I was dying for carpaccio, which is hard to come by in the Midwest, U.S. so after being turned away at Edmundo across the street (we didn't have a reservation), we stumbled onto this gem. Owner was helpful, highlighting the substantial list of specials from an already good-sized menu and one in our party did have the lasagne from the list. But I was a woman on a mission. The carpaccio, was sliced fresh (I saw him through the window as we sat at a table outside) and was everything I remember from my last trip to central EU. Blanketed with arugula, drizzled with a nice olive oil and balsamic reduction, and lightly sprinkled with pepper, it was the delicious treat I hoped for. Beer selection is small (a local Pilsner and a German Hefeweizen), and I had the latter that paired well. The third in our party had a delicious looking salad with prosciutto on top with the Pilsner and enjoyed it. We also tried the gluwein, which I haven't enjoyed in the States as it's too sweet for me, but this wasn't. It had more of a cinnamon-forward hot winter sangria vibe (LOL) and was quite yummy.
Seating is limited to 3-4 tables outside, a few more inside but there is a larger upstairs dining area. We closed the place down at ~6:00 not knowing it was primarily a lunch place. To those lucky folks who work in downtown Hamburg- "Prost" and "Salute"! read more