Hackethal's - Berlin

We showed up to a packed house on Sunday night at 9:15 pm . Even though the kitchen was open till 11 the owner shoed us away and said they were full and there w... read more We showed up to a packed house on Sunday night at 9:15 pm . Even though the kitchen was open till 11 the owner shoed us away and said they were full and there would be no room all night. We offered to wait as long as it would take as the place is kind of out of the way .. He finally relented and sat us at the locals table. Usually kept for regular customers who drop in from the neighbourhood.. He was surly and a bit temperamental at first but eventually became happier as he was overwhelmed by our Canadian charm. In the end he comped us some vodka shots and we had a decent but not outstanding schnitzel dish (with however a side order of sauerkraut that was the best I have ever had).. .. He turned out to be a great guy under that crusty exterior .. His son is the main server and works tirelessly serving and guiding English peeps through the menu ..they told us about a great venison special starting the next day.. we decided to come back with a reservation and reserve judgment on our review until after dinner number 2.. The second time around the venison with red cabbage and potato dumplings was exquisite and incredibly reasonably priced . A total win. We were early and the owner was in a great mood and the beer and service was excellent. Bonus.. there is a lovely state park 100 meters from the restaraunt that is worth a stroll in if the sun is out. I recommend this restaraunt for an awesome Berlin local experience.

This place will not leave you hungry, the traditional German cuisine in combination with their homebrew beer is an awesome combination. Will definitely visit ag... read more This place will not leave you hungry, the traditional German cuisine in combination with their homebrew beer is an awesome combination. Will definitely visit again given opportunity.

The food is amazing, we are English and we're taken through the whole menu thoroughly with all our questions explained. The service was even better. Frank and h... read more The food is amazing, we are English and we're taken through the whole menu thoroughly with all our questions explained. The service was even better. Frank and his team go the extra mile to make your evening a truly wonderful experience. LOVE IT

-Excellent service, beer, and food -They saw my son was bored and gave him some games to play -Best German food during our entire stay in Berlin -Very accommoda... read more -Excellent service, beer, and food -They saw my son was bored and gave him some games to play -Best German food during our entire stay in Berlin -Very accommodating despite my little to no German ability -Relaxed atmosphere, not crowded.

Great experience! Food was delicious and service was top notch. Highly recommend. read more Great experience! Food was delicious and service was top notch. Highly recommend.