Vegan
Italian
Mediterranean
Take-out
Catering
Fusion
Breakfast
African
Vegan restaurant serving breakfast and lunch during the week and brunch on the weekend. Sample menu dishes such as West African jollof bowl, lasagna and spaghetti, acai, and raw cakes. Serves smoothies and coffee. Living room style interior with books to read and a sunny terrace. Child- and dog-friendly. Est. 2016 in a spot on a quiet side street. Under change of ownership as of summer 2021. Reported closed April 2023.
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429 Reviews
First Review by limist
Ary_abroad
Points +57
Unique concept, great food - Edit
Family-run café with delicious fresh homemade African-Italian food.
Read moreI love their African peanut bowl and their homemade ravioli! Portions are huge, so bring a container if you have a small appetite😄
Pros: Fresh homemade food, Nice living room atmosphere, Cute little terrace
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amanda9090
Points +16
Best pasta plate of my life, real homemade food. - Edit
During my travels it´s always very hard to find a good plate of pasta.
Read morehere i had an AMAZING plate of real tagliatelle al sugo di pomodoro fresco , it was al dente,with incredible taste that brings me back to my grandma kitchen!
the chef explain me that they use to cook the pasta at the moment and they use only original pelati from sardinia.
this place it´s Amazing, nothing else to say...
thanks
Pros: all homemade ,not processed food,dog friendly, amazing italian Lady chef , great decor
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GillianLight
Points +139
HUGE portions - Edit
Me and my boyfriend got the plantain curry plate to share and it was huge! Perfect for two of us for a light lunch, or enough to fill the hungriest of people. Delicious and wholesome 😍
Read morePros: Large portions , Lots of choice
Cons: Didn’t have everything on menu available
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NicolaL.
Points +18
Delicious vegan breakfast - Edit
We were really happy! Everything was delicious - we had a huge breakfast plate and there was so much variety! We will come back!
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YenYen
Points +167
Yummy and friendly! - Edit
It's awesome! Go there. Enough said :D
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KatEats
Points +8
So much flavor, such a comfortable atmosphere - Edit
Upon walking in, I immediately felt like I could stay there for hours. The warm colors, cozy seating and many beautiful and healthy plants make for an incredible atmosphere. The Curcuma Latte was creamy and delicious and the food was incredibly flavorful. I was happy to have a little spice in a city of otherwise mild food. All the vegetables were incredibly fresh, crisp, bright and the sauces made with love...I know that sounds silly, but in this place, you really feel it. The Joloff Bowl was very satisfying.
Read morePros: Flavorful food, Colorful, happy atmosphere
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HumbleSarah
Points +6
Delicious Food & Vibrant Atmosphere - Edit
Finally made it to Ataya on a sunny Wednesday. The food was delicious, generous portions and made with love by the amazing chef/owner. The decor is vibrant and welcoming and even if it wasn’t a sunny day outside the decor would make you feel sunny the moment you stepped inside!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-07-18
Pros: Lovingly prepared food, Warm customer service, Bright and cheerful decor
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AnaBe
Points +15
Great catering - Edit
Conocía el Ataya por sus comidas y su brunch, y la calidad es excepcional. Ayer celebramos una fiesta y necesitábamos catering para 50 personas, confiamos en ellos y no nos defraudaron. Todo delicioso, todo fresco, todo vegano... e incluso nos dieron unas raciones alternativas adaptadas para los alérgicos. En resumen: recomendadísimo comer algo allí, y recomendadísimo su servicio de cátering.
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jpmberlin
Points +18
delicious & down to earth - Edit
In a city with countless veg options, Ataya tops my list of favourite neighbourhood places. Even if I didn't live in Prenzlauer Berg, I'd totally cross town to come here. It's a place I always recommend to friends, family, and visitors to Berlin.
Read moreThe owners are super friendly, charming, and personal. When it's not super busy (like at weekend brunch) we always get to chat, and it's a treat! This is the kind of place that remembers you and welcomes you back. The staff and customers are down-to-earth and real. (If you're more interested in hipster points and hustle with fancy wifi, you're better off heading south!)
Ataya's fusion of Senegalese Italian cooking styles is refreshingly different and intriguing. The dishes and desserts are original, tasty and passionately prepared. They've usually got specialities and treats from their homelands... things you don't find often. I've learnt a lot about both Italian and West African food and cooking.
Oh, It's also a relaxing setting to read, write, have little meetings, etc!
Updated from previous review on 2018-04-25
Pros: Delicious food, great espresso, Super personal & friendly, Family friendly
AtayaBerlin
Thanks so much !
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Sarah8
Points +28
A Soul food place - Edit
Amazing place ,and honest food made from the heart.
Read morei had the Ashanti bowl and it was out of this world.
Pros: all !
AtayaBerlin
“Soul food” ,this is a poetic description!
Read moreLove
Ataya
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GiuseppeLoi
Points +17
Una esperienza da ripetere!! - Edit
Siamo tornati a gustare l'esperienza dei sapori e dei colori di questo locale. In una settimana di vacanza a Berlino abbiamo assaggiato diverse cucine in tutta la città, ma questo mix di profumi, gusto, colori e qualità è veramente unica.
Read moreIl locale è accogliente e ci siamo sentiti a casa, la cucina è ricca e sorprendente, ottimo il rapporto qualità prezzo. Massima sostenibilità dalle cannucce in metallo all'arredamento.
Il locale ospita anche un punto di incontro fra giovani agricoltori biologici e persone interessate all'acquisto di prodotti a km0. Eccellente!!!
Pros: Eccellente cucina vegana, Esperienza unica di gusto, Sostenibilità
AtayaBerlin
Caro Giuseppe,
Read moreGrazie mille per la tua visita e per la bella risonanza delle tue parole.
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LucieFarrow
Points +88
Disappointing - Edit
Went here based on reviews and was extremely dissatisfied with the food. The plantain and rice were without any flavour; a very tiny dish of watery sauce again with hardly any flavour and a plain salad with no avocado (told afterwards they had run out). I am not one to complain about food but on this occasion after eating so much amazing food whilst in Berlin I felt the need to. On a Saturday evening the place was almost empty, maybe this should have given us an indication.
Read morePros: Sorry none
Cons: Very little flavour, very slow despite being empty
AtayaBerlin
Goodness. It’s been so long since we had a review claiming our food was tasteless that we’re a bit flummoxed about how best to respond!
Read moreWe remember your visit. You came in on Saturday with a friend about 20 minutes before we closed for the evening. There were three other groups when you arrived. You ordered two dishes Homemade Ravioli and the jollof bowl. We explained that our avocados weren’t ripe and wouldn’t taste their best, so we provided you with a large amount of freshly grilled, organic veggies as a hearty subsititue. Both you and your companion cleaned your plates!
We’re very sorry to hear you didn’t care for any of the food you devoured, but perhaps you missed the spirit of our cuisine. Our Bowls are comprised of beautifully organic, minimally processed and thoughtfully composed dishes with flavors that act in harmony to create a satisfying and fulfilling vegan dining experience. The salad you mentioned is meant to be a refreshing palate cleanser, and thusly cannot be doused in heavy dressings. Similarly, our fresh plantains are caramelized and require no other flavoring but their own delicious sweetness!
At AtayaCaffe we respect the bounty the Earth provides us and do not feel it necessary to distort their excellence with heavy sauces, high salt, or artificial flavors. We are grateful for our amazing patrons who agree and support this perspective!
Best,
The Team @ AtayaCaffe
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queenjadec
Points +61
Worth the trip! - Edit
Recommended by a friend
Read moreThe tagliatelle was beautifully al dente.
The jollof rice was the best I've ever tasted. (Across all the regions I've previously tried)
Raw cheesecake was nice
Pros: Flavoursome, lovely people
Cons: Double check for any allergen including ingredient
AtayaBerlin
Hi ,
Read moreThanks for your visit ,it was a pleasure to chat with you .
Hope to see you soon again at Ataya for more African vegan food!
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listendeuldsok
Points +48
Absolutely lovely place - Edit
Most visit if you're vegan and even if you aren't. Lovely café, great food and very kind owners. :)
Read morePros: all
Cons: none
AtayaBerlin
Thanks for you lovely review and the great picture of Hummus plate under the Berliner Sun!
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Peanuts
Points +452
I wish my stomach was bigger - Edit
On a beautiful Sunday afternoon, me and a friend decided to check out Ataya Cafe.... the reviews and pictures were pretty convincing already but we had to see it for ourselves. And wow, what an amazing place!!! We hadn't booked a table for their weekly brunch but were still able to get a seat outside... for only €15 you can eat as much as you like from the huuuuge vegan buffet they put up every Sunday. Everything homecooked, ingredients unknown to me until that time (never had cassava before) it just completely blew me away. And the staff is just super friendly and made you feel like you were part of their big afternoon tea party😄If you are in Berlin, make sure you give this place a go it is just brilliant! Can't wait to be back one day!
Read morePros: Huuuuge vegan buffet, Friendly staff , Nice atmosphere
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Sumpa
Points +13
Amazing restaurant ! - Edit
The restaurant is very well decorated, and the food is simply awesome. We definitely recommend. The portions are hudge, the meals delicious and the price are fair. The owners are really nice.
Read moreGreat address !
Pros: atmoshpere, Quality of the food, kindness of the owners
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LotteHofbauer
Points +238
Amazing vegan Food - Edit
I loved the atmosphere as soon as I walked in. The owners are extremely nice and due to the furniture and colorful decoration, you feel like you are sitting in a living room. The food was really good and the price was totally worth it (every dish is 10€ at lunch time). I would recommend coming here when visiting Berlin😄
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Abas
Points +13
¡EL RESTAURANTE QUE TE DEJA SIN PALABRAS! - Edit
Solamente entrar, te da buena vibra. La atmósfera que rodea todo su conjunto es especial: decoración, amabilidad de propietarios y camareros, tranquilidad, musiquita, etc.... y a la vista los grandes y deliciosos platos que fusionan comida africana y europea y que van pasando dejando un delicioso aroma. Variedad de comida sana y natural y un servicio de brunch maravilloso los domingos. ¡Repetiremos seguro pq nos ha encantado!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-07-01
Pros: Ambiente, Servicio, Comida deliciosa
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AlexAlbadree
Points +24
Must visit in Berlin! - Edit
I have been to more than 75+ countries, and Ataya is one of my favorite vegan spots. I can assure you this is the only Afro-Italian vegan restaurant in the world. What makes this place unique aside from the chill bohemian vibes is the love and care that goes into their food. Thank you for caring for Mother Earth and serving your community cruelty-free delicious food.
Read moreSending love from Istanbul.
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Renate78
Points +24
A Great Vegan concept . - Edit
I love the vibes here, i felt at home from the very first moment.
Read morethe place itself it´s bright, clean and it smells like mama kitchen, AMAZING!!!
we had the best hummus and pasta fresca ever, it was hard to choose because they have a lot of options.
Pros: all vegan , plastic free venue , stylish place , with african decorations.
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alexamangeant
Points +16
Big portions! - Edit
Lovely ambience and realllyyyy goood food!
Read morePros: Big portions , Stylish place , Worth the price
Cons: No air conditioning, so it get’s quite hot..., The seats are very low compared to the table
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ayrtonblaise
Points +24
Best in Berlin and full of love and pride! - Edit
Full of flavour!
Read moreMy family loved it the last time we visited but I've brought Non-Vegan friends along previously who were not disappointed at all. I'd recommend booking in advance because such popular restaurant can get quite busy at times :)
we had a great lunch with penne allárrabbiata, the best hummus ever, homemade smooties and at the end great italian espresso .
so happy to support such places like Ataya!
Pros: all
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erkkiarno
Points +28
Most delicious acai bowl ever! - Edit
Once you enter at this place you feel on a relaxed mood, it´s simply amazing.
Read morei had a great lunch with a lot of fresh food like smoothies, and a big breakfast taps plate.
the food it´´s made with lods of love and you can feel that in every bite.
the restaurant itself it´s full of light, plants and it´s a real vegan spot!
Pros: all is perfect , music and
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ilpadrino
Points +16
Il vero cibo vegano si trova qui - Edit
spettacolare cafe´ ristorante pieno di piante verdi e libriö
Read moreil cibo arriva sul tavolo e si entra in estasi per tanta delizia, amore e accuratezza.
il miglior hummus di berlino si trova qui.
Pros: proprietari amabili, bellissimo ristorante con tavoli fuori , musica bellissima
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kramer200
Points +16
it´s more than a restaurant , it´s a welcoming multicultural paradise. - Edit
We had a great time at Ataya,incredible place with the most incredible Plant based food...
Read morethe food , the place itself it´s an expression of love, so vibrant.
i wish i could bring such a gem to my home town, Berlin you are so lucky,,,,,
try the pasta dishes and the jollof bowlü it´s an experience.
Pros: owners speaks many languages, no plastic no waste restaurant, great decoration full of love
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halfstone
Points +24
Great vegan breakfast buffet on Sundays - Edit
Lots of different warm and cold foods, very tasty (some of them are spicy), we love it. It will be my favorite place to go on Sundays.
Read morePros: Very good food, Vegan, no plastic, Nice atmosphere
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Jessisuarez
Points +23
¡MARAVILLOSO Y ACOGEDOR RESTAURANTE VEGANO! - Edit
Maravilloso restaurante vegano en Berlín, fusionado entre comida europea y africana, donde puedes disfrutar no solo de un magnífico y sano almuerzo, sino también de sus creativos y deliciosos "Brunchs". Una experiencia única, no solo por la hospitalidad y amabilidad de propietarios y empleados, sino también por la decoración que te envuelve y te transporta a África. Con un 10 me quedaría corta. Volveré sin dudarlo!! Espectacular!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-06-07
Pros: SERVICIO, DELICIOSA COMIDA, ACOGEDOR
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