Gasthaus an der Alster in Hamburg

Located in Hamburg's Old Town (Altstadt), near the lake, city hall, and shopping district. With a traditional ambiance, the service is excellent, and the food is excellent.

Really cozy atmosphere with convincing home-style cuisine

Netter Service mit direkter Ansprache. Entschied mich für labskaus der auch gelungen war, portion nur viel zu gross. Komme gerne wieder

Nice home-style restaurant, hamburgers and German cuisine. Friendly service that also responded to special requests. Well-kept toilets, nice, rustic atmosphere.

Delicious cuisine. Nice restaurant. Unfortunately the staff was a bit unfriendly.

I had a Sunday lunch there, with some families. Quiet and friendly atmosphere. Regional food. Excellent wine

Cozy restaurant with ambience, fine food and courteous service.

We always enjoy coming here, nice restaurant in the middle of the city. Original furnishings made to look old. The service is very friendly, sometimes it takes a while to get something to eat... but it's not a bad thing. The food is "home-style" and if you want to eat something hearty in the city without having to take out a small loan, you've come to the right place.

Food tastes good... prices a bit high

A very nice restaurant. Good German home cooking. Highly recommended. We'd love to come back.

The food was very good, both the steak and the vegetarian feta. All around good and fast service. Highly recommended.

There was hair in my food and the answer from the waitress was really stupid!! never go there again!!!

Typical Hanseatic bourgeois inn with an appropriate menu.

Great service grandpa beer is the best ;) The food is all fresh and homemade. One of the best guesthouses in Hamburg, hopefully an insider tip :) Thank you ❤️

Very friendly and helpful staff and delicious food

Although the atmosphere is rustic, the sewer smell drowns out everything, the food is overpriced, the quality is not great, and the wine is not recommended!

Had a traditional meal, and since it was a side street away from the Alster, it was well located and quieter. The inn is interestingly old-fashioned, but decorated in a very cool way. The food was surprisingly good. Would go out to eat again. We paid around €55 for two people with a starter and drinks. But we were also well full.

The restaurant is very large and spacious. We had two lovely service staff who asked several times if everything was OK. While the two were busy, the barman also ventured out from behind the bar and spoke to people. I felt very comfortable. The food was very tasty and inexpensive. The furnishings are rather rustic and therefore create a nice atmosphere of a long-established inn. There is a large selection, especially for fish and meat lovers. The selection for vegetarians was also okay. All in all we had a great stay.

We were back in this nice inn today. A very open-minded waitress and great food again. Today the tribal food was fricassee with peas and asparagus with a choice of rice, potatoes or penne. Simply delicious and that for a whole 10.90€👍👍👍we would be happy to come back. The Kühling family from Saxony Anhalt

We were back after a long time. A quaint, original restaurant right on the Alster, affectionately known as "Grandma's," located right next to the Europapassage. The menu is homely and the food is delicious. The beer is tasty, and the place invites you to linger. A small criticism of the food was initially taken lightly by the service, but after discussion, the solution wasn't entirely satisfactory. We will be back, nonetheless.

Lovely service and interesting decor, but food was mediocre for the price and the place had a very strange smell.

Rustic place with a delicious lunch and an exceptional atmosphere. Very friendly staff

An absolute insider tip! Originally decorated shop with quick and really friendly service. We had a great time and heard a few Hamburg stories. Also probably one of the very few restaurants that still offer Labskaus (the really recommended one, don't be put off!!).

My German-born wife had called and booked a table a few days before. When we got there they just pointed to a table pushed into a corner without even greeting us. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon to get the worst table if you book in advance. We didn't complain as we thought it would be full later. It didn't happen. We ordered ¨Sauerfleisch hausgemacht, mit Remouladensauce, dazu Bratkartoffeln". A dish we often and happily eat when we are in northern Germany. To lighten it all up, we ordered "Tomatensalat mit Zwiebeln und Schnittlauch". The portions were huge but the quality was low. The meat didn't taste much and was far too cold and compact. Almost hard to cut. The only positive was that the jelly was quite good. Normally it is good to have a little jelly on the Bratkatoffeln but not on this potato. Only the potato slices that were on top were soft. The tomato sauce was not good at all. The tomatoes that were covered in the pesto were not eaten . Now we just wanted to finish and go but we took home made Rote Grütze it was my birthday after all. Rote Grütze was the best of the whole meal, although my wife suspects that "hausgemacht" meant that they mixed ready-made Rote Grütze powder with frozen berries. It was a dinner we will remember for a long time, but unfortunately for the wrong reason. We visit northern Germany several times and Hamburg once a year but this is not a place we return to.

Very disappointing. Service overloaded. Eating moderately. The restaurant is getting old

Top spot for those who want an authentic German experience! Rustic and well-prepared food with a lot of flavor and a thoroughly impeccable service! Very child-friendly with chair and things to eat from the menu. Our best experience in Hamburg in this category

Simply our best meal in Hamburg. Fantastic menu, great beer and a nice whisky to finish. The creme of lobster soup was absolutely delicious. Thank you to all the staff who made sure that we had a lovely time. We'll be back for sure!

The dinner was delicious, but there were problems with the billing. I made a reservation for 28 people, but unfortunately my colleague couldn't have dinner with us. The restaurant billed for 28 people. That wasn't a good experience.

Super friendly staff and the food was very tasty. Even though there was a lot going on, they were always concerned about our well-being. We felt comfortable

It was really ok for in between. The service was very nice, but the food was so-so. Were there at lunchtime.

You can expect a pleasant, rustic interior, a good selection of delicious dishes and staff with heart and enthusiasm.

Was there on a Saturday without a reservation. I got a table from the friendly staff after a short wait. I had an onion soup as a starter and the grilled game platter as a main course, which is not on the menu. Stand on the exhibitor at the entrance. It was delicious and I would go there again to eat again another season.

Quaint German restaurant. Great service.

Highly recommended for people who love ambience and good food.

Hearty brewery cuisine in a pleasant atmosphere Friendly employees Always my pleasure :-)

It was cozy and friendly, but the food wasn't really my thing.

We were lucky and got a table for two without a reservation

Highly recommended. Great ambience, delicious food, large portions. We particularly recommend the Labskaus (as much as you can and want).

Cozy restaurant in the city center, solid food at good prices, great service

Nos pareció caro para lo que tienes. El servicio era casi inexistente. Realmente me encantan los buenos restaurantes alemanes de la vieja moda, pero esto simplemente no estuvo a la altura de todas las críticas.

Very good German food at reasonable prices. Unfortunately, the inn does not have a view of the Alster, but is in the 2nd row.

Traditional German cuisine. The look is also traditional. Service smiling and helpful. It was my first time eating labskaus and I can really recommend it to this place. Wide selection of dishes and good German beers.

Very warm welcome and hearty meal

What can I write, we've been thrilled for years and have been going there once a month for years. The chef and crew are outstanding which means food is very good. There is weekly lunch and a special menu, in addition to the normal menu, the special menu is changed approximately every 4 weeks. But you also have to mention the condition: always, really always, nice and friendly, quick and quick and attentive, no matter how full the inn is, you hardly find anything like that these days. Just go, it's worth it. Reservations are really necessary, especially on weekends. Parking spaces available in the Europapassage, or use public transport.

Super nice restaurant with good home-style food. We were there at lunchtime during the week. 2 dishes for lunch every day. Highly recommended.

Very tasty, good home-style restaurant. Portion size was just acceptable (it was no longer acceptable for the Kaiserschmarrn, which was clearly not enough for the price). Very friendly staff, We'll be back when we're in Hamburg again (but we'll skip the dessert for price-performance reasons).

Meeting friends over a good meal in a friendly environment and top staff! However, it was a little cool in the restaurant - but that should be remedied.

Despite a lot of stress and a large group of us, we all received our food quickly, at the same time and in a friendly manner. I can only recommend it

The meal was delicious! ! But you have to order beer first (?) The store clerk is also very kind. The environment is also very comfortable. It's a good place to have dinner when it's cold on the street! ! !

Characteristic atmosphere, like a German beer hall. Friendly and fast service. Good food, although not too large portions. Average price, consistent with the quality of the menu and the central location.

Pretty inn with good traditional food

Excellent food and beer. Busy but good service.

Long waiting time and sparse portions

Attentive, accommodating and warm staff. Very good food. Given the crowds, the service is a little long; no problem: we're on vacation!

5 stars for the best Labskaus ever! Okay, my husband's fish was way too well done and was killed twice, but my meal was perfect :)

Very tasty food at reasonable prices is available here. The ambience is also stylish and antique, which I liked. Our waitress was very friendly, quick and obviously well trained. The only thing that wasn't so pleasant was that there was a bit of a smell of sanitary facilities in the entire restaurant.

Even without a reservation, we were always somehow able to get a seat somewhere at lunchtime/afternoon 🙂 Nice staff, delicious food, nice atmosphere 🤗

This is a typical German restaurant. The meat is delicious, and the fish, pasta, and potato dishes served on the side are also very delicious. Typically, the seats are a bit narrow.

The two of us spontaneously went to the “Gasthaus an der Alster” and didn’t have a reservation. First we were greeted unpleasantly by a waitress named Martina with the words “Everything is full, no chance, please get out again”. Such negative energy can ruin the whole evening. But luckily the wonderful Sarah came into play! She took care of us immediately and seated us at the bar. With a lot of kindness and commitment, she asked other guests to slide a little to make a little space for us. Your helpfulness and positive charisma really saved our evening! The food was also very tasty and Sarah looked after us excellently. Many thanks to them for the great service!

Part of the kale was cold and the man was average.

Delicious food, from a good steak to kale with sausage, good atmosphere, friendly service. Reservations are useful because it is always busy.

Good food in a traditional atmosphere.

We came for a bite to eat, in the middle of the Christmas celebrations of various groups. It was pleasantly busy. Very good service and tasty food for a good price.

We were at the Gasthaus an der Alster on Saturday with a reservation at 5 p.m. with 10 people. The city center was the busiest I've ever seen it, and people were lining up at the inn. Of course the restaurant was full too! Nevertheless, the staff radiated such a pleasant calm and friendliness. As always, we were warmly welcomed. The drinks and the food came quickly and we enjoyed it. Every time we are so happy that we can stay seated for a long time after eating. Thank you very much for this lovely evening! Our colleague meeting will also take place next year in the Gasthaus an der Alster.

We were lucky to get a table, the attentive ladies from the service even fulfilled special requests when choosing the dishes despite the many guests, but 5 stars for that 😊 The food didn't blow us away, however: little taste/spice and average overall.

Good and typical German food, very good service and correct price

A 2mm thick fat-dripping fryer schnitzel for €20. Ridiculous

Wonderful service. Lively authentic German restaurant.

Delicious food, super friendly staff.

Cozy place with a somewhat special interior. The food is ok, but not outstanding. There was not much service and when the waiter did not get a tip she was very offended.

Sadly had a horrible experience here. Had to wait 1h30 for food and rude staff.

If you are in Hamburg at this time of year, eating kale is of course a must, this is the perfect place to eat it. A huge delicious portion. The service was very nice and invited us for coffee because they needed our original space.

Always happy, great location and nice staff plus excellent food

Ambiente auténtico local, comida deliciosa, sin duda recomiendo. Teníamos el schnitzel y el goulash de ciervo. La guarnición de ñoquis estaba sabrosa también

Our visit to the inn on the Alster wasn't particularly special. The service seemed overwhelmed and immediately annoyed when we had special requests. The food was also mixed. The meat was overcooked and lacked seasoning. We won't be coming back as we weren't happy with the evening overall.

Pleasant atmosphere. Waiters try to save everything but the food is sub-par. No spices and the meat was completely fried to death. Not cool at all...

My insider tip! If you want to eat very tasty, home-style food at acceptable prices and don't want to leave the table hungry, this is a perfect address! The team is always so nice and always tries to spontaneously find a place for two, even without a reservation. Unreservedly recommended. Anytime gladly!!!

The food is delicious! The staff was super nice! The drinks and food were brought quickly. Gladly again.

Had to wait for a table, but was looked well after by the waitress until one available, but was well worth it 👍👍👍

Very cozy inn with home cooking at reasonable prices. Reservation recommended. Service staff could check more often for drinks requests. Consistently friendly staff.

Cozy place with good food and good service. A lot of food and beer for the money.

It was time to get the good old kitchen again

Very, very great. Food world class, service great, ambience as you would imagine. We would be happy to come back. That's what you want in Erfurt

I can't recommend it. The food was very greasy and not fresh.

Absolutely quaint and authentic Hamburg restaurant. The staff is very attentive and friendly. The food is to die for. The menu is varied and well chosen. It was a pleasure to have eaten here. Attention: the restaurant is in high demand, reservations are recommended.

The service is friendly. The ambience is ok. I had the farmer's breakfast, which unfortunately wasn't great.

Yesterday we were at the inn on the Alster again. As always, the food was delicious and Martina sweetened our evening with her friendly manner. Thank you for the lovely evening, dear Martina. Kind regards from Team Holland/Germany

Excellent food, also thanks to the recommendation of the waitress, in a casual atmosphere! Chapeau to the kitchen and thanks to the competent and friendly staff!

Very nice and rustic inn, great and extremely friendly service, delicious food and drink. More than recommended. 6 stars.

We went there without a reservation and they tried everything to get us a table for two, which worked. The food was great, the staff very friendly. I'd be happy to do it again, but then with a table reservation 😊

Labskausessen in the Gasthaus An der Alster at Ferdinandstrasse 65. Labskaus full, with a small, additional portion of rollmops, fried egg, beetroot and cucumber included as a follow-up service, at no extra charge.

Nicely decorated inn. Food was ok. Service very attentive.

A classic German restaurant with authentic food. We’ve been there for lunch. The food (schnitzel and sausages) was very good and the service was very attentive. Totally recommend.

We didn't make a reservation and barely got a table for two. Service was friendly, very quick and good. Food arrived on the table super quickly, indicating that it was all well prepared (or frozen). Ambience nice but not special. We would go again if we are nearby.

Service incredibly unfriendly, something you rarely experience. Food was good.

Cozy Gasthaus just behind Mönckebergstraße and Europapassage in the center of Hamburg. Traditional German food. We got what we came for and were pleasantly surprised by how much we got. Can really be recommended.

Super nice staff, delicious food, no long waiting times and a nice rustic and super cozy atmosphere ❤️ We will definitely come back 😀

The food is delicious! The staff was super nice! The drinks and food were brought quickly and for 7 people. Really great inn! Thank you for the very nice evening!

Genuine top spot. Large portions of food. Good beer. Nice.

Gut bürgerliche Küche und eine super Abwechslung zu all den Hipster Lokalen ohne Bedienung und mit komischen Wörtern. Essen war sehr lecker und auch die Bedienung war sehr freundlich. Preis Leistung top