restaurant
Didi Pa
West African cooking on Sonnenallee: jollof rice, fufu and red red, with meat-free and vegan versions among the classics. Outdoor seating and event catering are also available.
Date ideas in Berlin you probably haven't tried.
Not the usual dates
- cocktail bar
Die Eule Berlin
Cocktail bar in Friedrichshain that runs courses where you mix your own drinks, including an experimental colour-and-aroma class, a pink-cocktail night and an alcohol-free course.
- gallery
Die Kiste
An art space in Hellersdorf run by the Steinstatt e.V. association, with a website of its own.
- cinema
Die Kiste
A neighbourhood cinema in Hellersdorf, showing films in a local setting rather than a multiplex.
- restaurant
Die Laube
A German restaurant in Prenzlauer Berg serving German cooking, open afternoons and evenings, with a Sunday lunch-time opening.
- restaurant
Die mit den Kirschen
A newer Ukrainian kitchen in Charlottenburg, open since spring 2023, with seating outside for warmer days.
- restaurant
Die Seelodge
Regional cooking at a lodge in Schmöckwitz with outdoor seating, where smoking is allowed only outside.
- restaurant
Die Stulle
Open-faced Stullen and bowls, with a dish list that changes weekly around seasonal, regional produce. Breakfast includes a sweet French toast.
- gallery
Die Tankstelle, Pace Gallery
A Schöneberg space of the Pace Gallery network showing contemporary art. The current show is Exquisite Corpse.
- gallery
diekleinegalerie
Small Friedenau gallery showing painting, drawing, photography and multimedia art in shows lasting several weeks. Talks and readings on social topics are often held in German.
- bar
Diener Tattersall
Cult Kneipe in Charlottenburg, a neighbourhood pub good for strolling in and lingering over a drink, with a schnitzel on the menu.
- café
Dino's Eiscafé
An ice cream café in Schöneberg with outdoor seating, where ice cream is the main order.
- restaurant
Dionysos
A Greek restaurant in Johannisthal with a covered summer garden, a terrace and a private event room for celebrations.
- café
Disco
An ice cream parlour in Kreuzberg with outdoor seating, open afternoons most days.
- gallery
Disconnect Art Gallery and Record Shop
A gallery and record shop in Friedrichshain selling experimental and electronic records, with surreal and visionary art exhibitions and a reader's corner serving tea, coffee and Belgian beer.
- restaurant
District Một
A Vietnamese street food restaurant on Rosenthaler Straße with vegan and vegetarian options and outdoor seating. Its sister tea house and burger house are nearby.
- café
Distrikt Coffee
A daytime café serving single origin coffee, all-day breakfast and lunch, with house-made cakes and a curated tea range.
- gallery
Dittrich & Schlechtriem
A contemporary art gallery in Mitte with solo and group exhibitions by its represented artists, and a second space in Cologne.
- café
Dix
A café inside the Berlinische Galerie, designed by Kinzo, with seasonal cooking and classics like risotto and Königsberger meatballs. The sunny terrace runs from April to October.
- workshop
DNA. Art Club
Art club in Kreuzberg offering beginner courses in twerking, reggaeton, hip hop and improv, plus painting-and-wine workshops. Some sessions run in English and German.
- workshop
DNA. Art Club
Art club in Tiergarten whose listed programme includes a wine and paint workshop.
- dance class
DNA. Art Club
Dance studio in Kreuzberg running classes in breakdance, shuffle and contemporary flow, plus an improv workshop.
- guided tour
Do Eat Better srl
Walking food tour through Mitte built around currywurst and craft beer, running about 3.5 hours.
- restaurant
DōHō Sushi
A sushi restaurant in Charlottenburg, open from late afternoon into the evening most days.