Chambao in Heidelberg

Our Valentine's Day dinner at Chambao Heidelberg was a completely successful experience. We had reserved the table weeks before via the website, and when we arrived at 7:30 p.m. the restaurant was full - especially with couples wanting to enjoy this special evening. The atmosphere was pleasant and cozy, and you immediately felt the warm hospitality that is so important at Chambao. The restaurant's concept invites you to share different dishes and be surprised by Mediterranean-inspired crossover creations. We chose six plates, and each individual dish was excitingly composed and prepared with great attention to detail. We were particularly impressed by the two tartare variants - both the Spicy Tuna Tartare with celery, passion fruit, white chocolate and rice crisp and the Mexican Style Beef Tartare with cucumber, chili, pico de gallo and totopos. Both tasted great and were definitely our favorites. The parsley root soup with white nougat and veal brisket also surprised us with its fine balance of creaminess and spice. The scallop with chorizo, Granny Smith and rosemary was perfectly cooked and tasted great. The pike perch with champagne beurre blanc, black pudding and pointed cabbage turned out to be an unusual but actually harmonious combination. The only small point of criticism was the corn chicken breast with peanut, banana, chili and cucumber, which could have been a little juicier for our taste. Finally, we decided on two desserts: the Basque cheesecake with tonka bean ice cream, which was wonderfully creamy and aromatic, and the Tölzer cheese plate with fig mustard and fruit bread - a perfect combination of sweet and savory. Particularly positive is the incredibly friendly and professional team that accompanied the evening perfectly. Our table was right next to the cloakroom, which wasn't ideal because guests and employees always had to go back to their coats. But the friendliness and attentiveness of the staff more than made up for it, and as a small compensation we received a glass of champagne on the house. At the end we were even served two glasses of wine for dessert - a wonderful gesture that rounded off the evening perfectly. The wine recommendations for the dishes were great – delicious, suitable and well thought out. Particularly pleasant: The glasses were poured generously, so that in the end I was only able to taste one additional white wine and one red wine. Every sip was a pleasure. There are many restaurants in Heidelberg that are geared towards tourists. However, we didn't have that feeling here, we felt like we were in good hands right from the start and simply ate delicious food. The atmosphere was relaxed and we had a thoroughly enjoyable and enjoyable evening. Many dishes were vegetarian upon request, and allergies and individual requests were catered for very well. The champagne prices, especially the Laurent-Perrier at 85 euros per bottle, were also absolutely fair. For us, Chambao is one of the best restaurants in Heidelberg. This isn't just about the food, it's about a culinary experience that connects people - exactly as the team describes on the website. You can feel the passion of the kitchen, the attention to detail and the warmth of the entire team. We will definitely come back and say thank you.

Very good food, great service. Coming as strangers and leaving as friends is very important here. The idea of ​​sharing everything is just fun. Thank you for the relaxing evening.

The Chambao is and remains our favorite around Heidelberg. The feel-good factor and of course the fine food are special. Everything is on point and the staff are close to the guests with charm and passion. Thank you!

The Michelins are taking a break. Excellent top class food.

It was a perfect evening - very good service, incredibly delicious food, great ambience, matching wine. All in all, a great success. If I'm in Heidelberg again, I'll definitely come back. Thank you for a special evening.

As always, very, very tasty!! Daniel outdoes himself every time!

Very good restaurant. Soya souce and ginger spice were spreading out entire taste which make us feel borderless multinational.

Wonderful chef’s creation for 6 course meal and wine pairing. Family of 5 totally enjoyed!

Wonderful restaurant with very tasty tapas. Service incredibly warm and accommodating. Quality is convincing at absolutely fair prices. Many thanks to Corinna for this lovely evening!

We had a very nice evening with 11 people, delicious food and very friendly staff, highly recommended!

Das Konzept war für uns ein ganz neues Esserlebnis. Meine Frau war zunächst skeptisch, war aber schließlich auch komplett überzeugt. Toll fanden wir auch, dass es ein großes Angebot an alkoholfreien Drinks gibt. Dann müssen die Fahrer nicht immer nur Wasser trinken. Wir empfehlen das Chambao unseren Freunden und Kollegen weiter und kommen auf jeden Fall wieder.

Exceptional food. Enjoyment at the highest level. Flavor explosion. It's a shame that no sommelier was present to advise on a suitable wine pairing.

This has never happened to us in a restaurant between simple and star-rated gastronomy. Waited over 90 minutes between the starter and the middle course, despite a note to the service. The bread we ordered was not delivered either. Drinks that were drunk were not asked whether they should be renewed. The starter was very tasty, but what happened afterwards is not worthy of a restaurant of this category. The service is disinterested, uncaring, inattentive and not guest-oriented. We are after this long. Waiting time got up and left. We paid the horrified-looking waiter in cash for the drinks and food we consumed, probably shortly before the second course was supposed to arrive.

This place canceled our reservation twice, once on our anniversary and once after we rescheduled after our anniversary cancellation. Never got the chance to try it and now I never will. Don't waste your time, a terrible customer experience.

Food was solid but not exceptional. One of the courses was a bit dry (corn-fed chicken breast with stuffing), while another unfortunately had overcooked rice as a side dish. The dessert that was shared was a small thawed piece of raspberry cake… For the expensive price of the courses, you can expect a little more. The starters and intermediate courses were good. The ambience is nice.

Thanks for the great evening. The food was delicious as always!! Always my pleasure.

We've been there several times. As always, a full evening with great, unusual tapas!! Great wine pairing. Always my pleasure

Der Unterhalt der Sichtschutzwände und Beleuchtung passt gar nicht zum sehr guten Essen.

We had the pleasure of dining at Chambao Heidelberg, and it was a truly wonderful experience. The food was simply delicious and although expensive, it is totally worth the price. The flavors are fantastic and we are always surprised by the explosion of flavors that each dish offers. Particularly worth mentioning is the creativity and care with which each dish is prepared. The presentation of the dishes is just as impressive as the taste. It is clear that a lot of attention to detail has been worked here. Despite significant staff shortages, where even the chef had to help serve, we noticed little of this. The service was faultless and very attentive. It was also a special joy to personally talk to the chef at the table and learn about the philosophy and inspiration behind the dishes. The atmosphere of the restaurant is cozy and inviting, which makes the whole experience even more enjoyable. We are already looking forward to our next visit and can highly recommend Chambao Heidelberg to anyone looking for an exceptional culinary experience.

Wir hatten das Vergnügen, im Chambao Heidelberg zu speisen, und es war eine wirklich großartige Erfahrung. Das Essen war einfach köstlich und obwohl es teuer ist, ist es den Preis absolut wert. Die Aromen sind fantastisch und wir sind jedes Mal wieder überrascht von der Geschmacksexplosion, die jedes Gericht bietet. Besonders hervorzuheben ist die Kreativität und Sorgfalt, mit der jedes Gericht zubereitet wird. Die Präsentation der Speisen ist ebenso beeindruckend wie der Geschmack. Es ist offensichtlich, dass hier mit viel Liebe zum Detail gearbeitet wird. Trotz erheblicher Personalknappheit, bei der sogar der Chef im Service aushelfen musste, haben wir davon kaum etwas bemerkt. Der Service war einwandfrei und sehr aufmerksam. Es war auch eine besondere Freude, mit dem Chef persönlich am Tisch zu plaudern und mehr über die Philosophie und die Inspiration hinter den Gerichten zu erfahren. Das Ambiente des Restaurants ist gemütlich und einladend, was die gesamte Erfahrung noch angenehmer macht. Wir freuen uns schon auf unseren nächsten Besuch und können das Chambao Heidelberg jedem wärmstens empfehlen, der auf der Suche nach einem außergewöhnlichen kulinarischen Erlebnis ist.

We were there today with our two children and can only warmly recommend the restaurant. Very attentive and warm service paired with fantastic cuisine and unusual creations that leave you wanting more. The concept convinced us and even the simple “butter noodles” for the little ones were convincing. We'll definitely be back,

One of the best restaurants I've ever been to. Despite the initial inhibition of the price, it was worth every penny in terms of quality, selection, presentation and service. We would like to come again!

If they give you a reservation for 21:45, don't bother showing up. They close the kitchen at 21:30 but don't tell you until you show up for your dinner, and tell you there won't be any food for you.

Chambao was the highlight of my stay in Heidelberg. I had to dust off my prior review practice of distinguished restaurants because it was this good to me and my guests. We tried just about every dish and nothing disappointed in the least. The flavors and textures and combinations that were presented before us were fantastic. The chef came out during the second course and was happy to practice his English describing his creations. It is truly memorable, and I look forward to my return trip just to dine here again. We visited other Michelin level restaurants, but I believe this one takes the prize in recent memory.

It was my first time eating at Chambao. The service is great and the chef conjures up visually and tastefully delicious refinements!

Highly recommended restaurant in Heidelberg. Great food, very special creations made from regional products and excellent cuisine. The service was also perfect. Thank you for a nice evening.

Gutes Restaurant. Interessante Gerichte. Leider hat es zwischen den drei Gängen mit je drei Gerichten 45-50min gedauert. Das war zu lange.

Absolute taste explosion! It was very delicious. The tuna tartare is my favorite. Always worth a visit, especially with the constantly changing menu. For dessert there was ginger ice cream with panko breading. Kudos to the chef's creativity.

The best cullinary experience in my life! Highly recommend!

In the six-course menu for two people, you share the selected dishes together. All six dishes were very tasty and each one had a special component (peach sake ice cream, crayfish tartare, brioch as a burger bun). The service was very friendly, answered all our questions and recommended a great wine. There was a piano player who played live the whole time.

I have been there months ago, but here I am - thinking about the chef's special tartare

creative food that's also incredibly good, amazing service and beautiful atmosphere. what a delightful surprise. it's not cheap, but totally worth it

Great food, great people, they treated me well! Will absolutely come back here and recommend to anyone in the area.

Great. Kitchen and service top! Flavorful creations. Thanks.

Einfach super, es passt alles wunderbar zusammen - Service, Ambiente und Auswahl der Speisen! Absolut empfehlenswert!

We have found a new favorite restaurant here

Excellent ! A great experience! A 6 or 8 course formula to share for 2, a little confusing but inventive and delicious cuisine.

Service was very good. We did the 6 course menu - some worth it and tasty, other dishes were just ok.

Silas and his team conjured up a wonderful evening for us! Everything from the service to the food was great. We'd love to come back!

Very nice restaurant, amazing service and very nice waiters/waitesses. Food is great, would recommend.

We had a wonderful and very pleasant evening. Starting with the aperitif and ending with the digestif. Great service with super delicious food.

Wenn man Lust auf sehr gutes und Aussergewöhnliches Essen hat, ist man im Chambao sehr gut aufgehoben. Beim Ambiente hatte ich, durch die Bilder mehr erwartet und gerade beim Tisch war ich doch etwas enttäuscht. Für mich war dieser aus meiner Sicht für 4 Personen auch zu eng ausgelegt.

A wonderful evening with very good service and very good food!! The evening was wonderful, thanks to the chef and the attentive and very nice service team. We'd love to come back.

We went here a while ago with friends to celebrate a birthday. The evening was a unique experience. The food was incredibly fine and delicious; I tried things that I would never have eaten or combined with each other before. The wines were excellent, the atmosphere was atmospheric and the service was very friendly and accommodating. You can tell that the chef puts a lot of skill and passion into his work. We will come back here for the next great event! PS: we had a vegan with us and she also put together a sophisticated menu.

Excellent food. I can highly recommend this restaurant for a special occasion!

The food was excellent, especially in the first two courses. Unfortunately, the main course couldn't keep up with the previous items in terms of specialness. The dessert was a shame. These are not homemade and were not declared on the menu (apparently accidentally only since yesterday). It wasn't to my taste, but if I had known where it was bought, I would have been able to tell before ordering. It's a shame, thank God, but that's the only thing that marred the evening

Wir haben uns über den Abend in Chambao sehr gefreut!

I was there alone on a business trip and can only praise the friendliness of the staff, from service to kitchen. The wine list has a German influence but is diverse. The sharing menu is a very nice idea. Thank you for the nice evening 🤙

Nice restaurant, supper delicius food, best staff i ever meet. Very help full. Defenetly i comming back. Thanks

Interesting concept. The food is brought to the table in portions and then shared. A must for anyone who likes to eat delicious food. Very friendly and attentive staff. An open kitchen for viewing. Mega fresh goods. Here we cook with love and passion. A unique taste experience. Large selection of good wines. Good advice. I'll definitely come back here.

We had such a lovely meal here. I have food allergies and sensitivities, so I asked my server for some guidance. The chef himself came out to speak with me and then brought me out a menu he had personally marked up with how dishes could be adjusted to accommodate my needs. That level of flexibility and attention is not something you find frequently in Germany! Every dish was beautifully presented, perfectly prepared, and delicious.

Es war ein sehr schöner Abend in einem sehr klasse Restaurant !!!! Immer wieder gerne :-)

Sehr leckeres Essen. Das Personal war sehr aufmerksam. Allergien und sonstige Wünsche werden berücksichtigt. Wir kommen gerne wieder.

Tolles Menü, sehr freundlicher und aufmerksamer Service. Wir kommen wieder.

Really absolutely convinced! Eating in a nutshell is a culinary experience.

What a great experience. The food and staff were amazing. Everyone at the restaurant is so humble for how awesome their food is. Keep this one a hidden gem but definitely go if you have the opportunity.

Everything was wonderful! Thanks so much!

Best steak I’ve ever had 👌🏻 Great ambience and choice of vines

Wir waren heute im Chambao und haben uns zu zweit das 8-Gang-Menü geteilt. Es war wirklich ein sehr schöner Abend, der Service war außerordentlich freundlich und zuvorkommend. Das Essen war sehr, sehr lecker und handwerklich sowie optisch sehr ansprechend. Das Konzept, sich die Gänge zu teilen, ist wirklich praktisch, da man auf diese Weise alles probieren kann und garantiert satt wird. Preis-Leistung sind hier absolut passend und wir können das Chambao ausnahmslos weiterempfehlen! Vielen Dank für den schönen Abend und (mit Sicherheit) bis bald!

Tolles Restaurant, TOP Essen und Ambiente. Bis bald in Heidelberg 👍

Wir hatten eine wundervollen Abend. Das Essen und die Weinempfehlung dazu waren sehr gut, Der Service konnte kaum besser sein. Und die Atmosphäre war Dank der musikalischen Untermalung am Klavier perfekt. Einzig die Tische stehen etwas nahe beieinander.

Haben die Empfehlung von Freunden bekommen und können dem nur zustimmen. Tolles Ambiente mit Live-Klaviermusik, sehr kompetente Bedienung und vor allem tolles Essen.....gerne wieder

Preis/Leistung passt. Service war Super!!

Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt (gehen nicht so oft schicker Essen) und das Essen war sehr lecker. Es hatte seinen Charme gemeinsam Essen auszusuchen und dann zu teilen. So kann man viel leckeres Essen. Die Ente war unser Highlight. Hund war kein Problem.

Very good food and a fantastic service. The variety of dishes makes it easy to find a delicious meal.

Sehr gute Tapasbar. Preise gehoben. Auswahl könnte bei Tapas etwas umfangreicher sein.

This was the BEST meal we had in all of Germany while traveling for vacation. Honestly, I think it was the best meal I’ve ever had in my life. The beef and tuna tartare were amongst my favorites - I savored every single bite. All of the other dishes were so delicious, creatice, interesting, and fun. As picky eaters from NYC, we have very high standards for dining. This place blew us away with their creative pairing of flavors, presentation, and hospitality. Chambao beats the Michelins restaurants we went to in Germany. I can’t wait to come back for more.

Absolutely fantastic gastronomic meal. Compliments to the chef. Best restaurant we ate at during our trip (incl 2 Michelin restaurants). Delicious!!

Super leckeres Essen. Service für den Preis etwas unaufmerksam - 2x Bestellungen vergessen. Alles in Allem aber sehr gut 👍 wir würden wieder kommen.

Wir hatten wiedermal einen traumhaft leckeren Abend im Chambao. Es ist ein absoluter Geheimtipp in Heidelberg. Vielen Dank, für Eure Mega Qualität und die unglaubliche Liebe zum Detail.

One of favorite restaurants. The food is generally delicious, but some things on the menu always stand out as especially fantastic. Also fair price for this level of food. The menu changes regularly and hosts a variety of different cuisines. It isn't so much classical spanish tapas as some fine-ish fusion version of it. While this might be not everybodies preference, I like it very much. The tapas-like concept of shared dishes is quite interesting and lends itself well for a date night. Wine recommendations were always on point and staff was always super friendly and really enhanced the experience. All in all this makes it perhaps my favourite restaurant in Heidelberg. Deserves a 🌟

Ambicioso. Demasiados productos en algunos platos con abuso de sabores ácidos y amargos. Nada es lo que parece: ceviche sin pescado, salsa romescu con ingredientes distintos, roastbeef hecho a la plancha… Por lo demás, simplemente correcto.

Schönes Restaurant mit leckerem Essen. Der Service war ausgezeichnet, man hat sich wirklich Zeit genommen um das Konzept zu erklären. Genauso wurden auch die jeweils in Pärchen servierten Essen sowohl optisch, als auch verbal gut präsentiert. Am Schluss gab es noch ein feines Dessert, diese kommen hauptsächlich aus zwei Confiserien, mit denen das Restaurant kooperiert. Alles in allem nur zu empfehlen!

Very special and new things tasted and eaten. Great service and a relaxed atmosphere. Thank you Chambao team!

War wieder ein sehr schöner Abend mit großartigem Essen in wunderbarer gelöster Atmosphäre.

This restaurant is so good! I was happy to get a table without reservations later in the evening. At the time of this writing, 6 courses is €66 per person. Each plate is shared and by the 4th dish I was full. The plating is beautiful, the flavor combinations work and were balanced. My favorite dishes were the spring egg and tuna tartare with spice and passion fruit. I recommend this restaurant for special occasions.

Wir hatten eine traumhafte Hochzeitsfeier im Chambao! Das tolle Team hat den Abend für uns sehr besonders gemacht: angefangen mit der gründlichen Planung, über den Blumenschmuck und die schöne Atmosphäre sowohl draussen als auch drinnen. Das Essen war ein absolutes Highlight und das Konzept mit vielen kleinen Gängen zum Teilen am Tisch hat alle überzeugt. Das Service-Team hat uns perfekt umsorgt, so dass wir Zeit für die Gäste und zum Genießen hatten. So konnten wir bis in die Morgenstunden ausgelassen feiern. Unsere Gäste schwärmen immer noch vom Chambao und auch für uns war es ein unvergesslicher Tag in der Heidelberger Altstadt. Wir kommen immer gerne wieder und freuen uns, dass das Chambao nun für immer ein besonderer Ort für uns ist. Vielen Dank an das gesamte Team für diese rundum gelungene Feier!

Außergewöhnlich gute und kreative Küche. Ich habe lange nicht so gut gegessen. Außerdem extrem netter Service. Wir danken herzlich!

Super gute Gerichte (8 Gänge), leider mussten wir auf den Gang 7 und 8 relativ lange warten. Sonst perfekt

Disappointing. Food was ordinary. Hot dishes were lukewarm. One of our tapas dishes was forgotten and then we had to wait an extra 30 minutes for it after we were basically finished with our meal, water and wine. It was expensive for what it was. Service was good and the outside dining area across from the river was nice.

Wunderbares Essen, gutes Konzept (teilen), aufmerksamer Service, Wermutstropfen: Eigentlich zu teuer.

Super tolle außergewöhnliche Tapas, toll angerichtet, super Service und gute Weinauswahl. Leider gibt es zwei Nachteile - der Tisch ist durch die Bäume voller Blüten und Blätter gewesen, das hätte man entfernen müssen. Der direkt daneben liegende Taxistand ist zwar praktisch, aber während des Aufenthalts störend.

Tolles Essen und super Service. Man bestellt diverse Gerichte zum teilen und kann bei jedem Gang zwischen 3-4 Gerichten wählen. Beim Servieren wird immer erklärt, was man bekommt. Kommen gerne wieder

Gerne wieder. Total entspannend mit sehr leckerem Essen.

Küchenchef und Service herausragend. Das Essen sowieso! Hatten einen tollen Abend

Wir hatten einen wunderbaren Abend auf der Terrasse mit mit überraschenden Geschmackserlebissen. Jeder Gang ein Genuß. Der Service war ausgezeichnet und die Atmosphäre sehr angenehm.

Wir hatten zu zweit einen wundervollen Abend mit ganz verschiedenen, aber immer sehr leckeren, kulinarischen Eindrücken. Unseren herzlichen Dank an das gesamte Team.

Very good food and nice service. But pay attention to the menu as it is very misleading and I paid the double of what I thought, more then 100 euro for 1 person ....

Hervorragendes Ambiente mit excelentem Essen und sehr freundliches Personal. Koch kam höchst persönlich!

Unscheinbar aber wow! Was für ein Restaurant. Würde ich uneingeschränkt weiterempfehlen.

Wunderschönes Ambiente, toller Service und leckeres Essen. Wir haben das 6 Gerichte Menü ausgewählt und waren wirklich satt! Es war einbischen frisch, vielleicht gab es an diesem Abend Probleme mit der Heizung. Gerne wieder!

Exceptional restaurant and food. One of the best meals I’ve had.

Hallo liebes Team, es war ein sehr schöner Abend und eure Gerichte sind sehr sehr lecker 🤤 Alles hat gestimmt , von der Begrüßung bis zur Bestellung , der Weinbegleitung, das Menü bis zum Nachtisch der etwas üppiger ausfiel inkl. des Vanilleeises. 🫶🫶🫶Dafür ein dickes Danke an alle 👍🙋🏼‍♂️LG Familie Burmeister

Very comfortable terrasse with quite tapas to enjoy

Von den Speisen bis zu den Getränken alles perfekt. Der Küchenchef ist sehr sympathisch und der Service ist sehr aufmerksam und zuvorkommend.

Nett eingerichtetes Lokal, sehr freundlicher und aufmerksamer Service. Die Küche liefert tolle Qualität; unser gewähltes Menü war wirklich lecker - von A bis Z. Die Klaviermusikbegleitung angenehm und förderte das Ambiente. Wir hatten einen sehr schönen Abend.

Für einen Spontan Besuch oder kleinen Hunger bestens geeignet. Das Essen ist immer schön und ausgefallen angerichtet. Manchmal dauert es eine Stunde bis das Essen serviert wird, manchmal wird es auch nur lauwarm serviert (auch wenn nicht viel los ist). Das Personal war immer freundlich. Kartenzahlung möglich.

Hatten einen tollen Abend mit überragendem Essen, einer netten Bedingung. Das Konzept fanden wir toll und mal was Anderes

Hervorragendes Essen, sehr guter Service, erschöpfende Erläuterungen zum Essen und der Zubereitung. Jederzeit wieder.

Another lovely and unique meal! Our go to restaurant in Heidelberg.