By far my best meal in Germany. Ox cheek. Braised overnight, it is tender yet full of flavor. The…read morerib eye. Equally sumptuous served with roasted fingerling potatoes and mushrooms. But what made the meal is the amazingly friendly staff. Felix and Anni - we love you. So much fun, and thanks for the schnapps. This place is hard to find since it's in a basement cellar. But definitely worth the exploration.

Looking for late night food, we found Das Dorf. You go down a basement and the ambiance felt cozy…read moreright away. We were welcomed warmly and sat quickly. After perusing their menu, we ordered ox cheek and rib eye, both were quite delicious. And for dessert, I recommend their Rosemary creme brulee, perfect blend of sweetness and Rosemary. Service was super friendly and as someone visiting Hamburg I felt at home here. This place is highly recommended. Delicious food, cozy ambiance and friendliest service makes this an epic place for me to visit again.

If you're looking for traditional northern German food, Brodersen is definitely a good spot! The…read moreinterior is also traditional and cozy with a nautical theme. The Pannfisch with the Dijon mustard sauce was quite good, and my partner also really enjoyed the Rumpsteak. I think the highlight was however the Bratkartoffeln... crispy yet soft and fried to perfection! Not the cheapest restaurant but for special occasions definitely a good option! Good for tourists visiting hamburg as well.

Cozy basement restaurant that must have the Oma's of Hamburg cooking. It's like having the best…read moreGerman Sunday supper.

What a fantastic place hidden in the Riechoff Hotel. I must confess, I have stayed at this premiere…read moreHilton property and have only had breakfast here. Due to schedule had to eat dinner. I was blown away!!!! The fish was superb!

Kartoffelkeller was a great place to warm up after spending a cold day exploring Hamburg. Situated…read moreunderground, 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.

Stopped in after a walking tour of Hamburg. They had some kale specials of the day, one of which…read morewas 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.

My last night in Hamburg I was searching for an authentic German restaurant and found this one a…read moreshort walk from my Le Méridien Hamburg hotel. I didn't have a reservation but was seated within 5 minutes of what looked like their busiest hour--8:00pm. I had the fish pike perch which was delicious! I'm so glad I stopped here.

Excellent local ingredients...comfort food for an American in Hamburg. Every course is excellent…read moreevery time I've been (three times now).

Amazing and historic neighborhood / street. I grabbed a table outside for lunch - had a beer and…read moreordered there main fish dish which is commonly eaten in this part of Germany. Three types of fish pan fried with potatoes. Sooo good. Service was a little slow and had a bit of a language barrier - but one of the staff stepped in (thank you!!) and was very welcoming and friendly. 100% recommend! Also a heads up - not sure if it's true but I read (somewhere) that it is a cash only place.

Traditional Hamburg food! Went on a walking tour and our guide told us about how schnitzel is more…read moresouthern Germany and in Hamburg, they eat fish (makes sense since they are by so much water). This restaurant was on the road where the guide said you'll find traditional Hamburg dishes and where locals like to eat. Food was delicious and the service was so friendly. Kind to foreigners and spoke English very well. Great outside seating area with umbrellas which made the temperature great! Hamburg Pan Fried fish fillets (white fish & salmon) with mustard sauce and fried potatoes

Swabian cuisine at its best. Sausages, Wiener schnitzel, speatzle. How can you go wrong? I knew I…read morewas in trouble when I asked the waitress what she recommended to drink. She replied, "you are a man, so you must finish this beer". A truly memorable experience.

Oh! Yes, please! We know we weren't in the Bavarian region, but we were craving the Nurnberg…read moresausages we'd had once upon a time in Nuremberg. We were only in town for a few hours, but when we found out they had them we decided we would devote day's visit to Franziskaner. The staff were so friendly and helpful. They helped us work through ordering, as finding these delights on the menu can be tricky for an English speaker. Our server was an absolute delight, though, and he helped us find them and place an order with the amount we wanted (can we order 100 please?). We also ordered a sample of sausages featuring 4 different kinds. And, of course, BEER! Giant liters full. We were able to try two different kinds and they were delish. Our server was also great conversation and gave us info about other things in the area that were worth seeing, too. Let me tell you about that sausage though! We make our own at home, and we make it a point to order sausages everywhere we go. We're fans. Every single one of their sausages was drop dead delicious. Perfect textures, no graininess, delicate, with snap where it should have snap. All the flavors of each were perfection. And the Nurnbergs tasted just like the ones we'd had in Nuremberg 7 years ago. It was such a delight. P.S. their sauerkraut was the best I've had IN. MY. LIFE. The interior was perfect, too. Traditional Bavarian style, cozy wooden booths with pillows, beautiful checkered blue and white curtains. And CLEAN beautiful bathrooms!! When we visited the toilets we realized there was a whole dining area above where we'd dined, so they can accommodate some crowds for sure! I am so glad we made the effort and spent all our time that day there. They took care of us completely and I would return 100% the next time we're in Hamburg. Definitely worth it!

I arrived in Hamburg and wanted to stay close to my hotel for dinner. I came across Opitz, a very…read morenice and what appears to be traditional German restaurant and gave it a try. The atmosphere is cozy traditional. It's down a few steps from the street level and you enter a somewhat dark, candle lit dining area. The tables and seating seem to be an eclectic collection that work well together. My server was prompt and I ordered a "Jever" pilsner beer to start. She brought over an English menu and made some suggestions. I took her suggestion for "Pork medallions with button mushrooms ala creme and fried potatoes". This was three thick slices of pork tenderloin. This and the potatoes were delicious and a very generous portion. Enough for two meals, but I ate it all anyway. :) I wanted a somewhat traditional German-style meal and I believe that I got it. :) Cheers.

What I think is a family style typical German fare place. They do have English language menus…read more The potato and pea soup were home made and very good. The bowl portion came with an entire smoked sausage and was a large portion. The rump steak was as good as it can be. The beef remoulade was not rolled but thin sliced cold beef served with some onions and a mild horse radish sauce. My companion enjoyed the herring plate. Four types of herring. All served with fried potatoes family style.