cinema
Xenon
Film-art cinema in Schöneberg showing mostly arthouse, independent and queer films from European and international cinema, with an archive of older titles.
Date ideas in Berlin you probably haven't tried.
Not the usual dates
- restaurant
Yak & Yeti
An Indian and Nepalese restaurant in Friedenau serving curries, tandoori dishes and momos, with vegetarian and vegan dishes and mild to spicy options.
- restaurant
Zaika
An Indian restaurant in Prenzlauer Berg with a broad menu, a basement room for groups, and cocktails and coffee on offer.
- live music
Zig Zag
Jazz club in Schöneberg with regular live programmes of jazz, blues, soul, funk, Latin and tango, plus jam sessions and a newer hall on the EUREF campus.
- live music
Zig Zag Hall
Concert venue hosting jazz trios, quartets and tributes to jazz legends.
- cinema
Zinema
An offbeat Berlin cinema running a monthly series of African-made films, with some evenings followed by filmmaker discussions.
- restaurant
Zum Grünau
A regional restaurant in the woods at Bohnsdorf serving seasonal German dishes, with a terrace and a forest view from its gallery.
- restaurant
Zum Heiligen Teufel
Italian restaurant in Kreuzberg serving aperitivo-style small plates, starters, pasta, seafood, meat and desserts, open evenings Monday to Saturday.
- restaurant
Zum Speicher
A restaurant on a historic estate in Berlin's Buch, cooking with regional and seasonal produce, with outdoor seating and a table booking option.
- guided tour
Sternstunde
A live-guided planetarium tour of tonight's sky over Berlin, covering planets, constellations and distant stars, offered in German only.
- workshop
Mediterranes 3-Gänge-Menü: Kochkurs in Berlin
A cooking class at the Rani restaurant in Schöneberg, built around preparing a Mediterranean three-course menu. Participants cook the dishes and then eat them.
- live music
Heroes
A concert and reading tribute to David Bowie, with actor Alexander Scheer singing with his band and reading from books. Artist Reinhard Kleist draws live during the show at the Berliner Ensemble.
- restaurant
[mo:im]
A Korean restaurant on Kurfürstendamm with an open kitchen, serving shared multi-course spreads of vegetables, seafood and grains.
- restaurant
AIGO BBQ
Korean barbecue restaurant in Mitte, open Tuesday to Sunday evenings, with step-free access.
- restaurant
Atma
Indian restaurant in Berlin-Tegel serving curries, tandoori dishes and naan, with vegetarian and vegan options and seating indoors and out.
- cinema
b-ware! ladenkino
Independent cinema in Friedrichshain showing arthouse, horror and documentary films, plus short-film nights and open-air screenings.
- bar
Bariton
A Mexican restaurant and cocktail bar in Friedrichshain serving tacos, burritos, quesadillas and steak, open since 2008.
- wine bar
Batumi
Wilmersdorf Georgian restaurant serving khinkali and khachapuri, with a wine bar offering Georgian wines and small dishes, and catering for groups and events.
- bar
Blaumilchkanal
Neighbourhood bar in Prenzlauer Berg mixing cocktails and pouring draft beer and wine, with a kitchen for snacks, small plates and outdoor seating.
- restaurant
BLOCK HOUSE
A steakhouse in a listed historic building in Zehlendorf, with a sunny Mediterranean-style terrace and high-quality dishes.
- restaurant
Blue Nile
Ethiopian restaurant in Kreuzberg serving traditional dishes with meat and vegan options, plus a coffee ceremony on Friday to Sunday evenings.
- restaurant
Bollywood Tadka
An Indian restaurant in Charlottenburg serving North Indian curries, street food, biryanis, dosas and tandoori breads, with handcrafted cocktails and outdoor seating.
- bar
Café Auszeit
A café, restaurant and bar in Pankow serving a seasonal menu of pasta, pizza, burgers and soups, with cocktails and outdoor seating.
- restaurant
Cargo Gastronomica
Italian bistro in Friedrichshain with indoor and outdoor seating, praised by reviewers for food, wine and attentive staff.