Cafe Berlin
Forty years on Capitol Hill and the only German kitchen on this year's roster, schnitzel pounded by hand and strudel baked to order. $55 dinner.
German · Capitol Hill · served Aug 24–30, 2026 · $$$ · menu checked Sep 3
We don’t have this restaurant’s menu in the guide, and its Restaurant Week window ended Aug 30. The offer, for the record:
Café Berlin is a beloved German restaurant and Capitol Hill institution serving authentic, made-from-scratch German cuisine since 1985. Nestled at 322 Massachusetts Avenue NE, just steps from Union Station, Café Berlin offers traditional favorites like Wiener Schnitzel, Jägerschnitzel, bratwurst, pretzels, and seasonal specialties in a cozy dining room or on its charming outdoor patio. Guests enjoy warm hospitality, imported German beers and wines, and house-made desserts like apple strudel and bread pudding made with pretzel dough. With a welcoming atmosphere that draws locals, visitors, and Capitol Hill regulars alike, Café Berlin is the perfect place to savor genuine German flavors in the heart of DC.