Stopped in after a walking tour of Hamburg. They had some kale specials of the day, one of which was a soup with potato and either sausage or bacon. We chose sausage and it did not disappoint! Came out piping hot and was tasted amazing. The broth was flavorful and there was a generous portion of sausage. The atmosphere is very dark and cozy, including real candles! Serious was fast and friendly and even accommodated with English menus. Loved this place. read more

Kartoffelkeller - German Near Me - Hamburg, HH

Kartoffelkeller was a great place to warm up after spending a cold day exploring Hamburg. Situated underground, there are cellar vibes that are offset with candles everywhere and cutesy decor. The menu is, unsurprisingly, potato heavy so there was plenty for a vegetarian to chose from. I ended up going either the potato soup, which was a welcome surprise because it was served in a small pot with a little candle underneath. We also went with potato pancakes as a starter. The pancakes were crispy and served with sweet jam that made them a better dessert than starter but they were great, none the less. The only reason my review is 4 stars and not 5 is that Kartoffelkeller was a bit expensive for having a potato heavy menu. Being flagged as touristy and in a tourist district that isn't too surprising but worth noting. Overall, I would certainly go again for the food and experience. read more

Kartoffelkeller - Potato soup bowl - each bowl had a different expression - German Near Me - Hamburg, HH

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This is so far the best place to eat in Hamburg. Great location. Excellent food. Really the best. Loved herrings, all different kinds of potato dishes. Beer and Schnitzel also. Cute decors. read more

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The food itself was alright and the ambiance was nice. However, the waiter was really insistent about tipping and became an ass when we kept repeating that we didn't want to. Haven't run into this anywhere else in Germany. read more

Even though I speak German, I'll write this review in English for our fellow travelers. We stopped here in summer of 2014 and had a great meal. Everyone in our family likes potatoes so we knew this was going to be good. One really awesome thing was that we were able to beg the waiter to get us some tap water. In case you don't know: No one serves just plain tap water in Europe and drinks of any kind are expensive. We were so thirsty after walking all around the city that we would have maxed out our credit card just on Cokes alone. The waiter kept bringing us carafes full of plain tap water and glasses for no charge - for that alone they have my eternal gratitude! I had the "Florentiner Spinatauflauf" - a florentine spinach and potato casserole. Along with the spinach and potato slices in a garlic cream sauce it was also covered in cheese and baked. It was incredibly good. My son had a variety of roasted potatoes and potato pancakes. I forgot what my wife and daughter ate, but it was also very good. We sat outside on the patio on account of the nice weather. Inside was very cozy and dark. Take your pick depending on your mood. If you love potatoes as much as we do, you should definitely try this place. They proudly make potatoes the centerpiece of everything! read more

Kartoffelkeller - German Near Me - Hamburg, HH

I had the Labskaus, I think a Hamburg dish that looks like boiled beef and has the consistency of mashed potatoes. The restaurant and food are fine, but more notable is the street where it's located. My coworker tells me Deichstraße is one of the oldest streets in Hamburg, and the origin of the big fire of 1842 that burned down half the city. You can sit out front if the weather's nice, or take one of the alleyways around back for a great view of the canal and surrounding architecture after dinner. read more

Kartoffelkeller - German Near Me - Hamburg, HH

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Kartoffel Keller! I loved everything about this restaurant. At first glance, Kartoffel Keller looks like any other restaurant from the front. That is, until you realize that it's actually in the basement! Open the old door and be greeted with plenty of old world deco. They use waxy candles that melt over a wine bottle and by the look at the wax, they only use candle light. The ambiance is a bit dark but it's fitting. On to the food! I love potatoes. I love everything about potatoes and this restaurant specializes in potatoes! The translation of Kartoffel Keller is Potato Cellar. I went straight to the potato salads because I love German potatoes salads back home. There were types I have never seen nor heard of before so I went for the one that was that sounded the most unique. Potato salad with young herring, onions, beet root and apple slices. Everything in the salad was excellent. The sauce was a bit more watery then you'd find back home but it helped coat all the pieces nicely. The onions added a nice spicy bite. The potatoes were a little bitey which is exactly how I like them. I ordered the potato stew with sausage for the main course. It was very filling. It's served in a pot hanging over a tea light candle to keep it warm. The stew consistency was a little thin for what I would call stew, but the taste was there. There was some ground sausage in it with some cased sausage as well. Both were excellent. Since it was almost Christmas, I had to order the Gluhwein. It was very well done as well. The spices weren't over powering and it was just sweet enough to overcome the winey vapor you get from hot wine. Combine the ambiance with the food and the price, this place is a winner in my book. Next time I'm in Hamburg, you know where to find me. :) read more

After fasting for a week i was searching for a place to eat some potatoes. Ordered backed potatoes less oil and some salad with out salad dressing. But it came with oily potatoes and salad dressing. Apart from it lovely place and staff was friendly. I found my basic backed potato dish was reasonable. read more

Kartoffelkeller - baked potatoes with rosemary. EUR 4.- - German Near Me - Hamburg, HH

We ate at Kartoffelkeller on a Sunday afternoon for a late lunch. The restaurant is on a very picturesque street in Hamburg, right on the water. The concept of a potato themed restaurant intrigued us so we decided to give it a shot. There weren't many other patrons in the restaurant since we were late for lunch so we were seated right away. The decor seemed a bit dated and it seems like a place that gets a lot of business from tourists--which isn't a bad thing but you could tell the place needed a little "freshening-up." I had the Hamburger Pannfisch and the husband had potato pancakes and the potato soup with sausage. Both of our meals weren't particularly spectacular but they weren't horrible either. We came away satisfied so we consider that a win. Portions were large but we didn't think that the food quality justified the price. read more

Cute restaurant with a great ambiance. Feels like it is lit by candles making it warm and welcoming. Get the potato pancakes!

We were hungry after a day of racing, but wanted some Hamburg panfish. We sat outside, and had a great meal. Not a bargain, but, with the great environment, and helpful staff, we were very happy. The roast beef was served cold, which is nice on a summer day, and the Swiss soup is nice with a celery base. Yum. read more

Kartoffelkeller - The front door. - German Near Me - Hamburg, HH

The taste of the food here is very mediocre. We were very interested in this place because of our obsession with potato dishes. Very disappointing. The place itself is very cool, but... the final thing that did it for me was seeing a mouse run by the table. The place has dark lighting which is probably why most people did not see it. I told the server and he said that it was normal as they are located in a basement and surrounded by water. When I saw the mouse a second time, it had returned from the other side of the dinning room and was very close to our table. I decide we'd had enough. I asked for the bill and they not only provided zero discounts, but the serve had the audacity to point out that tips had not been charged on the bill. I simply paid (NO tips) and decided to never return.. read more

It's at least interesting. Every meal is potato and something. Was an OK meal but I won't be rushing back.

We made a reservation for 6 people at 6pm. We arrived and from the beginning, the female server had a major attitude. Everything we said she had to roll her eyes at us and shrug her shoulders. In fact, one of the people in our party asked for a dark beer and she replied: "I don't know." Again, my colleague asked for the darkest, heavier beer they had and rolling her eyes she said "Pilsner". If you know German beer, that is as light beer as it gets; so she recommended the total opposite. I lived in Germany and was letting it slide. She kept with the attitude while we order our food. Some of the members in my party have never been there and asked a few questions about the menu. She just kept acting as we were a waste of her time. When she asked me for my choice, I finally said to her: "are you ok?" And she, rolling her eyes one again, said: "Ja, why?" And I finally said, "because since we walked in this restaurant you have had a very sarcastic and nasty attitude and you can now drop it." She was in shock that I confronted her. After she walked away, the members of my party said: "I thought it was me who noticed and attitude but I did not want to say anything." But I did. And here is the deal: The server does not know that some if the members in my dinner party come to Hamburg every week, sometimes 4 to 5 times a month with different colleagues from work and we recommend to each other places to eat. In fact, I thought the food was quite mediocre and I've had much better Germany food in other locations nearby. I will definitely not recommend this restaurant to any of my colleagues any longer and personally, will never step one foot in this place again. (Better food: Restaurant Franziskaner near the lake in the center of town). read more

Potato everything, even menus shaped like smiling potatoes. Food was pretty good, standard German fare. Portions generous and prices quite reasonable. One of the more expensive entrees plus a beer cost under 20 euros. Dark and cosy ambience (Keller means cellar, so most of the restaurant is, you guessed it, in a cellar.) read more

Kartoffelkeller - Potato shaped menus - German Near Me - Hamburg, HH

Politely asking for my lamb to be cooked a bit more and then getting it back microwaved...

We stumbled upon this place on a Sunday during a recent trip to Hamburg. It appears to be family owned and a very friendly restaurant as well. We had several interesting dishes fresh fish, potatoes soup and my daughter's favorite a sort of perogi casserole. We have had to recreate this and it has become a family favorite. Nice view on the canal too. read more