Marina Blu, Mitte

I met Julia and Lena here for a much-needed weeknight dinner. The vinyl walled patio is great for couples, families, and friends looking to shoot the shit. There's even a small tomato garden growing in the center of the deck.

We ordered aperol spritzes and chilled glasses of rose followed by a margherita pizza, gnocchi, and baked eggplant; all of which were polished off by the end of the night.

Their pasta dishes looked amazing, but their rotating menu lends to a small selection so you might not find something you're in the mood for at each visit. The Italian classics are always on the menu so you're bound to find a simple pizza, aglio e olio gnocchi, or spaghetti bolognese no matter what season it is.

Marina Blu can be found at Weinbergsweg 8a, 10119 Berlin.