The 10 best French restaurants in Hamburg

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This collection is a treat for Francophile gourmands visiting Hamburg. From classical French bistros to Provençal-style brasseries and French-Japanese Fusion – these are the best French restaurants in Hamburg.
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Long established hotel restaurant with French and Hanseatic cuisine. Renowned for their seafood, there is a specially prepared lobster table for 6-10 people, where oysters, shrimp and lobster are served - accompanied by French wine.

Rothenbaumchaussee 10, 20148 Hamburg, Germany

Refined Provencal country cuisine with changing daily specials and regional ingredients. À la carte or set menu with a good wine list. Familiar and relaxed ambience in Ottensen.

Eulenstraße 42, 22765 Hamburg, Germany

Even on the move, there are still French and North German classics such as coq au vin and duck. New are seafood platters, mussels and vegetarian and vegan dishes. Beautiful outdoor seating and excellent service.

Büschstraße 2, 20354 Hamburg, Germany

Stylish designer brasserie where the crew conjure up classics in the open kitchen. Lobster soup, crustacean ravioli or bœuf bourguignon with fluffy mash - the cheerful guests are clearly enjoying themselves.

Stadthausbrücke 10, 20355 Hamburg, Germany

A little bit of France in Hamburg: French cuisine classics are served in a beautiful ambience with dark red walls and numerous pictures. Attractive lunch menu.

Hütten 85–86, 20355 Hamburg, Germany

French bistro culture in the Schanzenviertel with close seating. Mussels, oysters, tartare and goat's cheese are of course among the classics. It's pleasing to find many vegetarian and vegan dishes.

Juliusstraße 18, 22769 Hamburg, Germany

Brasserie, bistro and wine bar on the waterfront directly opposite the Elbphilharmonie concert hall. North German delicacies with a French accent. Bouillabaisse and bœuf bourguignon are classics.

Am Kaiserkai 69, 20457 Hamburg, Germany

A little piece of France in the city centre. The bistro has been cooking consistently good food for 30 years. Lyon saucisson or rump steak Bordelaise are just two of the classics. Good wines and Francophile service.

Dornbusch 4, 20095 Hamburg, Germany

French food mixed with American classics. From steaks to burgers to mussels. The different rooms have individual décor and flair. There are also discreet private rooms and canal views..

Große Bleichen 31, 20354 Hamburg, Germany

Two-story café in French style in downtown Hamburg. Whether for a croissant breakfast with delicious coffee, a Caesar salad for lunch or an entrecote steak for dinner - here you will be spoiled all day long.

Rathausstraße 4, 20095 Hamburg, Germany