Cafe Berlin

About Restaurant: 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.

Positive Review Count: 2269 Reviews

Price Range: $30 and under

Restaurant Type: German

Keywords: Neighborhood gem, Charming, Great for outdoor dining

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Details: 4.8Food , 4.6Service , 4.5Ambience , 4.4Value

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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

Neighborhood: 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: Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine