and they really never disappoint.

Yafo has the most incredible Middle Eastren food in Berlin. Besides the delicious food, the atmosphere and the service are amazing. Highly recommend! Side note: I was having hard time to find good Tahini in Berlin and after asking where they get their Tahini from, they were so so nice and gave me some raw Tahini to take with me home!

Nice atmosphere and chill time.

best humus I ate in a western country