Cafe Berlin

Name: Cafe Berlin
Address: 322 Massachusetts Avenu, NE, Washington, DC, United States, 20002
Telephone: (202) 543-7656
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (2348)

$30 and under

German

322 Massachusetts Avenu, NE, Washington, DC 20002

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2 people

Jun 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

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 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

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What 2,348 people are saying

Cafe Berlin reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

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Cafe Berlin offers an "authentic German experience" with "excellent food and service." Patrons enjoy "wonderfully authentic" dishes like schnitzel and sausages, complemented by a "great beer selection." The atmosphere is "cozy" and "inviting," though occasionally "noisy." Despite rare service delays, the "friendly and attentive" staff ensures a "great dining experience."

2,348 Reviews

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Regina
Atlanta30 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed our meal and our service was terrific. The veal schnitzel was a bit disappointing. It was greasy and the lemon on the side was a trade shape that could not be squeezed over the meat.
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Catherine VIP
Washington, D.C. Area46 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious as always! Loved the special appetizer of perogies, and tried the “German” raviolis which were superb! As always we enjoyed wursts with enough leftover for a Monday night German feast! Don’t forget to order the strudel!! Excellent
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Patty
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food was delicious. Our table had the pretzels for an app, then for entrees the trout, salad with poached egg, and the schnitzel. Had a mix of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. The pour on the martini seemed a little too short. Our server Simone was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. We sat outside on the covered patio, which is dog-friendly. For the price point, could use a little more visually appealing attention to the tables themselves. But overall great place to sit outside and eat good food with friendly service. Seemed to be a positive work environment for staff too.
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Christel VIP
West Palm Beach24 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love their food and beer. The potato pancakes are a great starter!
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Kathy
Washington, D.C. Area10 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly staff didn’t rush us. Food was tasty. Cozy atmosphere, even if noisy.
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Jeffrey
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
2.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Bad service, expertly loud in the large dining room, but good food
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Ben
Philadelphia County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Good, authentic food and quick service. Short walk from the train station. I would come back again.
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Alla VIP
Washington, D.C. Area36 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Way nice experience. Good food, friendly service.
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Rob VIP
Washington, D.C. Area50 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food is always top-notch, authentic, and extremely fresh at Cafe Berlin which is a big reason why we return. We never got an explanation but it took exceptionally long for us to get our food. Our server, Jay, was attentive, personable, and on top of things. He came to us to let us know that he did not know why it was taking so long for our food. The couple next to us was seated about 5-10 minutes after us and got their food at least 20 minutes before us. It was quite odd. Hopefully that was an unusual occurrence because other experiences there have been very good. The food and preparations are outstanding. Some of the seating is a bit close for conversation so just be mindful of where you take seating if you want some privacy. Overall it was a great dining experience.
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Elizabeth
Washington, D.C. Area26 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great food. Get the cucumbers as a side no matter what you order.
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Cafe Berlin offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 543-7656.

Cafe Berlin is rated 4.6 stars by 2348 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jun 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

322 Massachusetts Avenu, NE, Washington, DC 20002

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Between 3rd & 4th
Neighborhood
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
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

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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Cafe Berlin

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What 2,348 people are saying

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