Food & Dietary Restrictions

Meat, black bread, and potatoes, washed down with a pint of German beer, is what most people think of when they think of German food. Although trade networks and foreign influences have greatly broadened German cuisine today, traditional gastronomy continues to occupy a special place in the German nation's heart.

If you're visiting a larger city, you'll have no trouble eating within your dietary limitations. Vegan and vegetarian eateries abound in Berlin, as do welcoming menus. While many menus list allergies (and many locations offer English menus), it's always a good idea to write down any significant allergies or limits on a card that can be delivered to the kitchen in case of misunderstandings.

It is quite acceptable to consume alcohol on public streets. However, having pre-drinks on the streets is only hip if you are too young to go to bars or have your own flat (just my personal opinion though).