The 10 best restaurants with traditional North German cuisine in Hamburg

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Have you ever tried Labskaus, a plate of kale or Finkenwerder plaice? The Falstaff list of the best restaurants with traditional North German cuisine celebrates Hamburg classics.
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Classic traditional restaurant on the Elbchaussee, which has been offering regional cuisine for decades with several menu options from which guests can choose. Excellent wine list.

Elbchaussee 130, 22763 Hamburg, Germany

One of the oldest fish restaurants and with a dream view of the Elbe. Guests can choose between three or four courses and lots of fine fish such as plaice, zander, salmon trout or monkfish. In between, Labskaus or fish soup?.

Övelgönne 13, 22605 Hamburg, Germany

Near the Michel in a historic alley is this cosy restaurant with North German cuisine. Original Hamburger Labskaus, Hamburger Aalsuppe, Kutterscholle and Hamburger Rote Grütze are served here.

Krayenkamp 10, 20459 Hamburg, Germany

Traditional and new German cuisine and an idyllic beer garden with a view of the mill pond. Rump steak and home-made brawn with fried potatoes, of which not a crumb is left, will make your heart beat faster.

Alte Mühle 34, 22395 Hamburg, Germany

A touch of the vacation in the cosy thatched country house with tree-shaded garden and beautiful terrace. Beautiful menu with favourite dishes made from regional fresh produce – perfect for family celebrations.

Agathe-Lasch-Weg 2, 22605 Hamburg, Germany

The menu here is bursting with fish - fresh from the Hamburg fish market. In addition to eel soup, Labskaus and pan-fried fish, there is also a 4-course menu to choose from in a maritime atmosphere. Hamburg bread pudding is recommended for dessert.

Fischmarkt 4 a-c, 22767 Hamburg, Germany

Wood-panelled restaurant with a maritime ambience that has existed for over 100 years. On the menu you can find North German fish and meat dishes. The baked cod fillet and the pan fish are especially recommended.

Kirchenallee 46, 20099 Hamburg, Germany

The restaurant and various market stalls are located in a former warehouse. What they all have in common is the focus on local products. Numerous vegetarian dishes. Delicacies are also available to take away.

Stockmeyerstraße 43, 20457 Hamburg, Germany

Cosy dining rooms and food like at grandma's house. Served are North German dishes like Labskaus with fried egg, Hamburger Pannfisch, Matjestopf or Rote Grütze. Terrace seating and lunch.

Mundsburger Damm 17, 22087 Hamburg, Germany

Restaurant in the retro look of the 50s. All the original recipes from the 1930s have been passed on. So baked fish and potato salad still taste like they did in the old days. The food is eaten only with two forks and no knife - just like back then.

Tunnelstraße 70, 20539 Hamburg, Germany