In these restaurants, sharing is an explicit part of the concept. The focus is on togetherness and good company. The fact that you can try more than one dish is a pleasant side effect.
Here are the best sharing restaurants: from German cuisine to sushi, Italian aperitivo to French bistros and Southern European-Asian fusion cuisine.
Tip 1: Enjoy Japanese sushi at Brasserie November
A small brasserie in the style of a Japanese country house - it doesn't get much cosier than this, and the food on the menu is also impressive. Brasserie November is all about small and large delicacies from the sea that are perfect for sharing. For example, the sushi selection of sashimi and nigiri. In keeping with the country house flair, the menu also offers classic dishes such as porcini mushroom risotto or an aubergine glazed in miso. Try your way through the selection and don't be sad if you don't get everything on your first visit. The brasserie is open six days a week and you can come back at any time.
When: Tuesday to Sunday from 6 to 11 pm
Where: Husemannstraße 15, Prenzlauer Berg
Tip 2: Bring a friend to Boii Boii
"Often" - that's the simple translation of the Thai word Boii Boii. And the guests of the lively restaurant on Lausitzer Straße also come often. Friends Nita, Peter and Niki set up shop here after a pop-up foray through the city and created an authentic place for Berlin's Thai community. The ambience is friendly, the pad Thai phenomenal and the chopsticks long enough to take a bite from the plate next door. There's nothing to be ashamed of. The emphasis here is on good humour when eating, and the others are also allowed to take a bite from you.
When: Tuesday to Saturday from 6 to 11.30 pm
Where: Lausitzer Straße 25, Kreuzberg
Tip 3: Share wine and plates at Kanal61
Constant change - that's how you could summarise the motto of Kanal61. The menu here changes practically every week and new creations are on the agenda. Jacques Voß and Daniel Eckmann, who met at Café Frieda and quickly decided to create something of their own, are responsible for this. The result is a smart restaurant where the dishes are not overloaded and always invite guests to share and savour them together. Everything is undogmatic and therefore delicious!
When: Wednesday to Sunday from 6 to 10 pm, Saturday and Sunday also from 12 to 2.30 pm
Where: Erkelenzdamm 61, Kreuzberg
Tip 4: Make aperitivo like in Italy
Aperitivo like in Italy - shared with everyone at the table, of course. What is a must in Italy and part of every meal is no longer a rarity in Berlin either. At Zum Heiligen Teufel restaurant, you'll be served Italian classics such as pane e ragú, parmigiana di melanzane, olives, crudo and more. Everything is served before the actual meal so that there is something for everyone. And the main course with cotoletta Milanese, pasta mista or bigoli is also quite something and can be offered to others to try. After all, food brings friends together, and it tastes twice as good when shared.
When: Monday to Saturday from 6 pm to midnight
Where: Muskauer Straße 9, Kreuzberg
Tip 5: Share the enjoyment at Barra
At Barra, you can enjoy small, seasonal dishes accompanied by selected wines. Sounds like a focus on the essentials, and that's exactly what it is. Because what's important is the flavour and being together with loved ones. That's why sharing is explicitly encouraged: "Better shared" is the motto. And that's actually a win-win situation for you and everyone else. Because this way you can simply try more dishes such as salad hearts, avocado and pecorino or Iberico pork chops with kale, spelt and anchovies.
When: Monday to Friday from 6pm to 11.45pm
Where: Okerstraße 2, Neukölln
Tip 6: Eat together at JAJA
Think politically and act together - the JAJA in Neukölln's Weichselstraße emphasises high-quality products from local producers. Or grow them themselves in their own small garden. "You and I eat the same" is the philosophy, and you are welcome to share what's on your plate here. Because not only does it taste great, it's also healthy and sustainable. To go with the food, there is also an extensive drinks menu with over 200 natural wines from France. They are also great for sharing!
When: Tuesday to Saturday from 6 pm to midnight
Where: Weichselstraße 7, Neukölln#
Tip 7: Expand your horizons at Shizuku
Sake, snacks, natural wines and all in Japanese. At Shizuku on Hasenheide, you can enjoy small, lovingly prepared delicacies from Japanese cuisine. It tastes good on its own and is a real treat with a friend. Be sure to try the omakase. Translated, it means "I'll leave it up to you", which means that you decide what you're going to eat in the kitchen. A blind dinner, so to speak, but one that will definitely open your eyes in culinary terms.
When: Wednesday to Saturday from 6.30 pm to 1 am
Where: Hasenheide 16, Kreuzberg
Tip 8: Dine like you're in Paris at Jolie Bistrot
You don't need much for a little happiness in your everyday life: a small French bistro in Prenzlauer Berg, Annina Kull with her unerring gastronomic expertise and a few lovely people. You'll have to bring the latter with you, everything else is available at Jolie Bistrot. And the finest appetisers and bites, from seafood and beef tartare to deep-fried polenta. Try the menu together and don't forget dessert at the end. The homemade tartlets are highly recommended!
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 6 pm to midnight, Saturday and Sunday from 12 pm to midnight
Where: Wörther Straße 35, Prenzlauer Berg
Tip 9: Go to the bar at Pinci
Another Italian aperitivo restaurant - but this time in Mitte and at least as recommendable. With Pinci , Berlin finally has a real Milanese bar that serves excellent coffee, great aperitivo and, of course, other dishes. The menu changes frequently and the selection of Italian classics is virtually endless. And for you, this means that you can simply pop in again and again with friends and enjoy frittata, pasta, mortadella and delicious desserts together.
When: Monday to Friday from 8 am to 11 pm
Where: Große Hamburger Straße 42, Mitte
Tip 10: Discover southern European-Asian flair
Italian hospitality meets Asian flavours. And Rosa Panzera meets Duc Anh Tran. The two run Cicchetti da Rosa together on Ludwigkirchplatz in Wilmersdorf. The combination of Vietnamese flavours and southern European cuisine goes down well here and has now found fans in all parts of the city. That's a good thing, because getting together and eating together is the focus here. The lunch menu features changing daily specials, antipasti and pasta (always with Vietnamese influences, of course) and in the evening there are fish, meat and excellent vegetarian options such as Uovo e Tartufo or a delicious burrata.
When: Monday to Friday from 12pm to 3pm and 5pm to 11pm, Saturday from 5pm to 11pm
Where: Ludwigkirchplatz 12, Wilmersdorf
Tip 11: Feast your way through German cuisine
Traditional German cuisine is not usually the first thing you think of when you think of canapés. But why not? PeterPaul shows that Berliner Bouletten, Käseknödel, Himmel und Erde or Pfälzer Saumagen also taste excellent in miniature and have another advantage. The small dishes are great for sharing and, above all, you have the opportunity to try more than one dish. So you can feast to your heart's content without falling into the infamous dumpling coma afterwards!
When: Daily from 6 pm
Where: Torstraße 99, Mitte
