Gasthaus Kater Alex — Restaurant in Berlin

I was staying around the corner from this restaurant and wanted some authentic German food in my week in Berlin. Encouraged by the reviews, I went on a Sunday night (when many places are closed). The interior is modest and, frankly, not much to commend. I ate at one of the four sidewalk tables on a cool late August evening. I ordered the Jagerschnitzel (regular size) with roasted potatoes. I’m not a schnitzel expert but this one was simply delicious. The meat was freshly pounded (not frozen), the breading was not too thick (but delectable), no tell-tale grease, and the mushroom sauce was good (but not fantastic). The roasted potatoes (which I chose over fries) were extremely good. (A small mix of lettuce, cucumber slices, and a carrot “rose” rounded out the plate, more as decoration as opposed to a salad.) My server turned out to be the owner. He speaks better English than I do (he’s a “techie” and learned English largely that way). He’s very friendly and accommodating, who’s working hard to make his restaurant successful. You want to “root” for this guy. He’s an entrepreneur who feels the pinch of every glitch (a new credit card processing machine was due in a week) or shortcoming. There aren’t many. After dinner, I sought directions to neighborhood stores and inquired if red cabbage was available, since I thought it would be a nice “add.” He explained (patiently!) that yes, while red cabbage is delicious, it’s not traditionally served with the dish I ordered. I appreciated the education. On my way out, he took the time to bring me to a table to show me the size of the optional “extra large” schnitzel, where the patron was having it with three eggs on top. It looked as delicious as it was enormous. Prices are reasonable and the beer was exactly as ordered. I’m going back...

Fantastic food and really kind, friendly service.

It was mine and my partners first time eating out in Berlin and we liked the look of this place and it didn't disappoint. We came quite late in service but we were met with a smile and excellent service and told it was no problem.

We got schnitzels and they were cooked to perfection. Brilliant size and amount of food for the price too. Absolutely delicious :)

The waitress didn't seem to speak much English, we didn't speak much German either, but we all had a laugh about it and were able to communicate and it was just a really friendly relaxed vibe.

Also their card machine had stopped working and I didn't have enough cash on me to pay but they were really easy about it, let me leave and told me where a cash point was to get some out while my partner stayed, no fuss and just really nice.

Couldn't recommend more, we...

We had a wonderful dining experience at The Fork, a charming German restaurant located in the suburbs. The restaurant is extremely easy to reach by metro, which made the journey effortless.

The highlight of our meal was the delicious pork cutlets served with potatoes—unique and flavorful, cooked with onions and pancetta that added a lovely touch. The local wine complemented the dishes perfectly, enhancing the authentic German flavors.

The service was exceptional—attentive, friendly, and very considerate, which made us feel truly welcomed. Overall, a fantastic place for a hearty and satisfying meal in a relaxed setting. Highly...