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.

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!

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!

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

Located in the middle of Portuguese block this restaurant didn't necessarily disappointed but…read morereally didn't have anything special. Food was ok, prices were ok. Drinks were ..... small. Being a Hamburg restaurant, I expected fresher seafood. Being a Portuguese cuisine, I expected more flair... Was let down on both ends, but it did served as an ok lunch.

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.

Delicious food for a reasonable price! Be warned the food portions are pretty big!…read more We ordered the tapas variety for an appetizer and got a various selection of cheeses, cold cuts and shrimp. It was really yummy. Our waiter was really nice and friendly and even gave us a sample of some of the wines before ordering (without us asking for it first). The house white wine was quite nice! Next up was the main entrée and we decided to share the seafood paella and it was massive! It was filled with all types of different super tasty seafood. The place is quite small so make reservations if you come here on a weekend, you will need it!

Though the complementary bread and sides were less than tasty we allowed our hunger to get the…read morebetter of us. We were 3 friends and decided to order 2 plates of tapas and 1 plate of grilled gambas to share between us. The grilled gambas was lukewarm on the outside and cold on the inside. The texture was chewy and it lacked the juiciness of fresh seafood. The tapas came on to small plates each with 2 croquettes and a shrimp on top of some prosciutto style ham, chorizo (I asume) and some cheese. We tried the croquettes which were soggy with oil. Then we wanted to try the shrimp but as it was smelly we did not dare it. We quietly and politely pointed out our complaints to the waiter who claimed that everything was fresh and the grilled gambas was cooked just then. We invited him to feel the coldness inside the gambas and to smell the shrimps. He just maintained that the food was freshly cooked from fresh ingredients. We ended up paying 22€ while leaving with our stomachs as empty as on arrival.

I'm usually not the type of person to write a review with less than 3 stars, but i gotta say that i…read morewas pretty disappointed this morning. Also because i've been in that cafe before and had nothing to complain about. Two stars will go for the tasty galão and the portuguese croissant, but the service was not as one should expect to get as a very friendly couple. What made us wonder at first was the lack of flexibility about the offer "Large Galão + Panini + Orange juice = 4,90 €" (which is a fair price), but you couldnt get that with a portuguese croissant, not even if you payed the difference in prices for the panini/croissant. Next unfortunate thing was that the glass of orange juice wasnt filled to the mark but round about a centimeter below. Which is all in all not the reason to give two stars, but we felt that the lady behind the counter didnt treat us in any friendly way at all. Even when given a pretty generous tip (13,80 € -- 16,- € = 16%) she not only didnt even say thank you, nor would she smile, but she didnt spare to even look one in the eyes. I worked in cafes and restaurants for more than 8 years and i know its not easy to always be in a great mood, but there are a few basics, you should always be able to cover.

Good Price, and tasty homemade food. Service and atmosphere perfect. Great place for a fast and…read moresmall breakfast

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.