Fantastic food with nice home cooking ambience in the Portuguese restaurant row of Hamburg. Highly…read morerecommend the shrimp with capers. Service was fast and the food was authentic and not expensive.

Given the high praise for this place here on Yelp, we were pretty disappointed with our experience…read morehere. Maybe we were there on an off-night or the dish we got (paella) was just not their thing. We shared a single meat/seafood paella with a small pitcher of sangria. The fact that it had pork instead of chorizo or something a bit more authentic was a little weird. That aside, though, the dish was a mix of blandness and over-saltiness (possibly to make up for the blandness?). Gordon Ramsey would have definitely had one of his overly dramatic fits over this dish. Service was present but not friendly or engaging by any means. Our German was mostly non-existent at that point though, so that could have been the reason. That said, they weren't much more engaging with the only other table, which was German, in the place. They mostly stood behind the bar, occasionally staring out at the dining room. Place is cozy and charming, if not a little kitsch. Prices are very reasonable. With slightly friendlier/livelier service and better seasoning, this could be a nice place. As is, we'll probably look elsewhere for Portuguese dinner options.

You must try Caramba Especial if you are in Hamburg. I am Portuguese and this restaurant felt like…read moreI was back in Portugal and not in Germany. It is an absolute must if you are in the mood for Portuguese cuisine. The staff is excellent. The ambience is great and the food is delicious.

Food was excellent! No menu to pick from made it very easy. You get meat or fish! 3-4 course meal!…read more More than enough food & everyone looked happy! Nice vibe great music!

I'm not sure if it's because we ordered a lot of food or my German family is just so charming but…read morewe had a great time here. Food came out fresh and hot. Presentation was on point and we got good value for what we ordered. At least compared to California prices. Our server was very nice and checked on us often. Everything was grilled perfectly and seasoned well. We got the huge family sharing menu with fish and shrimp and a side of mussels/clams. Nothing was overcooked and it was very fresh from the ocean. No fishy smell or taste. Bathrooms were clean and there was plenty of street parking if you drive. They have a good amount of indoor and outdoor seating too. Definitely recommend if you're looking for seafood.

The food was fantastic. There was only one waiter which made it difficult. The location is great…read moretoo.

Der Service war nett. Mittagskarte ist echt groß, bestimmt 30 Sachen plus vier Nudelgerichte. Das…read moreeinzige vegetarische Gericht ist ein Salat mit Feta. Nicht mehr so richtig zeitgemäß.

Nice lunch, we had the pig's neck and grilled turkey. I likes the sauce, and the turkey breast was…read moretender. The pig's neck however needed a better cuisson, it was a bit tough. A little mistake with the signs outside, which stated something that they weren't serving today... good wine, friendly personnel, nice location and spannish r&b in the background. The price was ok.

Caravela is so freaking bomb. It's right across the street from Colon language center and it has…read morethe best Portuguese snacks and drinks. The hot chocolate here is so creamy and rich. I also love the croissants, the mini tuna quiches, and the pastel de natas. If you get a large quiche or croissant they also heat it up for you. The lady who works here is super friendly and doesn't shun me for trying to speak German. :) Whoo hoo!

I went there twice for a quick snack. The place is really nice and cozy, the fact it's below the…read moreground level makes it feel kind of like a secret place. Everybody speaks German there and they are quite nice. Food options are great and fresh, there's a good sort of sweets so you can try something different each time. I saw they also have lunch options. Prices are low. Other good thing is the free wi-fi which makes Caravela a cheaper option from Other coffee houses. Definitely recommended.

CASA FRANCO FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!…read more I came here twice with the company I was working for. Since my boss always paid for everything. BUT I'M SURE IT'S REALLY EXPENSIVE :D I think if I'd know the prices, I would pretty much give it ZERO stars hahahah. kidding :) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Well, what we always got was: HUGE SCAMPIES ROASTET IN OIL + ALCOHOL served in huge flames A PLATE WITH DIFFERENT FISH FILETS + a unique secret sauce made by Franco STEAK, small peaces of steak with different sauces. and more. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Honestly I don't remember it all but I know you get a lot, and all the seafood you get are really really delicious. I remember I dropped the whole steak I picked it up and still ate it, that's how good it was. But I was drunk anyways haha. LOCATION: Very very small, I guess about 20 people max. It's great, because it gives you a nice familiar cozy atmosphere. If you have the money and wanna do yourself somethiing good. Come here.

Ay Carumba! Casa Franco is so much fun. I came here last night with some friends and I had a great…read moretime. For 27 euros you get a four-course meal complete with a flaming scallop starter, fish, more fish, and a delicious dessert. Mmm. The owner of the restaurant is fantastic. He's so attentive to his customers and makes a huge effort to entertain the entire restaurant. We got several free shots of alcohol and the entire restaurant toasts together. The atmosphere is cozy, festive, and lively. There was even a traditional guitar singer that serenaded us twice in the night. My favorite part of my four course meal was the parrot fish and the crème brûlée-like dessert. I'm not sure what it was, but it was GOOD. We also ordered a bottle of wine, which was 22 euros a bottle. I'd say the style of the food was Portuguese fusion. The fun part is that the chef decides what you will eat so you don't have to order your food. The fish that he served us was extremely fresh. I think this is a great place to go with some friends or to celebrate a special occasion like a birthday. At the end of the meal, the owner also gives the ladies a single rose. :) Four solid stars for the food, and 7 stars for the service. I'll most likely be back!

Delicious traditional food. Typical for the portuguese food is fish…read more We were in a group of six people and got our food all at the same time. Nice service. Price was ok. A reservation is highly recommended.

We ordered our food and waited for over an hr .........since the food never arrived we left. 1 sat…read moreis too much

My boyfriend and I headed to this area without a reservation. We tried one other place with…read moreslightly higher reviews without luck. Choose this restaurant by chance, because it was close by and honestly, I am glad the first place turned us down because this restaurant was exactly what I wanted! They were able to seat us within 10 mins and even let me bring my small dog, as long as she stayed under the table (which she did the whole time, because my dog is perfect in every way). This place was packed but the service was extremely fast. The wait staff were running around nonstop to get everyone their food and drinks. It was the best service I've gotten since moving to Germany. The menu was in English and the wait staff were able to talk to us in English as well. They were very courteous. We ordered a bottle of the Vino Verde, 4 tapas (Spanish omellete, peppers, dates with bacon and mushrooms) and the mixed grilled seafood platter. It was our only meal of the day and still we had trouble finishing it and had to take some home. The tapa portions were generous and the fish platter was huge. I would order every single of these dishes again when I come back (and I will). The Vino Verde was great too. Everything was about 75 euros, which I think is more than reasonable. All in all, instantly one of my favourite places in Hamburg.

great food and very good service and... gluten free options! drinks are also great , love the…read moreSangria.

Nice small caffe with portugiese pastry, coffee, toasts and other snack. Atmosphere is good, nice…read moremusic and very pleasant staff. At least once a week I stop by to pick up something for breakfast. Prices are also very affordable.

Restaurant with cozy ambiance in a lively area. The food was amazing! Everything was delicious from…read morestarters to desserts. Great service as well.

(Last visited 12/1/2023.) It speaks volumes of a certain restaurant when I've been to this part of…read morethe world 2 times and have eaten here 3 times. Liman truly blew us away with our first experience so we came back again and again. Here's why... Atmosphere/Appearance: This place is set in Hamburg, but a little further away from the hustle & bustle of downtown in more of a residential section, but still busier than a suburb. Reservations are recommended, but whenever we came here it never seemed busy. The inside is very modern, chic, contemporary, upscale and laid back. It was quiet and just made for a great place I would love to hang out in. Service: Apart from the food, Alice, our server was another reason we kept on coming back. She was truly amazing. She was sweet, funny, personable, made great recommendations and just had an addictive personality. Food: We've tried everything from the filet mignon, to the salmon, to the mixed grill, a series of desserts, pulpo, scallops, you name it. They never missed. This place specialized in seafood, hence its name and it nailed every single dish. My wife literally dreamt about the salmon with the pea foam or whatever it was after the first time she had it. Then the dessert! I could go on and on, but I won't since I only have so many characters to use. The food is exquisite... that's why we kept on coming back. Value: It's a seafood restaurant. Enough said. It's going to be expensive, but not suit & tie-dinner jacket required type of expensive. Bring your wallet regardless because you're going to want everything on the menu. Lol. You can guess my conclusion. Although, our friend Alice no longer works there, the food will still keep us coming back over and over to try more things on the menu every time we're in Hamburg. Make your way here if you're in the area!