Reviews - Sphere Im Berliner Fernsehturm
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Last update : 08.04.2026
While the observation deck can feel overwhelmingly crowded, the bar area on the same level is a bright spot and absolutely worth visiting! The drink selection is excellent, offering a good variety of cocktails and wines. What truly impressed us was the service—it was incredibly friendly, professional, and attentive. Our barman was notably generous with the pours; the white wine servings were ample, making the price feel very reasonable for the location. If you purchase a ticket that includes a bar reservation, make sure you take advantage of it. It offers a little calm and luxury amidst the crowds and provides a relaxed way to enjoy the atmosphere (even if you can't get to the window immediately). Highly recommended for a high-quality drink with a view!
Pros: Beautiful view from the windows, rotating platform – a chance to see the whole city. Friendly staff. The fact that the orders were mixed up and they tried to bring me the wrong dish a couple of times didn’t bother me – for me, food and interior matter most in a restaurant. The design looks like it’s from 60 years ago but renovated. Dusty lamps. About the food: I ordered à la carte (my husband had the schnitzel menu . He wasn’t impressed, but I’ll speak for myself. • Shrimp salad. Bitter aftertaste, ridiculously little sauce (maybe they ran out? , crunch of shell or some sand (as if the shrimp weren’t cleaned properly or the salad wasn’t washed well . Another unpleasant detail: the shrimp weren’t deveined (that thin dark line – it really should be removed! . • Pumpkin soup. Not bad, but I’ve had better (of course, that’s a matter of taste . For me it lacked some cream and maybe something else. Quite spicy. It came with a tasty crunchy roll. • Meatballs. Somehow not tasty. Either the meat had been frozen too long or defrosted more than once. Maybe they were just poorly cooked. Mashed potatoes with lumps, like from a cheap cafeteria. • Hot chocolate. Okay. Very sweet, tastes like cheap instant cocoa. But not terrible, drinkable. In the end: I left hungry, but the views were beautiful.
The TV Tower Berlin (Fernsehturm) is an unforgettable experience and a must-visit landmark in the heart of Berlin. Standing at 368 meters, it offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city from its observation deck. The revolving restaurant adds a unique dining experience with 360-degree vistas. The tower’s sleek design and historical significance as a symbol of Berlin’s modernity make it fascinating to explore. Friendly staff and efficient elevators make the visit smooth and enjoyable. Whether for sightseeing or dining, the Fernsehturm provides a perfect blend of culture, history, and stunning views that capture Berlin’s spirit perfectly.
Last update : 13.02.2023
We visited here for our 5 year anniversary and I can honestly say the Food was excellent, the views are phenomenal and the service we received was great. YouTube vloggers say it’s a tourist trap but I think it’s such an amazing experience you should...do it. My advice book tickets well in advance.
View was great but the dinning experience is rushed noisy. You only have short time 1hr30 at your table and the tables are seated very close to each other. chairs are not comfortable. Drink selection is bad. Food selection...poor and quality was bland. We were told that they are unable to prepare any hot dishes with flames therefore most food cant be flamed grilled so burgers comes with chips and not potato chips and most of our dishes were cold when they served them]
I had booked the revolving restaurant on the top of the TV Tower in Berlin as a Wedding Anniversary celebration for my wife and I. Similar occasions in other cities had proved fantastic, so I was hopeful of an excellent night out. I have to...say that the Berlin TV tower did not live up to expectations, unfortunately. The food was reasonable, although my soup and the coffee were both only warm rather than hot. The main issue was the lack of staff. I took forty-five minutes for our main courses to arrive, and I am not sure if it was the waiters fault, because of his large workload or the lack of organisation in the kitchen. At the end of the meal our waiter invited me to leave a tip, in cash. I did not feel moved, so top do. For the amount of money I paid for the evening (just about £200 including drinks). I could have got three good quality meals elsewhere (as we did later in our week's stay). The fact that dinner took so long, we were not able to take a turn around the viewing gallery as they had shut up shop for the night. All in all, a reasonable experience, but to my mind, not worth the amount that they were charging.
Came here the other week with my partner for dinner. I have eaten in several high towers with great views in many different countries, but have never eaten in a revolving restaurant, so this certainly was a different experience. We had booked for a window...seat for the best view and at a time that we would be able to watch the sunset and on arrival we were swiftly seated. The service throughout the evening was polite, attentive and everything came at a reasonable pace (we were not rushed at any point, yet we did not have to wait too long for any of our food or drinks). The view was a lovely backdrop to the meal as we spanned the city first during light, then during sunset and dusk and finally at night with only lights twinkling! The photos we took did not really do it justice (difficult to get the light balance right). The meal itself was really good (having read recent reviews I was a bit worried, but our food was perfect). The menu is a bit limiting so not a great amount to choose from, but we were happy with what we selected. To start my partner had the potato and beef soup and I had the prawn salad with avocado dressing (a good sized bowl full of colours and flavours and juicy, plump prawns). For mains my partner had the fried veal liver which came topped with roasted onion crumbs and colourfully dressed with chopped leaks and vegetables, a cooked apple ring, mashed potato and vine cherry tomatoes, whilst I opted for the burger – a juicy, meaty burger with avocado, red onion, lettuce and tomato topped with melted cheese in a soft seeded bun and served with kettle chips. For desert my partner had the lemon sorbet with prosecco and mint very tasty and refreshing, whilst I had a kind of Berlin Eton Mess – yogurt, meringue, cream and berries, served in an interestingly shaped bowl! It may not have been cordon bleu, Michelin star fayre but was certainly decent enough. All in all we had a really pleasant evening. Good service, good food and good views!
One star for the view and that’s all! 50€ for two people JUST to have the right to access the restaurant. After that, I paid 65€ for dinner for two people, for the worst dinner I’ve had in my life. The service was terrible (impolite...personnel) and DISGUSTING food! My partner didn’t seem to complain much : I chose the meet burger and the beef was just plastic beef, it didn’t taste beef at all. How is it served? With crisps! With freaking crisps!!!! Could you believe that? Crisps!?!?!? Any 50€/person French restaurant that would dare serving you crisps for dinner would close one week after opening. What a disgrace!
