Hamburg
Like any port city worthy of its fishing fleet, Hamburgers have an abiding love for fish dishes, and this old-fashioned, no-frills purveyor of local…
Must-see restaurants in Hamburg
Altstadt
Down a quiet Altstadt side street in a pretty terrace house, Perle is especially good at lunchtime with a light menu or daily specials. For dinner, their…
Hamburg
Set back from busy Lange Reihe, in the gallery Koppel 66, this veggie cafe is a refined oasis (with a summer garden). The menu could be an ad for the…
Altstadt
They've been serving quality fish and chips at Daniel Wischer since the 1920s, and it's a terrific place for a quick meal or something more substantial…
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
Schwabisch specialities (from the area around Stuttgart) dominate this light-filled restaurant and whisky bar – the combination of the two means you could…
Hamburg
Vietnamese restaurants are all the rage in Hamburg, and this cool outpost is always popular for its fresh tastes and authentic Vietnamese cooking. Their…
Hamburg
Some of the yummiest ice cream you’ll ever taste is scooped from this little hole in the wall (look for the queues). On any given day, you’ll find around…
Altstadt
Consistently lauded as one of Hamburg's more creative kitchens, Trific serves up a small, market- and season-driven menu. When we were there, dishes…
Hamburg
Behind its opaque glass doors, this upmarket bistro with fluted columns and period decor was part of the original vanguard of St Georg’s gentrification…
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
There's a lot happening here at this hip tri-level restaurant. The varied and inspired slow-food menu is steered by the seasons and whatever regional…
Hamburg
Facing the Elbphilharmonie, this casual place offers predominantly French cuisine, such as croque-monsieur and other toasts in the bistro, with a little…
Hamburg
We love the tasteful retro furnishings at this appealing cafe and wine bar. The small but carefully chosen menu changes with the seasons, but ranges from…
Hamburg
Out in Altona's west, Jools is a terrific cafe-restaurant that does risotto, pasta, Currywurst and even burgers. The tastes are fresh, the service is…
Hamburg
Steaks in all their glory dominate proceedings here. We prefer them without sauces, but put us by the Elbe overlooking the water with a medium-rare rib…
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
This gem of a neighbourhood cafe is the go-to place for warm brioches, some of the yummiest cakes in town, plus daily changing lunch specials. Camp out…
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
St Pauli's version of the late-night kebab stop is this timeless place serving fish sandwiches, as well as smoked fish and meats. There's nothing quite…
Altstadt
Top regional ingredients are used in fresh lunches served in a casual setting. There are vegetarian soups and salads plus sandwiches featuring roasted…
Hamburg
Perfect for that much-needed pause, this cute little cafe has excellent coffee drinks as well as tasty baked goods, including the best bagels in town.
Hamburg
The menu here is astonishingly broad (tapas, pizza, pasta, seafood) without compromising on quality. Their speciality is flame-grilled meats.
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
Sweet offerings abound at this aromatic and traditional bakery. Try a nussecken, a crunchy, nutty, triangular-shaped pastry.
Hamburg
The alt-vibe is perfectly contrasted by this very traditional Italian cafe and grocery, facing the inspirational near-ruin of the Rote Flora cultural…
Hamburg
Forage for prime picnic fare (or eat in) at this market hall by Altona station. Stalls have everything from fresh Med fare to fine wines by the glass. But…
Hamburg
We think this place is a touch overpriced for dinner, but the international cooking (which leans predominantly in the direction of Italy) is assured, and…
Hamburg
A perfect place of refuge from the fried-fish-clutching mobs of the port area, this cafe lives up to its name with a cheery disposition, even on a cloudy…
