Taste of East Germany at Wilde Matilde means enjoying beloved DDR dishes in one of Berlin Mitte’s most colourful Erlebnisrestaurants, right in the historic Nikolaiviertel. Guests discover classics like Original DDR‑Jägerschnitzel, Soljanka and old‑school Berliner favourites surrounded by carousel bar, rococo furniture and TV‑Tower views – a delicious mix of nostalgia and show flair.
DDR kitchen meets carousel bar in Nikolaiviertel
In the heart of Berlin’s old town, Wilde Matilde combines traditional German and DDR cuisine with a playful circus ambience and its famous Kettenkarussell‑Bar. Historic city photos, pink armchairs and chandeliers create the feeling of an Altberliner Wohnzimmer, while the kitchen serves original recipes “wie bei Oma” updated with quality ingredients.
Original DDR‑Jägerschnitzel the Berlin way
One highlight of the taste of East Germany at Wilde Matilde is the Original DDR‑Jägerschnitzel, listed proudly on the menu among other main dishes. Instead of a classic meat cutlet, thick slices of Jagdwurst are breaded, fried until golden and served with tomato sauce and hearty sides – exactly how generations remember it from school canteens and holiday camps.
Soljanka – warming soup classic on the menu
For guests who want to start with something warming, the menu includes Original DDR‑Soljanka, a spicy, sour soup with sausage, peppers, tomatoes and pickles. This cult favourite from the East appears as part of Wilde Matilde’s traditional German kitchen, giving tourists and locals an authentic taste of GDR home cooking in a central, comfortable setting.
Alt‑Berliner and DDR flavours side by side
The taste of East Germany at Wilde Matilde is framed by other German house‑cooking hits: Wiener Schnitzel, Königsberger Klopse “Erich‑Style”, Berlin‑style currywurst, band noodles, salads, burgers and steaks. This mix lets guests build a table full of classics – some from the DDR, some from old Prussian and Berlin traditions – while enjoying view lines to the TV Tower, Cathedral and Schloss/Humboldt Forum.
Sweet DDR nostalgia from the in‑house patisserie
After savoury DDR dishes, Wilde Matilde’s hauseigene Konditorei continues the nostalgia with tortenklassiker from German baking tradition. The cake list reads like a patisserie museum: Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte, traditionelle Sacher Torte, Frankfurter Kranz, Omas Apfeltarte, Blueberry Cheesecake, Gugelhupf, Karottenkuchen, Petit Fours, Macarons and many more – all baked fresh in the Nikolaiviertel.
Perfect for tourists discovering East‑Berlin history
Because Wilde Matilde lies between Museum Island, Alexanderplatz and the DDR‑themed sights of Mitte, it is an ideal stop for visitors who want to taste history as well as see it. After exploring Berlin’s past in museums or at the Wall memorials, guests can sit down here and experience DDR Küche Berlin in a fun, relaxed environment with friendly service and, on weekends, a colourful Varieté‑Show.
How to enjoy the taste of East Germany at Wilde Matilde
To savour the taste of East Germany at Wilde Matilde, guests simply book a table for lunch, dinner or the weekend dinner show via the reservation contact. Ordering a combination like Soljanka, Original DDR‑Jägerschnitzel and a slice of Schwarzwälder Kirsch or Omas Apfeltarte gives a full East‑German‑inspired menu in one evening, optionally rounded off with a cocktail from the 150‑plus creations at the carousel bar.
Wilde Matilde keeps DDR culinary history alive in the most entertaining way: with original recipes, homemade cakes and a spectacular setting in Berlin’s historic Nikolaiviertel. Anyone curious about East‑German flavours should put this restaurant on their Berlin itinerary and taste how tradition, nostalgia and show magic come together on one plate.
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