Le Golden Igel in Hamburg

Very pleasant and cosy restaurant. Good food for good prices. Only downside for us was the cheeseplatter which didnt really include any Spanish cheeses. All in all a great place to have dinner.

No, the reviews don't lie: After several unsuccessful attempts, I finally managed to reserve a table – and it was absolutely fantastic. The service was attentive and warm, the tapas were all delicious and often quite creative, and the wine was well-chosen. There are very few tables, which makes it cozy, but it does require a reservation well in advance, especially on weekends. With that in mind, I can wholeheartedly recommend The Hedgehog to anyone who enjoys creative, expertly prepared tapas. Thank you for the wonderful evening! 🦔😍

Friendly neighbor tapas shop, everything was top-notch.

Small but excellent! Delicious tapas and attentive hosts!

Outstanding food, prepared and served by very friendly people. Even my dachshund Walter loves it there. And he knows his way around!

The most amazing service and food. We came in quite late and were happily accommodated with amazing food especially the croquettes

We discovered this gem by chance, even though we're all from Hamburg. We arrived early and were served fresh, homemade mulled wine at the door. This warm, professional, and delicious service continued throughout the evening. We went home thrilled – fantastic wines, personal attention, and incredibly tasty tapas with European influences. Anyone who has given up on finding excellent service and great food in a charming atmosphere in Hamburg will find it here. We'll be back!

We were here for the very first time today because we were searching on Google for a good tapas restaurant in Hamburg – and we were more than pleasantly surprised! 😍🇪🇸 The restaurant is small and super cozy, it could have been just a tad warmer for us cold-weather wimps 😉❄️ – but the atmosphere was totally relaxed and welcoming. The owner and his wife are incredibly friendly, personable, and attentive. We stayed until closing time and had some really nice conversations. 🤗 The food was absolutely delicious – every single dish was a treat! 🥘❤️ And what impressed us most: The owner immediately noticed that we were bigger than our appetites 🙈. We had ordered way too much, and when she saw that we would never be able to finish it all, she asked us directly if she should just take the rest of the dishes off the table. No discussion, no stress – just kind and thoughtful. We thought that was fantastic! 👍✨ Highly recommended! If you're in Hamburg and want to eat really good tapas, then we can 100% recommend this cute little restaurant. ❤️🥂

The food was good, but in our opinion the price was "only" okay.

A lovely little restaurant. The food was truly fantastic. All of our diverse tapas dishes were excellent – ​​it was impossible to decide which was the best. The friendly chef, Phil, came by each table during a quieter period to check if everything was alright. Overall, a great little place. We'll definitely come back when we're in Hamburg again.

We reserved a table there yesterday. From the outside, it looked small and unassuming, but you could tell it was a lively place inside. The dining room is a bit small, about the size of a living room, but that's precisely what made it so charming. We received a very warm welcome, and the service was top-notch. Very friendly, genuine, and quick. The tapas and the wine recommendation were excellent and made us completely happy. We highly recommend it and would definitely come back when we're in Hamburg again. A shout-out also to our server, who was given a rude reception by the couple next to us because they weren't waiting fast enough (they didn't even wait two minutes), but she remained friendly despite it clearly bothering her. It's not the kind of guests you want to deal with. You definitely gave us a memorable evening. Keep up the good work!

Small and charming...very family-run...it's absolutely worth a visit...the food is delicious...the service is very friendly...you rarely find that... Greetings from Wanne-Eickel 😁

A very nice little restaurant with excellent food and a great, tasty selection. Very friendly, helpful, and motivated staff, and a chef who even comes to the table. We'll definitely be back.

Coming from Berlin, this was our first visit to the Golden Igel. A small, cozy restaurant (about 22 seats) on a small street. The menu was explained to us, and the first round of tapas was served super quickly. Everything was a culinary delight. For the second round, we ordered the delicious dessert. The chef and manager (?) Phil came to each table and asked each guest how they were feeling and how satisfied they were. I found that very personal. The waiters were also so friendly and empathetic. Thank you for the enjoyable evening.

Great here 👍 delicious tapas, nice people. San Miguel.

Super lovely place. Food was amazing, good wine selection. I could recommend every dish. Friendly chief who would greet each guest. We even wanted to come for the second time the next day, but pity it was all booked.

Great little tapas restaurant. It's very small, but if you don't mind a bit of a cozy feel, you'll love it. The food is delicious, the service is friendly, and the chef even visits the guests from the kitchen.

Dear Phil, What a lovely evening. It wasn't just a lovely, truly delicious meal, but also hospitality. That's something we truly value here. Thanks also to Viktoria, who, despite only recently joining the team, looked after us with confidence and great care. We'll be back! 🤗

Very nice tapas bar. The service is very friendly and the food is delicious. Small but nice and highly recommended.

Mega delicious food, friendly service and the chef introduced himself at each table (he made sure that everything was good) :)

I visited this restaurant last Saturday and can highly recommend it. The service is excellent, the quality of the food is outstanding, and the atmosphere is very cozy. I was particularly impressed by the chef personally visiting our table – a truly wonderful experience!

Delicious tapas, a friendly staff, and a family-friendly atmosphere. We'd gladly return!

An absolute heartfelt recommendation! Delicious food, great service, and a charming little restaurant. Simply beautiful!

Had an amazing dinner ! The tapas selection was really nice – original, full of flavor, and perfect for sharing. Great atmosphere and super friendly service.

It was a great evening, fantastic food and super friendly service

Awesome tapas 😍 Very small, cozy restaurant with very friendly staff and owners 👌

A wonderful find. Really friendly staff, delicious food and a lovely atmosphere. The tomatoes really can get your shirt though!

Clearly the best tapas bar in town! The owner and team are incredibly welcoming; you immediately feel like you're with friends. The atmosphere is incredibly cozy. There's even a small outdoor seating area. It's truly beautiful! My absolute highlight was the marinated sardine fillets. A taste experience that catapulted me straight to the Mediterranean. It truly felt like a mini-vacation in the middle of the city. I'll definitely be back!

Wonderful find in Hamburg! Intimate dining with a fantastic selection of tapas. Ask for the licorice schnapps!

There were seven of us (!) Everything was incredibly delicious, thanks Phil! He's the man who conjures up all these delicacies from his tiny kitchen!

Le Golden Igel is a wonderful little tapas restaurant. In a family-friendly atmosphere, you can enjoy tapas of the highest quality. Everything tastes fresh and truly delicious. The portions are very generous, and the dishes themselves are creative. We'll definitely be back!

Pleasant little restaurant with amazingly good food. Best zucchini ever. Very friendly cook and staff.

Delicious food. Friendly service. We'd gladly go back.

A lovely, sweet restaurant with a great atmosphere. The staff is attentive and happy to provide good advice. The food itself is fantastic. Many classic tapas with a twist, as well as some more experimental, but always successful, alternatives. We've been here twice now and can wholeheartedly recommend it.

Found this hidden gem simply by accident, but it was a wonderful surprise. I would recommend making a reservation just to be sure. We were a but early, but later on parties of four without a reservation couldn't be seated anymore as the larger tables were already reserved. The food was wonderful and I was especially impressed by the amount of vegetarian options. About 60% of the menu is at least vegetarian friendly, which is not that common for a tapas restaurant. All the dishes tasted fresh and of good quality, but be careful with the tomatoes. They might attack your shirt. They have menu's available in both English and German and the staff speaks English well. The inside is cosy, but wheelchair users might find it a tight squeeze depending on the size of the wheelchair of course. However, if the weather is nice and you can sit outside, it will be no issue. Good to note that you can also pay by card and cash. Would definitely recommend.

This cute little, almost hidden restaurant is definitely worth a visit. We went for dinner after a musical and loved it. The ambiance is incredibly beautiful. The service was very friendly and accommodating. And the food was incredibly delicious. Due to the size of the restaurant, a reservation is recommended. We'd love to come back next time we're in Hamburg. Best wishes from the capital. :)

Very cozy, the staff is so nice!!! And I really liked the food☺️🌮

We were here for the first time today and were absolutely thrilled. The food, the wine, and the staff were all delicious and very friendly. A big compliment to the kitchen! A great restaurant for couples!

Tuvimos el placer de encontrar esta joya escondida cuando llegamos a Hamburgo. En realidad fuimos allí debido a las críticas en TripAdvisor. La comida era fenomenal, con un montón de artículos de tapas para elegir. No solo era la comida genial, sino que el servicio era impecable. También tuvimos el placer de conocer al propietario, Phil, y también fue fantástico. Muy amable. Recomendaría probar Le Golden Igel.

We were really looking forward to our visit, but were unfortunately disappointed by the service. Upon arrival, we were immediately ignored – the staff walked past us several times without greeting or speaking to us. Overall, the team seemed very stressed, uncoordinated, and at times even unfriendly. It gave the impression of internal tensions – which unfortunately spilled over into the entire atmosphere. We had to wait an unusually long time for the menu and the opportunity to order. There was unfortunately no brief explanation of the menu – which you have to fill out yourself – which led to unnecessary confusion. Even throughout the evening, empty glasses and used dishes were lying around at many tables – apparently, the shift change hadn't worked. Several guests expressed their displeasure at the lack of service. A tapa was forgotten in both rounds of ordering – a shame. The positive: The food we ultimately received was very tasty and arrived surprisingly quickly. The kitchen does a really good job here – it's just a shame that the service can't keep up. Conclusion: If the service improves, we would be happy to come back – unfortunately, the current visit does not leave a good overall impression.

Dejlig atmosfære, ligger i stille omgivelser. Stedet har ikke plads til mange gæster, hvilket gør det meget intimt. Maden var gedigen og vel tilberedt, personalet var sødt og betjeningen super. Kan klart anbefales.

Wir hatten nicht reserviert und hatten Glück, dass wir trotzdem einen Platz bekommen haben. Es war warm und wir freuten uns über den tollen Platz im Schatten. Auch unser Hund war herzlich willkommen. Das Essen war sehr lecker!!! Die Rotweinzwiebeln, die Aioli-Soße, den gebackenen Ziegenkäse, ... alles war sehr gut und das Personal sehr freundlich! Wir können dieses Lokal nur empfehlen.

We went to the Igel yesterday with a reservation at 5:30 p.m. It's a really cute place in the heart of Hamburg. The tapas were consistently fantastic. The staff and the chef were exceptionally hospitable. Le Golden Igel is highly recommended!

We always enjoy coming back. It's consistently delicious! For us, the best and most special tapas in town 😍

A very nice place to have dinner.

We ate there with friends and weren't all that impressed. The food was good, but nothing particularly special; in any case, we'd had all the dishes before. The "beer garden," on the other hand, is a dark backyard; you sit on very simple beer tent furniture, and mice!! run under the tables! It's just uncomfortable. We won't be coming back.

We'll be back just for Yasmine. Great shop, great service, great tapas.

Tolle Atmosphäre, tolle Tapas, bester Cava & bester Wein. Und dazu sucht der Service von Yasmine und Marlene seinesgleichen. Bester Laden! Wir kommen wieder.

Last night, four of us went to Le Golden Igel. I'm originally from Hamburg, now live in Munich, and often visit Hamburg. I had already stumbled across the Igel online during a previous visit to Hamburg, but unfortunately, there were no tables available. This time, I was quicker and reserved a table before our visit. This charming little tapas restaurant is so highly praised and well-reviewed for a reason. Every tapas we tried (and there were quite a few!) was truly delicious and—I'd say—prepared with love by Chef Joke and Chef Phil! The atmosphere was great, the entire staff was friendly and funny, and they even offered us a Medronho schnapps—what more could we want?! A truly wonderful evening, thank you so much, we're already looking forward to the next time!

Exzellentes Essen! Wir sind zufällig hereingeschneit bzw. -geregnet, drin war schon alles besetzt. So bekamen wir Platz in dem überdachten Biergarten, in dem der freundliche Wirt allerfeinste Speisen und schönen Wein sowie Rhabarberschorle servierte. Die Hackbällchen und die Gambas wollen wir besonders empfehlen. Wie auch das ganze Restaurant!

Excellent food! We happened to wander in, or rather, rained in, and everything was already booked. So we got a seat in the covered beer garden, where the friendly host served the finest food, fine wine, and rhubarb spritzer. We especially recommend the meatballs and prawns. As well as the entire restaurant!

The food was fantastic. The best tapas for miles around. It was like being in Spain. The service was super friendly. The space is small but very cozy. We'll definitely be back!

Absolutely first class tapas (and 5 star ‘Preisleistungsverhältnis’) Great atmosphere in the small, cozy dining space. highly recommendable for a relaxed/casual night out with friends or your special one (not José Mourinho necessarily :D) 5 undisputable stars on all parametres from me :)

A truly great restaurant and highly recommended. You have to make reservations very early, but once you try it, you'll understand why. Keep up the good work.

I ate at the restaurant with a friend on Saturday. The service was really friendly, and the food arrived quickly. The taste was also a 10/10. We'd love to come back, and I would definitely recommend the restaurant to others.

Delicious tapas! Exceptionally well-seasoned. Every dish is an aromatic surprise. You can immediately taste the skill that goes into the cooking. I'll definitely be back!

The food tasted really good 👌🏻😊

We went to Golden Igel twice on our trip to Hamburg because the food was so good. It's inconspicuous from the outside and easy to miss, but it's worth it every time! The food and staff are top-notch, we'll be back 😊 Best wishes from the three Swiss friends

We spontaneously stopped by Golden Igel and got a table without a reservation. Super friendly service, delicious food, and the wine was also very good. We can recommend this place to anyone who likes tapas.🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♂️

Delicious food and friendly service, and the value for money is also good. Unfortunately, the interior is quite cramped and can get quite noisy. This also makes getting to and from the table difficult. Otherwise, a good restaurant!

Best tapas in town, very good service😎

Super delicious and super friendly staff. I'd happily come back anytime.

Very small, but a feel-good oasis. The food is delicious. The staff is very nice and friendly.

Absolute gem on the hearth of Hamburg. Small cousy atmosphere, very polite and friendly staff and spectacular food. If you are looking for food experience not just something to eat this is the place. Price is also more than reasonable

Amazing place! Very friendly host, food is phenomenal and unique.

Amazing atmosphere, great staff, and the food satisfied my every discerning palate.

Great little tapas restaurant with truly excellent food. The usual classics and some unusual dishes, all freshly prepared and of high quality. Very cozy, reasonably priced, best to make a reservation!

We had a fantastic evening with incredibly friendly service, good wine, and amazing food! We'll definitely be back. It was outstanding 😊

As Phil said, he is not only selling food but an experience. It’s been a long while since I enjoyed a restaurant so much. Starting with the atmosphere ambience and service The excellent food and amazing wine The attention from the staff down to even the smallest details Thank you for an amazing evening

We visited this restaurant for the first time yesterday and were absolutely thrilled by the friendliness of the staff and the fantastic food. We didn't have a table reservation, and unfortunately, it was canceled, but they were able to arrange something so we could get a comfortable seat. As soon as we visit Hamburg again, we'll definitely be back ☺️ Highly recommended!

Le Golden Igel is a real insider tip for all lovers of Spanish tapas, right in the heart of Hamburg. We stumbled upon it by chance... the name piqued our interest, and the reviews were convincing. What can I say? Everything is just right. A small, cozy dining room, friendly service, and a super simple concept: choose from vegetarian tapas, meat tapas, or seafood tapas. Served with bread, aioli, and olives. All wonderfully delicious. It's advisable to make a reservation early, as there aren't many seats. We were very satisfied and will definitely return on our next visit to Hamburg... and it's true, by the way: the potato salad is amazing. Our second favorite is the zucchini with curry.

10/10 We had a fantastic evening! Delicious food, great team. We'll be back. Best regards from Bochum

Really good restaurant in an inconspicuous location.

Extremely pleasant and friendly service, a warm, homely atmosphere, and very good food. Large portions

The food was good and delicious! There were two or three people serving. It was a bit slow for such a small restaurant, but friendly nonetheless. If you arrive early, you may have to vacate your table after 1.5 to 2 hours. Therefore, more than one reorder will be a tight squeeze.

All in all, a great experience! gracias!

10/10! Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder! Personal alle sehr nett und die Tapas hervorragend. Vielen Dank! Auch für die netten Gespräche zwischendurch.

Very very nice staff! Small restaurant with a cozy atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Cozy atmosphere, decent casual dining experience.

Un pequeño lugar “dorado” y lo más cerca que se puede llegar a España / Portugal en el gusto, el personal extremadamente amable y la visita personal en la mesa del chef jefe lo hizo aún más familiar. Las Croquetas de jamón iban a morir. ¡Volveré a visitarte!

Food, service, ambience all top. Thanks for a great evening.

Very nice welcome with tips and recommendations from Simone. Delicious tapas, especially the Spanish potato salad, the albondigas (great sauce) and a fantastic ailoli.

5*, absolut zu empfehlen. Mega leckeres Essen, schnelle und nette Bedienung und der Lakritzlikör ist der Hammer. Wir kommen gerne wieder!

Heerlijk mediterraans eten in een ongedwongen en super gastvrije sfeer. De eigenaren hebben passie voor het vak. Echt een aanrader!

Delicious food. Really good quality. Pleasant. Lots of attention for the guests. Very friendly and helpful staff. Owner walks around and makes sure everyone has a nice evening. Recommended!

Mycket trevlig och mysig restaurang. Jättegod mat, trevlig personal och väldigt trevlig miljö. Litet och gemytligt, kommer absolut att besöka denna pärla nästa gång jag besöker Hamburg.

Very small and somewhat hidden gem in Hamburg's Neustadt. Very tasty tapas, good wine and friendly service in a small space at moderate prices. The owner cooks in the open kitchen and comes to the table at the end of the day to say a few words. If you prefer to always be served from the right with discreet piano music and a generous distance from the neighboring table, you will surely find another nice place in Hamburg. Anyone who wants to spend a nice evening in a cozy atmosphere is in good hands here, sometimes on the stool, sometimes on the chair or even on the sofa. Recommended visit, reservation definitely makes sense!

The food, ambience and service were fantastic. The taps were incredibly tasty. Absolutely recommended. We'll be back!

Great restaurant with very nice staff and delicious tapas! Tastes like Portugal or Spain - very authentic Absolute recommendation

Great food and friendly service

What a super cool shop. The shop is very cozy, very high-quality food, friendly staff and the chef also knows how to deal with people. We'll be back.

We visited the hedgehog last weekend and were thrilled. The restaurant is tiny, so it's best to reserve early. In the evening a few people came in who couldn't get a table. The tapas were super tasty, came quickly and the service was very friendly and funny. We would come back again next time we visit Hamburg. :)

Food, service and everything surrounding it was perfect. Now we are back in Frankfurt and miss you.

A really big cinema in a nice little restaurant! Be sure to reserve and enjoy! Thanks!

Great food, had a little problem with the order but the staff sorted it straight away and fixed the issue Would HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

Very nice staff, great atmosphere. The food was very tasty. Any time Keep it up

Everything was delicious! The food was fantastic; we can recommend it 100%. Very fast and polite service. During dinner, the chef, Nadezda, came over to us and asked us kindly if we liked everything. We really enjoyed her dishes; we'll definitely be back.

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.