Germany’s capital city of Berlin, and more specifically the Mitte District, has gone through more changes in the last 50 years than all the other European cities combined. Once the capital of a mighty country, then the centre of post-war apartheid and yet again the centre of a newly booming economy, Berlin wears its historic struggles with tenacious pride. The Mitte district is now the epicentre of the country’s best boutiques, art galleries, bars and restaurants, and booking a holiday rental apartment here is by far the best choice if tasting the best of Berlin is paramount on your ‘to-do’ list. Head to these superlative restaurants and discover why Mitte is gaining a reputation as one of Europe’s most ideal food-lover’s holiday destinations. Aigner, Franzoesische Strasse 25 Restaurant Aigner is one of those trendy eateries preceded by a stellar reputation for all the right reasons. Offering an unbelievably divine dining experience, and breathtaking views of Gendarmenmarkt, Aigner is the restaurant of choice if only one dining splurge is on your agenda whilst on a holiday in Berlin. Cloned from the famous Viennese Café of the same name, Aigner’s brings a little Austrian charm to Eastern Germany and combines a lovely fusion of French ...

Berlin is often regarded as one of the coolest cities in Europe. Laid back yet effervescent, trendy but no fashion-victim, Berlin is one of those places that just get the juices flowing. While the city centre may have become touristy and the ambience a little diluted, the nearby area of Friedrichshain still retains that old-school alternative feel. The ideal base for anyone who wants to experience the edgy side of the German hub, Friedrichshain is home to trendy beer gardens, restaurants and the most unique flea markets in town, and in particular some of the cosiest cafés in the whole city. Book a holiday rental in Friedrichshain, and go in search of that ‘home away from home’ we all look for when travelling. Check out our favourite haunts listed below and you may not want your coffee ‘to go’. Macondo, Gärtnerstraße 14 Macondo serves up great South American fare from its inviting and super-cosy joint on Gärtnerstraße. With an extensive tea and coffee list, and blissful outdoor terrace, Macondo is preceded by a fervent reputation as the best chill-out café in Friedrichshain. Sit back on the vintage couches with a good book and a heart warming beverage and you may find ...

In the Mitte district of Berlin, there are always places to eat and drink at all times of the day and night, set to a backdrop of Berlin’s greatest historical sights and more contemporary iconic buildings and monuments. Typical places that serve German food are Tacheles, Obst and Gemuese, Café Silberstein, and Café Orange, which has a stunning interior décor complemented by high ceilings and opulent chandeliers. Together with the best of German food there is also a choice of Italian dishes. Mitte, Berlin, is considered by many Berliners as the real centre of the city and along very trendy bars in Berlin, there are many restaurants and eateries that offer the very best in German food, such as: • Café Restaurant Berlin, in Gleimstrasse 24, which presents a traditional German breakfast and a variety of German regional dishes throughout the day and evening; • Schinkel-Klause is located at Unter den Linden, 5, and is a German restaurant within the Opera House. Typical dishes on the menu include Berliner Weisse and Berliner Eisbein, with the quantity of food on the plate is eye-wateringly big; • Brecht Keller is at Chausseestrasse, 125, and is a renowned basement restaurant in the former home of the famous ...