Mela - Berlin

We ate there this easter sunday and had a great time, the service was speedy and welcoming and the food was delicious and very affordable. We will be coming back the next time in Berlin

Berlin has many Indian restaurants, but in my opinion the unassuming Mela is certainly one of the best. You can't go wrong with tandoori chicken there - try the Murgh Pudina Tikka with mint leaves.

I love Indian food and have tried many Indian restaurants in Berlin - but this is definitely the best one. Typically, Indian restaurants in Germany lack spiciness and the food can be quite bland. Not Mela! The food here is always full of flavor, and the menu includes a number of vegetarian options and delicious tikkas. The restaurant is simply but beautifully arranged. The service is extraordinary friendly and very fast. The prices are very moderate.

This resto has few reviews, so isn't far up on TA's list. However, all but one of the reviews are glowing, as is mine. The cuisine here was neither "average" nor "standard" - "Stand Out" would be a more apt description. The menu is diverse. Although many of the dishes listed are familiar, the spicing of those I had was subtly different and distinct, and the freshness of the ingredients and their individual preparation was apparent. No hint of mass production here. Vegetables were crisp and tender, and the vegetarian offerings were plentiful. Service was excellent (Deutsch/Englisch egal), prompt and very welcoming. The single negative review listed is not a review of the restaurant or it's food quality, and should be discounted. It is an ideological rant, brought on by the reviewer's reaction to a perhaps uninformed waitress who was, herself, probably unaware of the diversity of regional cuisines in India. The reviewer says he didn't even go in! Mela is definitely worth a visit. And if you're a resident or longer-term visitor, it's worth several!

Very good indian food with very suitable prices !! Friendly German and english staff !! Try garlic nan. Readonable wine selection with good prices