Banks Bistro Levant in Hamburg

Unforgettable 5-Star Experience. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was pure class—warm lighting, elegant decor, and flawless service. Each dish was a work of art, perfectly balanced in flavor and beautifully presented. A standout idea was the open kitchen view, where guests could watch the chefs create magic in real time. It wasn’t just a meal—it was an experience I’ll never forget.

We stumbled upon this "bistro" by chance on the way to the theater. The food made this mother-daughter day perfect. I can only recommend it. It's best to reserve before the screening. We got the last free table. Would love to come back.

Nice little Italian restaurant with good food, quick and friendly service at moderate prices near the Harry Potter Theater.

Great ambience, mega authentic food, great value for money and the service was super accommodating!! Only recommended

Like many reviewers, we were here in front of the Harry Potter Theater. A very nice little Italian restaurant! There were four of us, we had pizza, pasta and salad and everything was very tasty. Also very friendly and fast service.

Fast service, great atmosphere, and incredibly delicious food!🫶🏻🧙🏻‍♂️

A lovely little bistro with very friendly staff. Our pizza was delicious, it came pretty quickly, and despite being a one-minute walk from Harry Potter, the price was still reasonable...

Very stylish Professional Inviting Price wise cheaper than expected Somehow it feels modern and rustic at the same time Best restaurant visit of the year for me so far, even though we were in a hurry and had to skip dessert

I paid just under €40 for 13 tortellinis (exactly, so few that I counted), a small Margherita pizza and 2 Cola of 0.2L each Rip off and the food tastes like frozen food!

Everything tasted very tasty. Great value for money, very nice service, quick service, very good cuisine. We were there with 10 people and we were all very satisfied.

The price and performance ratio is absolutely unreasonable. The portion of noodles was a joke and the taste left a lot to be desired. For this reason only 1 star.

A very nice little bistro near the Harry Potter Theater.

Friendly staff and great food, I can only recommend it.

The service was extremely courteous and friendly, the food was hot and very tasty. 1 star deduction: toilet outside the restaurant

Before the start of the performance in the theater, a successful visit to the “Bistro”. We had spaghetti arrabiata. We always choose this dish the first time we eat Italian somewhere. The sauce was excellently seasoned and interestingly prepared. Some Parmesan already in the sauce and olives were also there. The pasta was cooked al dente. The service was attentive and quick. There's still room for improvement when it comes to espresso. Two dishes, two alcoholic drinks, a bottle of water and an espresso €53.00.

We were in Hamburg for four days and went to this bistro twice during that time. Delicious food served steaming hot and very friendly staff! It's best to come after 6:45 p.m., when the patrons of the theater next door have already left. Then it's very quiet and empty and you can definitely get a table

So for me it's a real restaurant and not a "snack bar", we felt very well looked after there, we were valued guests. The service was super friendly, the food was delicious. TOP

I went to Banks Bistro and absolutely loved it. The atmosphere is incredibly inviting and cozy, perfect for a relaxed meal with friends or family. The menu offers a great selection of freshly prepared dishes - the homemade pasta and pizzas from the stone oven are particularly an absolute highlight! The service is always friendly and attentive, you really feel welcome. The quality of the ingredients is also excellent, which you can taste in every bite. Great value for money! I can fully recommend Banks Bistro and look forward to my next visit!”

Super fast, tasty, clean, friendly!

Was very good! Fast and good service. Food was delicious. Crispy pizza, delicious pasta.

Attractive bistro atmosphere in the immediate vicinity of “Harry Potter” (show starts at 7 p.m.). We were there around 5:30 p.m.; still almost empty. 15 minutes later it was packed. Italian no-frills cuisine; simply fill you up in a tasty, pleasant way. Very friendly service. Unfortunately, music directly in front of the loudspeaker (at ear level when sitting) is too loud; Communication problems. But would like to go again 🤗

Relatively expensive so one star less, otherwise everything is great 👌

There was still a place available for us without a reservation. The service was excellent and super attentive. The food came quickly and was very tasty!

A very nice little bistro near the Harry Potter Theater. We had something to eat there beforehand. Were very satisfied. It is an advantage to reserve a table.

Before we went to see the play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child today, we decided to stop at Banks Bistro. Despite the seemingly unremarkable appearance of the small restaurant, we were pleasantly surprised by the authentic Italian dishes. Both the pizza and the pasta we ordered were delicious. The prices are adapted to the Hamburg level. However, a stay was still worth it!

Really very nice bistro, good food, very friendly atmosphere. If we had known this earlier, we would have gone here before Harry Potter. Table reservation recommended!

Everything was very good. We were there before the Harry Potter play. The service was very friendly and the food came quickly and was delicious. The theater is about 2 minutes away. Perfect for starting the evening.

Small but nice. Our food was excellent, the service was eager and friendly, and the interior was nice and attractively decorated. I was initially a little worried about the open kitchen and the noise that comes with it, but this really wasn't a problem. We strongly recommend it!

We ate there in front of the Harry Potter Theater. The photos on Google were taken very cleverly; from the outside the restaurant looked more like a converted kebab shop. Nicely decorated on the inside, but from the outside we would honestly never have eaten there. Due to the time pressure and because there was no alternative in the immediate vicinity, we went in. The waiters were extremely (!) friendly. Even though we didn't have a reservation, we were given a table, albeit with other guests and it felt like we were half in the kitchen. We were happy to have something warm to eat before the theater. Unfortunately, the food was not comparable to that of other Italians. We had various pasta dishes for over €20 each, but unfortunately the taste was really not good. Therefore unfortunately only 2/5 stars. We also found the tiramisu for dessert very expensive at €8.50. All the waiters were extremely friendly, attentive and the food & drinks came very quickly. That helped us a lot because we had a bit of time pressure before the theater. If possible I would like to give 6/5 stars for the friendliness and service. To be honest, we wouldn't go there again.

Everything was great, we will definitely come back when we are in Hamburg

Great service, very friendly. The food came within 5 minutes on Friday evening. The atmosphere was also very pleasant. Cozy and nice Italian music

Well suited for a meal in front of the Harry Potter Theater. However, the prices on their homepage do not match the local prices. Some of them were significantly more expensive. Therefore only 3 stars. The toilet is not in the restaurant but you have to go outside into a dark, unmarked hallway. Otherwise the ambience inside is okay. The food was also tasty.

Went spontaneously before the Harry Potter show, although listed as a bistro it was at least a good restaurant quality. The prices are reasonable for Hamburg standards, we really liked it. Simple, good Italian cuisine, well seasoned and mixed. Happy to come back here!

Sehr sehr leckeres Essen für einen sehr fairen Preis. Das Personal ist äußerst freundlich und zuvorkommend. Definitiv eine Weiterempfehlung!

Inconspicuous from the outside, food tasty and good portions, price reasonable. Spontaneous visit before going to the theater. Random hit. Thanks!!! Italian map. More of a restaurant than a bistro. Tomato soup is more of a main meal.

We were there before going to the theater. Staff very friendly and accommodating. We had a breakfast platter for 2 people, it was well filled and super tasty (with lots of antipasti). Definitely recommended 👌

Small cozy restaurant, very nicely decorated. Somewhat remote. The food was very good. We had spaghetti gorgonzola (the sauce was fantastic) and pizza with serano ham, rocket and parmesan (base thin and tasty, pizza not too overloaded). The service was very friendly and courteous and looked after us lovingly and attentively. The prices are absolutely fine. We will definitely stop by again next time we visit Hamburg.

Delicious Fast service Easily accessible

We wanted to eat something before the theater and chose this bistro because it was very close to the theater. The service was very courteous and friendly. The food was very good and of higher quality than in a bistro. It is therefore highly recommended before a visit to the theater.

Right next to Harry Potter and depending on that it's either super crowded and rather cramped or totally empty. The gnocchi with gorgonzola is awesome, the penne arrabiata was rather unusual with green olives and rather sour. The service is very nice.

Small restaurant with Italian dishes. Service friendly and attentive. We ate there before and after the theater visit. The food came quickly and was very tasty.

A great little bistro with a nice atmosphere, friendly service and very tasty food. We were here before the theater performance and therefore didn't have much time. The waiter responded and our food came super quickly.

At first I thought it was pretty expensive, but it was worth it! Friendly, fast and delicious!

Like many others, we were there before the Harry Potter show. The food was delicious and was served quickly on a Friday. Generally very attentive service - recommended!

Spontaneously got a seat for two people in front of the Harry Potter Theater. Super friendly and super tasty!

Directly at the wholesale market and the Harry Potter Musical. Super fast service, good location to go to the musical afterwards.

Great, the food was really great!!!!

The Pizza was the best I ate in a long time and the price was fair too

We had dinner there today with 8 people unannounced. We only had about an hour to eat before the Harry Potter performance was supposed to start. There is nothing to complain about about the order, the tasty dishes served after 10 minutes and the super friendly service! Everything worked out great and we were able to get to the theater on time! The restaurant is fully recommended!!!

According to the opening times on Google Maps it should be open, but on a weekday at 3:20pm it is closed!!!

The design and external appearance don't make much of an impression at first glance. But the food was good, the service was friendly and prompt, and the prices were moderate.

The bistro is only 100m away from the Theater am Großmarkt. Harry Potter is performed there and families eat there before the theater. Accordingly, the prices are quite high. The food was delicious and the service was good.

Very inconspicuous from the outside, but quite passable inside. Due to the existing space, optimally implemented. One of the fastest pizzerias I know. Very tasty pizza, nice crispy thin dough. And first of all, the best herb butter I've ever tasted. (Except my own) Very nice boss and service staff, can be recommended 100%.

We were here before the performance of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” because the bistro is in the immediate vicinity of the theater. From the outside, the bistro looks rather inconspicuous, but it scores with delicious food and very friendly staff. The price-performance ratio is right, so we can definitely recommend Banks Bistro.

Super Bistro is the wrong name. Everything else is great and quickly before going to the theater :)

Rather inconspicuous from the outside, very tastefully decorated inside. Very friendly service staff and great food. Had Pizza Tonno and Pizza Bruschetta, both delicious. Very good price-performance ratio! Top!

The food tastes delicious and there is a large selection. The employees are very nice and friendly.

The restaurant seems inconspicuous at first glance. Given the location and appearance, I didn't have high expectations and just wanted to grab a quick bite to eat before the play. But the quality and taste of the food surprised me, it was really delicious. The pictures speak for themselves. I would recommend it to anyone looking to grab a bite to eat before going to the theater or in the area in general!

I went to the HarleyDays in Hamburg and wanted to eat real food and not drive. The bistro is small but nice, I took my time and the staff was quick and friendly the whole time. Even if someone just drank something, it wasn't a problem. Sometimes you have to be brave and make your own judgment. Yes, the prices are steep, but unfortunately that's the case almost everywhere these days. Since I come from the country, it often scares me, but it's normal. In any case, I'll come back if I feel hungry in this corner again

So from the food to the service, you can only give it 5 stars. Prices are okay and fair. Food was great for us 😋. Best what you have in the area. Can some still get something out of it? We thank you very much :).

Very nice restaurant with delicious food and very tasty and beautiful ice cream 🍦😋

We ate something here before the Harry Potter Theater performance. Small restaurant, quite nice at least from the inside. The service was a disaster. Very hectic. Not really friendly. It was well attended. During the meal, which was served without a good app, glasses were cleared from the table, I wonder why the guest can't eat in peace. At the other tables, when the food was almost eaten, people asked whether it was still tasty or whether it could be cleared away. Impossible! When it was cleared away, no one asked if it was tasty. The food itself was good but nothing more. And the prices were already quite high. Certainly people always come here to eat. Be prepared for hectic, not very friendly service And relatively expensive food. There are definitely better places there.

If the store didn't look like a flophouse from the outside, there would probably be more than just Harry Potter walk-in customers. The pizza was the thinnest pizza I have ever seen in my entire life, but it surprised me with an excellent taste. (Salame de Funghi with extra peppers)

Nice service, but food not very good, prices are really beyond good and bad, but of course you can do that so close to the Standpunk Theaker. For the toilet you have to walk to the parking lot.... A pity

Top food Very tasty, good quality Very friendly

Quality of food is basic. Pizzas okay, pasta dishes manageable in terms of portion size. Service is very hectic. Prices really overpriced. We cannot recommend it.

If you want to eat something before the Harry Potter musical, you can do so here. The pizza was good (but there are certainly better ones). The service was very quick and friendly. Prices are okay.

Food tastes very good, depending on the dish the portion is smaller than the price suggests. Generally prices are quite high, but centrally located and nice to sit there. Our food took a long time to arrive, but there were a few more people of us. Waiters always friendly and accommodating.

Really rude and the food doesn't taste good either

Very good service, very good food, fair price. Lovely again.

Reservierung hat gut geklappt. Unser Platz war gegenüber der Eingangstor. Da zog es jedesmal wenn jemand kam oder ging. Der Kellner, ich denke das war der Chef war extrem hektisch. Lange in die Karte schauen scheint nicht erwünscht. Dauernd lief er in dem recht kleinen Lokal hin und her. Fragte Gäste ob es noch schmeckt oder ob der Teller weg kann. Fand ich unmöglich und störend. Essen kam kein Guten Appetit. Während des Essens wurde ein Glas das wir nicht bräuchten vom Tisch genommen und öl und essig weggeholt. Wenig gemütlich. Beim abräumen wurde nicht gefragt, ob es geschmeckt hat. Unüblich. Das Essen war gut aber nichts besonderes. Der Mann muss an sich arbeiten. Betrag ungefähr 47 Euro habe ich auf 48 aufgerundet und 50 Euro hingelegt. Da fragt er ob es so stimmt. Äh nein ich hab 48 gesagt. Eigentlich wäre gar kein Trinkgeld angesagt gewesen.

We stopped here because we wanted to have something to eat in front of the Theater am Großmarkt (Harry Potter). The service was very stressed (which I can understand), misunderstood orders or completely forgot them. We waited about 45 minutes for a salad and appetizer and then ate it quickly to get to the theater on time. We also had to wait longer during the payment process. In the meantime, other guests had canceled their meals. If there wasn't a theater, there wouldn't be a restaurant either. What bothered us the most was the tone of service towards all guests. Unfriendly, unreflective and rude. Sure, it was stressful and maybe not his day, but you have to have a professional approach to dealing with guests. Unfortunately I can only give 2 stars because that's how it turned out under the circumstances (also with other guests on site).

We also stopped here before the Harry Potter play. You can't see the ambience from the outside of the restaurant. Really nicely done inside! Very tastefull. So...we reserved a table (thank God). Food was delicious, but really totally overpriced! My sister received the wrong pasta dish and didn't want to stress and ate it anyway. She liked it too. At the end she pointed it out and she wasn't actually really listened to. The second order of drinks was completely forgotten. At some point you had the impression that the employees were stressed and you actually wanted to fill the table again quickly. Kind of uncomfortable... Don't know if I would go there again.

Delicious food and very nice hospitality.

Me and my fiancée wanted to stop in for a couple of drinks. The waiter promised us this for the next hour and a half. In the first 5 minutes we were indirectly asked three times if we wanted something to eat. In another 5 minutes we were moved to another place. After another 10 minutes with the request to move us again, it became too much for us, we paid and left. €7.50 for 0.75l of water borders on usury. The food looked reasonably good, I can't judge that. However, I would not recommend the restaurant for these reasons.

Food is acceptable if you don't expect anything! Service completely underground, no professional expertise whatsoever! Incorrect order entry leading to complete forgetting of orders! Discussions with the guests! Has absolutely nothing to do with service! I would prefer a kebab shop myself in the future!

Delicious food & courteous service! Thanks for the quick service before the Harry Potter Musical

Unassuming from the outside, but the best carbonara I've eaten :)

Very tasty food! Very nice waitresses! I would definitely recommend pizza bruschetta 😊 the detour is worth it, especially before a Harry Potter performance 😉

Small cozy restaurant near the Harry Potter theater

Nice restaurant with friendly staff and good food.nice service nice pizza 5 🌠

Nice restaurant with friendly staff and good food.

Unbelievable... we waited 30 minutes for two pizzas, having made a special reservation in advance. Pizza has nothing to do with Italy for me, thick dough and really greasy toppings. For the price it's really bad.

Service was very nice but the prices were really not understandable at all. For a salad with turkey strips it was 15.90 euros and I could count it on one hand.

Great for eating pizza or pasta before the theater.

I have never seen a restaurant like this in Hamburg. The food is served in just 10 minutes. that interesting

The food was very tasty and large enough, and nicely presented. The service was very nice. Recommendation: reserve in advance, especially if you want to stop at an event in the theater next door.

Banks is ideal for a lunch break. There is a lunch menu, so all pasta dishes and pizzas only cost 9.50 euros. Beforehand there was delicious bread with a great aoli ​​(for free). Service was attentive and courteous.

Great Italian bistro for a nice meal before going to the theater! Great value for money, nice staff and nice atmosphere. Clear recommendation to eat here instead of going to the system restaurant in the pavilion in front of the theater at the wholesale market.

I was there on May 20th. 2022 with my daughter at the Harry Potter Theater and we reserved a table here before it started. At first we were really excited. There is a small menu for the theater break from which you can choose something (we took 2 x goat cheese au gratin with salad). We were asked if we would like a small portion of tzatziki with bread. Sure, gladly, why not. We'll be there during the big break. We were warmly welcomed. We sat down, then things got strange... The tzatziki was really tasty, and so was the "naan bread", no question about it. Everyone got their food, everyone was warm... only us and one other lady sat there without food. At some point I asked if we had been forgotten. "We don't forget anything!" "Ok, but we don't have our food yet." About 10 minutes later a waiter slammed two deep plates onto our table. WOW! No apology or anything... The portion was the size of a starter salad (green salt with 1!!!! cherry tomato) the goat cheese turned out to be 2 small slices of cream goat cheese. They were au gratin... but they definitely only made the acquaintance of a "Bunsen burner". And certainly in the afternoon. The cheese was ice cold! And no, I didn't complain again! ANYONE who complains to me that they don't forget anything and then throws out a plate like that doesn't get a chance anymore. We ate and finished. (The other lady had just gotten her salad there) The shop is small and manageable, with a table crowd where a restaurateur can easily remember who complained. When paying, the lady asked me if everything was ok.... Thanks for the pass! I then said no, explained why. Got my bill, and oh wow! The tzatziki was also on the bill! My daughter and I actually understood when we made the reservation that this was intended as a greeting from the kitchen! A greeting that costs €5.50! This is also how you can generate sales! The lady said, then no... you also order drinks and have to pay for them. The tzatziki wasn't even on the menu, so I would have had the opportunity to know what it cost! We paid €40.50 for the tzatziki, 2 starter-sized salads each with 1 cherry tomato and 2 small slices of cold gratinated fresh goat cheese and two cokes. The salad came to €14 each!!!! Of course, you can also make sales this way, as theatergoers don't turn into guests who come more often. We weren't full. In the theater you have the opportunity to get a pizza of a size that will fill you up for €12.

Im Bistro gibt es keine Toilette. Um zur nächsten Toilette zu gelangen, muss das Bistro verlassen und vor dem Parkhaus (ca. 50 m) wieder rein gegangen werden. Von außen macht das Bistro nichts her, aber innen ist es ok. Angeboten wird Convenience Food und die Allergene werden in der Karte nicht ausgewiesen. Den Kellner darauf angesprochen ergab, dass er ebenfalls nicht informiert ist. Meiner Einschätzung nach lebt das Bistro von seiner günstigen Lage am Theater.

Wir hatten dort, Gott sei Dank, einen Tisch bestellt um vor dem Harry Potter Theater Stück zu essen. Als wir eintrafen war der Laden proppenvoll. Trotzdem würden wir gleich sehr freundlich begrüßt und tatsächlich war uns ein kleiner Tisch frei gehalten worden. Was uns sofort aufgefallen ist, das obwohl das Restaurant bis auf den letzten Platz belegt war, die beiden Bedienungen alles im Griff hatten. Trotz aller Hektik haben sie sehr darauf geachtet, dass alle an einem Tisch gleichzeitig ihr Essen bekamen. Das Essen war sehr lecker. Die Preise waren angemessen. Können wir wärmstens weiter empfehlen.

Sehr nettes Personal und leckeres Esseb

Wir sind mega zufrieden, unsere Mittagspause verbringen wir gerne dort! Schmeckt alles super

Wir waren hier vor unserem Besuch im Harry Potter Theater. Von innen ist das Restaurant charmant und modern eingerichtet. Aus der kleinen Fläche wurde viel gemacht. Pasta und Schnitzel waren sehr lecker, die Preise unserer Meinung nach im Rahmen. Vorab haben wir warmes Brot mit Aioli bekommen, was auch sehr lecker war und den ersten Hunger gestillt hat. Die Bedienung war höflich und nett. Kartenzahlung ist möglich.

Empfehlenswert als schneller Snack/Abendessen vor einer Vorstellung im Mehr! Theater

Wir sind zufällig auf dem Heimweg hier vorbeigekommen. Wunderschön eingerichtetes Restaurant mit sehr leckerer Küche und tollem Service

Leckeres Essen, schneller Service, Preise okay. Es gibt eine Auswahl typisch italienischer Pastasaucen zu denen man die Pastasorte selbst wählen kann, außerdem Pizza sowie kleinere Auswahl an Vorspeisen und Salaten. Uns hat es gut geschmeckt. Man sitzt allerdings ein wenig gedrängt, da viele kleine Tische in einem Raum untergebracht wurden. Es bietet sich an, dort zu essen, wenn man das Harry Potter Theaterstück ansehen möchte.

Wir haben uns dafür entschieden einzukehren, da die Bewertungen beim Theater Pavillon sehr schlecht waren. Vom Ambiente her sah es schon mal nett aus. Als wir aber in die Speisekarte schauten, mussten wir erst mal schlucken. Teilweise sind die Preise völlig überzogen. Ein Tee für über 5 Euro und ein Hefeweizen für fast 7 Euro, Oliven für über 5 Euro... Normalerweise kenne ich es beim Italiener so, dass es erst mal Oliven und Baguette kostenlos gibt. Wir hatten nicht so viel Hunger und entschieden uns für was kleines (mit großem Preis) Mein Salat für 13 Euro hat gut geschmeckt aber leider auch da kein Brot dabei und es war halt nur Salat ohne Fleisch. Die Tomatensuppe meiner Freundin für 8 Euro war auch gut. Aber auch da nicht mal Brot dabei. Es hat alles seinen Preis aber da muss auch was geboten sein. Zudem war der Service leicht durch den Wind. Die hohen Bewertungen sind für uns so nicht gerechtfertigt. Aber eine solide 3 kann man geben. Ich hoffe es ändert sich entweder an den Preisen was oder an der Qualität.

Es war toll und mir hat das Essen sehr doll geschmückt Kleiner Tipp isst auf jeden Fall das Pasta