Le Golden Igel in Hamburg

I've been eating hedgehogs several times with a variety of people and it's always been a feast! The food is fantastic, great quality even with the seafood, always fresh and delicious! Our only wish: more choice of desserts would be nice :) The ambience is also beautiful. But since it is very small, you really have to book in advance; there is rarely anything available spontaneously. My husband and I were there last Friday and the head chef even came to the table, asked the guests whether everything was OK, gave recommendations if asked, etc. Thank you very much for this great evening and the great support from the whole team.

A small and simple location with a pleasant and sweet atmosphere inside. You have to reserve in advance to get a table. The service was very nice and natural. The food was served quickly. In the end we found it negative when we asked to pay in cash but card payment was also possible. Rather inappropriate in today's times, which wasn't so pleasant. The guest should always be free. The food (the tapas) was all very tasty and of high quality. The drinks too. The prices are in the upper range. 9 tapas for around 100 euros in total. It was a very nice experience and I can only recommend it. Thank you.

Small, very nice tapas restaurant. Food freshly prepared, creative tapas and very tasty. Very nice and friendly service. When the dessert ran out shortly before closing time, the boss quickly turned on the mixer and made us a fresh layered dessert. Sensational. We'll definitely be back.

I can only recommend an insider tip for delicious tapas in Hamburg to everyone. Ideal for both vegans and meat eaters. Reservation recommended!

Kleines gemütliches Restaurant mit außergewöhnlicher Karte. Ausgezeichnete Tapas und sehr gute Weinkarte. Die Gambas in Knoblauch-Sherry-Sauce sind Weltklasse. Toller Service!

Kuscheliges , kleines Restaurant mit super Tappas und viel Atmosphäre . Und die Weinempfehlung war auch sehr gut 👍. Der Inhaber Phil hat für jeden Gast ein persönliches Wort , halt Profi 😎👍. Der Weg lohnt sich für einen genüsslichen , geselligen Abend 👍🍷🥂😋😍

Cada tapa que pedimos estaba perfectamente preparada y llena de sabor. Cada uno tenía un plato favorito diferente, así que no creo que uno pueda equivocarse con lo que se ordene. Mis hijos de primaria son un poco exigentes, pero están dispuestos a intentar cualquier cosa una vez. No encontrarás nuggets de pollo y papas fritas aquí, pero los camarones, pollo, papas y croquetas fueron un éxito entre mis hijos. El chef, Phil, se tomó el tiempo para presentarse a cada mesa. Con tiempo para hablar de viajes y comida, está feliz de mantener una conversación agradable, que se suma al pequeño y acogedor ambiente del restaurante. El personal también era excelente. Eran multilingües, lo que es muy útil para los viajeros con solo conocimientos básicos de alemán. Recomiendo encarecidamente, incluso para familias con niños.

Virkelig lækker mad og søde tjenere. Alle retterne smagte godt, tjenerne var meget nærværende og det var generelt en god oplevelse.

Nunca he tenido mejores tapas, ni siquiera en España. Tenía 5 tipos diferentes. Todo lo que tenía era de buen gusto y fresco. Realmente disfruté de la noche. Aprecia tu atención y tus esfuerzos por hacer de esta una excelente experiencia, Phil.

It was very tasty and the service and chefs were incredibly nice. We'd love to come back

Great evening with great food and great service. Reservations are absolutely recommended

Wie schön dass es noch solche Restaurants gibt, in dem alles frisch zubereitet wird und von einem coolen Team auf den Tisch kommt. Ich liebe Tapas - dieser Abend hat mich einfach glücklich gemacht!!! Micha W aus W

Toller Service, leckeres Essen, sympathischer Küchenchef! Auf jeden Fall die Gambas, Karotten und Datteln probieren 🔥

It was super tasty, very very nice service. Thank you and definitely see you soon.

A very small, fine tapas restaurant in HH, where you should definitely reserve a place! THANK YOU to Phil & his team for the delicious, great evening! 🙂🙃😋😋😋

Phil und sein Team haben wirklich ganze Arbeit geleistet, man spürt mit jedem Bissen die Passion. Der Service sehr freundlich und umsichtig. Zusammen mit dem Ambiente haben wir uns rundum wohl gefühlt. Die Tapas sind alle auf den Punkt und einfach lecker! Wir kommen definitiv wieder und erzählen allen davon.

Ehrliches Essen im besten Sinne in sehr angenehmer Atmosphäre.

Small, very cozy tapas restaurant with a very family atmosphere. Simply to feel good. Very nice staff and even a personal greeting from the owner and chef. Food very tasty and of good quality. Great tip, especially because of the proximity to the Laeizhalle. We'll definitely come back.

- Small, familiar, lovingly furnished restaurant - Food really great! Very tasty tappas - Service staff are very courteous and explain the ordering principle - Head chef introduces himself personally at the table and is very personable Insider tip!

It was our first time at the Golden Igel but definitely not the last time. Everything is just right in this really tiny, sweet restaurant! The ambience, of course the most delicious food ever and, last but not least, the people who work there with absolute passion. It's impressive that so much love for food can be put into such a small shop. I can only warmly recommend that everyone book the “le golden hedgehog” experience.

Sehr klein, sehr persönlich. Tolle Tapasauswahl, freundlicher Service. Ein tolles Gesamterlebnis. Die Sitzgelegenheiten könnten etwas komfortabler sein.

Spontan hin und durch ganz viel Glück einen Tisch bekommen. Was hätten wir verpasst, wenn das Glück uns in diesem Moment im Stich gelassen hätte… Ich bin begeistert… das Essen…der Wein… das Personal… und Phil… Letzterer hat uns fantastische Tapas zubereitet und kam für einen sehr netten Plausch an den Tisch! Ich freue mich aufs nächste Mal ;-)

Wow, what a great evening. The service was outstanding, from the greeting and seating, to the drinks and food advice and the attentive meal accompaniment, right up to the farewell, all in all successful. The food was in no way inferior, fresh and deliciously prepared. Really, it was wonderful and we will definitely come back again. Thank you for the good time.

Einfach köstliche Tapas, serviert von sehr aufmerksamem Personal.

Wir waren mit unserer kleinen Firma als Weihnachtsfeier dort, alle Mitarbeiter waren total begeistert und wollen wiederkommen. Es ist ein total gemütlicher kleiner Laden und das Essen ist absolut fantastisch, genauso wie der nette Service. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.

Small but nice! Super delicious food, very very few seats so definitely make a reservation and really nice service. Again and again! Totally vegan friendly :)

The service was super friendly, the chef introduced himself to each table and asked if everything was OK. The food was also super tasty. The portions were all a very good size and were served quickly. It's been a long time since I've eaten in such a cozy and welcoming restaurant. A clear recommendation from us!

It was a warm summer evening in Hamburg and we wanted to eat tapas. ☺️ Le Golden Igel spoke to us directly online, so we just went there spontaneously. The shop is small and intimate and was super full, but the chef still gave us a seat to experience this culinary delight. Thank you for that! 🤗 This was absolutely not a given for us. We had a wonderful evening, full of nice conversations with the staff, great wine and very tasty authentic tapas. If you're in Hamburg, you should definitely go to Le Golden Igel - it's best to reserve well in advance! ☺️

Too good to remain an insider tip! Very nice and cozy interior, great service, great menu and fantastic food

Very comfortable to sit here. Friendly atmosphere and delicious authentic dishes. Nice host too! We will definitely come back!

Sadly it has gone downhill. We were here a while ago and really liked it. But seems like they stopped caring. In general the winter time the restaurant is very cramped together. Where it seems like they prefer fitting as many as possible instead of comfort of their "guests" also in general they seem to treat guest very differently. And the food is maybe even below average. For the price. I remember it being better, but this time. The quality was below average, but the prices above.

Enjoyed tapas in this tiny place before attending a concert at the nearby Laeiszhalle. Service was quick and exceptionally friendly and helpful.

It was our first time eating here. Small restaurant with only a few tables. Ambiance is good, nice music in the background, not too loud. The service is great and very nice and the boss personally came to us and greeted us. The food is super delicious. We had a good meal for two of us for around 80 euros with drinks. We'll definitely be back.

This restaurant is a hidden gem. The food is really special, made very thoughtfully with unique ingredients and flavor profiles. The team is very dedicated to providing a great dining experience and you can tell the commitment of every staff member to this mission.

Wonderful evening in this living room restaurant. Super friendly service and of course good food. We couldn't eat the whole menu, that was just too much😀 but what we had was tasty.

Wir waren sehr überrascht, wie klein das Restaurant ist - aber es gefiel uns sehr. Dieses Ambiente passt absolut zu einer Tapasbar. Das Essen war hervorragend und ich habe mich besonders geärgert, dass ich nicht alles probieren konnte - es passte einfach nicht mehr in meinen Bauch. Der Service war super aufmerksam und total nett! Danke für diese tolle Erfahrung!!!!

Sehr gutes kleines Tapas-Restaurant mit aufmerksamem Service und leckerem Essen. Man kann sich gut unterhalten, da nicht zu laut.

Die Tapas waren absolut klasse, super lecker ! Eine absolute Empfehlung in Hamburg. Wir hatten einen tollen Abend beim Golden Igel !

Beste Tapas Bar ever! Süßer kleiner Laden wir man sie nicht mehr oft findet! Atmosphäre geht nicht besser, Service ist super, Hier ist der Gast noch König!

The experience was surreal I would like to mention that the chef does go to every table and introduces himself and asks for honest reviews Highly recommended

Top Tapas, sehr nette Bedienung und cozy Atmosphäre. Der Kartoffelsalat ist Bombe und alles wird schnell geliefert. Kommen gerne wieder!

Super tolles kleines Restaurant. Tolle Bewirtung, super nett und freundlich. Essen für jeden etwas dabei. Preis Leistung stimmt. Wir kommen gerne wieder.

Sehr leckere Tapas!! :) Wirklich sehr viel Auswahl, auch vegetarisch und vegan. Und der Service (Swen und Moni) sind auch sehr freundlich und locker drauf! Ich komme auf jeden Fall wieder :)

We came across this tapas bar by chance. The food was excellent and the ambience is amazing. I will definitely come back next time I'm in Hamburg!

The food is normal but not special either. I probably would have given 3.5 stars if possible.

Es war einfach rundum ein gelunger Abend den wir im Le Golden Igel verbringen konnten.

Great food in a very charming restaurant with consistently cool staff. Recommended, but reservations are absolutely necessary!

We were a little limited for time, needing to be at the nearby Laeiszhalle for a concert, so we were served quickly. Service was outstandingly charming, friendly and helpful. The tapas and drinks were all good. It is a tiny, cosy place, with a great atmosphere.

Auswahl, Geschmack, Qualität, Personal. Egal, was man bewerten will, man kommt um die Höchstpunktzahl nicht herum. Absolut fantastisch.

Every member of the staff at Le Golden Igel were incredibly helpful. We enjoyed the food immensely. We had an attentive waiter, the chef came to check in and the night ended in fireworks and a special drink from the chef. I wish every restaurant could be more like this one.

Das Essen ist lecker! Gute Tapas...aber definitiv nicht preiswert! Es war leider zu kalt und es zog erheblich an unserem viel zu kleinen Tisch. Kleiner Tipp, vielleicht etwas schauen, ob größere Menschen an den zugewiesenen Tisch passen! Dadurch war das Ambiente wirklich nicht angenehm...

Really small, familiar and sweet restaurant! Food was very tasty, service was super friendly! The chef also asked the guests and introduced himself. Gladly again and absolute recommendation!

As a minor group we really enjoyed the superb service and outstanding food at this tiny but really cozy location. I am a fan !

An incredibly beautiful evening! The service was authentic and fantastic. This was one of the best services we have ever experienced. The waitress and chef introduced themselves to us personally. The ambience radiated comfort and there was a family atmosphere. In addition, every single tapas was super tasty. Absolute recommendation!

Really, really delicious. Seldom eaten such good tapas.

Very nice tapas shop, everything is delicious and very nice to try different foods

Ein richtig süßes kleines Restaurant, wo man sich sofort wohl fühlt... perfekte Gastgeber

Small authentic place - hard to find but worth the effort. The food is simple and good - the atmosphere and service are absolutely beyond what you find in many other places. You feel welcome! Maybe it's Hamburg's best place...

Attracted by the good Tripadvisor reviews, we booked a table for 6 p.m. The tapas bar with a living room atmosphere is a little hidden away. We were warmly welcomed and instructed in the ordering process. Good idea - in other tapas bars we always use the pad we brought with us to prepare the large order. 😉 The tapas were good, some interpreted with a twist (potatoes with Parmesan, scampi, vegetarian albóndigas, carrot sticks). The highly praised Mallorcan potato salad divided the spirits of the connoisseurs - that's the good thing about eating tapas with six people. The minced albóndigas were super tasty, but we missed the tomato sauce, there was only a small amount of it in the bowl. The highlight was the cheese platter - I haven't had such great cheese in a long time that was so beautifully presented. The only downer here was that the waitress, when asked about the types of cheese, only knew the mozzarella by name (but was happy to inquire for us in the kitchen, so in the end everything was ok.). When choosing the wine, our host tried to convince us to choose a €15 more expensive wine instead of the wine we had selected - sales talent or not, that was somehow embarrassing. Chef Phil came to all the guests' tables for a quick chat - we thought that was a very nice gesture. Hats off to the team that gives full throttle every day in these cramped conditions. Dessert, espresso and two types of liqueur according to a secret house recipe were a crowning finale. We'll work on the eloquent message that our booked time slot is coming to an end, right? ;) All in all, not a snapper, but definitely a tapas location with that special something, where we certainly won't be for the last time. The good reviewers turned out to be justified.

A very small room in which half of the seats are uncomfortable and have no backrest. There were 4 people assigned to the service, they just stood around most of the time and, given the small area, often got in each other's way. I worked in a restaurant three times the size and was the only waitress there. It was announced at the beginning that the food cannot be served at the same time because the dishes take different amounts of time. But that's the first thing a real cook learns: knowing how long which dishes take and cooking them so that they're ready at the same time. So far, every kitchen I've worked in has managed this and sometimes 15 people sat at one table, here a maximum of 5 fit at one table, but most of them only fit two people. I didn't think the way of ordering was bad, but it was poorly implemented. This could have been done much better and easier in terms of design. So it's just unnecessarily complicated without having any added value. I'd rather just tell the waitress what exactly I want, as there are more than enough for that. The food is definitely not authentic! I've been to Spain many times and eaten so much tapas. Here they are neither seasoned nor prepared in the same way as in Spain. The chef comes from Germany and so the food unfortunately doesn't even taste good as German food. I have never eaten such bad dates wrapped in bacon, I gave them to my friend. The potatoes were extremely dry and didn't taste like anything; German jacket potatoes are tastier. Unfortunately, the aioli was only served when the potatoes were already cold and unfortunately we couldn't save them. Everything we tried didn't taste good. It was just way too expensive for the quality. After the meal, the owner came to us and probably noticed that we didn't like it. He gave us a few shorts for that. That was nice, but I wasn't there for the shorts, I was there for the food. It seemed a bit like an attempt to improve our opinion of the restaurant. Maybe that's where the good reviews come from here?! I can't explain it any other way.

There were 6 of us in this wonderful little tapas bar. An experience! Small, cozy, great service and great food. Absolutely recommended!!!

Unglaublich leckeres Essen! Jede Speise ist geschmacklich top und das Personal ist sehr freundlich. Die Portionen dürften teilweise noch ein klein wenig grösser sein. Insgesamt ganz klar eine grosse Empfehlung!!

Nachdem wir das etwas verstecke und von außen unscheinbare Restaurant erreicht hatten, wurden wir äußerst freundlich von Swen empfangen. Wir waren etwas zu früh, daher mussten wir noch kurz auf unseren Tisch warten. Nachdem wir Getränke und erste Runde Tapas gefordert hatten wurde isch ausgiebig mit unserem Hund beschäftigt, Auch Phil, der Koch und Inhaber, kam zu jedem Tisch und hielt ein kurzes "Schwätzchen" in einer seiner wenigen Kochpausen. Das Essen selbst war sehr lecker und liebevoll zubereitet, besonders hatte es uns der Pupo-Salat angetan. Alles in allem ein sehr gelungen Abend, den wir beim nächsten Hamburgbesuch wiederholen wollen. Es empfiehlt isch aufgrund der Größe des Restaurants vorab einen Tisch zu reservieren.

Small, nice and highly recommended. Would love to come back. Thank you for an excellent and very tasty evening!

Wirklich sehr leckere Tapas gegessen. Dazu sehr freundliches Personal, tolle Location und ein Chef der auch Zeit für einen hat.

Le Golden Igel ist eine wunderbare Tapas Bar, in einem tollen Abiente mit nettem Service und tollem Essen. Sehr empfehlenwert!

Wir waren mit unserer 11 jahrigen Tochter dort. Ein kleines gemütliches Restaurant. Mitarbeiter und Chef super freundlich. Selbst der Koch kam an unseren Tisch und erkundigte sich, ob es uns geschmeckt hat. Es war rundum ein sehr schöner Abend, sogar unsere Tochter fand die Auswahl an Tapas super. Preis-Leistungsverhältnis ist ok. Wir waren nicht zu letzten mal dort. Jörg Hirsch aus Wissen/Sieg-Westerwald

Tolles kleines Restaurant, das einem eine Variation aus spanischen Tapas serviert. Wir hatten zu zweit 10 Stück und hatten danach keinen Platz mehr für das Dessert. Unsere Favoriten waren die Albondigas und der mallorquinische Kartoffelsalat. Einfach Toll!

Tolle Lokation mit nettem Service und super Tapas- gerne wieder!

Very cozy little tapas restaurant, very good food and incredibly nice, attentive service. We'd love to come back!

A culinary highlight in Hamburg! The "Le Golden Igel" completely convinced us during our weekend trip. Thanks to our reservation on Friday evening, we were able to enjoy a wonderful evening in a relaxed atmosphere. The kitchen shines with first-class craftsmanship, in which classic tapas are reinterpreted in an innovative way. We were particularly enthusiastic about the Mallorcan potato salad, the perfectly prepared prawns and the cleverly seasoned carrot sticks. The combinations of flavors were well thought out and harmonized perfectly with each other. A special highlight was the visit from chef Phil himself to our table, who took the time to have a nice chat. The service was also excellent - the two wait staff were not only attentive and competent, but also let us try different wines. Her recommendation of the Portuguese Alvarinho proved to be the perfect accompaniment to the tapas. The crowning finale was the “Raspberry Vanilla Dream” dessert, which lived up to its name. Conclusion: A restaurant that impresses in all areas - from the quality of the food to the wine selection to the personal service. We will definitely come back on our next visit to Hamburg!

Leckeres Essen und freundlicher Service :) Gerne mehr👍

Very tasty tapas, but not cheap. Everyone is friendly and tries hard. You can also notice this in the dishes.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We loved our visit! The tapas were simply delicious and the selection is impressive. The ambience of the restaurant is really nice and creates a pleasant atmosphere. I would particularly like to highlight the friendly staff, who were always helpful and courteous. I highly recommend this restaurant!

Lækker mad i afslappede omgivelser og et meget veloplagt personale. Rigtig spansk tapas , perfekt til at dele med venner/kæreste. Kokken kom rundt til gæsterne sidst på aftenen for at høre om vi var tilfredse og han virkede oprigtigt interesseret. Stedet er ( heldigvis ) ikke så stort så book bord hvis I vil være sikre på at få en god madoplevelse. Marianne , Viborg

Die Tapas sind einfach eine 10/10. Die Auswahl ist ausreichend , spricht für Qualität und wir wurden nicht enttäuscht. Wir hatten zum Essen den Hauswein, der einfach perfekt zum Essen harmonierte. Alleine für das Essen , muss ich nochmal nach Hamburg <3 Macht weiter so ! Service , Stimmung im Lokal einfach nur toll!

Haben uns rundum sehr wohl gefühlt. Die von uns gewählten Tapas waren hervorragend, dazu eine stimmige Rotweinwahl. Zum Abschluss ein ebenfalls sehr gutes Dessert. Beim nächsten Besuch in Hamburg kommen wir sehr gerne wieder.

Very nice place. Good food, friendly staff an nice location. We recommend this restaurant 👍

Great tapas, very, very great atmosphere and extremely friendly staff. The boss came to us personally and spoke to us, asked if everything was OK and offered us an aperitif. You just felt comfortable

Phil and Nadja cooked perfectly

Ein kleines gemütliches Tapas Restaurant. Super Essen auch für Vegetarier. Der Service war schnell höflich und sehr aufmerksam.

A lovely hidden gem with the friendliest service and great food!

Tolles kleines Restaurant mit leckeren Tapas, super nettem Service und bei heissen Sommerabend draussen im Grünen zu sitzen. Wir haben den Abend sehr genossen und kommen wieder.

The best place I have eaten in a long time

Small but very nice shop. Nicely decorated, nice staff and the best tapas I've ever had! Because we ate so much, we had a free schnapps with the chef/owner ;) If Hamburg wasn't so far away I would be a regular.

Booked from home on the chance and wasn't disappointed. Small but very nice. If we lived nearby we would definitely come much more often. Keep it up 😉

It almost couldn't be better. The food is freshly prepared. Price/performance very fair. We had a great evening. We are a vegetarian and a non-meat eater and had a great tapas selection. Service was super nice! The house wine is delicious.

Es war ein echtes Erlebnis im Golden Igel, kleines feines Restaurant. Das Essen war extrem lecker. Wir haben verschiedene Tapas versucht und alle waren sehr gut. Ich kann dieses Restaurant ohne Einschränkungen empfehlen.

Das Tapas Restaurant bietet eine hervorragende Auswahl an authentischen, geschmackvollen Gerichten, die mit viel Liebe zum Detail zubereitet werden. Die Atmosphäre ist gemütlich und einladend, ideal für einen entspannten Abend mit Freunden. Der Service ist aufmerksam und freundlich, was das Erlebnis abrundet. Besonders hervorzuheben sind die frischen Zutaten und die kreative Präsentation der Speisen. Ein Muss für jeden!

Wir waren jetzt das zweite mal hier essen. Es ist klein, fein, familiär mit herzlichem freundlichem Empfang und Service! Die Speisen sind hervorragend, sehr schmackhaft, kommen immer heiss an den Tisch. Auch das Getränke-Angebot passt zu den Speisen. Man muss nicht immer in gehobene Restaurants gehen. Hier stimmt das Preis - Leistungsverhältnis 100%. also weiter so. Enttäuscht die neuen Gäste nicht. Gebt weiter VOLLGAS. Michael aus Lörrach

So stellt man sich einen Start ins Wochenende vor! Ein herzliches Dankeschön an Marlene, Swen und Phil. Ihr habt uns den perfekten Start ins Wochenende gezaubert. Wir haben schon viele Tapas Restaurants in verschiedenen Städten ausprobiert aber Ihr habt bisher alles getoppt! Der freundliche Empfang auch ohne Reservierung, die Weinberatung inklusive probieren der Empfehlungen, die sensationell guten Tapas und dann noch die netten kurzweiligen Unterhaltungen. So fühlt man sich als Gast wertgeschätzt und kommt gerne wieder. Bottom-Line: Ihr habt heute einen sensationellen Job gemacht und nicht nur bei uns am Tisch. Weiter so - Ihr seid spitze. Danke für den schönen Abend! Wir kommen gerne wieder und beim nächsten mal reservieren WIR rechtzeitig ;-).

Das Restaurant ist klein, aber sehr gemütlich eingerichtet, man sollte vorher reservieren. Das komplette Personal ist sehr nett, man bekommt alles ausführlich erklärt und es schmeckt hervorragend. Bei unserem nächsten Hamburg Besuch werden wir hier wieder einkehren.

If you want to enjoy incredibly good food in a family atmosphere, you've come to the right place ☺️

Recommended, authentic, small tapas restaurant. The service was really very friendly and attentive. The tapas impressed us throughout. In our opinion, the very good quality of the food justified the somewhat high prices. Only the dessert, which was also good, couldn't quite keep up with the very good tapas. Overall it was a great evening.

The portions are too small 👎 and the taste is disgusting 🤢🤮

Ein kleines, richtig gemütliches Reatsurant, großartigen, leckeren Speisen und sehr nettem Personal, gerne bald wieder

We loved everything about this place. The food was delicious and the service could not have been more welcoming. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in Berlin and will be recommending it to anyone who is visiting the city!

Amazing food and really great service. The staff including the chef was wonderful, funny, so service minded and just created THE best vibes. Really worth the stroll from the more crowded city center.

one of the most personable waitresses I've ever had, cozy atmosphere and great service. Any time!

Cozy tapas bar, very tasty food and friendly service. Wine was good too