Berlin Ostbahnhof is centrally located between the lively neighbourhoods of Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg. The Berlin Wall used to separate the neighbourhoods. Today they belong together in the Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg district. It is known for its diverse culture, colourful nightlife and culinary highlights. Since the 1990s, the area has attracted young people, families and tourists who enjoy the special flair of the neighbourhood.

Lovers of Italian cuisine will also find plenty to choose from at Berlin Ostbahnhof. There are many Italian restaurants near Berlin Ostbahnhof. They have dishes to suit every time of day: a relaxed evening starts in an aperitivo bar. There you can enjoy Italian drinks such as Aperol, wine or non-alcoholic mixed drinks. Then it's on to a sumptuous dinner - in a traditional pizzeria with stone-baked pizza, a cosy trattoria or an elegant restaurant. Pasta, risotto and seafood are on the menu here.

A visit to a gelateria is a must for a successful finale. Whether classic vanilla ice cream or special flavours such as pistachio from Sicily: Italian ice cream rounds off the evening at the Italian restaurant Berlin Ostbahnhof with a dessert. If you fancy a short walk after your meal, you can quickly reach the lively neighbourhood of Berlin Ostbahnhof on foot, where bars and cafés invite you to linger.

Italian culinary culture in the centre of Berlin: Italian lifestyle awaits around Berlin Ostbahnhof.

In Italy, drinks are usually served directly at the bar in bars. ‘Café’ often refers to the same thing as a bar, because this is where people spend the whole day: for breakfast and throughout the day, Italians enjoy coffee drinks and small dishes, and in the evening many people have an ‘aperitivio’. Between the end of the working day and dinner, alcoholic drinks such as Prosecco, wine or cocktails are supposed to whet the appetite. The social get-together also plays an important role here. That's why there are so many aperitif bars near Berlin Ostbahnhof. They go well with the lively neighbourhoods near Berlin Ostbahnhof.

Gallina

Address: Pücklerstraße 20, 10997 Berlin

Phone: +49 30 41766550

Opening hours: Wed - Sat 18:00 - 01:00

Ratings on Google: 4.2/5

Prices: n.a.

Distance from station: 1.3 km (direction Kreuzberg)

Monti

Address: Simon-Dach-Straße 3, 10245 Berlin

Phone: +49 152 13564559

Opening hours: Tue - Fri 12:00 - 22:00, Sat - Sun 10:00 - 22:00

Ratings on Google: 4.3/5

Prices: € 10 - € 20

Distance from Berlin Ostbahnhof: 1.8 km (direction Friedrichshain)

Alternative distance from Berlin Ostkreuz: 1.4 km

Centopassibar

Address: Krossener Str. 36, 10245 Berlin

Phone: +49 30 83215464

Opening hours: Mon 18:00 - 23:30, Tue - Wed 18:00 - 01:00, Thu - Sat 18:00 - 02:00, Sun 18:00 - 01:00

Ratings on Google: 4.7/5

Prices: € 10 - € 20

Distance from Berlin Ostbahnhof: 2.3 km (direction Friedrichshain)

Alternative distance from Berlin Ostkreuz: 800 m

Pizza is an internationally well-known and equally popular dish from Italy. The classic pizza consists of a round yeast dough topped with tomato sauce and cheese, along with other ingredients according to taste. It is then baked, often in a stone oven. Pizzerias specialise in this dish and offer the tasty dough in a variety of ways, from classic Neapolitan to modern and unusual. Nowadays, however, pizzerias often also offer dishes such as pasta and risotto. So, if you are looking for an Italian restaurant, almost everyone will find something to their taste in a pizzeria near Berlin Ostbahnhof .

Il Ritrovo

Address: Gabriel-Max-Straße 2, 10245 Berlin

Phone: +49 30 29364130

Opening hours: Mon - Sun 12:00 - 23:00

Ratings on Google: 4.3/5

Prices: € 10 - € 20

Distance from Berlin Ostbahnhof: 1.8 km (direction Friedrichshain)

Alternative distance from Berlin Ostkreuz: 1.0 km

Eatalian Pizzeria Berlin

Address: Mainzer Str. 14, 10247 Berlin

Phone: +49 30 39480414

Opening hours: Mon - Sun 12:00 - 00:00

Ratings on Google: 4.2/5

Prices: € 10 - € 20

Distance from Berlin Ostbahnhof: 2.1 km (direction Friedrichshain)

Alternative distance from Berlin Ostkreuz: 1.2 km

La Piadina Kreuzberg 

Address: Mariannenplatz 23, 10997 Berlin

Phone: +49 30 28425313

Opening hours: Tue - Sat 12:00 - 21:00

Ratings on Google: 4.6/5

Prices: € 10 - € 20

Distance from Berlin Ostbahnhof: 900 m (direction Kreuzberg)

The trattorias and osterias of the Italians at Berlin Ostbahnhof are particularly known for their cosy atmosphere. In general, trattorias and osterias are rather small Italian restaurants. Most of them are family businesses that offer a rather small menu. In a trattoria, you will mainly find regional dishes at affordable prices. However, pizza is rarely on the menu here. An osteria used to be a tavern where mainly wine was drunk. Today, the term osteria refers to a small neighbourhood restaurant. You can enjoy a cosy dinner in both types of restaurant in the evening. Several courses are common.

Restaurant Trattoria Portofino

Address: Gubener Str. 48, 10243 Berlin

Phone: +49 30 23910610

Opening hours: Mon - Sun 11:30 - 00:00

Ratings on Google: 4.7/5

Prices: € 10 - € 20

Distance from Berlin Ostbahnhof: 1.1 km (direction Friedrichshain)

Address: Andreasstraße 66, 10243 Berlin

Phone: +49 30 55526317

Opening hours: Mon - Fri 12:00 - 23:00, Sat - Sun 16:00 - 23:00

Ratings on Google: 4.6/5

Prices: € 20 - € 30

Distance from Berlin Ostbahnhof: 400 m

Terrazza Portofino

Address: Str. der Pariser Kommune 18D, 10243 Berlin

Phone: +49 30 25747433

Opening hours: Mon - Sun 11:30 - 22:00

Ratings on Google: 4.6/5

Prices: € 10 - € 20

Distance from Berlin Ostbahnhof: 150 m

Unlike trattorias and osterias, a ristorante usually offers a wide selection of dishes: pasta, risotto, fish and meat dishes are on offer, as are a variety of starters and desserts. Italian wines are often also on the drinks menu. Rustic ristoranti or ristorante-pizzerias often also have a selection of pizzas. However, more upmarket ristoranti focus on fine cuisine and often do not serve pizza. Here, guests can enjoy specialities such as seafood or fine meat dishes – making a visit to the Italian restaurants at Berlin Ostbahnhof always worthwhile.

Marechiaro Cucina Italiana

Address: Wrangelstraße 17, 10997 Berlin

Phone: +49 30 69568559

Opening hours: Tue - Sun: 17:00 - 23:00

Ratings on Google: 4.4/5

Prices: € 10 - € 30

Distance from Berlin Ostbahnhof: 1.1 km (direction Kreuzberg)

Ristorante Sole

Address: Frankfurter Allee 7, 10247 Berlin

Phone: +49 30 40043915

Opening hours: Mon 16:00 - 23:00, Wed - Sat 16:00 - 23:00, Sun 12:00 - 22:00

Ratings on Google: 4.5/5

Prices: € 20 - € 30

Distance from Berlin Ostbahnhof: 1.8 km (direction Friedrichshain)

Italian ice cream, also known as ‘gelato’, is a classic of Italian cuisine and is popular worldwide. Gelaterias are ice cream parlours that offer ice cream made according to traditional Italian methods. The selection of flavours is often extensive, ranging from classics such as vanilla, stracciatella and chocolate to more unusual varieties such as pistachio from Sicily or fruity mango sorbet, so there's something for everyone. In addition to ice cream, many gelaterias also serve coffee specialities such as cappuccino or espresso.

Ital. Eis Lanzano (la piccola gelateria)

Address: Skalitzer Str. 94A, 10997 Berlin

Phone: +49 30 6869534

Opening hours: Mon - Sun 12:00 - 22:00

Ratings on Google: 4.5/5

Prices: € 1 - € 10

Distance from Berlin Ostbahnhof: 1.7 km (direction Kreuzberg)

Chipi Chipi Bombón

Address: Warschauer Str. 12, 10243 Berlin

Phone: +49 30 24032446

Opening hours: Mon - Thu 13:00 - 23:00, Fri - Sat 13:00 - 00:00, Sun 13:00 - 23:00

Ratings on Google: 4.8/5

Price: € 1 - € 10

Distance from Berlin Ostbahnhof: 1.4 km (direction Friedrichshain)

Milas Eis

Address: Kopernikusstraße 35, 10243 Berlin

Phone: +49 178 1228345

Opening hours: Mon - Sun 12:00 - 19:00

Ratings on Google: 4.8/5

Prices: € 1 - € 10

Distance fom Berlin Ostbahnhof: 1.2 km (direction Friedrichshain)