Berlin has been named the best place in the world to dine out solo after 2024 saw a surge of people travelling by themselves to popular city destinations . A new study by Kayak in collaboration with OpenTable reveals that solo travelling and solo dining have become increasingly popular, with some respondents saying that it is a form of self-care. Nearly two in five Brits say they would choose to go and eat out by themselves when they need a break from socialising, while over a quarter said that their number one reason they like to dine out solo is because they enjoy ‘me time’.
Around 21 per cent also view solo dining as a part of their regular self-care routine, with over one in four saying the same thing about booking a city break , hiking adventure or a beach resort by themselves. The study revealed that Berlin , Germany , was the top destination for people who want to combine the two, as they offer the best solo travel and dining experiences. OpenTable has run down the top places that are favoured by their diners who are eating out alone, to help others find the best experience, whether they are visiting the city or a resident there.
The top pick for eating out alone is 839, a sophisticated Japanese restaurant in Charlottenburg with influences from Southern American flavours. It has a 4.7-star rating across 950 OpenTable diners.
Ottenthal Restaurant & Weinhandlung also made the list, known for its Austrian cuisine and named after a small wine-growing village in Lower A.
