really nice semi casual French restaurant…read more do trust the experienced waiters for any recommendations do not accept to be seated in the super dull lower part of their restaurant

The food was amazing. So delicious! I had the stuffed chicken leg. Fantastic. Husband ordered a…read moresimple salad and it was also delicious. Wine was rich and just what I wanted after a week of beer in Bavaria. Highly recommend.

We are still sitting here. At a dirty table. No silverware. With too few menus we had to request…read moreand get up for ourselves. After being told several times that someone would tell their colleague to come serve us. We can see the staff from here ignoring us, laissez-faire. And we saw the main host walk out. Update: Order finally taken after a good 30-40 minutes. We chose to order dessert with savory due to the slow service. And the dessert crepe showed up right away on the dirty table with no utensils. And then they walked off. The kid's crepe shows up without salad. We say something. They take it away and bring it back with salad. Then she finds a MAGGOT on it and can't eat anymore. I am so grossed out.

Absolutely lovely restaurant located on the waterfront in the historic district. The restaurant…read morelooks small from the outside but offers ample seating both indoor and outdoor. If you are lucky to be in Hamburg during nice weather, request outdoor seating. The ambiance is excellent. I enjoyed the crepe nordic. Fresh salmon with a lovely touch of lemon and creme fresh. The servers were very friendly and made the experience enjoyable. The prices were reasonable and the crepe selection was ample. I'll look forward to returning when I am back in Hamburg

Very pleasant and fairly authentic French brasserie in Ottensen. The tables are fairly packed…read moretogether, as you might expect, but the atmos is good. I had Beauty and the Beast to start, which is a mousse de canard with pork rillettes, which was delicious. To follow was a superb steak frites (see photo!). The dessert was slightly less impressive, pear tart, but the accompanying ice cream was very nice. Three courses plus wine for EUR45 per person a la carte, the set menu is EUR28.

Wonderful restaurant, amazing food! Unpretencious; cosy; rustic, but shick; dim light, but high…read moreceilings of old building. That's exactly how French provencal restaurant should be, they got it rght! Expect French classics like coq au vin, creme brulee, tart au chocolait, etc. Expect them melt in your mouth and crave for more. Yes, you've got the idea, I'm a fan now :) Beware though: it's very popular, so book in advance. And it's not cheap.

I've been to Cafe Paris for both breakfast and lunch on separate occasions. Both times I was able…read moreto make a reservation on OpenTable. The restaurant is beautiful. The interior is worth a visit alone. It's historical and high-ceilinged and has period-appropriate fixtures. At breakfast/brunch, it seems like the thing to get is the pastry tower. I didn't get that but found the food passable. But you're really there for the ambiance. The second time I came for lunch, I came in with a French friend and she was enchanted with the authentic French offerings on the menu. This restaurant is a gem in Hamburg.

Wonderful breakfast selection and delicious food!…read more On our first day in Hamburg, we wanted a hearty and delicious breakfast to start the day before a long day of sightseeing. We picked Cafe Paris, and we couldn't be happier with our choices. This French cafe has a long history and is hugely popular. We came in at 9 a.m., and the place was packed by 10 am. The interior decor is absolutely beautiful, with wonderful woodwork throughout. The breakfast selection is simple yet diverse, with breakfast themes ranging from French, English, Italian, and American. The stabdard menu comes in German, but an English version is available upon request. There are multiple sides, such as eggs, salad, yogurt, that you can add to complete your breakfast as well. For my breakfast, I chose the Madam Croque in the vegetarian option. It came with two slides of soft bread, with melted cheese, egg, and tomatoes in the middle. The portion was good-sized, and the sandwich was very delicious. I also added a small side of fruit salad. Others in our table had the French breakfast, which came with multiple bakery selection, yogurt, and jam. The American version came with the standard eggs, bacon, pancakes, and orange juice. Our bill for 5 came to around $125 Euros with small tips, which was very reasonable for the quality of the meal. The service was faster than other European restaurants we came across, and the staff was friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!

I know we have the French Laundry in California and are terribly spoiled, but the food at this…read morerestaurant was a 4. The service started out great and deteriorated to unacceptable over the evening, so I would put that at a 3. When they served one of our party the wrong dessert, instead of apologizing and offering to serve the correct dessert, she said "the other dessert is basically the same, just black currant vs strawberry." what the heck?! we said, that was fine, that they could make up the mistake on our petit fors that we were getting to go (because we were too full). They gave us the petit fors to go, but did not include anything extra. We paid for accompany wine and no dessert wine was served. They did not offer coffee or any other options at the end of the meal. We have received expected service at other restaurants in Germany, so I don't understand. $511 euros for a dinner should get exceptional service. Boo to the Haerlin!

I visit this restaurant for over 10 years and it is a heavan of indulgence for those who go for…read morespectacular view, impeccable service and the best food you can get in this town. Diners can choose between different set menues, parts of it and a small extra menue of dishes all pleasing the palate. The vast wine-cellar is stocked with very rare blobs but its even more fun if you entrust the sommelier to take you on a trip around his vast knowledge of wines from around the world all served by the glass and fitting to the plates you have chosen. Don't miss the adjacent cosy Hotel Bar for the nightcap. BEWARE: the water depth of the inner Alster Lake opposite the hotel is only 6 foot, there is no possibility for drowning after the bill is cleared!

I really can't get why this café has only 4 stars in the rating…read more For me personally this is the best place for breakfast in Hamburg, I haven't had better scrambled eggs or better croissants. Everything is homemade and fresh. The little chocolate cakes are off the hook. I felt bewitched after the first bite and I'll be back very soon. Keep up the great quality and service! You're doing a great job!

waiter only logged one half of our order, we sat for thirty minutes only to find out.. we ordered…read moresecond half and waited another 40 minutes. food arrives cold and in a small portion for the price, at least it had flavor. ordered the hamburgeroise for reference.

Take a chance on La Chance. Really!…read more An absolutely lovely, cozy dinner on a rather blustery evening in Hamburg. An array of meze, hot tea, friendly service -- could not have asked for anything more. A delightful place to dine. About 50 euro for our table of 4 (no drinks). Not bad!

Super lækkert! Delicious dishes which were flavoursome and a lot of variety. We got a couple…read morestarters and a main to share, the lamb was so tender and juicy. The sauces are nicely balanced and portions are good.

This is a fine restaurant. The ambience is classes and I especially love the fact that the coat…read morehangers are right at the table. Although the owner is Turkish he managed to create a really nice environment that actually felt like it were French. My one complaint is our server. It was my grandfathers birthday and what the server did was, that he HANDED the champagne glasses. That's right, he didn't set them down on our table as it's usually done. In addition, he had no clue of what a server is supposed to do. He just stood at our table for two minutes straight before asking us what we would like to order. Anyway the food was fabulous. I had the snails and the Fillet cafe de Paris. It is quite expensive but definitely worth it.

From the owner: Das Restaurant petit bonheur zeichnet sich durch seine gehobene französische Küche und französische…read moreWeine aus. mit 90 Plätzen im Hauptrestaurant und einem Weinséparé für bis zu 20 Personen liegt es im Herzen Hamburgs zwischen Michel und Planten un Blomen. der Patron Ergün Uysal lässt Sie eintauchen ins "kleine Glück" und bereitet Ihnen die die besten Crêpe Suzette der Stadt - direkt am Tisch flambiert.

My dad took me here for my 23rd birthday, as I was living in Germany and the rest of the family…read morecouldn't make the trip from the U.S. So to do something super special, he took me Louis C. Jacob, which is basically the German version of the Modern in NYC (that's my way of saying it is extremely expensive). Although the bill was hefty (esp. since it was in euros), every course is truly better than the last. By the time the dessert cart rolled by the eloquent dessert descriptions, which usually sound like music to my ears, were just making me sick and I couldn't think of eating another bite... Ok I did struggle through a delicious dark chocolate and raspberry dessert with gold on it- A girl can't say no to gold or dark chocolate. The interior is beautiful, but the atmosphere is a bit stuffy and I felt a bit uncomfortable having multiple waiters watching my every move. I won't penalize for that, because they're just trying to provide exceptional service. Better have your pinky raised at all times and don't forget to bring a camera, because these dishes really are a work of art =)

Dining at Jacob's has been the best culinary experience of my life (and I've been to a few Michelin…read morerestaurants). The menu is strong from the first complimentary starter up to the last dessert and cheese. What I really liked is that the emphasis is not in presentation but in the ingredients and maximizing the flavor. Very positive is also the focus on a great part of the dishes, in seasonality and locality of the ingredients. The little portion of the local braised beef , was by far the best beef I ever had. Service is friendly and spot on, the Chef as well and it was nice of him to come and have a chat with us and other tables. If they keep up like this the 3rd star is close...

This place only accepts cash, and there is no cash machine on site. A staff woman said there was…read moreone on the street nearby but I never found one. Oh well, that's one way to piss off a potential new customer!

Amazing schnitzel, great beer, and super affordable--just bring cash (no cards). Service came with…read morea side of attitude, but the food more than made up for it. Will definitely be back next time in Hamburg!