ELMA Speisekneipe in Hamburg

The best meal I've been served in a long time. High-quality ingredients, really ingenious chefs and very professional serving bodies, I'm already looking forward to my next visit to this professional workshop for upscale cooking, at really very fair prices.

A very cozy and pleasant restaurant.

Great food with fine details, great drinks and great service.

Best burger ever. The food is authentic and exquisite. The environment is comfortable. The service is also great. Great value for money. The appetizer squid is really delicious. Highly recommended

A nice restaurant, nice service. Children are welcome here

Simply great: delicious food, nothing off the shelf, good drinks, friendly service, wonderful ambience, fair Prices. And looking into the kitchen is fun. We look forward to the next visit.

A wonderful new discovery: perfect individual service and great, imaginative dishes... we'll be happy to come back

Food is amazing, the waiter was really helpful with the german menu translation. Thanks for everything, will come back for sure.

It was a really nice afternoon with you yesterday. The food was super tasty, the service was really nice! Definitely see you soon.

A restaurant, good traditional cuisine and a nice pub! Sit outside or inside in summer. The food is very tasty 😋 There's also beer and wine here, and friendly hospitality!

An all around perfect thing. Great service, delicious food. We'll be back.

We came here for the first time on a recommendation and would highly recommend stopping by! Great service, delicious food, lunch menu, vegan options & fair prices!

I have been visiting Elma regularly since it opened. The food is great and it's also good to stop in just to drink. The service is unbeatable. Everyone is professional, very friendly and humorous. I always feel very comfortable.

Everything is just right in this restaurant: great ambience, great cuisine and friendly service. The menu offers a selection of many vegetarian dishes and some meat dishes. The food was perfectly seasoned. We really liked the combination of different flavors, such as blackberry and broccoli or Duroc pork and grape gel! We would definitely like to come back and can definitely recommend this restaurant in Altona.

Die laden ist die drei Chefs sind und freundlich vorgestern hatte mir das Telefon ins Gesicht aufgelegt angeblich hatte mich so viel bezahlt das hat er von der Krankasse holen können es geht da alles elegal und Betrug ich wollte nur mein Brot verdienen es war ganz schlimm und Mobbing

Super delicious food, nice service. Sitting outside is great on warm summer nights. It's a bit noisy inside...

Had a nice evening. Very nice service, great service and a very good Pinot Blanc. The food was generally good, tasted great and had interesting combinations. However, some ingredients were a little too cold and the cod was a little too dry. Little things! But I would definitely come back again!

Really a brilliant dining experience. We sat on the terrace on a Wednesday evening in late summer and had a really great evening. Nice, fast, relaxed and at the same time professional service that was always there, took care of us at all times and also asked about requests from time to time. The starter was burrata, then schnitzel and finally a chocolate cake. And all of it was incredibly good. I would particularly like to highlight the potato cucumber salad, which was a very special side dish Of course it's a little more expensive in terms of price, but that's absolutely proportionate and the quality is right 👍🏼 I'll definitely come back

A real insider tip with very tasty food and quite a few drinks.

We were there at lunchtime. 7 people. Unfortunately the reservation didn't work out. But luckily there was enough space. We all enjoyed it. Everyone was happy.

We ended up here on a tour of Hamburg Altona. Today's restaurant is located on a former DB site. The lunch menu is valid until 5 p.m. Our meals were very tasty. Service very attentive and friendly. Wonderful. We will stop by again.

A really very good service, Very accommodating... Just very human. 😊👍

Above all, I find the places outside comfortable. We enjoy eating there and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere. Prices are a bit higher, but I can definitely recommend the restaurant!!

I can't understand the enthusiasm for Wiener Schnitzel at all. We were there 3 weeks ago, the Wiener Schnitzel was the worst thing I've ever eaten. What was on the table that evening was 100% frozen food baked in the deep fryer. Orange breading without waves and bad meat. Maybe the fresh meat was out... but €30 for the piece was painful. It would have been better to say that Schnitzel is over. I was very annoyed that I hadn't said anything.

I was there for lunch, there was corn-fed chicken breast on polenta, very tasty and moderately priced. What is striking is the beautiful location in the former DB administration building. Beautiful outdoor area and a spacious interior with stylish furnishings.

The price-performance ratio is not right here at all. Selling a pasta dish as a main course that costs just more than a starter and charging just under 25 euros for it is borderline outrageous. I will never come here again!

Seit der Corona - Pandemie haben viele Restaurants Phantasiepreise eingeführt, daran habe ich mich mittlerweile gewöhnt. Aber was sich "Elma" heute geleistet hat, ist unter aller Kanone: Ein Pfifferling-Pastagericht, das von der Menge her kaum mehr als Vorspeise durchgeht (ich habe keine fünf Minuten gebraucht, es zu essen und mir dabei auch noch Zeit gelassen) für 25,- €uro anzubieten ist einfach nur frech. Dieses Preis-Leistungsverhältnis hält keinen Vergleich stand. Ich werde dieses Restaurant nicht mehr besuchen!

Excellent, outstanding. Both in terms of the creations as well as the quality and the service. Therefore completely appropriate higher price level.

As a group of five, we ordered various dishes and all of the dishes were absolutely amazing, highly recommended for the fine tongue. Visit this store!!!

A joy every time. Especially outside in summer. The vegetarian “Tatar” 👌

Simply a great restaurant. The food is always well prepared and the quality is very good. The staff is also friendly and nice. Can highly recommend the Wiener Schnitzel. Plus a dessert too. They are really very good. There are shops like that, you go there and you just know that everything is right. Elma's restaurant is one such shop. Thanks for that.

Delicious food, especially outside, great ambience and great service. Unfortunately, only the (melon) dessert couldn't convince us.

Incredibly delicious food, but the portions are a bit small.

Super warm team who always have a relaxed saying on their lips. The food was 10/10! 😍

Very tasty food in an old train building. The selection on the menu is quite extensive and the prices are on the high side. Free parking (2 hours) at the back of the building, after that it gets expensive as the parking lot is privately managed.

Come there regularly. I think it's great that there are changing seasonal dishes alongside the classics. Beautiful inside and out and dogs are also very welcome

So nice, finally a place where everything is right, where the system is less important than the guest! And you can feel that at Elma in the super authentic, great service right down to the drinks and the food, of course. The service is very attentive and interested in making you feel comfortable. The homemade iced teas are fresh, delicious and warmly prepared. The food is a dream, very wholesome, interestingly designed, prepared with love and keeps you full for a long time. For me one of the best addresses in Altona. Keep it up!

I liked it it but I found it a bit overpriced for what it is, food is good but not wow

Great shop, large outdoor area, very good, top quality food. It also has its price, but it's worth it

As always, excellent food and super friendly service.

Nice restaurant where you can always find great food!

Nice shop, hard-working but overwhelmed service combined with an out-of-control kitchen. -Dill on truffle pasta? -Asparagus woody (white and green) -Green asparagus fried without color -Hollandaise had separated (that neither the service nor the kitchen noticed?! Embarrassing.) -Coriander, unpicked, unwashed, with the stem, slapped onto the plate in half a bunch - Salt? Salt? Salt? The argument “I specifically eat less salt” can be used in the hospital, not in fine dining - Paper napkins and no tablecloths at just under €30 per main course? Come on.... It's a shame, but unfortunately not again.

Excellent...we had a lot of fun...super friendly service...

A beautiful space, tastiest food and great service! I'm looking forward to tomorrow when I'll be back at Elma!

Nothing to complain about in terms of taste. Absolute class. The amount of side dish was ok. Unfortunately, the two medium-sized schnitzels were a bit very thin... The second dish was also very good - roasted cauliflower

Nicely decorated and tastes really good.

Uncomfortable and expensive. Unfortunately I can't agree with the positive reviews here.

We went there with some expectations based on the reviews and a recommendation. Staff ok, not overly friendly, more of a latent arrogance. But still within limits. We had already found out about the prices and swallowed, but you're happy to pay something for good food. Unfortunately, it didn't meet expectations and the price level at all. Although intended, but poorly implemented. The mushrooms are drowned in a strong sauce, so that even with effort you can no longer taste the actual taste. Potato salad with a dressing that doesn't match the rest of the dish, Köttbullar, on the other hand, tasteless, super bland puree, and far too little sauce to give the whole thing any flavor. And the portion size was such that we then went somewhere else to eat something to fill ourselves up. Unfortunately the asking price is completely exorbitant, so we won't be coming back a second time.

Great eatery. The atmosphere is very nice. We sat outside. The food was great. I like seasonal and regional. We felt very well looked after. We'd love to come back

Great local, delicious food. Hungry people should take an appetizer. I'll definitely go there again.

We've eaten here twice now and everything we've tried has been simply amazing 10/10! The service is super friendly and accommodating, everything happens very quickly and you don't have to wait long. The ambience is also very cozy and invites you to linger for a longer period of time. We will definitely come here more often! :)

The food wasn't bad. However, 30 euros for a Wiener Schnitzel with fries (alternatively potato salad) is far too expensive. Mayo must be purchased additionally. The ambience is quite cool and loud. It has something of a drinking hall about it, but that's a matter of taste. The staff could have been more attentive. The outside area looks very nice. We'll be back for a cool blonde in the summer.

Very nice restaurant. Food tastes really great. Nice selection and absolutely reasonable prices

Nice pub, good service and also very good veg. Dishes.

The food was tasty, the place was designed beautifully and cozy. The price is a bit high . I drink three Americano and it was very tasty ! . Only two things that I didn't like- I didn't receive the bill , the waitress just told me how much it is And the second I think it's absurd to pay 5€ for Tap water.. I don't mind paying, but the price should be reasonable.

I love it. A wonderful place. Fine, honest cuisine in a beautiful, honest ambience.

Cozy atmosphere in a historic building. We went for lunch and were very pleased with the choice of food and the service, which was polite and attentive. The prices are reasonable for lunch. There is a daily changing dish. There is always a vegetarian menu and a weekly salad. The restaurant is highly recommended and I will try it out in the evening as there is a very good wine list.

Very tasty food, the service is great, the rooms are simply but beautifully decorated, if you sit at a larger table it can get a bit noisy at times, but everything is still within reason, clear recommendation!

We only drank a rhubarb spritzer outside on a Sunday afternoon, but I was impressed by the attentive, friendly service and the Interia design. Top shop. I'll go eat there soon.

An absolute blast, a visit is really worth it! Great service, super nice location and the food was really extremely tasty. Price was also reasonable, delicious wine - I'll definitely come back again! Keep it up!

Very tasty food, with seasonal offers. Prices are ok. Staff is very accommodating, we would be happy to come back.

One of my favorite restaurants. Very nice and personal service. Great food every time!

Nice service staff and the food was OK. Something was missing from the meal.

Great lunch and attentive service in a lovely atmosphere! If I'm in the area again, I'll come over.

Amazing place with delicious food! The köttbular fish was perfect! Thank you!

The food was very tasty, we've been there several times, and the service was very friendly

Price-performance ratio is not right: The portion size for meat and fish dishes is more like starter size... but at main course prices. Adults won't be satisfied with one main course here. We were here with 6 people, 4 of whom will definitely not be coming back. It is also noticeable that vegetarian dishes are larger in quantity than other main courses. But perhaps it is also intentional to attract more customers who like vegetarian dishes. In any case, for us the Elma is no longer an option. Date of visit: March 2024

Die Portionsgröße bei Fleisch-und Fischgerichten hat eher Vorspeisengröße... allerdings bei Hauptgerichts-Preisen. Erwachsene werden hier mit einem"Hauptgericht"nicht satt. Wir waren mit 6 Personen hier von denen 4 definitiv nicht wiederkommen. Auffallend ist auch, dass vegetarische Gerichte mengenmäßig größer sind als andere Hauptgerichte. Aber vielleicht ist es ja auch gewollt, dass verstärkt Kunden, die vegetarische Speisen mögen, angezogen werden. Für uns jedenfalls ist das Elma keine Option mehr.

Wirklich auffällig war die Portionsgrösse... bei den vegetarischen Gerichten ausreichend, bei Fleisch und Fisch leider sehr enttäuschend! Gerade der loup de Mer für 26,50 war ein kleines dünnes Filet mit etwas Beilage... bei weitem nicht sättigend und für den Preis durchaus enttäuschend! Auch der Service war leider nicht gut. Auf der kleinen Speisekarte wurde Pulpo angeboten, es wurde 2 x bei uns bestellt... Bestellung aufgenommen, nach 10 Minuten kam dann die Info, dass Pulpo nicht da ist. Wir waren um 18.00 Uhr da... wieso weiß der Service nicht Bescheid, dass eine der ca. 5 Vorspeisen nicht vorrätig ist. Als ich im Service gearbeitet habe, war es üblich am Tisch nachzufragen, ob alles mit dem Essen ok sei, während die Gäste am Essen waren... heute wurden wir gefragt als die Hälfte des Tisches - aufgrund der kleinen Fleisch-/Fischportionen - bereits fertig waren. Für den Preis leider ein enttäuschendes Ess- Erlebnis!!!

We've wanted to go to Elma for a long time and now we've finally made it. It was a good idea to make a reservation on a Friday and we had a nice table by the window, where our son also had enough space to play. There are children's chairs, painting supplies and special dishes for the little ones. We had excellent fish and a portion of Köttbullar with great sauce and mashed potatoes. The Rosé Crémant to start with was very good, as was the super friendly service. We look forward to the next visit...

If you don't expect anything, you can't be disappointed, but it's always possible to be surprised. On the way to the cinema we wanted to eat something delicious and had reserved a table for two. We weren't actually positioned very nicely in the room, but that was the only thing to complain about and in the end it wasn't a bad thing. The guest room is bright, lots of wood, everything is open and beautiful in its simplicity. Service - really everyone! - super friendly and quick (without rushing). The menu features newly interpreted German dishes with a huge proportion of vegetarian dishes - and we dug into them. Sylt bread first, soft and delicious with butter (yes, we're not like that) and a little salt, vegetarian roulade, spinach dumplings, avocado in a crispy coating, roasted beetroot, first of all, all dishes were shared so that everyone had something to try , with a glass of Pinot Gris, there was no time left for dessert. But what can I say, we were both thrilled. Had a good meal, chatted, happy and satisfied. Everything is really right in this restaurant, which we left feeling exhilarated and heading towards the cinema after such a great meal. Insider tip, top recommendation, must go, don't miss - you name it. We'll be back. Thanks for the great start to the evening! 🙏🏼😄

It's a cozy restaurant. The food was very appetizingly prepared. I liked it.

What can I say: price-performance ratio is right! Very nice courteous service! The trout on the skin is great, the beef croquette is super delicious! I can only recommend it!

Varied menu with good price-performance ratio. Delicious food, good wines, friendly and attentive service

Finally really good service again. Especially my dear waitress from back then, from Kölln. It's nice that you're now in our corner too. The eggplant schnitzel is delicious and the atmosphere is cozy. Nice guests, different generations and fair prices. There is something here for every taste. Whether meaty, veggie or vegan. We will be back.

Conclusion: Small portions, loud atmosphere and very friendly service. This restaurant, definitely upscale in terms of prices, offers very tasty food in unfortunately quite small portions. However, the selection is extensive and varied and it feels like half of the dishes are vegetarian. The wine list also offers a good selection. The food is very tasty, but the plates are sometimes overdone and arranged quite haphazardly. A little more appearance than reality. The service is consistently very friendly and attentive, but could sometimes be a little more familiar with their own menu. The ambience offers nostalgic, relaxed chic without any pressure. The large interior is a visual eye-catcher, but unfortunately also creates a lot of noise, which makes table conversation difficult.

There wasn't much going on for lunch on Mondays. Unfortunately, the service was overwhelmed - bread with dip arrived after half an hour. Lunch food at a fair price was okay, but not exciting. The ambience is tastefully simple and suitable for a pub.

Very nice restaurant. Priced just right. Also an insider tip for anyone looking for a quiet place to occasionally work. Except, of course, at lunchtime.

Fresh cuisine and also open at lunchtime

Prices fair. Food poor and therefore not worth the money. The pasta, drizzled veal Bolognese was very dry and tasteless. The meat tasted of nothing. Sauce not available. Luckily it was just lunch. I'll avoid the store in the evening.

Very nice atmosphere and very friendly staff.

It's a good restaurant with a very friendly service. The dishes look good and taste good. It looks friendly and you'll enjoy spending an evening there. However, it's not very good, it lacks the impressiveness. It's too expensive considering it's not very good. The chocolate lava cake dessert is good, the kale is good but not special.

Mega toller Service, super leckeres Essen und sehr angenehmes Ambiente! Gerne wieder! 😉 Die Auswahl der Gerichte ist super und sehr vielfältig 😊

Wir haben hier als Gruppe von 6 unseren Silvesterabend verbracht. Die Deko war sehr schön und stimmungsvoll, der Service herzlich und aufmerksam. Ich hatte das vegetarische Menü und war positiv überrascht, welche kulinarischen Twists die Küche gezaubert hat. Eines der Highlights war für mich das Dessert - white chocolate cake - ein Traum. Meine Begleiter*innen waren sehr zufrieden mit der Weinbegleitung, ich hatte leckere nicht-alkoholische Getränke. Vielen Dank für den gelungenen Abend!

Ein super schöner Ort, mit super Essen (:

Eins der besten Restaurants in Hamburg. Ausgezeichnetes Essen und toller Service. Für jeden Geschmack etwas dabei! Die Karte wechselt regelmäßig, Wir sind gerne hier und kommen wieder. Vielen Dank, liebes Elma Team!

Ein sehr tolles Restaurant mit tollem Essen und einem sehr netten Team. Wir kommen immer wieder gerne her.

Hatten dort unsere Weihnachtsfeier und ich muss sagen es war Top! Service absolute Spitze und das Essen traumhaft. Es war ein super Abend und ich werde definitiv wieder kommen

Tolles Essen und unheimlich nette Bedienung

Super nettes Personal, leckeres Essen, tolle Atmosphäre!!!! Was will man mehr? Wir hatten von allem was und waren auch mit allem super zufrieden!!! Vielen Dank für den schönen Abend.

The concept just fits. You feel very welcome, it's quite cozy, the service is fun and friendly and the food is terrific. Not too fancy, just well prepared, thought through and high quality. One of my favourite restaurants in Hamburg. The sourdough bread starter is great. Absolutely delicious bread. I had the deer and it was superb. Incredibly tender. The side of potato gratin on point as well. The Kaiserschmarrn was delicious. And without raisins by default. What's not too love?

War sehr nett und vor allem lecker.

Gute Küche, freundlicher Service, schöne location, aber für Gäste, die mit einem Anflug von Hungergefühl das Lokal betreten, ist das Mittagsgericht selten zu empfehlen.

Super Qualität bei fairem Preis-Leistung-Verhältniss. Ein erstklassiges Essen bei tollem Ambiente. Wir hatten das Auberginenschnitzel und die knusprige Avocado. Beide Gerichte schmeckten als wären sie eben frisch aus dem eigenen Garten gekommen. Ingo, unsere charmante Servicekraft bestach uns mit Ihrem Charme. Mit seiner Expertise in Sachen Wein traff er genau unseren Geschmack während seine aufmerksame Art uns durch den den gesamten Abend begleitete. Vielen Dank an euer gesamtes Team. Grüsse

Hervorragende gutbürgerliche Küche! Service ist schnell, freundlich, strukturiert und sehr zuvorkommend. Sehr gerne wieder

Wir waren sehr zufrieden. Sehr gut besuchtes Lokal mit kleiner aber völlig ausreichender Karte. Auch leckere vegetarische Gerichte und nicht nur das „übliche“ Pilzrisotto. Preis-/Leistung war angemessen. Portionen nicht zu klein, aber trotzdem so, dass man 3 Gänge probieren konnte. Weinkarte war gut. Wenn es überhaupt etwas negatives zu bemerken gibt, dann dass der Chef die Aufnahme der Gerichte und das Nachschenken selbst übernimmt. Für letzteres wäre auch ausreichend Servicepersonal anwesend gewesen. Bei einem so großen „Laden“ mit viel Betrieb, ist das nicht zu schaffen. Und Personen über 80 auch einfach zu duzen, kommt nicht überall gut an.

Das Elma ist mit unter mein Lieblingsrestaurant in Hamburg. Der Restaurantbesuch ist für mich immer ein Erlebnis für das ich gerne zahle. Gerade mit vegetarischer Ernährung stößt man oft auf die ,,gleichen" Gerichte, aber nicht im Elma! Der Service ist immer spitze und das Essen richtig lecker. Ich liebs einfach und empfehle es gerne weiter. ♡

Wir treffen uns regelmäßig hier und die Karte überrascht immer wieder. Das Essen war bis jetzt immer ausgezeichnet und die Bedienung immer sehr freundlich. Kommen immer gerne wieder

Sehr leckeres vegetarisches Essen und super Service! Außerdem haben wir sehr leckere Espresso Martinis getrunken!

Top Service, freundliches Personal, die Wein-Empfehlung zum Essen war super lecker und das Essen auch! Sehr gelungenes Geburtstagsdinner für meine Freundin! :D Wir kommen gerne wieder!