Abelos is the kind of unpretentious Greek taverna that Reinickendorf does best — no fuss, just properly grilled meats, warm pita, and a big terrace that fills up the moment the sun shows its face. Come for the gyros and souvlaki, stay for the Sunday brunch with Greek specialties that locals quietly swear by.
A no-frills Greek taverna in Reinickendorf where the gyros, souvlaki, and Sunday brunch with Greek specialties keep locals coming back — especially when the big terrace opens in summer.
Come for the Sunday brunch with Greek specialties — and in summer, grab a table on the large terrace early, as it fills up fast when the sun is out.
Honest Greek grilling and a terrace worth the trip
If you live anywhere near Frohnau or the Waldseeviertel, Abelos is probably already on your radar — and if it isn't, it should be. This is a proper Greek taverna in the old-school sense: warm pita like you'd actually get in Greece, gyros that don't taste like an afterthought, and souvlaki straight off the grill. The Yelp crowd gives it solid marks, and the Instagram buzz around their gyros — "Nicht irgendein Gyros…" (not just any gyros) — tells you locals take this place seriously.
The real move, though, is the Sunday brunch. They lay out Greek specialties that go well beyond the standard Berlin brunch suspects, and in summer the big terrace is the place to be. It's the kind of spot where you start with a coffee and end up three hours later with a plate of grilled meats and another ouzo. They also host private events, which tells you the room works for more than just a quick lunch.
It's not trying to be trendy, and that's exactly why it works. The separate smoking area is a nod to the old taverna tradition, and the takeaway menu means you can grab a solid gyro for the road. If you're in Reinickendorf and craving honest Greek food, this is your spot.