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Our cozy front dining room - Cafe Berlin, Washington, DC

Cafe Berlin

4.7
4.7
2325 Reviews
$30 and under
German

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
Café Berlin has been serving authentic German cuisine on Capitol Hill since 1985. It occupies the ground floor of three townhouses whose front yards serve as Biergarten for outdoor dining. The interior features a small bar and two cozy dining rooms. The restaurant is located within a short walking distance of Union Station and the U.S. Capitol. It draws politicians, congressional staffer, and tourists as well a loyal following of neighborhood residents. The traditional dishes are authentically prepared with lighter touch by chefs with extensive experience in German cuisine. In addition to the regular menu, the restaurant offer seasonally changing menus that feature fresh asparagus in the spring, salads and light fares in the summer, Bavarian dishes during Oktoberfest in the fall, and wild game in the winter. Desserts which are freshly made in-house include apple strudel, black forest cake, and luscious cream tortes. The bar offers a selection of imported German beers and wines.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    German, European
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 543-7656
  • Website
    http://www.cafeberlin-dc.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Rico Glage
  • Catering
    Pick-up catering is available in the DC area. Contact us for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining room can accommodate up to 45 people sit-down dinner and up to 60 people open buffet, cocktail etc.
  • Location
    322 Massachusetts Avenu, NE, Washington, DC 20002
  • Area
    Capitol Hill
  • Cross Street
    Between 3rd & 4th
  • Parking details
    We are located in a residential neighborhood where street parking is typically ample. Alternately, Union Station is just 2 blocks away and has a large parking garage.
  • Public transit
    Union Station on the red line is only 2 short blocks away.
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
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What 2,325 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • District of Columbia

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Berlin offers "exceptional German cuisine" with an authentic atmosphere that transports diners straight to Germany. Guests rave about the "amazing food" and "friendly staff," making it a DC favorite. Though service can be slow on busy nights, the "outstanding" beer selection and "superb" service keep patrons returning for more.

2,325 Reviews

  1. Jerry

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food but shift change occurred mid meal and dessert, coffee and check took a while.

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  2. John

    VIP

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful Christmas dinner. Food was delicious and the service exceptional. Beer was good too!

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  3. Lisa

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and it was a wonderful place to celebrate Christmas. We'll definitely visit again!

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  4. Robert

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Reliably extraordinary dining, expert service, elegant & welcoming. The Christmas dinner goose with all the trimmings is a favorite. But so is the schnitzel, the sauerbraten, the goulash and every other offering to date (5+ years now).

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  5. Jennifer

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always feel at home there and taken care of without staff hovering.

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  6. Cornelia

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been coming for the Christmas goose dinner for years because my mother (now deceased) used to make a Christmas goose every year. Everything was wonderful with the exception of the Christmas goose. For the past two years, the goose has been over cooked and I was served a tough leg with very little of the breast, the most tender part. Maybe I was just spoiled from my mother’s goose, and I am thankful that it still served. The salmon salad was wonderful as was the Rumtopf. I don’t mind coming down on the metro from Baltimore for this holiday meal.

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  7. Laurie

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We enjoyed a cozy evening of yummy sausages and great beer

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  8. Catherine

    VIP

    Washington DC

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always! Brought two out of town guests who loved it as well and tried some different items that were perfectly prepared. The curry sausage, schnitzel, and risotto all highly recommend.

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  9. Maureen

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my friend’s first time having German food — and she loved all of it (from apps to entree to Spezi to dessert)!! Thank you for making her first experience a memorable one! Wunderbar!

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  10. Kathy

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had eaten here before, but it had been a few years. I brought a group of 5 from out of state for dinner. What a wonderful experience. The waitstaff was wonderful and the service was a 10! Kuddos to the chef! The food was as wonderful as I remember! A definite dining experience you do not want to miss. Can't wait to come back the next time I am in D.C.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Cafe Berlin offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 543-7656.

Cafe Berlin is rated 4.7 stars by 2325 OpenTable diners.

Cafe Berlin does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cafe Berlin

322 Massachusetts Avenu, NE, Washington, DC 20002

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between 3rd & 4th
  • Area
    Capitol Hill
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    German, European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We are located in a residential neighborhood where street parking is typically ample. Alternately, Union Station is just 2 blocks away and has a large parking garage.
  • Public transit
    Union Station on the red line is only 2 short blocks away.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Rico Glage
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Website
    http://www.cafeberlin-dc.com/
  • Phone number
    (202) 543-7656
  • Catering
    Pick-up catering is available in the DC area. Contact us for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining room can accommodate up to 45 people sit-down dinner and up to 60 people open buffet, cocktail etc.
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