Grilly Idol in Hamburg

Delicious as always. We came for the gluten-free burger because I have celiac disease. It's never been a problem and it's always very tasty. So we'll definitely be back.

We're giving it stars because our friend with celiac disease had no problems the next day. For us non-celiacs, the food selection was rather limited; the chicken burger was tough and dry, the cheeseburger was okay – not much for the price. The rustic atmosphere is something you have to appreciate! The staff were very friendly and attentive. It would have been nice if they'd indicated that they only accept debit cards. Recommended for people with celiac disease; not the place for those who don't like burgers, but at least someone was happy!

+++Highly Recommended+++ We wanted to grab a burger in St. Pauli and were looking around. Grilly Idol caught our eye because of its name, so we went there with our 10-month-old baby, without a reservation. We got a table, but were asked to leave at a certain time, as the next table was already reserved. This meant a good 45 minutes to order and eat. After we received our food, which took about 25 minutes (a minor drawback), we were told they had found a solution and we could stay an extra hour. Perfect timing, as we were then able to really enjoy our meal. Definitely a plus! When ordering, we were recommended the (house specialty) "slightly spicier burger." It was indeed quite spicy, but really very good. Biggest plus (hence the 5 stars): We asked if we could get some unsalted fries for our little one. It wasn't long before they were on the table, for free. So, 100% kid-friendly. Highly recommended!

The fries and burgers were amazing, highly recommended!

Best burger and best sweet potato fries I've ever eaten! Super friendly service team. Awesome atmosphere. Period. 🥰

It has a very nice atmosphere, but my priority was definitely to eat a good hamburger. The hamburger wasn't what I expected; I didn't find the flavor I was looking for. It was so salty that I had to drink liters of water after leaving. Mediocre and expensive.

Absolutely delicious 😋 great burgers 🍔 everything perfect...simply furnished yet very cozy...food was top-notch as always.

Extremely good burgers. Very friendly service. No cash payments – okay, but then please accept all cards and don't exclude AMEX out of misplaced frugality. Either accept cash or at least all cards!

Pretty good burger, a bit salty & greasy but tasty. The team was very nice. Recommended.

Nothing to complain about, very good burgers and friendly service.

The burgers looked good. I had fries. No complaints about the food. Maybe about the price? But eating out has gotten more expensive overall anyway. So it's alright.

This place is brilliant if you're a coeliac, vegetarian or vegan. Almost everything can be made gluten free and their buns are some of the best I've had. The burgers are also all available vegan or vegetarian and they even have vegan bacon. The interior is pleasant and for someone who's favourite music is mostly from the late nineties/early noughties the music was fantastic. Menus are available in English and clearly marked for dietary requirements and the staff were very kind thankfully they spoke excellent English since my German is relatively poor.

We arrived spontaneously on a Friday evening without a reservation and received a very warm welcome. Initially, we were asked to take a seat at the bar as there were no tables available. We then ordered our drinks and food there. To our delight, it wasn't long before we were able to sit down at a table after all. We had barely sat down when our food arrived, and it was absolutely delicious. The burgers, the sides, and the sauces were all incredibly tasty. The staff there are so friendly and welcoming; we felt very well taken care of. Definitely recommended! ♥️

We went to Grilly Idol for the first time today. The burgers and truffle fries were delicious. Highly recommended.

We were here one afternoon in September 2025 after having been to the St. Pauli Stadium. We lived in the city center, and moved around there most of the time, and it was really quiet and cozy here. I do myself the favor of ordering their cola, which is called Fritz-kola. We didn't eat there, so I can't give their food stars.

Best burger I've ever eaten. Unrivaled.

Excellent service, super fast, super delicious and gluten-free!!!

The burgers are okay. The atmosphere is nice. The staff were friendly. Payment is only possible by card. Drinks and desserts can be easily ordered via QR code.

Best vegan burger of my life! Very tasty and the staff was super friendly too 😊

Nice shop, lots of space, delicious burgers

Unfortunately, I cannot recommend it. The service was clearly overwhelmed and very unfriendly, ruining a lovely evening with friends. Never again.

Delicious burgers, many gluten-free options on the menu, especially the burger buns.

The food at Grilly Idol was fantastic! The service was also top-notch! As a vegetarian with gluten intolerance, I had absolutely no problems here, which isn't usually the case at other burger joints. Highly recommended!

I also submitted an honest, objective review. However, the owners had it deleted, claiming it was defamatory. Thanks for that. So now I'll just submit a new review.

Amazing burgers! Delicious! Unfortunately, there wasn't much of a dessert selection, and no milkshakes... But that's a minor complaint! It's fantastic!

I simply can't give this place anything but 5 stars! For me, everything was perfect: the staff was incredibly friendly, the atmosphere was relaxed and inviting, the music was pleasant, and the food was amazing! I had a Blue Cheese Burger with sweet potato fries and truffle mayo (the latter being my first time trying it), and it couldn't have been a better match. My companion had the special burger (Jalapeno Popper) with regular fries and was also completely satisfied. Grilly Idol has definitely earned a spot on our favorites list!

The Smash Burger was delicious, as were the fries! It certainly won't be my last visit! Update: 10/28/25 - The burger is still delicious! The service was also very friendly; it's simply a great place.

Simply a really good burger place!

We were Bretons visiting Hamburg and were looking for a place to enjoy burgers with a gluten-free option. We received a very warm welcome and good advice. The food was delicious, and it was an unforgettable experience.

We tried this restaurant yesterday, and we went there today again. Hamburger is very delicious also you can try Pototoes with different beers, especiallaly there ıs good İPA beers.

Very good food, also gluten-free options, very friendly staff, would go back.

I had originally given it a 3/5, based on the long wait times and the high price for mediocre food. But since the owners are trying to eliminate honest and fair reviews as supposed defamation, I'm giving it another star. Best regards

Very tasty food, super friendly service! I personally find it a bit loud there, but there's nothing you can do about that 😂 That's why I'm deducting the ambience rating. Otherwise, my burger was very, very tasty!

Perfect Hamburger. Great ambiance. Kind staff.

Very tasty burgers near the Reeperbahn and Hamburger Berg. The taste is great and the portions are generous. The selection and value for money are also good. The restaurant's decor is rather spartan, but in keeping with the area. In summer, you can also sit in the back courtyard. The servers were very different at both locations: one was very nice and friendly, the other rather bored and annoyed. Nevertheless, the taste makes it a recommendation.

The best burger place in Hamburg

great place, especially for gluten free! No issues with Celiac

Gluten Free Hamburger is veryyy good

Best burger I have had in quite a while, the meat was perfectly pink in the middle and the bun soft and cozy. Staff super friendly and the weather hotter than hell!

For me, these are still the best burgers in Hamburg. It's a shame they're no longer serving Ratsherren. Otherwise, as always, amazing, great atmosphere, super friendly staff.

We went here for dinner because we have a family member who has to eat gluten-free. We received incredibly friendly service and our food arrived super quickly. The burgers are incredibly delicious. The gluten-free burger was also very good. We ordered it a second time. What also stood out was that they served gluten-free beer! Something you rarely get in restaurants. Many thanks to the team! Keep up the great work. ;)

Super delicious 😋 and great service

Great upstairs, terrible downstairs Small restaurant with good food at slightly higher prices. The service is very good and friendly. Unfortunately, the restrooms are in a disastrous condition and poorly maintained. The soap was empty and the hairdryer didn't work.

Nice restaurant near the Reeperbahn. The burger was very tasty, but the fries were a bit hard (they seemed like they'd been fried twice). The homemade lemonades are highly recommended! The house beer was also good.

This was our second visit, and it was just as phenomenal as the first. The staff were incredibly accommodating and, despite the large number of customers, kept checking on us to see if we were okay. The food was incredibly delicious; in my opinion, they have the best burgers I've ever had anywhere.

Delicious burgers and beer in a very nice atmosphere. Small and cozy.

A very delicious restaurant. The food arrives super quickly. The service is very friendly and provides excellent information. When ordering a vegan burger with a gluten-free bun, they immediately pointed out that the bun wasn't vegan, so they were able to easily change the order. The diverse vegan selection is also great. I'd definitely go back!

The homemade black bean burger was surprisingly fantastic. I'm usually very picky about veggie burgers (I only eat vegetarian), but this one was truly amazing. I ordered it as a cheeseburger with the sloppy fries – incredibly delicious! The service was a bit slow. It's also important to note that you can only pay by card here, and it's not exactly cheap.

We were at Grilly Idol yesterday and we were thrilled! The gluten-free burgers are really delicious, and most importantly, I had no problems afterward. A huge plus for me as someone with celiac disease! They even had gluten-free beer, another plus. The staff were also super friendly and attentive; you just feel welcome. We'll definitely be back!

We were welcomed and seated very nicely, drinks took a little longer but were still ok, service very friendly

When I mentioned my celiac disease, I was immediately assured that they were familiar with it. Contamination isn't an issue, as they have separate areas and utensils. The service was excellent, and the food was truly delicious.

Wow, the best burger I've had in Hamburg so far! The homemade lemonades are also incredibly delicious. I'm already looking forward to the next time; the truffle fries were especially amazing.

A very relaxed restaurant with attentive service. The burgers (we tried them) get 10/10 and the fries 12/10.

Very relaxed place, super friendly service, and the chili burger with black bean patty is the tastiest burger I've had in a long time! Definitely recommended!

Great burgers, a bit pricey, either smashed or regular. One star deducted: late in the day, you can taste the dirty grill on the petty fries.

Got a table without a reservation, friendly staff, fast service and super delicious food and drinks.

great burgers, very friendly staff

Nice place for a real Hamburger from Hamburg 🍔

A restaurant in Hamburg where I had really delicious hamburgers. 🙂

A really nice and pretty shop. The employee who served us was super friendly and attentive – that made a great first impression right away. I had the teriyaki burger from the daily special: a real treat! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the meat was also delicious. The burger could have been a bit more generously topping for my taste – being served a burger and then seeing nothing but bread on your plate doesn't really appeal to me, and the burger also seems rather small. What I really didn't like was the pungent smell of urine in the men's restroom. That can really ruin your appetite, and that's a shame – otherwise, the shop would have earned a full five stars from me.

VERY VERY VERY TASTY, highly recommended. I had the smash brunch which is a 10/10, really awesome👍🏼👍🏼

August 3, 2025: Here again: this time I had the gluten-free teriyaki burger! Absolutely outstanding! First visit: Extremely delicious (barbecue burger with jalapenos and chili cheese fries) in both the gluten-free and regular versions.

Amazing food, amazing service and amazing atmosphere! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Highly recommended! We went there on a very busy day without a reservation – and yet we were seated right away, which was a very pleasant surprise. The team was super friendly and well-organized. The food arrived in just 13 minutes – despite the place being packed – and was absolutely top-notch both in terms of taste and appearance. The portions were generous and very filling. Particularly important to us: gluten-free options. And that's exactly what was really impressive here! From the burger bun to the drinks – even gluten-free beer and other alcoholic drinks were available. A real highlight for people with gluten intolerance. We went home very happy – and one thing is for sure: the risk of repeating this experience is extremely high!

Rustic ambience with very good food and friendly service

A very nice, small restaurant with very friendly service. The food was excellent; we ordered a cheeseburger, which I highly recommend. They even had great gluten-free buns.

I've had the best gluten-free burger here in ages! The lunch menu is also highly recommended.

We were recommended this place by local captain Jens, and rightly so, in our opinion. The burgers were truly amazing, and despite the crowd, the drinks and food arrived quickly and tasted amazing.

If you want to eat good burgers, this is the place for you. The gluten-free burgers are also incredibly delicious 😋

We were there spontaneously, the staff were super friendly, and the drinks and food arrived quickly and were delicious! Highly recommended :)

Burgers and fries were all great. The price/performance ratio wasn't quite right...

Classic hamburger flavor, friendly and smiling waiters, and good service.

Very tasty burgers, nice atmosphere, very friendly service. And gluten-free is no problem.

Great service, delicious beer. Sweet potato fries were a blast.

If I could give 10 stars, I would! The best burgers in Hamburg, the vegetarian and vegan options are also really good, and they even have celiac-friendly and gluten-free burger patties! The staff is super knowledgeable, friendly, competent, and extremely helpful. The location is also super cool. I would say, whether you love meat and burgers, are vegetarian or vegan, or have celiac disease or need a gluten-free diet, everyone can eat the best burgers in Hamburg here! Absolutely fantastic! We're thrilled and went there two days in a row!

Super tasty burger, highly recommended fries were also awesome

The gluten-free burger tastes great, and the portions are generous. The atmosphere is also great, and above all, the staff is super friendly. We'll be back anytime ☺️☺️

I came here by chance. The burgers were so delicious! The service was great. I absolutely recommend this place!

Great burgers and a really great place.

It's a great place to eat. They also offer gluten-free options, and the price is right.

Super delicious burgers and friendly service! Highly recommended, even for larger groups with advance reservations!

We stopped by spontaneously and I'm glad we stopped in. Great burgers, we had a blue cheeseburger and a BBQ burger, simply amazing burgers. They also had chili cheese fries and truffle fries. Really good, highly recommended. The homemade lemonade was incredibly strong, it's truly homemade, nothing from a can. Despite the fact that Schlagermove was in Hamburg today and the place was running at full capacity, the atmosphere was friendly and we, as guests, didn't feel any stress. A real recommendation here in Hamburg.

Burgers are awesome. Delicious house beer.👍🍺

Delicious unusual burgers, great fries

One of the best gluten-free burgers I've ever had! Highly recommended. Reasonably priced too.

Came across this place while looking for a cheap meal. Although it wasn't very cheap, it was good vfm. The burgers were decent, and the portion of fries was big.

They only accept card payments, but I'd still like to decide for myself whether I want to pay with cash or card. 👎🏿👎🏿👎🏿👎🏿

The fries were over-fried in every way and drenched in ketchup and mayo—inedible. The burger was okay, but there was too much sauce, making it too greasy. The atmosphere was okay, and the service was friendly. The fries were significantly overpriced.

Ein kleines feines burger Restaurant Kann denn smash burger wärmsten empfehlen und die hausgemachten Limonaden sind super lecker und künstlich süß! Auch die Preise sind für die Qualität echt günstig! Lohnt sich auf jeden Fall.

Great place with great food. Almost everything is also available in vegan. Great service and great advice. Nice location. Great place with great food. Almost everything is also available in vegan. Amazing service that gives good recommendations. Nice location

La mejor hamburguesa que he probado! Tomó la hamburguesa de queso chile con papas fritas de queso chile. Absolutamente delicioso y perfectamente hecho! Tampoco hay mucha calle para sentarse a comer. Y el restaurante estaba muy bien decorado también.

The menu on google maps is not updated and didn’t have the chance to take a pic. My husband tried this whit beer and said it was really tasty. I like their alcohol free variety. I just wish there was the possibility to have smaller burgers. I tried the walnuts and blue cheese. It was really good. I think the fries were a bit too dried but my husband loved them. The malt vinegar and their sauces are really great. Staff were friendly and music okay.

A very authentic restaurant with beautiful decor, super friendly staff, and incredibly delicious burgers. There's something for everyone here, including vegetarian, vegan, and/or gluten-free options. We were there with our child, and we even had the option of ordering a kids' burger and getting something to color in. Everything was super relaxed. Definitely recommend it :)

Super delicious. Super friendly service, and gluten-free too. Super cool atmosphere

Seems to be very popular. We went in without an appointment and got a seat. We were served quickly. The burger selection is quite limited. Unfortunately, it was also far too expensive for the price and size. My Smash Burger was good, but very boring compared to others I've had elsewhere. They almost only serve fries... which you have to order separately. Very monotonous. There are better places where you can get more and better food.

I had a smash burger with fries and mayo. The burger was very tasty, but the fries were a bit dry for me, even with the mayo. Service was very friendly and the atmosphere was cozy. You should reserve a table in advance. Card payments only.

My wife found Grilly Idol looking for gluten free food. A very cool surprise. The food was excellent, the service super friendly. Love the name!

Delicious burgers, fast and friendly service! Always worth a visit! Most importantly, almost everything is vegetarian or gluten-free.

Yes, it's definitely worth going there. For gluten-free food

Delicious lunch special – burger with fries for €14.50. The food came very quickly, and the service was super friendly. There are also some great and interesting beers on the menu, which I'll try on my next visit!