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Everyone knows that Berlin is a wonderful city to wander around to explore its rich history and culture. What many may not yet know is how beautiful it is from above. We list great rooftop restaurants in the German capital that combine a breathtaking views with an exciting culinary experience.

Solar restaurant

Solar

A wonderful, well-designed place in an unexpected location, ideal for enjoying amazing 360-degree views of Berlin, especially at sundown. Of course, the view is not the only thing you will enjoy up there, as Solar offers a wide range of delicious dishes based on German cuisine, as well as refreshing drinks and cocktails. As far as the restaurant is concerned, chef Jon Cremin and his team won’t let you down with their tasty creations, which include roasted jumbo prawns for starters, and wiener schnitzel, gnocchi and much more for mains. You also have the opportunity to order from a set menu.
Solar, 76 Stresemannstrasse im Innenhof, Berlin, Germany, +49 163 7652700

Puro Sky Lounge

Puro Sky Lounge is a stylish place with dimmed lighting, wooden walls and fireplaces, offering impressive views of Berlin, while the friendly staff add to the cozy atmosphere. It hosts some amazing jazz and swing music nights with live DJ sets. Apart from the frequent live music nights, Puro Sky Lounge is also worth visiting to taste the gourmet creations of the restaurant, which is open from 7pm to 11pm.
Puro Sky Lounge, 9-12 Tauentzienstrasse, Berlin, Germany, +49 30 26367875

Neni Bikini

Located on the top floor of 25 Hours Hotel in Berlin’s Charlottenburg neighborhood , Neni Bikini offers diners views of the Zoologischer Garten and delicious freshly cooked food. The cuisine is inspired by the Middle Eastern culinary tradition, and is also friendly to vegetarian visitors. With a warm atmosphere and friendly service, Neni Bikini is definitely worth a visit.
Nein Bikini, 40 Budapester Strasse, Berlin, Germany, +49 30 12022120

Funkturm Restaurant

This 55-meter high restaurant is located atop Berlin’s radio tower, the Funkturm, which says it all about the kind of views you are going to enjoy from up there. The restaurant’s design is classy, reminiscent of the 1920s, and the menu is sophisticated and tasty.
Funkturm, Hammarskjöldplatz, Berlin, Germany, +49 30 30381905

40 Seconds

The rooftop bar and restaurant 40 Seconds offers amazing views of the city. Its name refers to the time that the elevator takes to get you up to the eighth floor of the Löser & Wolf building. In 40 Seconds you’ll find elegant design with marble floors and a lively bar that hosts some great dance nights with pop and house music.

40 Seconds, 48 Potsdamer Strasse, Berlin, Germany, +49 30 89064210

Kaefer roof

Dachgartenrestaurant Kaefer

Dachgartenrestaurant Kaefer is located within the German Parliament, which means you first have to make a reservation and go through a security check, don’t forget your passport! The restaurant is popular due to its location, as many visitors of the Reichstag decide to accompany their visit with a delicious breakfast or meal. The quality of the food in Dachgartenrestaurant Kaefer is good, and the staff are friendly and efficient.
Dachgartenrestaurant Kaefer, Bundestag, Berlin, Germany, +49 30 2262990

Facil restaurant

Facil

The Michelin-starred Facil combines classic culinary tradition with modern ingredients and spicy tastes to create innovative and well-presented dishes, such as steak tartar and the foie gras with basil and Thai mango. First class food and service, as well as excellent views of a bamboo garden through this restaurant’s glass walls offer a relaxing meal and experience in the heart of an eternally busy city.
Facil, 3 Potsdamer Strasse, Berlin, Germany, +49 30 590051234

Humboldt Terrassen

This café-restaurant offers a great view of the Cathedral and the Lustgarten. Humboldt Terrassen has a broad menu, which is based on the German culinary tradition. Try the seasonal Humboldt salad, the Berliner Kalbsleber and the grilled chicken breast. The service is charming.
Humboldt Terrassen, 5 Schlossplatz, Berlin, Germany, +49 30 20625076

About the author

Vagelis Tsirmpas is a 23-year-old Athens-born travel enthusiast who holds a BA in interpreting and a MA in translation. He studied in Corfu, the island of his heart, and uses foreign languages as a passport to different cultures. After traveling to various European countries, his next goal is a trip to Africa. Paraphrasing Marx, Vagelis does not only want to travel around the world, but also change it. Therefore, he has actively participated in student unions and self-organized solidarity groups.

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