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

Vegan
07 Aug 2019

Unique concept, great food

Family-run café with delicious fresh homemade African-Italian food.
I 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

amanda9090

Points +16

Vegan
05 Aug 2019

Best pasta plate of my life, real homemade food.

During my travels it´s always very hard to find a good plate of pasta.
here 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

GillianLight

Points +139

Vegan
04 Aug 2019

HUGE portions

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 😍

Pros: Large portions , Lots of choice

Cons: Didn’t have everything on menu available

NicolaL.

Points +18

Vegan
04 Aug 2019

Delicious vegan breakfast

We were really happy! Everything was delicious - we had a huge breakfast plate and there was so much variety! We will come back!

YenYen

Points +167

Vegan
22 Jul 2019

Yummy and friendly!

It's awesome! Go there. Enough said :D

KatEats

Points +8

Non Veg
18 Jul 2019

So much flavor, such a comfortable atmosphere

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.

Pros: Flavorful food, Colorful, happy atmosphere

HumbleSarah

Points +6

Non Veg
18 Jul 2019

Delicious Food & Vibrant Atmosphere

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!

Updated from previous review on 2019-07-18

Pros: Lovingly prepared food, Warm customer service, Bright and cheerful decor

AnaBe

Points +15

Vegetarian
17 Jul 2019

Great catering

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.

jpmberlin

Points +18

Vegan
15 Jul 2019

delicious & down to earth

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.

The 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

15 Jul 2019

Sarah8

Points +28

Vegan
15 Jul 2019

A Soul food place

Amazing place ,and honest food made from the heart.
i had the Ashanti bowl and it was out of this world.

Pros: all !

AtayaBerlin

15 Jul 2019

“Soul food” ,this is a poetic description!
Love
Ataya

GiuseppeLoi

Points +17

Vegetarian
14 Jul 2019

Una esperienza da ripetere!!

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.
Il 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

15 Jul 2019

Caro Giuseppe,
Grazie mille per la tua visita e per la bella risonanza delle tue parole.

LucieFarrow

Points +88

Vegan
13 Jul 2019

Disappointing

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.

Pros: Sorry none

Cons: Very little flavour, very slow despite being empty

AtayaBerlin

15 Jul 2019

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!
We 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

queenjadec

Points +61

Vegan
13 Jul 2019

Worth the trip!

Recommended by a friend
The 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

15 Jul 2019

Hi ,
Thanks for your visit ,it was a pleasure to chat with you .
Hope to see you soon again at Ataya for more African vegan food!

listendeuldsok

Points +48

Vegan
11 Jul 2019

Absolutely lovely place

Most visit if you're vegan and even if you aren't. Lovely café, great food and very kind owners. :)

Pros: all

Cons: none

AtayaBerlin

15 Jul 2019

Thanks for you lovely review and the great picture of Hummus plate under the Berliner Sun!

Peanuts

Points +452

Vegan
10 Jul 2019

I wish my stomach was bigger

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!

Pros: Huuuuge vegan buffet, Friendly staff , Nice atmosphere

Sumpa

Points +13

Vegetarian
04 Jul 2019

Amazing restaurant !

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.

Great address !

Pros: atmoshpere, Quality of the food, kindness of the owners

LotteHofbauer

Points +238

Vegan
03 Jul 2019

Amazing vegan Food

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😄

Abas

Points +13

Vegetarian
01 Jul 2019

¡EL RESTAURANTE QUE TE DEJA SIN PALABRAS!

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!

Updated from previous review on 2019-07-01

Pros: Ambiente, Servicio, Comida deliciosa

AlexAlbadree

Points +24

Vegan
24 Jun 2019

Must visit in Berlin!

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.

Sending love from Istanbul.

Renate78

Points +24

Vegan
17 Jun 2019

A Great Vegan concept .

I love the vibes here, i felt at home from the very first moment.
the 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.

alexamangeant

Points +16

Vegan
16 Jun 2019

Big portions!

Lovely ambience and realllyyyy goood food!

Pros: 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

ayrtonblaise

Points +24

Vegan
13 Jun 2019

Best in Berlin and full of love and pride!

Full of flavour!
My 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

erkkiarno

Points +28

Vegan
13 Jun 2019

Most delicious acai bowl ever!

Once you enter at this place you feel on a relaxed mood, it´s simply amazing.
i 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

ilpadrino

Points +16

Vegan
11 Jun 2019

Il vero cibo vegano si trova qui

spettacolare cafe´ ristorante pieno di piante verdi e libriö
il 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

kramer200

Points +16

Vegan
11 Jun 2019

it´s more than a restaurant , it´s a welcoming multicultural paradise.

We had a great time at Ataya,incredible place with the most incredible Plant based food...
the 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

halfstone

Points +24

Vegan
09 Jun 2019

Great vegan breakfast buffet on Sundays

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.

Pros: Very good food, Vegan, no plastic, Nice atmosphere

Jessisuarez

Points +23

Vegetarian
07 Jun 2019

¡MARAVILLOSO Y ACOGEDOR RESTAURANTE VEGANO!

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!!

Updated from previous review on 2019-06-07

Pros: SERVICIO, DELICIOSA COMIDA, ACOGEDOR




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