

+1 for Banh Mi Stable. I agree on most places not being worth it. I’d add Mädchenitaliener (Italian) to the list. Its small and cosy, but usually full. They have a fig pasta which I like. If you want a place with a pretty glamorous flair, check out Coccodrillo too.
Not a restaurant, but head over to Cafe Buchhandlung and Zosch - two bars in the area which still have the old Berlin vibes