Press and Reviews
Discover what leading food critics and top publications say about MINA Berlin — the essence of fine dining we have shaped on the Spree.
Now, with the new MINA Ristorante… there is another establishment with metropolitan flair: directly at the Spree, with a sprawling outdoor terrace… relaxed and sunny atmosphere that feels like the Italian Riviera.
World of Mouth
The sun-flooded dining room at the East Side Gallery proves great taste… Italian cuisine expanded with Levantine aromas… it has the makings of the next great social restaurant.
tipBerlin
The restaurant MINA in Friedrichshain lies directly on the Spree at the East Side Gallery — that’s how food tastes in this new restaurant.
Berliner Morgenpost
From whipped hummus to impossibly thin, crisp pizza… with fine wine and exceptional service, this modern Italian-Levantine concept near the East Side Gallery is a standout.
Berlin Food Stories
“We had the best time at Mina and felt so welcomed and taken care of. The food was outstanding, we loved everything, the drinks were so good and staff the best! Very caring and kind. We will definitely come back.”
SevenRooms
“Outstanding service. An excellent wine list. The food was very good and the ambiance is magnificent. The eve of my friend's birthday turned out simply perfect. Many thanks to the friendly team at Mina. We'll be back.”
SevenRooms
“I suspect this may have been our best meal in Berlin. Everything we ordered was beyond amazing—babaganoush, fatoush salad, frito misto, pizza and a most excellent bottle of wine. Wonderful service, well paced meal!”
Google Reviews
“We were there with a large group of 15 people. We were seated quite close to the kitchen and could watch the food being prepared. The kitchen staff were very professional and efficient, and the service was excellent. The menu is very creative, but what I found exceptional was the way the pizza was prepared. It looks similar to Sicilian pizza, but instead of being moist around the edges and base, it's extremely thin and crispy. I've never experienced pizza like that before. Hats off to them, and you absolutely have to try it there.”
Google Reviews
“Excellent excellent excellent! 10/10 restaurant! The staff members were amazing. Very polite, chatty and friendly since the beginning, with nice recommendations and great timing. The food was delicious, from start to end. They served a pre-starter that was great (goat cheese with crackers) and the starters and main dish were also fantastic. We also had a french wine that was probably our favorite in our lives!”
Google Reviews
“We had dinner at Mina's with a group of seven. The service was courteous and attentive, the restaurant had a pleasant atmosphere, the pasta was generously seasoned with truffles, and the steaks were cooked to perfection. Highly recommended, we'll definitely be back!”
Google Reviews
“We were absolutely thrilled with Restaurant Mina! From the moment we arrived, we received a very warm welcome and immediately felt at home. The entire team was incredibly kind, attentive, and helpful throughout the evening. We especially appreciated the thoughtful touches in the service — for example, we were asked whether we preferred our water lukewarm or chilled. We also received a delicious amuse-bouche, which we thoroughly enjoyed. The food itself was simply delicious, and pleasant background music played throughout. All in all, a truly wonderful evening — we'll definitely be back!”
Google Reviews
“Honestly, this is one of the best restaurants I've been to recently. I've already been to Mina's in Moscow and St. Petersburg, and I was truly surprised by how consistently the same level of quality is maintained here. Not just similar — it's a perfect match. The same flavors, the same presentation, the same concept in every dish. There were two of us, and we ordered quite a lot: several appetizers, main courses, and desserts — and there wasn't a single weak moment. Every dish was thoughtfully prepared, flavorful, and full of character. This consistency of quality across different cities is particularly impressive — it's rare. If you want to eat really well and enjoy the cuisine — highly recommended. I'll definitely be back.”
Google Reviews