Hamburg Restaurants--Calling HSV
Mar 10th, 2007, 03:47 PM
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Hamburg Restaurants--Calling HSV
I am touring a number of cities in Northern Germany this Fall and am on the lookout for personal experiences with restaurants. To my considerable delight, Ingo and J62 fed me insightful information on the restaurant scene in Dresden.
One of our earlier stops (before Berlin) is Hamburg. If HSV (or anyone else) is out there with special knowledge of the current restaurant situation in Hamburg, I would be grateful for the input. Berlin suggestions are also welcome. Many thanks. Gradyghost
One of our earlier stops (before Berlin) is Hamburg. If HSV (or anyone else) is out there with special knowledge of the current restaurant situation in Hamburg, I would be grateful for the input. Berlin suggestions are also welcome. Many thanks. Gradyghost
Mar 10th, 2007, 03:50 PM
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There's a most wonderful Italian run by two women "behind" (more away from the lakes and take a left by the station sort of thing) the Atlantic Hotel on a corner - the food is superb, and really very reasonable. I wish I could remember the name for you - maybe someone else will!
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The current restaurant situation is pretty good - whatever your preference, there's likely going to be a pretty good restaurant around in Hamburg.
A few options:
Stocker: Even though chef and owner Manfred Stocker died last year of lung cancer at the end of his 30ies and despite being a non-smoker, the place is being kept up to standard by his former employees and his former ex-wife. The Austrian standards such as Tafelspitz are still very good. The atmosphere is charming, but with the painted ceiling and charming angels dangling from the walls a bit on the kitschy side. Service by the maitre d' is outstanding, though.
Max-Brauer-Allee 80 in the Altona district.
http://www.restaurant-stocker.de/
Fischmarkt: For the freshest of seafood in pleasant surroundings, this place near the port is a great choice. Service is perfect. Beware: Other than its name would suggest, this place is not located on Fischmarkt (Fish Market), but rather just below St. Michael's church on Ditmar-Koel-Str.1 in the Neustadt district.
There are no views other than those of the neighbouring Gruner&Jahr publishing company's headquarters.
http://www.restaurant-fischmarkt.de/
Poletto: Young German female cook Cornelia Poletto has earned a Michelin star for her innovative mediterranean cuisine and is married to Italian husband Remigio who works in their Eppendorf restaurant as maitre d'. This has a neighbourhood feeling about it, but the prices are high. The cuisine from TV chef Cornelia almost always pleases, though and their hospitality is as great as their winelist is long.
Eppendorfer Landstr. 145 (and good luck in finding a place to park!).
http://www.poletto.de/mod/index.php
Fischereihafen Restaurant: A local classic that attracts almost all celebreties visiting the city. Housed in a red brick building overlooking the river and the port. It speacializes on seafood and is still the one to match. Atmosphere is rather formal and it is a bit stuffy.
Grosse Elbstr. 143
http://www.fischereihafenrestaurant.de/index.php?id=1
Henssler & Henssler: If you are into Sushi, Steffen Henssler is the one to turn to. Their eatery is noisy and housed in a former fish wholesaler's wharehouse and some consider the service to be a bit arrogant or condescending, but their California rolls are undoubtedly good (so I am told, I don't like Sushi, but am able to find other items on their menu that please me).
Grosse Elbstr. 160.
http://www.h2dine.de/start.html
Jacobs Restaurant: Located in Louis C. Jacob's Hotel located in the posh neighbourhood of Nienstedten, this place has been receiving accolades for quite a few years and is undoubtedly Hamburg's best. Chef Thomas Martin serves classic Michelin starred cuisine. Their winelist presented by well-known sommelier Henrik Thoma is extensive and the river views from the linden tree terrace that was once painted by Max Liebermann are spectacular.
This place does come at a price, though, and I left rather hungry the last time I was there. The food was delicious, though.
Elbchaussee 401-403.
http://www.hotel-jacob.de/
Landhaus Scherrer: Chef Heinz Wehmann has been the stalwart of haute cuisine with a local flavour for decades. The voluptously decorated dining room is a matter of taste, but the cuisine unfailingly pleases and does always offer local delicacies such as roasted crispy duck from the Vierlanden area. While pricey, this is a good investment. The neighbouring bistro is quite good, too, and slightly cheaper.
Elbchuassee 130.
http://www.landhausscherrer.de/index.php?lang=en
Fischerhaus: A local institution that is known for its fresh and fried fish. This is not at all atmospheric (unless you find a sparse 1950s interior that has not been updated attractive) and the cuisine is not refined. It is still popular as it is down to earth and the plaice Finkenwerder style (place fried in butter and bacon) is huge and fresh.
There is an upstairs section that was introduced a few years ago, but while it features good views, the prices are slightly higher and frankly only tourists go there.
Fischmarkt 14.
http://www.restaurant-fischerhaus.de/
Schlachterboerse: Wolfgang Suesse's rustic steak restaurant might be a carnivore's delight. Located in a quiet part of the trendy, shabby-chic and slightly alternative Schanzenviertel and right next door to the former meat market, this place has been serving a local and international crowd as well as countless celebreties whose photos line the walls with steaks and the locally immensely popular "Bratkartoffeln" (fried sliced potatoes). While prices are not low, the side dishes (such as the Bratkartoffeln) are as generous as the meat portions - and they will willingly get you more potatoes if you wish at no surcharge.
Kampstr.42
http://www.schlachterboerse.de/
Vapiano: With outlets in the inner city, at Rothenbaumchaussee near the university in the posh Rotherbaum neighbourhood and another location to follow near the main station, this chain of Italian restaurants was founded in Hamburg and has since opened subsidiaries in most major German cities and even internationally.
They feature a sleek interior (designed by Matheo Thun) and fresh pasta cooked to order before your very eyes. They are self service and a good option for lunch (although quality might vary a little according to which chef's stove you line up at - as a regular one knows whom to avoid).
The original location is at Hohe Bleichen 10.
http://www.vapiano.de/
Bratwurst: The stalls at Moenckbergstr. right next to the C&A store and the one opposite it next to Goertz shoe store arguably make the best bratwurst in town. Not to be confused with the one opposite St. Petri church and near the entrance to the Europa Passage shopping mall!!!
A few options:
Stocker: Even though chef and owner Manfred Stocker died last year of lung cancer at the end of his 30ies and despite being a non-smoker, the place is being kept up to standard by his former employees and his former ex-wife. The Austrian standards such as Tafelspitz are still very good. The atmosphere is charming, but with the painted ceiling and charming angels dangling from the walls a bit on the kitschy side. Service by the maitre d' is outstanding, though.
Max-Brauer-Allee 80 in the Altona district.
http://www.restaurant-stocker.de/
Fischmarkt: For the freshest of seafood in pleasant surroundings, this place near the port is a great choice. Service is perfect. Beware: Other than its name would suggest, this place is not located on Fischmarkt (Fish Market), but rather just below St. Michael's church on Ditmar-Koel-Str.1 in the Neustadt district.
There are no views other than those of the neighbouring Gruner&Jahr publishing company's headquarters.
http://www.restaurant-fischmarkt.de/
Poletto: Young German female cook Cornelia Poletto has earned a Michelin star for her innovative mediterranean cuisine and is married to Italian husband Remigio who works in their Eppendorf restaurant as maitre d'. This has a neighbourhood feeling about it, but the prices are high. The cuisine from TV chef Cornelia almost always pleases, though and their hospitality is as great as their winelist is long.
Eppendorfer Landstr. 145 (and good luck in finding a place to park!).
http://www.poletto.de/mod/index.php
Fischereihafen Restaurant: A local classic that attracts almost all celebreties visiting the city. Housed in a red brick building overlooking the river and the port. It speacializes on seafood and is still the one to match. Atmosphere is rather formal and it is a bit stuffy.
Grosse Elbstr. 143
http://www.fischereihafenrestaurant.de/index.php?id=1
Henssler & Henssler: If you are into Sushi, Steffen Henssler is the one to turn to. Their eatery is noisy and housed in a former fish wholesaler's wharehouse and some consider the service to be a bit arrogant or condescending, but their California rolls are undoubtedly good (so I am told, I don't like Sushi, but am able to find other items on their menu that please me).
Grosse Elbstr. 160.
http://www.h2dine.de/start.html
Jacobs Restaurant: Located in Louis C. Jacob's Hotel located in the posh neighbourhood of Nienstedten, this place has been receiving accolades for quite a few years and is undoubtedly Hamburg's best. Chef Thomas Martin serves classic Michelin starred cuisine. Their winelist presented by well-known sommelier Henrik Thoma is extensive and the river views from the linden tree terrace that was once painted by Max Liebermann are spectacular.
This place does come at a price, though, and I left rather hungry the last time I was there. The food was delicious, though.
Elbchaussee 401-403.
http://www.hotel-jacob.de/
Landhaus Scherrer: Chef Heinz Wehmann has been the stalwart of haute cuisine with a local flavour for decades. The voluptously decorated dining room is a matter of taste, but the cuisine unfailingly pleases and does always offer local delicacies such as roasted crispy duck from the Vierlanden area. While pricey, this is a good investment. The neighbouring bistro is quite good, too, and slightly cheaper.
Elbchuassee 130.
http://www.landhausscherrer.de/index.php?lang=en
Fischerhaus: A local institution that is known for its fresh and fried fish. This is not at all atmospheric (unless you find a sparse 1950s interior that has not been updated attractive) and the cuisine is not refined. It is still popular as it is down to earth and the plaice Finkenwerder style (place fried in butter and bacon) is huge and fresh.
There is an upstairs section that was introduced a few years ago, but while it features good views, the prices are slightly higher and frankly only tourists go there.
Fischmarkt 14.
http://www.restaurant-fischerhaus.de/
Schlachterboerse: Wolfgang Suesse's rustic steak restaurant might be a carnivore's delight. Located in a quiet part of the trendy, shabby-chic and slightly alternative Schanzenviertel and right next door to the former meat market, this place has been serving a local and international crowd as well as countless celebreties whose photos line the walls with steaks and the locally immensely popular "Bratkartoffeln" (fried sliced potatoes). While prices are not low, the side dishes (such as the Bratkartoffeln) are as generous as the meat portions - and they will willingly get you more potatoes if you wish at no surcharge.
Kampstr.42
http://www.schlachterboerse.de/
Vapiano: With outlets in the inner city, at Rothenbaumchaussee near the university in the posh Rotherbaum neighbourhood and another location to follow near the main station, this chain of Italian restaurants was founded in Hamburg and has since opened subsidiaries in most major German cities and even internationally.
They feature a sleek interior (designed by Matheo Thun) and fresh pasta cooked to order before your very eyes. They are self service and a good option for lunch (although quality might vary a little according to which chef's stove you line up at - as a regular one knows whom to avoid).
The original location is at Hohe Bleichen 10.
http://www.vapiano.de/
Bratwurst: The stalls at Moenckbergstr. right next to the C&A store and the one opposite it next to Goertz shoe store arguably make the best bratwurst in town. Not to be confused with the one opposite St. Petri church and near the entrance to the Europa Passage shopping mall!!!
Mar 14th, 2007, 07:04 PM
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Glad to see your renewed restaurant list hsv. Vapiano really peaked my interest as an Italian fast food chain restaurant from Hamburg spreading into European cities and now opening 3 restaurants in Washington DC. Since we're going to be staying close to Hohe Bleichen in 3 weeks, can you tell me which chef to avoid then? I know I'm getting really specific here.
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Thanks HSV ..much more than I expected. One hotel question: I reserved at the Baseler Hof but am seeing a number of unfavorable reviews. Do you have any current experience? Raffles is nearby and very tempting, but the rates are high. Gradyghost
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A very good Hamburg based steak-house-chain is www.block-house.de .
Very good steaks for a very good price!
They have also outlets all around Germany.
Very good steaks for a very good price!
They have also outlets all around Germany.
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DAX,
don't worry - they are a chain after all and do have some consistency.
I really don't know their chefs by name, nor would I care to. At the Hohen Bleichen outfit, there usually is an Italian lady who is quite good - but she also might have a day off. Don't sweat it!
don't worry - they are a chain after all and do have some consistency.
I really don't know their chefs by name, nor would I care to. At the Hohen Bleichen outfit, there usually is an Italian lady who is quite good - but she also might have a day off. Don't sweat it!
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gradyghost,
I don't have any experience with staying at the Baseler Hof. I would not expect it to be super luxurious, though. Might even be a bit outdated, but should be clean. Certainly in a completely different league than the Raffles Vier Jahreszeiten.
For a compromise, I would look at the Grand Elysee, the Renaissance, the Dorint Sofitel Am Alten Wall. The Madison might be a good and reasonably priced option, too.
I don't have any experience with staying at the Baseler Hof. I would not expect it to be super luxurious, though. Might even be a bit outdated, but should be clean. Certainly in a completely different league than the Raffles Vier Jahreszeiten.
For a compromise, I would look at the Grand Elysee, the Renaissance, the Dorint Sofitel Am Alten Wall. The Madison might be a good and reasonably priced option, too.
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hsv, I saw a TV show about Cornelia Poletto recently. Where along Eppendorfer Landstr. is 145? What is it near - was it a restaurant before this?
I have not been in HH in so very long, but until three years ago, a couple of my favorites were:
Das Weisse Haus, now with star chef Tim Mälzer
Rüperhof in Othmarschen (I love the atmosphere),
Cafe Engel (on the Elbe, near Othmarshen/Nienstedten),
Landhaus Klein Flottbeck's Clubhouse
Kleiner Jacob (we celebrated my husband's birthday in big style with 30 friends at the Hotel Jacob, I love it, really, a Hanseatic Classic) The Kleiner Jacob, across the street from the hotel, has a limited menu, great atmosphere, and a good wine selection,
Tashahara in Eppendorf was my favorite vegetarian lunch spot, along with the BOK stand up luncheonette on Susannenstr. in the Schanzenviertel.
Also, Petit Cafe in Eppendorf for not so great coffee but the best blechkuchen that I know.
I have not been in HH in so very long, but until three years ago, a couple of my favorites were:
Das Weisse Haus, now with star chef Tim Mälzer
Rüperhof in Othmarschen (I love the atmosphere),
Cafe Engel (on the Elbe, near Othmarshen/Nienstedten),
Landhaus Klein Flottbeck's Clubhouse
Kleiner Jacob (we celebrated my husband's birthday in big style with 30 friends at the Hotel Jacob, I love it, really, a Hanseatic Classic) The Kleiner Jacob, across the street from the hotel, has a limited menu, great atmosphere, and a good wine selection,
Tashahara in Eppendorf was my favorite vegetarian lunch spot, along with the BOK stand up luncheonette on Susannenstr. in the Schanzenviertel.
Also, Petit Cafe in Eppendorf for not so great coffee but the best blechkuchen that I know.
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...oh one I forgot (hsv, is this one still there?)
Anna on Grosse Bleichen, on the water.
.... and another one....
Marienhof near the Steigenberger Hotel. Great creative, fun cuisine, always tastes good, sort of understated hip Hamburg atmosphere, not overpriced, you can see them prepare the food.
Anna on Grosse Bleichen, on the water.
.... and another one....
Marienhof near the Steigenberger Hotel. Great creative, fun cuisine, always tastes good, sort of understated hip Hamburg atmosphere, not overpriced, you can see them prepare the food.
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bellacqui,
Anna is still there - haven't been there in ages, though.
I hesitated to recommend Tim Maelzer's "Das Weisse Haus" as with his (over)exposure on national TV it has got such a hype that reservations must be made well in advance - and they are dining in two shifts a night there quite a lot. If you happen to score the early shift, you might be required to leave after a while. Thus, to me it has lost the charm it used to have (also due to the interesting concept of only cooking one dinner menu but respecting wishes of patrons of what not to eat). The food isn't bad, though.
Neumuehlen 50 by the Oevelgoenne ferry berth.
http://www.das-weisse-haus.de/
For those Tim fans who cannot get a table, there is now the Oberhafen Kantine in a slightly remote area of the new Hafen City development downtown. Tim's mother heads the place and serves more than decent diner fare (e.g. Currywurst or Ribs) nice enough for a lunch.
Stockmeyerstr. 39
http://www.oberhafenkantine-hamburg.de/
Marinehof is also still around - I'd only recommend it for lunch, though.
And I do agree on Roeperhof and Landhaus Flottbek - nice atmosphere and good fare if one happens to be in that general area (although the last time I dined at Roeperhof, my dish did not include the ingredients it should have had according to the menu and they did not even mention it).
http://www.roeperhof-restaurant.de/
http://www.landhaus-flottbek.de/
I also like the Kleines Jacob - but I detest its tendency to be rather smokey (and I am usually not that sensitive to smoke).
Anna is still there - haven't been there in ages, though.
I hesitated to recommend Tim Maelzer's "Das Weisse Haus" as with his (over)exposure on national TV it has got such a hype that reservations must be made well in advance - and they are dining in two shifts a night there quite a lot. If you happen to score the early shift, you might be required to leave after a while. Thus, to me it has lost the charm it used to have (also due to the interesting concept of only cooking one dinner menu but respecting wishes of patrons of what not to eat). The food isn't bad, though.
Neumuehlen 50 by the Oevelgoenne ferry berth.
http://www.das-weisse-haus.de/
For those Tim fans who cannot get a table, there is now the Oberhafen Kantine in a slightly remote area of the new Hafen City development downtown. Tim's mother heads the place and serves more than decent diner fare (e.g. Currywurst or Ribs) nice enough for a lunch.
Stockmeyerstr. 39
http://www.oberhafenkantine-hamburg.de/
Marinehof is also still around - I'd only recommend it for lunch, though.
And I do agree on Roeperhof and Landhaus Flottbek - nice atmosphere and good fare if one happens to be in that general area (although the last time I dined at Roeperhof, my dish did not include the ingredients it should have had according to the menu and they did not even mention it).
http://www.roeperhof-restaurant.de/
http://www.landhaus-flottbek.de/
I also like the Kleines Jacob - but I detest its tendency to be rather smokey (and I am usually not that sensitive to smoke).
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HSV, thanks for the correct spellings, I am losing my memory for certain detail...
Shame about the White House, that happens so often when a chef becomes a celebrity.
I agree completely about the smoke at Kleiner Jacob---(maybe that will all change soon in Germany, it is really so much nicer to dine out here in Italy for that exact reason). We always tried to sit close to the entrance where they have a couple of high tables.
Shame about the White House, that happens so often when a chef becomes a celebrity.
I agree completely about the smoke at Kleiner Jacob---(maybe that will all change soon in Germany, it is really so much nicer to dine out here in Italy for that exact reason). We always tried to sit close to the entrance where they have a couple of high tables.
