We were staying at a different hotel, but my partner had previously stayed in this hotel and dined in this restaurant, and suggested we come here for lunch. As with most of his recommendations, this one is spot on. This might just be one of the best hotel restaurants I've ever dined in.
We came for a late lunch and were the only ones in the restaurant. At lunch they offer a 3 course "quick lunch" menu for 27 Euro. The waiter said smaller portions, but honestly, I found all the portions incredibly generous.
We started with a celery soup that was creamy, flavorful, perfectly textured (blended completely, with the crunch of croutons on top) and so incredibly warming. It was a chilly and rainy afternoon, so we continued with the comfort food. Next course was a pumpkin risotto with oyster mushrooms. It was so incredibly hearty and all the flavors were wonderful. The mushrooms were cooked perfectly -- sliced to the perfect consistency, well seasoned, and slightly seared. Honestly, I'm still dreaming about them.
Dessert was a chocolate parfait, which came frozen with a side of cream. The chocolate was rich, only slightly sweet.
Service was attentive without being overbearing and our courses were paced perfectly.
The restaurant has a really classy ambiance. I highly recommend a visit here if you're in Hamburg! read more