Best Schnitzel in Berlin

Schnitzel in Berlin usually means a thin breaded cutlet, pan-fried until the crust is crisp and served with potato salad, cucumber salad, or fries. Order **"Wiener Schnitzel vom Kalb"** (*veal schnitzel*) when you want the Austrian standard, or **"Schweineschnitzel"** (*pork schnitzel*) for the cheaper German pub version. The meat should be pounded thin and the breading should ripple and bubble during frying. The trap is ordering a thick, pale, deep-fried cutlet from a tourist menu beside a landmark; good schnitzel should be thin, hot, and cooked to order. Budget €16-32, book dinner for the famous rooms, and use lunch specials when available.

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Schnitzel in Berlin usually means a thin breaded cutlet, pan-fried until the crust is crisp and served with potato salad, cucumber salad, or fries. Order **"Wiener Schnitzel vom Kalb"** (*veal schnitzel*) when you want the Austrian standard, or **"Schweineschnitzel"** (*pork schnitzel*) for the cheaper German pub version. The meat should be pounded thin and the breading should ripple and bubble during frying. The trap is ordering a thick, pale, deep-fried cutlet from a tourist menu beside a landmark; good schnitzel should be thin, hot, and cooked to order. Budget €16-32, book dinner for the famous rooms, and use lunch specials when available.

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10.0/ 10

Dicke Wirtin

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Dicke Wirtin is a west Berlin pub-kitchen choice for schnitzel, sausage, and beer.Charlottenburg
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Lunch or early dinner; the room fills with theatre and Ku'damm traffic later.
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20.0/ 10

Lutter & Wegner

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This historic spot is as famous for its schnitzel as it is for its wine.Mitte
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Lunch or early dinner; reserve for concert nights.
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30.0/ 10

Meierei

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Meierei is an Alpine-style deli and cafe serving simple, high-quality plates.Prenzlauer Berg
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Lunch; popular with neighborhood families.
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40.0/ 10

Café Einstein Unter den Linden

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This classic Viennese-style coffeehouse serves a very respectable schnitzel in a historic setting.Mitte
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Lunch; famous for power meetings and classic service.
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50.0/ 10

Scheers Schnitzel

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Scheers is the budget schnitzel counter for Friedrichshain, with big portions and quick service.Friedrichshain
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Late lunch or pre-nightlife dinner; expect fast-casual energy, not a slow restaurant.
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60.0/ 10

Felix Austria

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Felix Austria is a neighborhood Austrian room with schnitzel, salads, and wine that suits a slower Kreuzberg meal.Kreuzberg
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Dinner after 18:00; reserve on weekends.
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70.0/ 10

Max und Moritz

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Max und Moritz is a historic Berlin room with schnitzel, sausage, and regional plates.Kreuzberg
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Early dinner before Oranienstrasse gets loud; reserve for weekends.
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80.0/ 10

Ottenthal

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Ottenthal serves high-end Austrian cuisine with a focus on classic preparation.Charlottenburg
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Dinner; refined atmosphere suits a special occasion.
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90.0/ 10

Borchardt

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Borchardt is Berlin's power-room schnitzel address, expensive but consistent for a classic veal plate.Mitte
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Lunch for easier booking or early dinner before 19:00; reserve ahead.
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100.0/ 10

Schnitzelei Charlottenburg

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Schnitzelei is built around schnitzel variations, including non-pork and vegetarian options.Charlottenburg
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Weekday early evening or weekend lunch; book if you want a table near peak.
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110.0/ 10

Austria

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Austria is a classic Bergmannstrasse stop for schnitzel and Alpine comfort food.Kreuzberg
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Early dinner; check reservations if visiting on a Friday or Saturday.
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120.0/ 10

Jolesch

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Jolesch is an Austrian restaurant where schnitzel is a core dish, not a tourist afterthought.Kreuzberg
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17:00-19:00 for a calmer dinner; reserve for weekends.
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130.0/ 10

Alpenstück

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Alpenstück provides a modern take on Southern German and Austrian classics.Mitte
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Dinner; modern Alpine interior.
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140.0/ 10

Gasthaus Alt Wien

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Alt Wien offers a charming, traditional setting for a classic cutlet.Prenzlauer Berg
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Evening; cozy pub atmosphere.
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150.0/ 10

Restaurant Nußbaumerin

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This spot is highly praised by critics for its authentic Wiener Schnitzel.Charlottenburg
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Dinner; small and intimate, reservations required.
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