Five Star Restaurants in Hamburg
It has been said that Hamburg has the best gastronomy of all of Germany's cities, and the five-star restaurants of Hamburg are raring to prove it. A visit to the "gourmet temple," the Zippelhaus Restaurant, is an absolute must. This fine, handsomely furnished and pleasantly lit gourmet restaurant lacks nothing -- the chef rustles up splendid meals, there is a great selection of superior tipples and a pianist tinkles in the background.
Charming, laidback, extraordinary, Tafelhaus is definitely worth a try. A favorite of visiting celebrities, Tafelhaus lies in one of the less attractive industrial neighborhoods. But once you get inside, you're treated to a fresh and varied medley of Mediterranean dishes, some with a hint of Asia as well. The Saarbrücken-born chef, Christian Rach, is a whiz in the kitchen, concocting such delights as curried-apple soup or an herby risotto with tiger shrimp. One of the most imaginative dishes here is veal shank with a bed of avocado mousse and mango salsa. The decor is modern, a single artfully designed room outfitted in tones of soft red and ochre. The restaurant overlooks a garden, where in summer tables are set out.
If you prefer true local fare to the internationally oriented cuisine of other restaurants, Fischereihafen, the best seafood restaurant in town, is the place to go. Every day, the staff buys only the freshest fish and shellfish at the Hamburg auction hall. The menu changes daily, depending on what seafood is available. The second floor is said to be full of "fish and VIPs" -- the latter have included the likes of Helmut Kohl and Tina Turner. A favorite local main course is a plate of giant shrimp with exotic fruits in a curry-cream sauce. Picture windows open onto a view of the Elbe. So, go ahead, let these five-restaurants prove to you that Hamburg truly has the best dining in all of Germany.
Charming, laidback, extraordinary, Tafelhaus is definitely worth a try. A favorite of visiting celebrities, Tafelhaus lies in one of the less attractive industrial neighborhoods. But once you get inside, you're treated to a fresh and varied medley of Mediterranean dishes, some with a hint of Asia as well. The Saarbrücken-born chef, Christian Rach, is a whiz in the kitchen, concocting such delights as curried-apple soup or an herby risotto with tiger shrimp. One of the most imaginative dishes here is veal shank with a bed of avocado mousse and mango salsa. The decor is modern, a single artfully designed room outfitted in tones of soft red and ochre. The restaurant overlooks a garden, where in summer tables are set out.
If you prefer true local fare to the internationally oriented cuisine of other restaurants, Fischereihafen, the best seafood restaurant in town, is the place to go. Every day, the staff buys only the freshest fish and shellfish at the Hamburg auction hall. The menu changes daily, depending on what seafood is available. The second floor is said to be full of "fish and VIPs" -- the latter have included the likes of Helmut Kohl and Tina Turner. A favorite local main course is a plate of giant shrimp with exotic fruits in a curry-cream sauce. Picture windows open onto a view of the Elbe. So, go ahead, let these five-restaurants prove to you that Hamburg truly has the best dining in all of Germany.
Fischereihafen Restaurant
143 Große Elbstraße
A 10-min. taxi ride from the wharf area of Landungsbrücken
Traditional and Exotic Seafood...
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