Vlet in der Speicherstadt
Hamburg
Right by the pedestrian bridge, Vlet has three different menus (plus a children's version) and the recurring theme is the intersection between…
Clouds
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
Arguably St Pauli's most prestigious table, Clouds, on the 23rd floor of the Tanzende Türme, is an elegant space with marvellous views out over the city…
Laufauf
Altstadt
A bastion for northern German and Hamburg cooking, Laufauf is something of a Hamburg institution. The Hamburger Pannfisch (locally fried fish),…
Deichgraf
Altstadt
In a prime setting, with the water on one side and long streetside tables on the other, Deichgraf excels in Hamburg specialities cooked to a high standard…
Café Gnosa
Hamburg
With its abstract art and in-house bakery, Café Gnosa draws an affable gay and straight crowd in St Georg. The curved glass windows give it an art deco…
Fischbrötchenbude Brücke 10
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
There are a gazillion fish sandwich vendors in Hamburg, but we're going to stick our neck out and say that this vibrant, clean and contemporary outpost…
Bullerei
Hamburg
One of the coolest dining spaces in the city, Bullerei inhabits a converted former slaughterhouse with lovely high ceilings and a real buzz that bounces…
Zum Spätzle
Hamburg
Specialising in Spätzle (a pasta-like dish from Schwabia) and Maultaschen (a filled pasta, also from further south), Zum Spätzle is a terrific place to…
Restaurant Kleinen Brunnenstrasse 1
Hamburg
The heart of northern Germany's slow food movement beats in this exquisite bistro. Menus change daily and always reflect what's in season and fresh…
Mö-Grill
Altstadt
You can smell the curry and see the crowds from two streets away at this very popular venue for that beloved German fast food, the Currywurst. Locals…
Altes Mädchen
Hamburg
The lofty red-brick halls of a 19th-century animal market have been upcycled into a hip culinary destination that includes a coffee roastery, a celebrity…
Mikkels
Hamburg
Even if you miss the morning at this cheery spot which mixes affability with pastel style, you can still sit outside and catch the afternoon sun. Baked…
Pauline
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
Tucked away on a residential street and as good for breakfast as for lunch, this classy cafe is enduringly popular with locals, but they can't keep it all…
Café Paris
Altstadt
Within a spectacularly tiled 1882 butchers’ hall and adjoining art-deco salon, this elegant yet relaxed brasserie serves classical French fare like croque…
Old Commercial Room
Hamburg
Around since 1795 and opposite the entrance to St Michaelis Kirche, this fine old bastion of tradition has long been serving some of Hamburg's best…
Atlantik Fisch
Hamburg
It doesn't get fresher than this Elbmeile gem. One of Hamburg's top seafood vendors has a simple cafe where top-notch dishes are served to thankful diners…
Das Dorf
Hamburg
There are lots of reasons to visit this wonderfully traditional restaurant with its wood-panelled dining room. But we love it especially for its homemade…
Von Der Motte
Hamburg
In a tiny little pedestrian street, Von Der Motte does soups, sandwiches and salads, or what they refer to as 'fast slow food' – service is rapid, but the…
Ahoi by Steffen Henssler
Altstadt
German-born but always with his eye on the horizon, celebrated local chef Steffen Henssler has made a name for himself as a sushi chef. He also does…
Eisenstein
Hamburg
Altona's best pizza is only part of the story here, in an artfully conceived space where the food is consistently good and the atmosphere clicks along…
Otto's Burger
Hamburg
Eight different burger types, including one with truffle mayo and two veggie options, washed down by craft beers – need we say more?
Fleetschlösschen
Hamburg
Timelessly cute, this former customs post overlooks a Speicherstadt canal and has a narrow steel spiral staircase to the toilets. There’s barely room for…
Kartoffelkeller
Altstadt
One of numerous good choices along pretty Deichstrasse, Kartoffelkeller is true to its name and lives for the potato – Kartoffelsalate (potato salad),…
Lusitano
Hamburg
As unadorned as a piece of salt cod, this little restaurant in Hamburg's old Portuguese neighbourhood captures the bright flavours of the Mediterranean…
Tide
Hamburg
Part of the growing gourmet reputation of the Ottensen district of Altona, Tide is part cafe (sandwiches, soups, cakes and coffee) and part delicatessen …
Fischerhaus
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
Arguably the pick of the sit-down fish restaurants down in the Fischmarkt, Fischerhaus has three different dining spaces – the views are better from the…
Casa di Roma
Hamburg
One of the better and classier Italian restaurants among many in St Georg, Casa di Roma is cool, contemporary and has well-priced pasta dishes. The other…
Se7en Oceans
Altstadt
At first glance, Se7en Oceans looks like an extension of the food court atop the Europa Passage shopping complex. Look a little closer and you'll find a…
Matsumi
Hamburg
Celebrated sushi chef Hideaki Morita creates excellent Japanese fare at this 2nd-floor restaurant where virtually everything is unassuming, except for the…
Klippkroog
Hamburg
We lost track of the number of times a local told us this was their favourite cafe. Their classic dish of green asparagus, new potatoes and local ham is…
Oberhafen Kantine
Hamburg
Since 1925, this slightly tilted brick restaurant has served up the most traditional Hamburg fare. Here you can order a 'Hamburger' and you get the real…
Fillet of Soul
Altstadt
Creative fusion cooking is Fillet of Soul's philosophy and meats are the mainstay – the Oldenburger, dry aged beef, is a true classic among carnivores…
Kiez Curry
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
All manner of Currywurst (there's even a vegan version) have made this an icon of St Pauli's nights – a Currywurst at 4am after a hard night of partying…
Trattoria Da Enzo
Hamburg
Checked tablecloths, wooden chairs and down-home Italian cooking make this one of the city's more intimate Mediterranean choices. In addition to the…
[m]eatery
Hamburg
Tucked away on a quiet street in Neustadt's north, [m]eatery stays true to its name and prepares what many Hamburgers believe to be the best steaks in the…
Fischereihafen
Hamburg
Near the Elbmeile waterfront, Fischereihafen serves some of Hamburg’s finest fish, including regional specialities, to a well-heeled clientele. No-frills…
Thämer’s
Hamburg
The leafy Grossneumarkt is a relaxed change from the more chichi parts of the Neustadt, and for decades Thämer's has anchored a prime spot with dozens of…
Markt Koenig
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
Don't be fooled by the location, surrounded by a food hall and next to a supermarket. Markt Koenig is a bright modern place that does a range of local…
Erikas Eck
Hamburg
This pit-stop institution originally fed hungry workers from the nearby abattoir (today the central meat market) and now serves wallet-friendly but waist…
Le Kaschemme
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
The perfect place for a meal while you plan your night out in St Pauli, this clean-lined pub has a good menu of dishes that range from Italian to German…
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