Gaffel Haus Berlin - Das Kölsche Konsulat in der Hauptstadt

A brilliant recommendation from my wife! Near enough to the main train station at Friedrichstraße to be a useful spot when you are catching a train and also a good spot to go and get some authentic German food on your way to the multitude of tourist spots that are scattered around that area. Nicely designed interior that obviously is trying to make the place feel as authentic German as possible. That's probably why it it seems constantly full of local German clientele (always a good thing when you see locals in a restaurant in Berlin). A very German menu (with English translation) that will appease most tastes. Huge selection of German beer options that might well be very tempting if you are so inclined. To top it off, the service is very good. As a result of all this positivity, the place is extremely popular. We went on a random Thursday after afternoon without a booking and struggled to get a seat. In the end, they managed to get us in and this also speaks volumes to the staffs fantastic attitude (not always the case in Berlin, I am afraid). Highly recommended.

Absolutely perfect experience — top notch all around! I just visited this amazing spot and it exceeded all expectations. Michelle welcomed me with genuine warmth and professionalism, ensuring everything was seamless from the very start. Her knowledge of the menu and her suggestions made the visit even more memorable. The atmosphere is vibrant yet relaxed, with great music and a lively crowd that adds to the overall charm. Drinks were beautifully crafted—every sip felt premium. The service throughout was consistently attentive, ensuring I felt looked after at all times. We had the boiled gammon and the bratwurst and it was delicious Michelle’s personal touch elevated the whole experience—her friendly demeanor and genuine care stood out. It’s rare to find such personalized attention these days.

Delicious food and great service! 🇩🇪🍽️ Everything we ordered was full of flavor and perfectly cooked. The staff was very friendly and attentive, and the whole place was super clean and well-kept. A lovely experience 😋💯

Great traditional German restaurant. We loved the food and the apple strudel was delicious! Beautiful and cosy decor with outdoor seating also available. Wonderful service with good prices as food potions are decent.

Nice location, nice interior and nice house beer. However, no idea why the server was too rude to enjoy foods. It was so uncomfortable that I almost got indigestion while eating. He even didn't take care of my ordering and served a different dish 😂. At the same time, Haxen was too dry and hard. No intention of revisiting