Hamburg
Right by the pedestrian bridge, Vlet has three different menus (plus a children's version) and the recurring theme is the intersection between…
Hamburg
Right by the pedestrian bridge, Vlet has three different menus (plus a children's version) and the recurring theme is the intersection between…
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…
Altstadt
A bastion for northern German and Hamburg cooking, Laufauf is something of a Hamburg institution. The Hamburger Pannfisch (locally fried fish),…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Altstadt
Within a spectacularly tiled 1882 butchers’ hall and adjoining art-deco salon, this elegant yet relaxed brasserie serves classical French fare like croque…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Hamburg
Eight different burger types, including one with truffle mayo and two veggie options, washed down by craft beers – need we say more?
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…
Altstadt
One of numerous good choices along pretty Deichstrasse, Kartoffelkeller is true to its name and lives for the potato – Kartoffelsalate (potato salad),…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
Hamburg
Celebrated sushi chef Hideaki Morita creates excellent Japanese fare at this 2nd-floor restaurant where virtually everything is unassuming, except for the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Hamburg
Near the Elbmeile waterfront, Fischereihafen serves some of Hamburg’s finest fish, including regional specialities, to a well-heeled clientele. No-frills…
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…
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…
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…
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…