Al-dar in Hannover

Good and interesting restaurant, wide list of ingredients which gives sweety meals and refreshments

Nice restaurant, friendly service, good food, large selection, highly recommended

Everything was great! Both the food and the service! I loved everything. I highly recommend it.

Great food, nice place. Staff is friendly

The restaurant used to be really good a long time ago. But when the staff loudly and indiscreetly discusses it in front of the guests, saying it's a disgrace that a guest left a small tip, I find that very inhospitable. The quality of the food has also declined considerably. It's a shame our family no longer goes to this restaurant.

The prices make you feel like you are sitting in a 5-star restaurant on the beach.

The food was bad, overpriced and very small portions with overcooked dry chicken and undercooked meat. The salads were stale. The only relatively acceptable food was the hummus and the labneh. Uncooperative and impolite staff trying to gaslight us into saying the food is good. The dish was "A Trip to Syria", 0/10 would not recommend.

Excellent Syrian restaurant with delicious set menus and lovely location. Staff is great in guiding the selection and fast to respond to any request. Great pick

A Hanover institution for many years. The variety of Mazza is, of course, unparalleled. It's always a taste experience. Prices remain stable. However, perhaps it's time for a few variations and new ideas, as the menu has been the same since the beginning.

Overpriced with small meals, rude service, and not real or authentic Syrian food. A scam for Germans to try “authentic” and “oriental” food.

I was a bit skeptical at first, as I hadn't experienced Syrian cuisine before. We ordered appetizers, a main course, and dessert. Everything was delicious and well-prepared. I will definitely visit Al-dar again the next time I visit a restaurant. Thank you for a wonderful evening.

I wonder why I don't come here more often, highly recommended

Delicious Syrian restaurant that offers a fantastic course option to take all the mind-numbing decision making process, including some fantastic appetizers, assortment of meats and dessert. Loved the hummus. Crowd Size: Very High Payment Method: Credit Card

One of the best Syrian restaurants in Northern Germany. Al Dar is also located in Gifhorn and Bremen.

We had a great dinner with four people. We were there quite early, luckily, as it got really busy later on. We had the three-course "Journey Through Syria" menu. It was fantastic, with the starters being the highlight. The service was very friendly and welcoming. Since it was already quite warm, we were able to sit outside in the lovingly decorated courtyard. We paid just under €200 for four people (including one child) (menu for three people, child's main course, aperitif, water, lemonade, and mocha), and it was definitely worth it. The homemade lemon-mint lemonade was a refreshing treat in these temperatures and incredibly delicious. We'll be back and eat our way through the wonderful starters until we burst.

Great restaurant. Great service and very cozy. The food was also really delicious. However, for a 5-star rating, it lacked a little something special. I can still highly recommend a visit.

Very delicate dishes, exquisitely seasoned. Pleasant ambiance.

The food tastes nice but I have it 3 stars because of the size of the portions (small), given the prices. Several of us ordered a set-menu with appetizer, main course and desert. I think we didn’t get enough food for what we paid. Also: The food was brought to the table in large platters for 4 people to share. The staff didn’t keep track of who ordered what, the platters were placed in the middle of the table as if they were for all to share, so, inevitably appetizers and dessert ordered were shared by everyone at the table, not just the people who had ordered the set menu. The staff is friendly.

Very varied menu with a large selection of vegetarian/vegan dishes. The service was impeccable and courteous.

Service is good and the food is not worth it for the price. The meat doesn't taste good, you can do it better.

I have been there several times and enjoyed the journey through Syria. We were particularly impressed by the starters and the great selection of dishes. So you can try everything. Friendly staff and we were always served courteously.

Incredibly delicious. Top service ❤️

Another great evening at Al-dar. As usual it was very crowded. Nevertheless, the same high quality of service and dishes. We enjoyed it from starter to main course to mocha. Always happy😄

Large restaurant, beautifully furnished, very good food, fair prices and great service! I'll be back. Highly recommended.

The service was good and friendly. The falafel is really delicious there. But they are served on a bed of completely unseasoned and undressed lettuce. There is also no menage at the table. I also had a completely unseasoned tabbouleh and was expecting more couscous in it. The dumplings filled with cheese were not in a pastry shell as you would expect from Turkish börek, but in a very firm dough, not crispy at all. To be honest, I found the food, which has its price, to be just okay. The ambience of the restaurant is nice, but also very, very loud when it is full. There is a beautiful outdoor area in the middle of the city that looks very inviting. I was there for the second time. The first time I shared mixed “Journey through Syria” starters with other guests. This meal was better than my current visit.

Fantastic food, everything was beautiful and delicious

Great flavors - nice Taem - great location It's worth eating a starter and a main course if necessary 👍😎be sure to make a reservation!

For me it has been one of the best restaurants in Hanover for years. The food is high quality, the atmosphere is good. When there's stress because of a full house, there's a bit of a problem here. But that doesn't bother you. Be sure to reserve in advance!

Oh my God, we haven't had such a delicious meal in a long time. We embarked on the culinary journey through Syria and truly feasted. The excellent food was rounded off by the atmosphere and the friendly service staff. Thank you, it was really a pleasure.

Yes definitely. Be sure to reserve

Great food especially the starters

Very nice restaurant with fast and attentive service. The mezze sharing platter is still amazing. I was last here about 9 years ago, and I was impressed again.

Atmosphere is perfect and Service is good. Unfortunately, the food didn't even meet my minimum expectations. I ordered a mixed grill and I think an electric grill was used instead of charcoal, and the amount of meat served was very small compared to the prices. In short, you go there to spend some time in a quiet and nice place, but not to eat.

Craziness. Soooo delicious. Simply great. It's really not cheap, but it's really worth it. Thanks for a great evening with you :-)

Highly recommended, great food, nice service... we'll definitely come back

The place was full to the brim with different groups, we were one of them. Staff overloaded. What was previously ordered came, extra requests, such as a non-alcoholic beer, took forever or didn't come at all. Food was very tasty and more than enough. Wine was continually replenished and the water was always refilled.

Very good (was there Saturday lunchtime)

Overpriced and you don't get enough for the money. More for those who have no idea about Arabic food and want to experience pseudo Arabia...

The Syrian restaurant Al-Dar near the main train station is a beautifully designed restaurant with oriental mosaics and atmospheric light displays. The atmosphere is pleasant, even if the restaurant is often very full and therefore occasionally a bit noisy. The service is friendly and attentive, although there can be longer waiting times when the restaurant is at full capacity. The menu offers a wide selection of Syrian specialties, including a large appetizer platter with various dips, falafel, kibbeh and freshly baked flatbread. The portions are generous - in our case, a plate for two people was easily enough for three. I was particularly impressed by the lamb plate. The meat was excellently seasoned and perfectly fried, the rice served with it was prepared Syrian style with small mini noodles and was incredibly aromatic. The saffron sauce and Syrian aioli were a wonderful addition, along with baked bread, a kind of lahmacun and fresh parsley salad. The portion was so big that we had to have the rest packed up. The drinks menu is also very well put together. The restaurant offers an excellent selection of wines, which my companions really liked. For me personally, the homemade lemonades and Syrian teas were a nice alternative. The prices at Al-Dar are high. A starter plate costs 24.90 euros per person, the lamb plate was 24.90 euros. Given the quality of the food, this is justified, but you should be aware that dinner here is a little more expensive. Overall, Al-Dar offers a wonderful taste experience with high quality food, a nice ambience and a large selection of drinks. If you don't mind the slightly higher prices and possible waiting times, you will be able to enjoy a great Syrian meal here. A clear recommendation for lovers of oriental cuisine!

Very nice restaurant with good food and a friendly atmosphere.

My favorite Syrian in town. Great food. Authentic ambience. Prices completely reasonable. I'd love to come eat here.

Super delicious food, great starters, nice atmosphere - highly recommended!

Despite having a reservation, we were turned down at the door. The response to our questions from the service staff was unseemly and inappropriate. For him, the customer is no longer king and waiting times are normal despite reservations. If the service setting does not change, I can only advise against a visit. I am very, very disappointed and have the feeling that the service and therefore also the owner are fed up and think they can take advantage of something like this.

We reserved a table and didn't get the table. Absolute impudence

"A really great restaurant! The matzah platter was a perfect start - a large selection of fresh and delicious starters. My main course, the lamb, was wonderfully tender and juicy, with great spices. The service was friendly and the atmosphere was very pleasant. I'll definitely be back!"

Were here for the first time and very satisfied. Staff very nice and nicely decorated.

A restaurant where you can spend the whole evening: great atmosphere, delicious food and very friendly service. A real in-restaurant - busy even on a Monday. But even a full restaurant is handled with aplomb. Always happy and always fun.

Anyone who likes lamb will be happy here.

Nice restaurant ! Really good food and Nice people

Had dinner there yesterday. The waiter was pretending to be nice but I found the service over all bad! with respect t to the food reviews I'm surprised actually to see the 4.9 rate! I come from the middle east and I can easily judge the food. To start with.. I ordered pomegranate juice and instead I was served with what tasted like grape just! The waiter insisted that they don't have grape juice and what they served was pomegranate juice!. The waiter was nit happy when we advised that we will not be ordering appitizers. I ordered the mixed grill dish.. I explicitly asked them to cook the meet well done. Still the meat was medium rare! Waiter another 15 minutes the medium rare peice was slightly better and my platter was the same and the food was cold!!!. The food quality is below average I paid 29€ for the plate and had a small hair on it. You can get better quality Syrian food for half of this price and much friendly service in other restaurants. Bottom line.. not authentic Syrian food. Food quality is below average. Portions are small. Service is bad. The atmosphere is loud. Never back there again

Long wait for food Food was delicious and tasteful

Great atmosphere, incredibly authentic and tasty food. I would probably say it's the tastiest thing I've ever eaten. The mezze is amazing as is the homemade ice cream. Absolute heart recommendation.

Very friendly service, excellent quality

Loud like a train station, I missed music. Otherwise quite OK. Service was very nice, you are served quickly

Yes, centrally located, good food and good service. A little too loud when it's full.

The meal was a delight. The ambience and service were perfect. I've already planned my next time.

The Al-dar impresses with its authentic atmosphere, excellent food and extremely friendly service. From the start you feel welcome and well looked after. The mezze as a starter tastes excellent, only fresh bread would have rounded off the experience. The main courses are simply presented but full of intense flavors and spices. The homemade ice cream and Syrian desserts top it all off. Clear recommendation for anyone who wants to enjoy Syrian cuisine in Hanover!

I also observed that there was a noticeable difference in service. We six girls (some chic, some casual) were also treated a bit condescendingly by the waiter, in contrast to the table with the men in suits next door. The decor is beautiful, but it was unpleasantly loud and hectic. The starters were indescribably delicious but at €80 for two plates the price was very exaggerated. The vegetarian food was okay but poorly prepared. The fried dough was too dry and tough, the filling was not spicy but too salty. However, my friend's lamb was very well seasoned. I think the meat dishes more than live up to Al Dar's reputation. It was a wonderful evening, but that was mainly due to the company of my girls and the overpriced but exceptionally tasty starters. The homemade lemonade is highly recommended. The price-performance ratio is also right here.

We had the Mazza II for two people and it was amazing! Every bite was really delicious. They also have a nice backyard where you can enjoy the food on their terrace with nice weather. Waiter was also friendly. Would definitely recommend going here!

Gluten free is possible without any problems, very attentive, professional service.

This was our first time at Al-dar and we really liked it. The food and service were top notch, we felt welcome and were really pampered. 👌

The food is good but the service is very slow.

Attentive staff and delicious food. However, the starter impressed me more than the main course and dessert. However, in my opinion the prices are quite high (menu just under €40).

Great varied food, excellent service and stylish ambience, all in all a wonderful evening. We will definitely come back and look forward to it.

We were there with a large group. We waited a bit for the food. The food itself was good. I found the tapas as a starter, especially the hummus, delicious. Main course a bit spicy. The ice cream for dessert is nothing special, but the yogurt with honey was good. All in all, a good restaurant for large groups

Always an experience. Great food with nice service in a special atmosphere. We'd love to come back. Thank you for the lovely evening.

Really nice restaurant with a great atmosphere and great service. The food was excellent, especially the fillet steak, cooked to perfection. The portions are generous, but the prices are a bit high. Still absolutely recommended!

Menu Travel through Syria - nothing more is possible!!! Top!!!

There were 5 of us eating out and we were absolutely thrilled by the ambience, the super delicious food and the fantastic food! If we are in Hanover again, we will definitely come back.

Excellent service and extremely tasty food in an appropriate atmosphere

Vegetarian options are not worth the price.

With excellent service, a cozy atmosphere and excellently prepared food, you can only feel good here.

I was in this restaurant for the first time yesterday. Before my visit I always thought it was an Arabic restaurant with probably poor service. However, contrary to my imagination, Al-Dar is a real restaurant. The food and drink menu is professional and carefully designed. The waiters are professional and competent. The food is well prepared and shows the skill of the chef. For me, who has tried many Arabic restaurants in Arab countries, this is really a good Arabic restaurant.

We had the trip through Syria for two people. The starters are varied and delicious. The main course wasn't quite as diverse, but the three types of meat with two sauces and rice were grilled to perfection. We couldn't enjoy the dessert as much because our stomachs were full. But the ice cream flavors are definitely something completely different.

I went to Al-dar for the first time yesterday. My mother invited us here for her birthday. When we arrived, our jackets were taken away at the entrance. Wow, what service! We were escorted to our table, which was beautifully decorated for the birthday child. The waitresses were always friendly and very attentive. The food was amazing. Vegan, vegetarian or with meat. Everything was deliciously seasoned, cooked to perfection... I'll definitely be back. How could this restaurant have remained hidden from me for the last few years. Everything fits together here. Thank you for the lovely evening.

From food to service to ambience, everything is top notch! We'll be back!

Four of us were at Al Dar in January 2025 and we are now all of the opinion that this was the last visit. We've all been there several times. The ambience is nice, the service was OK, but unfortunately the food is only partly tasty and some of it doesn't correspond to the menu. The Felafel and Kibbeh appetizers arrived what felt like 3 minutes after we ordered. However, they were still lukewarm. The “lamb mince” in the kibbeh, which you can only reach after cracking the leathery dough casing, was made from a very old, dry lamb and tasted rancid/strong. The pine nuts supposedly contained could not be found. But more on that later. The beetroot salad was drowned in vinegar and instead of pine nuts - you might have guessed it - there were chopped almonds. Felafel was also very dry and lukewarm. It actually tasted like little but still better and not quite as boring as kibbeh. Both starters were probably not freshly prepared and rather from the warming box, which would also explain their dryness and toughness. In terms of appearance and uniformity, I would even estimate convenience, but perhaps the balls were just prepared by the kitchen. The main courses were OK and as described. But now to the pine nuts: The waiter was asked about the missing pine nuts and then acted as if he was looking in his “electronic notebook”. He then informed us that the two starters did not have pine nuts. We didn't want to leave it like that and looked at the map again. Both dishes were topped with pine nuts. When we asked about it again, the waiter in the kitchen asked us and informed us that the pine nuts that were supposedly delivered from Lebanon had probably not arrived on time. That's it. No apology, no discount, everything charged in full. Well thank you! No, Al Dar won't see us again. Almonds instead of pine nuts are simply saving on raw materials and then trying to disguise it. That doesn't work at all.

We were at al dar today and took the menu (with meat). It tasted very good and is really recommended to get an overview of the dishes. We'd love to come back!

The food was very tasty and the waitresses were very friendly. We'd love to come back, but you should definitely make a reservation as the restaurant is very busy.

The food is not good at all when you really know the test of the original!! I don't know how you caught grilled rice and rice in the same plate, and a raw tomato as well! Service is very good

Disappointed. Never again !!! Thanks

A perfect evening. “The Journey through Syria” is simply recommended. Thank you for diving into another world of taste.

Second time a guest at Al Dar. It was just a culinary dream. The service staff are extremely attentive and explain the food and drinks to the guests and ensure excellent service and always full glasses. 🍾 The kitchen knows its craft excellently. I'm definitely a huge fan of Al Dar and their Syrian food. 👍 Great courtyard, very nice atmosphere inside too and comfortable all around. This restaurant is simply first class and there is nothing wrong with it!!!! 👨‍🍳👌

1000 and 1 night! Thanks for the lovely evening!

Very good food in a very pleasant atmosphere.

Excellent taste, very well maintained tables.

A really nice shop with great furnishings that impress with an artistic aspect! The food was very tasty and there were vegetarian options :)

A culinary experience. Nice ambience. Great service.

Ate there with 8 people on December 23rd, 2024. Three of them ate the Syrian trip with mixed grill, all of them had starters and main courses of different types. Each of us was thrilled! The ambience is nice, the wines from Lebanon are good and somehow exciting, even if not cheap; the food was absolutely amazing! And the service was also really good.

The trip to Syria, whether with or without meat, is always worth a visit. My tips are the parsley salad with lemon and the fig ice cream.

Delicious. But I think the beer price is too high at over €5.20 for 0.4l. Otherwise everything was great. Service and also food

Super delicious food, service was super friendly & accommodating. Brilliant idea for more special occasions❤️

Great starters and very tasty main courses! I can also highly recommend the fig ice cream. A clear 5/5 – we would love to come back!

Super delicious food. Rather expensive. It was very busy so the service wasn't perfect but still good.

This excellent restaurant offers fine Syrian dishes. In addition to a dignified ambience, excellent service and delicious dishes, the reserved decoration emphasizes the tasteful character of this establishment. The menu makes you want more, the dishes and dishes are tempting and the tea excuses all sins. This is a clear recommendation to imitate AND repeat!

great, authentic food. The mezze in particular are highly recommended.

Very nice atmosphere, very good food and very good service.

Was in Al Dar after a very long time, as unfortunately I no longer live near Hanover. It was just as excellent as on the first day, from the reception to the advice and then of course the quality of the food, it was simply a poem. Simply a beautiful restaurant.

We were there with a large group. Our wish to eat everything vegan/vegetarian was really fulfilled. The restaurant has a nice atmosphere. The food was delicious (especially the appetizers!) and the service was super attentive. Highly recommended!

Extremely delicious food and friendly service. nothing to note