Best European Restaurants in Bloomingdale / Brookland

What a cozy little place. Our food was surprisingly delicious! The broccolini had a citrusy zest and the paparadelle was amazing with a buttery rabbit ragu. Warm and cozy inside with no hint of Skimping on fresh ingredients. The star of the show was a light and fresh calamari salad with sweet pickled onions that added a little extra flavor. Great meal.

Staff were accommodating of changing reservation. Food and service were great.

I haven’t been to Café Berlin in a few years and am happy I finally got to go back. Food was delicious, nice drink selection, warm, comfortable, cozy atmosphere especially on a frigid evening, and good deserts.

We've been dining at this hidden gem regularly for 20+ years. It's our absolute go-to for multigenerational gatherings and special occasions. We do takeout on occasion. They also have a great early bird menu that is available until 6:30 on weekdays. Don't be fooled by the vintage decor and classic menu. The food is excellent every time, and the specials are always different and wonderful. My favorites are any of the fish dishes (menu or special), the caldeirada, and the chicken Marsala. The lamb dishes are always perfectly done as well. I've never had anything that didn't leave me wanting to lick the plate. For dessert the pasteis de Nata (Portuguese custard tart). And a carafe of Portuguese red wine tops it off great! The staff is gracious and friendly and flexible about substitutions. If you're looking for delicious and expertly executed classic cuisine, this is the place for you!

Had Sunday brunch and it was great. Glad we had made a reservation though as it was busy. Very reasonably priced food and good atmosphere. Enjoyed the music playlist too!