Kornhauskeller is an extremely misleading name for a Lebanese/Syrian restaurant. Then again, they…read morehave a Wiener Schnitzel special on Thursdays, which isn't something you'd expect from your typical Lebanese restaurant. Confused identity aside, food and service are on point here. I usually go for their falafel plate with salad. The ingredients are fresh, the salad isn't just a few leaves of lettuce, the combination of dressing and harissa pairs really well with everything, and there is a good balance between salad and falafel. Service is efficient and attentive, sometimes to the point of lacking warmth, especially with the head waiter (and maybe owner?). That said, they handle large groups really well for such a small space. We had a group lunch with 11 recently and were comfortably seated inside. I don't think they'd be able to accommodate a much larger group than that, though. They also have outdoor seating when the weather warms up. For clarification regarding the two signs out front, Palmyra is the catering business (and also a much better name for a Lebanese restaurant).

Is this place called Kornhauskeller or Palmyra? It certainly used to be the former, but maybe it's…read morenow the latter? It has both signs, the older German-language reviews say that this place is German, but half of the current (new) signage says it's Syrian. Anyway, whatever, this place is great. The lunch menu is quite narrow - a choice between meat and fish dishes, but the cooking is absolutely top-notch. When you enter, immediately you'll notice the rather well thought out decor. Nice little square tables, lots of photos, nicely framed, warm colours. Then you'll notice that everyone's food looks great. If you have a party just over 4 in size (we had 5) then you'll probably get to see one of these little tables get expanded into a table for 6. Maybe they even expand up to 8? Either way it's a fun little feature and shows the quality of the furniture. The food itself is really good. I had steak, mixed veg, cous cous and a spicy tomato sauce - all perfectly cooked and presented, and the total cost was EUR7.20. I'll definitely be back.

If the lamb is on special and you are an eater of lamb, I implore you to take it. This is the…read morereasoning I used and left highly sated in terms of red meat levels and happiness factor. The service was lovely, especially in regards to keeping wine glasses full, explaining the menu (going the extra kilometer to explain in english the specials), providing quick translations and overall just being very pleasant and excited about the experience. My lamb with veggies in a mint/thyme sauce was elegantly plated and the taste surely matched the looks. A medium portion, just enough to fill up but not be overly full. The cinnamon rice I snagged from across the table was also quite a treat...savory sweet. We had a range of appetizers, the standouts being the falafel and the red beet paste. The dipping sauces for the bread were a bit bland, and the other starters quite small (more like tapas, but smaller) so a bit hard to split amongst the group easily. A lovely dinner for our group of 7. Half German, half American. All happy. *reservations suggested. *cash or German EC only. Total: 200 euros with tip. Not bad at all for the quality and panache of the evening.

There are more authentic Lebanese/Syrian restaurants in Hamburg. The guys made quite an effort so…read moreit's a little bit of a heartbreaker to give them three stars, but it is what it is. The main problem is, that the food really lacks authenticity and yet it comes at a quite high price for what it is. Please trust me on this one I have travelled the entire Middle East and I know what their cuisine is like. As a real Hamburg Docker I'll give you a heads up and recommend looking for another Syrian/Lebanese place to eat.

Love it! I wrote a review of Mazza on my blog (before I was on Yelp) and have been telling everyone…read moreI run into that they should try this place out. This Syrian restaurant is gorgeous inside and filled with families and couples sharing dishes with the ones they love. The highlight is definitely the array of appetizer dips, but the other courses are still enjoyable. I just wish that I could eat more, because by the time the desserts came out, I was nearly ready to burst! =) http://amiabroad.com/mazza-hamburg-photos-and-review.html

Authentic Syrian food, true hospitality, unique assortment of spiritual drinks…read more I tried the mixed grill plate with an oriental red wine and it was very delicious. Definitely again and again

Was there once , quiet atmosphere, a bit lack of character considering middle eastern . The…read morewaiter was little bit serous face , could be more welcoming , smily and energetic. However the service was good , food is good quality too although small portions for big belly :) Small menu but they do well what they offer . Price suits to what other restaurants offer in same area .

Amazing. Menu is short - like in very good restaurants. I tried Lamb and Sea bass, both were…read moredelicious. Note: they accept only chip cards.

I had not tried Syrian food before this place but I'm so glad I have now. My time here was an…read moreamazing introduction to Syrian culture. The soup was so full of flavor (linden suppe). I thought the temperature of the soup was just right for enjoying its full flavor profile and aroma. We also tried the Mazza when we came and I highly suggest you do to. It was great. 10 different types of food all wonderful in their own right. Including the 10 mazza dishes, I tried about 13 different dishes at this restaurant and every single one was delicious. The service was excellent as well. Quick and polite. Dimitri took extra care in making sure we had a wonderful time during our stay.

Really liked their few, but good changing daily lunch options. Inexpensive, delicious, and mostly…read morelight food. Friendly, personal staff. The setting is good and reasonably close to the central shopping streets for a quick lunch, maybe followed by a coffee and chat, but for my taste would be a little too sterile (both location and interior) for dinner.

​Two people, one small salad, some sweets, water and coffee: €52. And then the waiter added, almost…read moreproudly, that the tip was extra. Syrian charm vanished

Delicious Middle Eastern food, great location, and good service, too…read more We came here for lunch after our Hamburg friend recommended their cuisine. The location was perfect -- outdoor tables with umbrellas, overlooking a canal. We lazily watched the swans and ducks as we enjoyed our food. Although they didn't have a menu in English, we were able to point to what we wanted and and ended up with a delicious meal. The "sampler" appetizer tray was great and the ingredients very fresh (eggplant, cauliflower, carrots, spinach with pomegranate seeds, hummus, etc.) Homemade pita bread too. The shrimp and the rice pilaf were delicious as well. My wife had the lamb -- and she said it was the best lamb she had ever tasted. Prices were reasonable (for Germany, that is!) Thanks for a great meal.

Been brasilian and raised in São Paulo I'm not a stranger when the menu is Lebanese or Syrian food…read more Hamburg in Germany never disappointed when the theme is food, and this place has what it takes if you're craving for an authentic Middle Eastern dinner including a very nice service. A curiosity are the over 350 lamps that accents the ambience.

I love this place. Every time I feel like eating middle eastern food, then I cannot think of any…read morerestaurant but this one. The staff is nice and their food is delicious. They probably have the best shawarma in town