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The Käfer Dachgarten-Restaurant is located on the roof of the Reichstag Building, right next to the glass dome. It is operated by Feinkost Käfer, and the Bundestag explicitly directs reservation requests there. Anyone who wants to dine here, like all visitors to the building, must have a photo ID and pass through security.
You have two options: reserve directly with Käfer or book one of the three packages on GetYourGuide, which combine entry and a table. The packages are available for breakfast, lunch and a sunset dinner. All details are per the listing.
The short answer
Yes, you can eat in the Reichstag, at the Käfer Dachgarten-Restaurant next to the dome. A table is only available with a reservation: directly with Feinkost Käfer or via a package including breakfast, a 3-course lunch or a 4-course dinner. The packages then include a dome visit with an audioguide; for direct reservations, we have not found official confirmation of this. Bring your ID and arrive on time, as no entry is possible without passing security.
Can you eat in the Reichstag Building?
Yes, at the Käfer Dachgarten-Restaurant on the roof of the Reichstag Building. A seat is only available with prior reservation.
The restaurant is on the roof, right next to the dome. The Bundestag states that you must reserve via Feinkost Käfer. Guests with a reservation enter the building through the West C entrance below the west portal, not the regular visitor entrance for the dome.
According to visitberlin, with a reservation you can come for breakfast, lunch or dinner. We deliberately do not list fixed opening times here, as the only information we found comes from an older Käfer page. Please check the current times when you make your reservation.
What does the Käfer Restaurant offer?
Three packages on GetYourGuide for breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus direct reservation with Käfer, where you can order à la carte.
The packages differ mainly in the time of day and the scope. All three meet at Käfer’s visitor reception in Scheidemannstraße, at the first security check, and all three require your name and date of birth in advance. The table shows what the listings themselves state. Drinks are only listed where the offer explicitly mentions them.
| Offer | Time of day | Duration per the listing | What’s included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast at Käfer Restaurant | in the morning | 75 minutes | reserved entry, table, breakfast, then per the listing the dome with audio guide |
| Lunch at the Käfer restaurant | at lunchtime | 1.5 hours | reserved entry, table for 1.5 hours, 3-course menu, a glass of Gio Secco, then per the listing the dome |
| Sundowner dinner at Käfer Restaurant | in the evening | 3 hours | reserved entry, table, 4-course menu, aperitif of the month, small mineral water, coffee or tea, then per the listing the dome |
| Direct reservation with Feinkost Käfer | subject to availability | the listing does not specify | table reservation, food and drinks from the menu |
Breakfast above the rooftops of Berlin with reserved entry, then per the listing the dome with an audio guide.
Book thisHow does breakfast at the Reichstag work?
You meet at the Käfer visitor reception in Scheidemannstraße, go through security and have breakfast at a reserved table. The listing states 75 minutes.
The breakfast at the Käfer restaurant per the listing includes reserved entry to the Reichstag Building and a table reservation. The table will have rolls, pastries, cheese, cold cuts, scrambled eggs and fruit. It is not clear from the listing which drinks are included, so ask on site if unsure. The listing then mentions a visit to the dome with the free audio guide.
Starting your day early has a practical advantage: you begin with a view over the city and then have the whole day left for Berlin. Punctuality is strictly required, and every guest needs a passport or ID card. You can cancel free of charge per the listing up to 24 hours in advance.
What is served for lunch at the Käfer Restaurant?
A 3-course menu from a seasonal, German-inspired selection, with meat, fish or a vegetarian main course. Includes a glass of Gio Secco.
For lunch at the Käfer restaurant the provider per the listing reserves entry and a table for 1.5 hours. The menu has three courses, and for the main course you choose between meat, fish or vegetarian. A glass of Gio Secco is included. Afterward, per the listing you can visit the dome at your own pace with the free audio guide.
Lunch fits well into a day with a morning and afternoon programme, such as a walk from the Brandenburg Gate through the Tiergarten. Smoking is not allowed on the terrace per the listing. You can cancel free of charge up to 2 days in advance.
3-course lunch next to the dome with a glass of Gio Secco, then per the listing the dome at your own pace.
Book thisWhat is the Sundowner Dinner on the Reichstag like?
A four-course evening meal with a view of the city as the lights come on. The listing states 3 hours, and late arrivals will not be admitted.
The sundowner dinner at the Käfer restaurant is the longest of the three packages. Per the listing, it includes reserved entry, an evening table, a 4-course menu, an aperitif of the month, a small mineral water and a coffee or tea. The listing does not mention further drinks. Afterward, per the listing, the visit to the dome with the free audio guide is on the programme.
Punctuality is especially strict in the evening: per the listing, latecomers will not be admitted. So plan your journey with extra time. You can cancel free of charge up to 2 days before. For how the dome looks at night, see our tips on the best time to visit.
Four courses above the lights of Berlin, with the aperitif of the month, water and coffee or tea.
Book thisDo you need a reservation for the Käfer Restaurant?
Yes. Without a reservation, you cannot enter the restaurant, as access is through the Bundestag’s security check.
Book directly via the Feinkost Käfer reservation page. Guests with a direct reservation use the West C entrance below the west portal, per the Bundestag. Käfer itself asks on its travel page that you arrive at the Bundestag security check 15 minutes before your reservation time, at the white security containers at the west entrance, and bring your reservation confirmation and a valid ID.
With the packages on GetYourGuide, the process is slightly different: the meeting point is the Käfer visitor reception in Scheidemannstraße with the first security check. Full names and dates of birth for all guests must be provided in advance for security clearance. The advantage of the packages: entry and table are arranged in one step, and the cancellation terms are clearly stated per the listing.
Does a reservation get me into the dome?
With the three packages, the listing then includes a visit to the Reichstag dome with an audio guide. For a direct reservation, we have not found any official confirmation that the dome is included.
The options for breakfast, lunch and dinner each state that after your meal you can visit the dome with the free audioguide. We promise no more than that here. If you book directly with Käfer, ask about dome access when you reserve. To be sure of seeing the dome, also register free of charge with the Bundestag as described in our registration guide .
Also remember the Bundestag’s conditions: the dome visit depends on parliamentary sessions, events, weather and security, and may be cancelled at short notice. In 2026, the dome will be closed for maintenance from 19 to 30 October, though the roof terrace will remain open. During this period, you will only see the dome from the outside.
What should you bring on the day?
A valid passport or ID card for each guest, your confirmation and enough time. Large luggage is best left at the hotel.
Every guest needs an ID; copies are not accepted by the Bundestag. Bags and coats will be X-rayed, large luggage is not permitted in the building, and there are no lockers on site. Arrive on time: the packages explicitly require punctuality, and latecomers will not be admitted for dinner. The U5 to Bundestag station gets you there from the main station in just a few minutes.
If you cannot decide between the three mealtimes: breakfast is the shortest package and leaves the day free, lunch offers three courses at a set table for 1.5 hours, and dinner is the evening for a special occasion. If you also want to see the plenary chamber, you will find the right tours in our overview of guided tours.
Start the day above the rooftops: breakfast next to the dome, free cancellation up to 24 hours beforehand.
Book thisFrequently asked questions
Where is the entrance to the Käfer restaurant?
Guests with direct reservations enter via West C beneath the west portal, per the Bundestag. GetYourGuide packages meet at the Käfer visitor reception in Scheidemannstraße.
Are drinks included with breakfast?
The listing does not specify. Lunch includes a glass of Gio Secco, while dinner includes the month’s aperitif, a small mineral water and a coffee or tea.
What happens if I arrive late?
For dinner, latecomers are not admitted per the listing, and other packages also require punctuality. Allow time for the security check.
Can I cancel free of charge?
Breakfast can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours in advance per the listing, lunch and dinner up to 2 days in advance.
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Breakfast at the Käfer restaurant on the Reichstag
- Reserved entry to the Reichstag Building and a table at Käfer restaurant
- Breakfast per the listing with rolls, pastries, cheese, cold cuts, scrambled eggs and fruit
- Then the dome with the free audio guide, per the listing
Lunch at the Käfer restaurant
A three-course lunch with a glass of Gio Secco at a reserved table, then the dome with audio guide per the listing
Sundowner dinner at Käfer on the Reichstag
The evening on the roof: a reserved table at the rooftop restaurant, four courses, an aperitif of the month, plus water and coffee or tea, and the city lights behind the glass dome. After that, per the listing, you’ll head into the dome with an audioguide.
