Oranium

Oranium is a café that mixes traditional and contemporary elements to provide a pleasant venue to enjoy, amongst other things, long idyllic brunches in the heart of Berlin. Set in the corner of the street in a stone building, the façade features large windows that allow guests to get a good view of the activities outside and allow ample sunlight. The interior houses plush leather settees and makes room for seating on two levels. Soft, warm lighting takes over in the evening providing a warm, relaxed ambience. The cuisine is international, the service friendly and unobtrusive.

If you visit there for breakfast the options include raw minced pork with onions and marjoram, pickles, fresh rolls and butter, fresh croissant with cream cheese, honey or jam, a boiled egg, garnished with fruit and butter, and small Spanish omelette with potatoes, fresh peppers and red onions served with Serrano ham.

More variations spring up in the form of Waldorf salad with smoked turkey, scrambled eggs with mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, Italian country ham, and cream cheese with fresh herbs, garnished with fresh fruits, jam, rolls and butter, and a wholesome Oranium brunch of grilled pork with tomato hollandaise. Smoked salmon with cream horseradish, Camembert baked in a sesame dough with cranberries, chicken peach salad with shrimp, a cream cheese ball topped with stewed apples, sugar and cinnamon, or scrambled eggs with bacon and sausages, served with jam, croissant and butter add to the fine range of options.

Among starters you can try an aperitif trio, black and green olives filled with cream and Corsican goats' cheese, served with fresh baguette and Norwegian smoked salmon served with creamed horseradish, butter and toast. A classic goulash soup with beef, onion and peppers could be a good accompaniment.

Salads are represented by Oranium salad, a crisp and fresh salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, boiled egg, corn, radishes, sprouts and a dressing choice which includes ginger-curry, honey-mustard-dill, yoghurt-basil-lime, vinegar and Caesar dressing, and a curry chicken salad of grilled chicken garnished with exotic fruits and mango chutney.

If you are in the mood for a quick snack order the tuna submarine sandwich with aioli, red onions, peppers, pickles and tomatoes and a fruity chicken wrap of chicken breast strips mixed with pineapple, orange, peppers and a hot, fruity curry sauce.

People who prefer pizzas can opt for crispy crust with flavoursome sour cream, au gratin with cheese topped with Parma ham and arugula, and shrimp and fresh mango. A range of tapas and finger food are also available.

Mains could consist of rump steak with glazed onions, capers and crispy fried potatoes and pork medallions in a spicy tomato and olive stew with a hint of Garlic, served with baked potato and sour cream. Fresh strawberries with mascarpone sweetened with brown sugar and amaretto and a homemade tiramisu serve to round off your meal with a touch of elegance.