Big Window — Restaurant in Berlin

High accolades were given to this restaurant, so the expectations were high, but the picture turned out bleak unfortunately. The Big Window was more about window-dressing in a nutshell. This little hole-in-the-wall restaurant with his legendary, moody owner is an institution in Berlin for over 60 years.

As you enter, you get the feeling you’re back in the 70s, which can be charming and romantic and you could be up for a great evening away from the hustle and bustle of today. You pretty much have a set menu which consists of various types of kebabs (5 to be exact). Since the owner is Armenian, that’s absolutely acceptable and welcoming. You then have the now hip concept of sharing these kebabs with your other guests at the table (no individual orders). No condiments can be ordered like veggies or potatotoes. Total no-go. You only have one choice of white wine by the glass, and only two types of desserts, part of the 3-course offer. So Big Window is more of a food rationing experience for a group than individual à la card orders. A way of service you have to get accustomed to and should be be aware of.

When you finally want to settle your 50€ a person kebab you will be shocked to actually still discover a restaurant in Berlin that takes ONLY cash (not even EC-cards). No paper trail, no IRS issues, all under the table. Wow, this place is truly a trip back in time, but not the best of memory Lane with prices of 2025. Definitely not advisable for a romantic one-on-one dinner with a woman, who is vegan. Stay away to save...

We have booked a table for 6 for the birthday of a friend. It started with the Owner (a grumpy old man) being rude to us that there were only 5 of us (one person couldn't make it)... then it continued with an order to us to have 5 main meet courses despite the fact that I don't eat meat at the time or we have to leave right away. We agreed... then once we started to have our starters he flipped out over me not eating and started to yell at me "it's a restaurant and if You don't eat you must leave or you all have to leave" After a short argument the man went nuts and was nearly pushing us out... Honestly, awesome drama out of nothing... I intend to come back and make more out of it... just to take a...

Waiter might be a little direct but he’s extremely nice and helpful. Ambience is rustic and matched the vibe within this tiny restaurant. The Armenian wine was really nice to drink, from the first sip! The food, especially the meat, is amazing! I’m a big meat fan and have eaten meat all over the world, but the meat here is something special! The used marinade, seasoning, herbs and spices are perfectly prepared and balanced. Meat on a next level! Highly...