The hotel is great but the restaurant is a bit of a joke. Don't be taken in by the interesting…read moremenu and ambience. The food isn't good and the service is sweet, but lame. Sardine Starter- a can of sardines with bread. Waldorf Salad- some coleslaw and frozen shrimp. Atlantic Sole- oh my god, they ruined it. Maybe it was frozen to begin with, but whatever it took, they made it taste like rubber. I had to return it and the chef was comically indignant- as if he were a great (or even good) chef. An amusing night...

From the owner: Hanseatisch, weltoffen und dabei stets très français! Lassen Sie sich durch eine kulinarische Reise…read moreFrankreichs führen und erleben Sie unsere chef-d'oeuvres! - Für ca. 130 Personen, ca. 170 qm - Frühstück, Lunch, Dinner - Innovative Auswahl von Gerichten der deutsche inspirierten, französischen Küche - Balkon mit Außenplätzen - Exklusivanmietung möglich

Upscale-ish restau. French-inspired menu. The Asian goose leg was fantastic. Highly recommended…read more It's not fast food. Take your time. Enjoy the laid back atmosphere.

Grand Elysee is touted as a five star hotel, but this brasserie is way overpriced and gives single…read morewomen diners the one star treatment. I was seated at a table near the cold door (snowing outside in Dec) as were other single women and a group of single older women. Separate and unequal, for sure. It's as if the brasserie is trying to get us to leave ASAP bc you and your food will be cold very shortly. The goose tasted good, skin crisp and meat tender. A lot of red cabbage and three potatoes, lightly salted.m but the portion is so tiny. My oysters were tiny. Would they treat Angela Merkel this way if she ate alone? Update: Returned another night with hubby, totally different experience. So, go with a Man, or organize a dine in porters.

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.

My husband and I absolutely enjoyed our dinning experience at HYGGE. Everything from the service to…read morethe food to the atmosphere was satisfying. I had the venison with celery root purée. It was perfectly cooked. Our server was charming and sweet. We were pleasantly surprised with our first dinning experience in Germany.

The restaurant is placed in the famous Chilehaus (Chile House) building. Just to see the landmark,…read moreit is worth coming. It is an exceptional example of the 1920s Brick Expressionism style of architecture. The Brasserie Atlas offered fresh food and the service was impressive (the waitress spoke excellent English). Very reasonable price. Our meal consisted of a well prepared sole with potatoes and a schnitzel of veal. Highly recommended!

What a lovely discovery thanks to a friend living in Hamburg…read more We were here on the Tuesday evening just before Christmas and it wasn't overly busy but the staff attentive but not overly in our face. As I hadn't seen my friend in quite a while we started chatting without paying attention to the menu but the waitress was understanding and relaxed. I had their chestnut soup and a big antipasti plate. Another nice touch by the waitress: She asked whether I'm vegetarian for my main - seeing that my starter was vegetarian. I was very happy with both my soup and the antipasti. Fresh and very tasty. We couldn't resist a dessert either and went for something seasonal - the perfect finish for a lovely evening.

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!

A bit over priced I thought but I think that is because of the location. They are right off of the…read morewater and across the street from the Westin and the Orchestra House. Outdoor and indoor seating. There are also two parts of this place. One is the brassiere and one was the bistro. I went to the brassiere part. French cuisine and the menu was a little limited. There was steak and pasta basically. I didn't want full meal so I went with the appetizer of Beef Tartar. Nice presentation and it was pretty good. Good for the one visit but not sure if I would be back.

Went here as it was the closest to the hotel. Very disappointed. Got a steak that had the texture…read moreof being boiled, and wuite chewy. No effort from staff to correct or even take it of the bill although I hardöy had a bite from it. Will not be coming back. Ever.

My favourite bakery in Hamburg! I always feel so welcome there and always leave with a smile on my…read moreface. Their bread and sweets are amazing, everything about this bakery is so cute! They are also so patient with my terrible German.

Great atmosphere, and they're very accommodating. I ordered Nackensteak, and it was terrible, all…read moretough and mostly gristle. Not much to eat out of eat, but it was my first time eating Nackensteak, so maybe it's supposed to be like that. I went with a large group and they were able to accommodate us all sitting together. The salad I had was good.

Feels less like a Parisian brasserie than it would like to: less cozy than it could be with its…read morebright lighting and a little too well ordered table layout. The wines are okay - and as far as Hamburg's central shopping district goes, this is sadly already one of the best café options here.

From the owner: traditionelle Brasserie mit Flair à la parisienneread more