Gallo Nero Hamburg in Hamburg

Although the food and service were good, unfortunately the customer service left a lot to be desired. At a celebration of 50 people requested (later we were only 45) the menu was also calculated for 50 people. No negotiation was possible even though we announced the smaller number 1 week in advance! Then during the evening it was suggested that gift bags be made available later were charged at €26! An impudence Therefore never again 🤦🏼‍♀️

Very nice restaurant, super friendly service and first-class food. The in-house shop is also highly recommended. It's better to reserve in advance, the shop is always very busy. Super nice boss :)

World class food, outstanding service and great ambience. Nothing was noticeable about the points mentioned in the negative reviews.

I celebrated my birthday twice in this restaurant 😍It was wonderful, they will meet you speaking Italian. They are very cozy and delicious, the prices are slightly above average, I recommend this restaurant if you want to try something new. I definitely recommend you to visit this restaurant, you will not regret it!)

Very tasty, authentic Italian food, nicely prepared. The restaurant is extremely stylishly furnished and creates a cozy atmosphere. We went there several times and the food was amazing every time! Unfortunately, the quality of the service was not always at the highest level, but this is also due to the fact that it is usually very busy there.

I can only report good things. We were there with a baby and space was immediately made for the stroller. The service was very attentive and the recommendations were great. The food is very good, great quality. Price-performance: it's fine dining and it's Winterhude, it's absolutely perfect 👍

The perfect choice for a special occasion! The Italian impresses with an extremely special ambience, excellent service and delicious food. It is a more upscale restaurant and therefore a bit more expensive, but the price is more than justified by the strong overall package. Definitely try it out!

Hello, there were 4 of us at Gallo Nero. It was fantastic. Above all, I would like to mention our super attentive, very friendly service. Older gentleman with glasses. Very loving, hard-working and forward-looking. We sat in the corner at the end of the bar with the bottles. Thank you at this point! The food was an absolute dream. The only thing I didn't like was the dessert (mascarpone, etc.), but that's a matter of taste. We'll be back, an absolute recommendation and once again brilliant service. Best regards :)

Rarely have I had such a great taste experience. Food came quickly, fresh and very tasty The service at the place was great!

Authentic Italian Fine Dining in Hamburg – A Must-Visit for Travelers! Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gallo Nero in Hamburg delivers an authentic Italian fine dining experience that’s hard to find outside of Italy. From the moment you step inside, you’re transported into a charming, rustic atmosphere that perfectly blends sophistication and comfort. The intimate setting, combined with impeccable service, sets the tone for an unforgettable meal. The food is nothing short of extraordinary. I had the ( exotic ) T-bone steak, which was not just a meal but an experience. Perfectly cooked, the steak melted in my mouth, and the flavors were rich and authentic, reminding me of the best Italian kitchens. The care and attention to detail in every dish are evident – it’s clear that Gallo Nero prides itself on using top-quality ingredients to craft their meals. And let’s talk about the Espresso Martinis – they are to die for! If you’re a fan of well-balanced cocktails, this one will blow you away. Smooth, rich, and with just the right kick, it’s the perfect way to end your evening or kick off a special night out. The hospitality is just as outstanding as the food. Despite not speaking German, the owner took the time to make me feel like a local, which is a rarity in Germany, as I’ve discovered. That personal touch, along with the exceptional food and drinks, truly made this a five-star experience. For travelers, especially Americans visiting Hamburg, this is a hidden gem you cannot miss. Whether you’re a foodie looking for authentic Italian cuisine, a steak lover, or just someone who appreciates great hospitality, Gallo Nero is a must-visit.- Billy Gavigan

The ambience is great, the waitresses are very nice and courteous

Super great Italian restaurant. Nice atmosphere, very nice, attentive staff, very tasty food and gluten-free is not a problem here at all.

For vegans, the only hot dish available is penne arrabiata, which is completely overpriced, and vegetarians don't get very far here either. The little surprise beforehand was good.

Great ItaliansWe (7 people) were here for my mother-in-law's 89th birthday. We had reserved a table and since the weather was perfect we were offered a table on the terrace (perfect!). The service was very attentive and humorous, the drink requests were processed immediately and were at the table quickly. The food order also went smoothly, after about 5 minutes a greeting came from the kitchen (a very tasty lentil soup) and about 20 minutes later we had our food in front of us. I had a very tasty "Saltimbocca alla Romana", my wife "SPAGHETTONI GAMBERI", the birthday child had "Mediterranean sea bass in a sea salt crust", also "Mediterranean tuna seared on Sicilian vegetables", a "Pizza Margherita" and ravioli with a pumpkin filling from the daily menu. All dishes were of excellent quality. At the end I had an extremely good, homemade tiramisu. Great location, great staff and delicious food... we'll be back!

For years, oh what, decades, the best Italian in town.

One of the best, if not the best Italian restaurant I've ever been to in Germany. Super delicious, authentic food and an incredibly great wine selection. Very nice staff and super child-friendly. Unfortunately there are no changing facilities so we had to go back to the car. Still a wonderful evening. When we are back in Hamburg we will come back.

An impressive wine selection and a great ambience. Highly recommend the food! The female waitresses were particularly friendly. The male waiter, and unfortunately I have to say this, was a bit unfriendly to the guests. This made them feel unwelcome. You had the impression that you were bothering him or because he had to work. Could be Italian temperament or he was having a bad day. But it doesn't always go down well.

Absolutely great!!! Can't complain about anything. 💗💗 Very nice service and the food was super delicious

We were there for the first time and loved it. The bread, the lentil salad and especially the olive oil, which we also took home with us, are really very good. As a starter we had Carpaccio & Vitello Tonnato 10/10 Spaghetti all' alio, olio e peperoncino tasted good, would rate it as 7/10. The pasta of the day was very good - 9/10 The desserts were really delicious - 10/10. The restaurant was packed with guests queuing up, so we definitely recommend making a reservation on the weekend. Even though every table was occupied, the waiters were very nice, very quick and there wasn't a long wait! We'll definitely be back!

Absolute service Total failure. More comments after the owner's outrageous reaction: Now the owner insults you and the owner claims that you take yourself too seriously. That's not the case for me at all, even though I usually only give negative reviews. But a lot has to happen before that happens. An owner who doesn't take his guests seriously would actually have to become part of the death of restaurants if all income came from the catering business. Well, that's probably not the case here, so you don't want to have good paying guests. The excuse is that you have a lot to do, but service staff stand around or serve in a mindless and unstructured manner, a restaurant manager who doesn't think it's necessary. to take a complaint, guests who arrive later but are served with food 30 minutes earlier, drinks are not refilled, drinks are served warm even though you explicitly asked for cold ones. And if you're overwhelmed, you only have to let in as many guests as you can serve. It's not all that difficult if you have the right training and take care of your business professionally. Everything suggests that someone here is probably not in a position to professionally manage a catering business that addresses the price points that are mentioned here. Most kebab shops are service and customer oriented. After the outrageous response from the owner who was not present that evening, I am reducing the rating again. Unfortunately, this attitude that the owner shows here also seems to be projected onto the staff. No recommendation and never again.

It was a pleasure. The food is excellent, everything is of the best quality and cooked to perfection. The friendliness of all employees and the attentive service round off the perfect experience. I have rarely eaten as well as I did here.

Very fine cuisine, great wines, exquisite service, high prices: a great restaurant.

very good quality of the food, pleasant atmosphere, service unfortunately understaffed so sometimes not always present, huge wine list (which is in the upper price range), great restaurant

Good food has its price. First class service and nice ambience. Definitely recommended if you want to enjoy a few nice hours with excellent food and wine.

The reception was unfriendly - we were "denied" an empty table (not reserved) - shortly afterwards this was given to 2 other people who also had no order The food was ok, but the quality didn't match the price. The service started very well, but then quickly deteriorated - empty glasses not refilled - Forgot to reorder drinks (open wine). - no waiter felt responsible for our table We (2 people) came on a recommendation - but we will definitely not be coming back

All I can say is that I am extremely disappointed with my visit to this Italian restaurant. Although the food was really tasty, the service and atmosphere ruined the evening. The head of the house behaved so disrespectfully during our conversation that I felt uncomfortable. He kept raising his hand as if to say, "Shut up." This is simply unacceptable. The waiters also seemed annoyed and rolled their eyes when we had questions. That speaks volumes about the working atmosphere that exists there. We had reserved in advance but when we arrived our reservation was simply ignored. We had to wait for hours while other guests just showed up without reservations. When we finally got our bill for €300, the €30 tip was apparently not enough for the boss, who didn't even give us a simple "thank you". I even felt uncomfortable sitting there while he yelled at his co-workers. Things simply cannot continue like this! For that kind of money, there are definitely better Italian restaurants in Hamburg that not only offer delicious food, but also treat their guests and employees with respect. I really can't recommend this restaurant. PS. Ordered at 6:30 p.m., got food at 8:17 p.m. 👍🏻 bring a lot of waiting time.

Everything was very clean, the food was excellent and the wine was also very good. We'll be back 😊

I had high expectations for this store and was very disappointed! 1.We made reservations for 9 people and still had to wait half an hour. 2. You shouldn't need it, but they rip off customers with prematurely opened wine bottles and try to sell you the expensive types of wine. The waiters weren't understanding either. 3. We had about 45-60 minutes between the starter and the main course and the shop wasn't even full at the time 4. the food was good and everyone enjoyed it... but there is better for less money... unfortunately the shop is more of an illusion than it is

Lack of hospitality instead of dolce vita. Unfortunately I have to agree with some of my predecessors here: We also waited an incredibly long time for our food. Well, I have to say a friend had already warned me about this, but we thought we would make up our own minds. I think it was probably 45 minutes that we waited and they tried to sell us expensive wine in advance. I don't know whether this is intentional or a tactic, but as a guest you somehow feel very cornered so that you are "forced" to "try" the wine (I would also strongly recommend that the shop give a definition which explains this word correctly) Why try it in advance if you are then forced to buy the wine?! The prices are not transparent when it comes to the starters (you can read enough about them in the comments). Especially since the bread was also bone dry. Unfortunately, we also had the experience that the waiter was very unreasonable and, above all, incapable of criticism! Added to this is the very stroppy manner that I also read online here in the comments and it just confirms it again. The main course was okay and the atmosphere was nice and cozy, but I really expected more. Too bad

At the beginning we were asked if we wanted bread. This was then billed at around €4 per person, which I would describe as petty, considering we paid around €60 for three glasses of wine (0.2). Otherwise everything was ok.

Leider kann ich über dieses Restaurant nichts wirklich gutes schreiben.Der einzige Stern geht nur für das Ambiente. Ich habe dieses Restaurant nun schon zum dritten Mal versucht eine Chance zu geben, aber der letzte Besuch war einfach unverschämt. Uns wurde vorab mit lieben Grüßen aus der Küche frisch gebackenes Brot und eine kleine Vorspeise an den Tisch gebracht, als wir später die Rechnung bekommen hatten war eine Summe aufgelistet die uns irritiert hat, als ich dann den Kellner fragte was das sei sagte man uns es sei das Brot und die kleine Vorspeise (mit lieben Grüßen aus der Küche)Nun frage ich mich wenn das eine nette Geste von der Küche ist, warum man und dies in Rechnung gestellt hat??? Zu mindestens hätte ich erwartet dass man uns fragt ob das für uns auch so in Ordnung wäre. Einfach frech. Es ist wirklich schade, denn für mich kommt dieses Restaurant nicht mehr in Frage.

We had a wonderful Saturday afternoon with our baby here. The lovely waiters were all so nice and accommodating and let us sit there relaxed for several hours. It has rarely been so beautiful in a restaurant. The mussel pasta felt like coming home - one of the best I've ever tasted, as did the pasta al limone. With so many reviews and so much “famousness”, I thought it would be much more hectic and anonymous, but it was just a very, very nice experience.

My absolute favorite restaurant in Hamburg

We were really looking forward to the restaurant. When we arrived it was said that there was no reservation. I tried to discuss. No chance, it was nope and done. The problem was that we had children with us. So we sat down at 28 degrees. Owner extremely unsympathetic. Service very stressed. If we thought about the menu for too long, we would roll our eyes. And there was no thank you for the generous tip. However, the food was very tasty.

We have been coming to this house for years as convinced guests and advocates of Italian culture when it comes to hospitality and good food. Unfortunately this time a big disappointment! There were 9 of us there, 3 of whom were children under 8 years old. As usual, the boss greets us in a friendly manner and recommends a small mixed antipasta plate for everyone in advance... Instead of the small starters to be shared together, everyone - children included - gets 1 soup plate with 3 pieces of antipasta and a short time later a breakfast plate with a tomato ragout/concassé as you know from the topping of the bruschetta. Both were delicious, no question! But to charge €35 separately for this on the invoice is cheeky, non-transparent and shameless!!!!! And a little bread in advance was billed 9 times for €3.50 each!!!! This won't happen to us again, but there are a dozen restaurants around the corner where you can just as easily go out to eat and not get the impression of being ripped off. It's a shame, otherwise a great house with tradition and good cuisine. We will miss it!!

From the greeting from the kitchen to the mint sorbet with olive oil (flavor bomb) - what a wonderful, very tasty evening in a lovely atmosphere with lots of nice people - we were able to get to know and experience Chef Corrado personally - what an impressive person and great boss. We went in spontaneously on Friday evening - we had just arrived from Munich - and he conjured up a table for us without a reservation - as only a master of his craft can do - grazie mille - we'll be back - with a reservation🙏 and a lot of anticipation.

Delicious! Certainly not cheap, but it's worth it

Simply and undoubtedly the best Italian in Hamburg

Quite nice. However, the price/performance ratio is not right. The dishes weren't a culinary revelation either. Expect to pay €70 - €100 per person.

A restaurant with potential but a major lack of hospitality The restaurant has received a lot of praise in the area. The cuisine is truly outstanding and offers an impressive range of dishes of excellent quality. Unfortunately, my positive experience with increased visits was greatly marred by the unfriendly and arrogant nature of the service staff and the owners. Instead of taking care of the guests and creating a welcoming atmosphere, there is always an unpleasant atmosphere. It almost seems as if the staff are more concerned with themselves than with the guests. The combination of excellent food and such rude service is truly unfortunate. I would have liked the staff to complement the quality of the food with an equally positive attitude towards customer service. Unfortunately, based on this experience, I cannot recommend visiting this restaurant. There are many other places where you can enjoy both delicious food and friendly hospitality.

**Erfahrungsbericht über das Gallo Nero am 13.07.2024 (Reservierung um 20:00 Uhr)** Was wir am 13.07.2024 im Gallo Nero erlebt haben, haben wir bisher in ganz Hamburg bei keinem der sogenannten „In“- und „Top“-Italiener erlebt. Meine Frau und ich sind oft in Hamburg unterwegs und besuchen regelmäßig verschiedene sehr nette und gute Restaurants mit Freunden und Familie. Nun zu unserer Geschichte: Nach einem sehr angenehmen Abendessen mit meiner Frau im Gallo Nero am 02.04.2024 kam ich spontan auf die Idee, meine Kinder am 13.07.2024 um 20:00 Uhr zu einem gemütlichen Familienabend einzuladen. Noch am selben Abend reservierte ich einen Tisch und äußerte den Wunsch, einen schönen Platz im vorderen Bereich des Restaurants zu bekommen. Die Reservierung wurde notiert und auch der ausgesuchte Tisch bestätigt. Am 10.07.2024 besuchte vorsichtshalber das Restaurant am Nachmittag, um eine Geburtstag Reservierung persönlich nochmals zu bestätigen und die Auswahl für den Aperitif, Vorspeise, Zwischengericht, Hauptgericht, Dessert und den Wein zu treffen. Der Oberkellner bestätigte unsere Wünsche und notierte die von uns gewünschten Speisen und Getränke sowie den gemeinsam ausgesuchten Tisch im vorderen Bereich sorgfältig. Voller Vorfreude auf einen schönen Abend erreichten wir das Lokal um 19:55 Uhr. Statt uns direkt zu unserem Tisch zu führen, wurden wir jedoch in einen kleinen Barbereich ohne Sitzgelegenheiten geleitet, da unser Tisch noch besetzt war. Die Wartezeit wurde uns nicht durch ein angebotenes Getränk verkürzt, und ab diesem Moment schien sich niemand mehr um uns zu kümmern. Nach 20 Minuten fragten wir freundlich nach und wurden informiert, dass man einen freien Tisch für uns suche. Das fanden wir sehr seltsam, da wir doch reserviert hatten. Nach weiteren Rückfragen zeigte man uns schließlich ein geschlossenes Zimmer im hinteren Bereich des Restaurants, in dem wir nun Platz nehmen sollten. Wir lehnten dies höflich ab und warteten weiterhin im Stehbereich des Lokals ohne, dass sich um uns weiter gekümmert wurde. Die Stimmung war inzwischen stark gedämpft, und niemand von uns hatte mehr wirklich Lust, weiterhin auf einen Tisch zu warten und dann eventuell später auch noch schlecht bedient zu werden. Um 20:45 Uhr verließen wir das Lokal enttäuscht. Es ist für uns unverständlich, dass wir trotz langfristiger Reservierung und detaillierter Absprache der Speisen und Getränke nur drei Tage vor unserem Besuch zu unserem Bedauern überheblich, arrogant, unfreundlich und unachtsam behandelt wurden. Wir werden dieses Lokal in der Zukunft nicht wieder betreten und unsere negative Erfahrung auch mit unseren Freunden und Bekannten teilen.

It was first class again! The food, the service, the atmosphere on our favorite spot on the terrace. An unforgettable evening with family and friends... by the way, the best olive oil ever! 🫒

Found via Google, very cozy Italian restaurant with delicious food, varied menu. Very nice, friendly and helpful staff. We were able to go inside from outside without any problems as it was a bit windy. We recommend

Found via Google, very cozy Italian restaurant with delicious food, varied menu. Very nice, friendly and helpful staff. We were able to go inside from outside without any problems as it was a bit windy. We recommend

Questo è il posto giusto per sentirsi a casa con cibo dagli ingredienti semplici e genuini. Abbiamo mangiato benissimo, servizio puntuale e gentile, posto curato con spazio esterno molto piacevole

We had a really great meal outside under the shady olive trees. The waiters exude a very friendly Italian vibe. Definitely worth a visit.

Nice location and cozy atmosphere. Some of the waitresses didn't speak German and therefore didn't know what we wanted to order. The drinks menu was missing from the menu and it was only after repeated requests and surprise on my part that the missing page was added. The starter came relatively quickly and from then on we were kept waiting. Used dishes were not cleared away. We then waited more than 45 minutes for the main course after the starter and it was only brought to us after we asked again. Our visit was very sobering...

The food is of very good quality. The service was attentive and super friendly.

Recommended because the "passion for cooking" is convincing & the service team does an excellent job & the boss lives hospitality & the sheltered outdoor and dignified indoor areas are attractive! So, even a long journey is worth it for everyone who knows high prices ;)

A very nice evening in a great atmosphere!

Best Italian restaurant in Hamburg! 👍

Four of us ate here yesterday and it was simply indescribable! The owner, as well as the daughter and son-in-law, are incredibly warm people. We received such a warm welcome and service, that was half the battle! When it comes to food, I don't even know where to start!! You can taste the love for food in every bite! It was an experience that cannot be described in words, you just have to experience it for yourself! Incredibly great food, very friendly owner and staff and the atmosphere was just WOW. We felt like we were in Italy! New favorite Italian, we are already looking forward to our next visit!! A clear 10/10!!

It was such a beautiful evening. Completely perfect, we would love to come back

A culinary journey through Italy... I ate there for the first time with my mother and stepfather. What can I say, the food was an absolute dream. We ordered a selection of appetizers, and one was better than the other, my absolute favorite was the tuna tartare with avocado, I've never eaten anything so delicious, it was just perfectly seasoned, I can't describe how delicious it was , I definitely have to try this!!!.... 100 out of 10 points. All three of us ate pasta and they were absolutely perfect in their own way. The pasta was PERFECTLY aldente, perfectly seasoned and the combinations of acidity, sweetness and herbs was incredible, the pasta with calamari was to die for. I could have eaten 10 plates. And the tiramisu was also super tasty, the mascarpone was not heavy at all and again perfectly seasoned. If you like wine, you've come to the right place here, we tried 5 different wines, out of an unbelievable 700 or more wines and everything was to our liking. The only thing I didn't think was great was the service. Yes it was full, but you often had to ask 2-3 times to get tickets or wine or something else, which was a shame but nonetheless everyone was very nice! I can only recommend Gallo Nero. If you want an insight into VERY GOOD Italian cuisine, this is definitely the right place for you Despite the service, I give it 5 out of 5 stars 🌟 I will definitely come back for special occasions

The food was significantly better a few years ago. You get bottled tap water that tasted like drain. Unfortunately, the staff isn't that friendly anymore. Very unfortunate.

Service not professional... Price performance doesn't fit at all... The food was tasty, but not exceptional and simply too expensive

I heard a lot of good things about this restaurant, but unfortunately I was very disappointed. The waitress made us feel like we weren't typical guests (rich Winterhuders). In my opinion, other guests were given preferential treatment because we had to wait a long time for the menu, the wine list and the wine, even though others came in after us and already had the starters. I might be able to “understand” it if we barely ordered anything. But this wasn't the case: we had a bottle of wine, several starters, main course and dessert. I was really very shocked that you would be treated like this in an overpriced restaurant where the food is mediocre. When I asked what kind of pesto was included, I was just looked at stupidly and the waitress said: yes, pesto (as if I were too stupid to know what pesto was). From the restaurant's responses to the bad reviews, you could have guessed that the service was a complete disaster... I look forward to your reply.

The service is very pleasant and friendly, the food was also really good, the truffle pasta is really tasty thanks to the parmesan waffle!

A 10 out of 10! The Gallo Nero is an experience for all the senses. As soon as you enter the restaurant you feel the warm and inviting atmosphere. The decoration is authentic and designed with great attention to detail. The smell of Italian food and homemade bread fills the air and increases your appetite. The menu offers a wide selection of Italian dishes as well as some unusual creations. All dishes are prepared with great attention to detail. The quality of the food is simply outstanding! You can taste that there is a chef at work here who knows his craft. The dishes are perfectly balanced in taste and are a real treat for the palate. In addition to the excellent cuisine, the service at Gallo Nero is also impressive. The waiters are friendly, attentive and competent. They provide expert and authentic advice and are happy to help you choose the dishes. You can tell that they are passionate about what they do and want to offer their guests an unforgettable experience. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who loves Italian food, good wine and is looking for a special dining experience. Conclusion: * Food: Excellent, balanced in taste, prepared with fresh ingredients * Ambiance: Warm, inviting, authentic * Service: Friendly, attentive, competent, authentic

There is smoking outside. The ambience is very nice, the wine in particular creates a good aesthetic. It took the waitress a long time to come to us. The starter took a very long time, the bruschetta cost €12 and was just bread with ONLY tomatoes. The waitress gave us a greeting from the kitchen. (€3.50 PER PERSON) The pasta was mediocre, the pesto wasn't good, everything was too expensive.

Auch im Jahr 2024 konnte ich mich bei meinen zahlreichen Besuchen im Gallo Nero davon überzeugen, warum das Restaurant der Italiener Hamburgs ist. Sehr persönlicher Service trifft auf authentische italienische Küche. Der Inhaber Corrado kümmert sich um alle Stammgäste als auch um den Neuankömmling mit Bravour. Die Weinkarte ist einzigartig in der Hansestadt und darüber hinaus!

Undoubtedly delicious food, even if I don't mean bolognese/minced meat by ragout. The service was rather inattentive and came too rarely. We had ordered a different wine, but the one that was brought was delicious. I also find it stupid when I'm still eating the starter and then the main course is served. Ambiance was nice.

Even though the dishes are relatively small and expensive, they are still very tasty! It's also really nice to sit in the Gallo Nero. The only thing that is a shame is that the service for everything took a very long time. Of course, this could be due to the abundance of the restaurant, but in my opinion it should be manageable given the long experience of a restaurant.

Best Italian in Winterhude. Despite no reservations and with a stroller, we received a very friendly welcome and a table was set up for us within minutes. The staff is very attentive and loving, the food is great and you can relax comfortably on the terrace.

Unfortunately expectations were not met. The food was tasty/good. The service and pricing policy, on the other hand, are not. 10 euros were charged per bottle of water, the bread and olive oil that were on the table without being asked were charged, apparently the "greetings from the kitchen" are also charged, the truffle pasta for 32.50 was very small and a 0.3 beer was with 5.30 euros at the pain threshold. On the bill, 2 bottles of water were overcharged (i.e. 20 euros) and 2 wrong dishes were brought. Both of those were corrected, but still a lot of confusion. In other words, the food was on the table and then taken away again and kept warm. Not ideal for truffle pasta because it slowly melts together. Somewhere else you would have at least gotten a shot on the house, but not here. There were also no windows that could be opened on a muggy summer evening.

Very nice restaurant, nice service and owner and great food

Was uns in diesem Restaurant passiert ist, haben wir so noch nicht erlebt. Am Ende haben wir uns so schlecht gefühlt, dass wir noch vor der Bestellung gegangen sind. Aber beginnen wir erst einmal von vorne. Wir hatten eine Reservierung für 5 Personen zu 20 Uhr und hatten uns sehr auf einen gemeinsamen Abend unter Freunden gefreut. Wir haben uns für das Gallo Nero entschieden, da wir hier bereits vor circa einem Jahr waren. Damals waren wir ganz zufrieden, auch wenn das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis unserer Meinung nicht ganz passend ist. Als wir dieses Mal ankamen, hatte man uns gebeten, noch einen Moment draußen zu warten, weil man unseren Tisch noch vorbereiten müsse. Dieser war jedoch noch durch andere Gäste belegt. Nach 10 Minuten draußen Warten bei Regen, fragten wir nochmal nach und wurden dabei recht unfreundlich gebeten weiter zu warten. Nach mehr als 20 Minuten Wartezeit wurden wir dann an unseren Tisch geleitet. Dieser war unserer Meinung nach viel zu klein für 5 Personen und stand mehr oder weniger direkt im Durchgang. Dazu waren die Stühle etwas wackelig. Innerhalb der ersten 2 Minuten wurden wir dabei mehrfach durch das vorbeigehende Personal leicht angerempelt, was definitiv auf die ungeeignete Standortwahl des Tisches zurückzuführen war, weil es zu eng war. Als wir nochmal die lange Wartezeit ansprechen wollten, wurde uns sehr unfreundlich entgegengebracht, “dass man hier keine Bank sei, wo man Termine einhalten müsse und wir ja woanders hingehen könnten”. Wozu reserviert man dann extra einen Tisch zu einer bestimmten Zeit? Dabei hätten wir uns lediglich eine ehrliche Entschuldigung gewünscht. Wir hatten dann erstmal eine Flasche Wasser bestellt um nun richtig anzukommen. Als der Service uns diese dann einschenken wollte, wurde er durch den Chef zurückgehalten. Dies war dann leider endgültig zu viel für uns und wir entschlossen uns zu gehen. Als wir dann abschließend noch einmal ein klärendes Gespräch suchen wollten, wurde ein Freund von uns am Arm gegriffen und in Richtung Ausgang verwiesen. An dieser Stelle möchten wir einmal deutlich zum Ausdruck bringen, dass dieses übergriffige Verhalten in keinster Weise zu akzeptieren ist. Wir werden das Gallo Nero nie wieder aufsuchen. Dem unserer Meinung nach absolut respektlosen Verhalten des Chefs, können und wollen wir uns nicht wieder aussetzen. Italienische Gastfreundschaft kennen wir definitiv anders!

ABSOLUTELY DISAPPOINTING!!! We have never experienced what happened to us in this restaurant. In the end we felt so bad that we left before even ordering. But let's start from the beginning. We had a reservation for 5 people at 8 p.m. and were really looking forward to an evening together with friends. We chose the Gallo Nero because we were here about a year ago. We were quite satisfied at the time, even if we didn't think the price-performance ratio was quite right. When we arrived this time, we were asked to wait outside for a moment because they still had to prepare our table. However, this was still occupied by other guests. After waiting outside for 10 minutes in the rain, we asked again and were asked rather rudely to continue waiting. After more than 20 minutes of waiting, we were shown to our table. In our opinion, this was far too small for 5 people and was more or less directly in the passage. The chairs were a bit wobbly. Within the first 2 minutes we were slightly jostled several times by the staff passing by, which was definitely due to the unsuitable location of the table because it was too narrow. When we wanted to mention the long waiting time again, we were told in a very unfriendly manner that “this is not a bank where we have to keep appointments and we could go somewhere else”. Why do you reserve a table at a specific time? All we would have liked was an honest apology. We then ordered a bottle of water to arrive properly. When the service wanted to pour it for us, the boss held him back. Unfortunately, this was finally too much for us and we decided to leave. When we finally wanted to have a clarifying conversation, a friend of ours was grabbed by the arm and directed towards the exit. At this point we would like to make it clear that this invasive behavior is in no way acceptable. We will never visit Gallo Nero again. We cannot and do not want to subject ourselves to what we believe to be absolutely disrespectful behavior from the boss again. We definitely know Italian hospitality differently!

No recommendation - food delicious, boss/service very bad We have been to Gallo Nero several times and have always been impressed by both the ambience and the food. Hence our renewed visit a few days ago. However, we are very disappointed with our last visit and will not be visiting there again in the future. We had reserved the table, but when we arrived we were told that it was still being prepared. I wonder how long it can take when you know that the guests have reserved at a certain time - actually this should be done beforehand. What bothered us more than this fact, however, was the tone that we were treated to - not only were we rudely escorted to the table after more than 20 minutes and repeated questions, we were also asked to please wait outside (it was raining !). Neither an apology nor anything similar came from the boss or the waitress - I know Italian hospitality differently. When we were seated, we told the boss that it wasn't actually very friendly to keep someone waiting so long, to which we were told, "You can go somewhere else, we're not a bank where you have to keep appointments" - why do you reserve then a table? The bigger problem, however, was the position of the table. In the middle of the passage, chairs were wobbly and there was no chance for the wait staff to get past without bumping into one of us. Very uncomfortable! And now the highlight and a very disrespectful behavior, especially as a boss and restaurateur: we were given the menu and ordered a bottle of water. When the waiter wanted to pour, the boss stopped him. According to the motto “not them at first”. Impudence! We got up and left the shop - here again it was misconduct on the part of the boss - grabbing a person's upper arm very tightly who actually just wanted to explain the situation and then directing them away from the restaurant by pointing at the door is absolute inappropriate and should be avoided, especially in this form of gastronomy. I really think it's a shame, because Gallo Nero was actually one of the restaurants that people enjoyed visiting, but this misconduct is absolutely out of the question and unacceptable.

Pizza basically had no crust in the middle, it just consisted of tomato sauce. The edge was too thick in comparison. Pizza was delivered cold, we reported this to the waiter. Five minutes later the exact same pizza came back to the table “warmed up”, still cold, tomato topping now the consistency of soup. Actually, in a restaurant of this quality you would expect that you won't be charged the full price for a pizza that you complain about. Ambience: In the back right corner of the restaurant you sit so close to the neighboring tables that the neighbors completely entertained our table. Forcibly.

How would I bring together one of the most beautiful countries in the world, in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, on one plate? Quite simply: "Gallo Nero" In the heart of Winterhude, this excellent Italian restaurant impresses with perfect cuisine, a very nice ambience and more than professional service with heart and skill. Thank you for the many wonderful hours with you. If there were six stars to give, I would give seven. Mille Gracie.

GalloNero = absolute top class in Hamburg! Great ambience, cozy terrace in good weather. Food....tasty, delicious, delicious! Wines... huge selection, perfectly chosen. Service .. totally friendly employees. The shop lives with its bosses Corado & Nina and the long-standing, dedicated crew

The waitress doesn't wash her hands after using the toilet! The quality of the food is like that of an average Italian restaurant. The prices, on the other hand, are like being in Monaco. A liter of water costs €9.80, absolute extortion. I definitely won't come back and regret spending so much money there.

We came with high expectations and were disappointed. The quality and preparation of the food does not justify the price. Gallo Nero's reputation is better than what lies behind it.

Location for special occasions. Very expensive, but also very good. We were there for a lavish banquet. That also worked great. The atmosphere is almost family-like. The fish that we had ordered in a salt crust was presented to us again beforehand. We also had a starter, salad and dessert. And matching drinks. Everything was very tasty and attractively served. The atmosphere is bright and friendly. The restaurant is rather small and angled, so it fills up quickly. But you sit spread out enough and not shoulder to shoulder. You should definitely reserve in advance. Finding a place spontaneously might be difficult. The service was attentive; We were a little early and were treated to dinner at the bar. Only later, when we - like the other guests - had completed various courses, did we often have to wait a bit. Understandable after such a day at work.

We became aware of the restaurant through a YouToube video. After watching the video, we were so excited that we wanted to see this restaurant for ourselves. We were able to enjoy a super cozy restaurant with Italian charm in the middle of Hamburg. The service was outstanding. The food is of great quality. Here the guest is clearly in the foreground. We will be back!

Our favorite Italian restaurant in Hamburg. Be sure to reserve in advance. Not cheap but excellent.

It was a very successful evening. The food was great and the waiter was very committed and accommodating.

Anyone who doesn't look like the typical Winterhude clientele - or is significantly younger - receives a somewhat condescending treatment from some service employees. The old balsamic vinegar was missing when we welcomed the house, glasses that were not yet empty were taken away and the pasta was not al dente and only average in taste. Otherwise tasty and nice ambience, but price > performance.

Excellent food meets excellent wine

On the occasion of my birthday we were guests at Gallo Nero. We were really looking forward to the evening and had high expectations based on the positive reviews. Unfortunately, when we got there we had to speak to four different people to be brought to our table. In the meantime, a group that arrived after us was brought forward and seated at a table. Unfortunately, only the guests in front of us were asked whether we would prefer to sit inside or outside, but not us. Overall, the service was average to poor: among other things, we were repeatedly asked to turn on the heater because it was cold outside or we were not asked if we would like something more to drink. The starter and main course came quite quickly. So quickly that we hadn't finished the starter yet and the main course was already being served. Some of the things were cleared away while two of us were still eating. Overall, the food was expensive and tasted very weak. We had three pasta dishes and a pizza, which were consistently unconvincing. Additionally, -17€ - was charged for -3- prawns, which were ordered in addition to a pasta dish. On the bill these were billed as “various dishes” without comment. When asked what these “various dishes” were and that the price was unjustified, a bottle of olive oil was given as an apology. Nice accommodation, but overall just unpleasant and not something I would expect from a restaurant like this. Upon request, a dessert with a candle should be brought to the table due to the birthday. This never happened and after all this it was too stupid for us to have to point it out. What a shame! We were happy to be able to visit you and would have liked to come back.

This place was packed and recommended to be the best italian restaurant in Hamburg. I don't know why this saying exists because it's not. I tasted it and it was definitely not the best.

The food and the location are good. However, the service leaves more than to be desired. There were 8 of us eating and we had a low four-figure bill. We had to wait a long time for our drinks and only got them after asking several times. Instead of a thank you with, for example, an espresso or something similar, the opened bottle of wine from the next table was simply placed on the table. “We could have these and drink them up”

Super tasty , super great service, definitely a 10/10

Upscale Italian with charm. Every time you visited Gallo Nero you felt very well looked after. The staff is always very attentive and makes the customer feel like they are there for them. Of course, you shouldn't expect to leave here with €10-15 per person, as this is an upscale restaurant. But even the higher prices are absolutely justified given the quality and dedication of the cuisine. The bread in advance tempts you to eat your fill because it is fresh and traditionally prepared. The greeting from the kitchen was always a successful surprise. The changing recommendation menu is worth trying out if you want to try something special Italian food away from the classic dishes. Another wish for improvement would be to recognize regular customers who have been there more than 5 times and to treat each other more personally and, like in many Italian restaurants, to drink a grappa or limoncello together ;-)

Unfortunately a big disappointment and unfortunately overrated. After the wine was poured several times and the “greetings from the kitchen” (in which the beans were really supposed to be the best dish) were served two additional times, even though only two were specifically ordered, the carpaccio and the vitello tonato were rather tasteless . The pasta dishes that followed were extremely bland. The truffle, at a daily price of 33 euros, was hard, sticky and tasteless. The other dishes were also not convincing. At best the shrimp/aubergine dish was okay. We would have liked to have ordered another dessert, but wanted to avoid further disappointment. The service was also not particularly friendly or helpful. At the end we weren't asked how we liked it. Hence this review here. In Berlin, a restaurant with such high prices and the same quality would probably have little market chance. It's a shame, we really hoped for more!

Great food, great wine, great atmosphere. Pasta with anchovies and truffles is sensational. Very nice service. Perfect Italian restaurant!

The food is good. Service slow and mediocre. High prices.

Recession checked on site: September 17, 2023 Italy lives, right here, in a cozy and cheerful way, typical of the country. As Padrone Corrado Falco says: A little bit of home, a little bit of Sicily. In fine Winterhude near the Outer Alster, the whole world of Italian hospitality welcomes you. Of course you are proud of your performance, it was earned with consistent quality. The salt-crusted sea bass or the grilled beef fillet are top notch. What we really like is the 4-course surprise menu, it represents a nice cross-section of the Gallo Nero cuisine. The pizza with potatoes and truffles is a dream and if there is fresh octopus in tomato sauce, be sure to grab it, the taste is excellent. If luck greets you, you can also have veal cheeks or the very fine yellowfin tuna. Days like these make a stay in Gallo Nero an experience. You consciously live the fresh and high-quality creative Mediterranean cuisine. What is characteristic of Gallo Nero's cuisine is the high quality and consistency with which the dishes are prepared. Of course, for this reason the menu is kept small and the guest is informed daily about the special dishes. We just say veal cheeks! Gallo Nero uses high-quality meat from Fassona beef, which is one of the finest cattle in the world. Anyone who tries this meat will be amazed by its tenderness and taste. The service is very good, if not perfect and with good expertise. You know the menu as well as the wine list, so you can get very good advice here. The wines from Aetna, which Seniore Falco imports herself, are now an experience for us. Thanks to detailed advice and of course tasting, most of our rosé comes from this region. If you feel like it, you can enjoy the variety of three walk-in wine cabinets and their wealth of selection and regions. In summer you can enjoy Bella Italia on the covered terraces.

Very friendly and attentive service, top food and wine recommendations, nice atmosphere, absolutely deserved 5 stars!

As always - fantastic service, great food, good wines

Food was good - but to be honest, like every Italian restaurant around the corner, it was only twice the price. The “greeting from the kitchen” was hard bread from 3 days ago that not even ducks would eat. But at least you were allowed to pay for it. Hard white bread with olive oil for €5 - who wouldn't buy that? Service was heartless and unaccommodating - also rather untypical for Italians and even more so in the price range. We had to ask several times if we could refill the wine as it wasn't on our table. After our main course was cleared, we wanted to order dessert. But we were ignored for 20 minutes. We had heard a lot of good things and therefore had very high expectations for the evening. Unfortunately, these were not even remotely fulfilled and it was our first and last visit.

Great place with fantastic food & wine. I recommend. 👌

Gallo Nero has been my favorite Italian restaurant in Hamburg for many years. I have no idea how many times we've eaten there, we've never been disappointed! Yesterday I celebrated my birthday there - it was a great experience all around: the lively Italian atmosphere, perfect service from Ludovika in perfect harmony with Corrado and his daughter Nina and a great menu with precisely matched wines ( Franciacorta brut Rose Monterossa, 2020 I Ferretti (Friolano) Luisa, 2016 Casalferro (Merlot) Barone Ricasoli) gave me a wonderful evening, for which I would like to thank you very much: We first had a "special greeting from the kitchen", then Norwegian salmon tartare with avocado cream of ponzu sauce. This was followed by toasted sourdough slices with melted Scarmorza cheese, covered with lots of slices of winter truffles. The next course consisted of a trio of classic Italian starters, followed by homemade fine ribbons of pasta in a Parmesan wafer, topped with lots of truffle slices. We then drizzled a few drops of the outstanding olive oil over it and served it with the home-baked bread. The main course consisted of either monkfish medallions with date tomatoes or tagliata from Piedmontese Fassona beef on rocket salad, Sicilian date tomatoes and old balsamic vinegar. The ladies at the table chose the fish, the men the meat and everyone was very happy with the choice!😎. The finale was a matcha dessert... No question, the kitchen had once again outdone itself and when we left well after midnight, we were just happy that we celebrated our birthday at Gallo Nero - a big thank you from all of us 🥰 PS: please don't forget to reserve in advance (even on warm days when the garden is open), because all tables are always occupied

Great!! Wonderful cuisine. Only the service seems a bit rough. But that's probably just the Italian way.

Simply the best Italian restaurant I've ever been to.

Absolutely magnificent! It couldn't be more authentic. A restaurant with soul in every respect. Incredibly delicious and high quality. The mint sorbet is a must. More than recommended!

Excellent refined and high-quality Italian cuisine. Recommended restaurant!

All dishes were very tasty and beautifully presented. Priced a little higher. The second course took a while.

Great food, even if you have intolerances, alternatives are offered. The boss personally welcomes the guests. The price is a little higher, but the staff is very accommodating!