Schildkröte — Restaurant in Berlin

We’ve been here twice. Second time we weren’t allowed to “just” have a beer here. “Because of the time we went in.” The only reason we went here for the 1st and 2nd (and also the last) time was that we couldn’t find any place to have a beer around here besides this one. The staff is rude. Like seriously, very poor manners. Interior is probably from 1936, when they started their business. But don’t be fooled, prices are from 2022 for sure. 2 stars for beer, which was not bad 2 years ago. I cannot guarantee, how it tastes now, because last time we weren’t allowed to taste it. I have no idea how this place can operate for so long time. Tourist oriented restaurant with low standards and very poor communication skills. Not worth stepping by.

Reaction to response of the owner: Dear Mr. or Mrs., thank you for your kind reaction. Firstly, I write these reviews only for other customers like me and I mean no disrespect to the place I review. I’m trying to make reviews as objective as possible. Secondly, in the case of your restaurant the situation happenned as described above. But since I sense distrust or misinterpretention in your comment, let me be more specific. We came in on Saturday before 7 pm (19:00). Your opening hours are 12 pm - 12 am. We came in long time before the closing time at your place. Waitress asked as about reservation. We said we don’t have any. Afterwards she said to follow her to the table and asked us sth about menu. We said that we’re good and would like just to have a beer / drink. The reaction of the waitress was “no”, “at this time not”. No sorry nothing just get out. She kicked us out just with above mentioned 5 words. Her attitude was super rude and unprofessional. I’m writing this with no hard feelings and no aim to hurt you or your restaurant. I gave your place 2 stars for drinks we had 2 years ago and not 1 star as many customers would do in my place. Your restaurant is not welcoming everyone as you are trying to claim in your comment. Definitelly we were not welcome. I wish you the best to run your business as well as you are managing responses to comments of...

Found this place through Google while searching for an authentic German restaurant around Kurfürstendamm area, as we were in the area for some window shopping.

The restaurant has a charming, old-school bar feel, with lots of celebrity autographs on display. The decor really made us feel like we were transported to another world.

Service was prompt, especially since we arrived before the crowd started to come in.

The food was interesting and quite satisfying. We chose a set meal for my wife, which came with the chef’s soup or salad. There were 5–6 main course options, and she went with the schnitzel with potatoes and mushrooms. For dessert, we had the apple strudel.

I chose the Schildkrötenteller, which was a mixed platter of sausages, pork knuckle slices, sauerkraut, and potatoes. It was delicious—though my wife felt it could have used a bit less salt. The apple strudel was nicely done, filled with apples and served with cream.

Overall, a great experience with tasty food at an affordable price—around €10 to €20 per person. Looking forward to trying the full pork...

Visit 1: I had the crispy pork knuckle and dark beer. It was a huge portion which we didn’t finish, but it was delicious, and according to my companion, it was quite authentic. We did not have a reservation for dinner so they sat us in the back at a table that was connected to another table where two people were already dining. There was only about 6 inches of space in the back of both of our adjoining tables for the couple that had been Sitting when we arrived to squeeze through and use the restroom or depart obviously, this is not ideal and is my only complaint about the restaurant. We received a typical German greeting, which wasn’t friendly, despite my German speaking companion. However, our waiter was attentive (for this I gave the restaurant five stars). Note, the restaurant does NOT serve tapwater because according to the waiter, the pipes are old. ⭐️Bring your own water or you’ll have to buy a bottle.

Visit 2: I had the Königsberger Klopse (meatballs). Will...