Le Plat du Jour in Hamburg

One of the very few remaining French restaurants in Hamburg, with very good, authentic French food, a fitting ambiance, right in Hamburg's old town, personal and attentive service, and prices that are rather high, but reasonable. Not for penny pinchers! Highly recommended!

A very cute restaurant with a very authentic French decor. The food was excellent, as was the service. Thank you very much.

Beautiful brasserie-style restaurant. Quiet but central location near Hamburg City Hall. I had fish soup as a starter, followed by chicken liver on mashed potatoes. Both were excellent 👌 Very attentive service, I'd love to come back!

Very good food, friendly service, and a fair bill. Highly recommended.

Un toque de Francia justo fuera de los caminos trillados. Me alegro mucho de que hayamos reservado. . . estaba lleno. . . locales y visitantes. El personal de espera estuvo atento, trayendo más pan recién horneado sin que se lo pidieran. El pescado del día fue delicioso Recomendar de todo corazón

An outstanding French restaurant! The appetizer of calamari and snails was sensational! The rump steak was a fantastic main course, and the dessert was a delicious finale! We'll be back!

Very good French restaurant with very good food and impeccable service.

Excellent food and a foie gras to rave about.

It was supposed to be a culinary evening, I had once heard a lot of praise about Pdj. Unfortunately, I was pretty disappointed! Far too expensive (I'm happy to spend money on a good meal) for such very simple and bland food. SHAME!

We liked it very much. As a group of 7 people, we were very lucky to be able to go to the table straight away without a reservation. We were enchanted with a three-course menu after a 2-hour wait. The service was charming, witty & very attentive: while I was caring for my baby, my food was warmed without hesitation and served promptly as soon as I was seated again. The prices are higher, that didn't bother us personally, we felt the price performance was justified in retrospect. The atmosphere, the location, the food - we were all very satisfied. Thank you beaucoup.

Wow! Absolutely amazing! This restaurant is just the best. The staff and service is great, everybody was friendly, helpful, and very willing to chat. The restaurant and outside sitting area was stunning. The food was top notch, the best salmon I have ever had. The other dishes were so delicious. The wine was also great. The desserts were lavish. You most go here if you are willing to spend a little extra for an amazing meal with great service. I would absolutely recommend!! We were 3 America women.

We were lucky enough to spontaneously get a table for four people on Saturday evening. The service and the team are unobtrusively charming and the food was very good.

Treated in French in Hamburg, nothing more is possible!

Es war schon mal besser, das Ambiente und der Service überzeugen nicht. Man sollte das Konzept überdenken und an den noch mehr an die Gäste denken

Everything was delicious, especially the oysters were delicious. And for dessert, Calvados crepe.

Petit Paris in the middle of Hamburg! It was a pleasure and it wasn't our last time here!

As always, a real treat. Absolutely recommended.

This place was recommended to us, and we had a wonderful experience. We started with vineyard snails with parsley-garlic sauce and foie gras, followed by rump steak with pepper sauce with fries. For dessert, we had a chocolate fondant with berry sorbet and a “Normande” crêpe with Calvados. Each dish offered a unique and delightful experience for the palate. The restaurant team was exceptional—refined yet friendly. We would definitely return!

Lovely restaurant with good friendly service. Extensive menu, good food and extensive wine list.

You can enjoy French cuisine in the middle of Hamburg at Le Plat du Jour. The service was attentive, friendly and quick. Price/performance is consistent. We enjoyed it excellently. We'll definitely come back.

Le Plat du Jour – A piece of France in Hamburg At Le Plat du Jour in Hamburg, authentic French cuisine meets a charming ambience - a combination that is simply convincing. As soon as you enter the small but fine restaurant, you feel like you have been transported to a Parisian brasserie: rustic wooden furniture, a cozy atmosphere and an atmosphere that is both relaxed and inviting. The French cuisine at Le Plat du Jour is simply outstanding. Each dish is a tribute to the traditional flavors of France, prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients and a touch of sophistication. The classic French specialties, which always surprise with modern accents, are particularly recommended. The dishes are authentic, perfectly balanced in taste and simply a delight for the palate. The wine list complements the menu excellently, with a selection of French (and international) wines that pair perfectly with the dishes and complete the dining experience. The service is attentive, friendly and ensures that you feel completely comfortable. At Le Plat du Jour you not only get first-class French cuisine, but also the feeling of experiencing a little piece of France in the middle of Hamburg. An absolute must for lovers of French gastronomy!

Perfect Parisian welcome - very good food and nice wines. Cuisine and service - oh la-la. Worth a trip and we would love to come back.

You should plan a reservation in advance. Attentive waiters who took good and quick care of the next customer. The food was fabulous and the atmosphere was great too.

Small and fine, pure France. If you reserve in time, you will be treated to culinary delights and very attentively looked after. In summer you can also sit outside in the beautiful square, which is very popular and like a little trip to France.

In any case! Very casual food and friendly service.

A lovely French cuisine place with wonderful service and delicious food. Lobster soup was 10/10.

Análisis: Le Plat du Jour, Hamburgo Le Plat du Jour, a pocos pasos de la Rathaus de Hamburgo, ofrece una encantadora experiencia gastronómica francesa con un interior rústico. Los elementos de madera, papel pintado floral, fotos en blanco y negro, y espejos bien colocados crean un ambiente acogedor pero ligeramente nostálgico. Los tradicionales manteles de cuadros rojos y blancos y papel blanco se suman a su sensación clásica de bistró. La comida está bien ejecutado y muy bien presentado. El carpaccio de salmón era una delicia visual, mientras que el foie gras, servido con brioche tostado, era rico y perfectamente equilibrado. El bacalao atlántico (Kabeljau) con lentejas destacaba, gracias a su excepcional salsa. Para aquellos que cenan un domingo, el menú nocturno de 59 € está disponible todo el día, por lo que es una buena opción de precio. El servicio fue amable y eficiente, pero tenga en cuenta el cargo de servicio del 10% incluido discretamente en la factura, puede confundirse fácilmente con impuestos, así que compruebe cuidadosamente para evitar la doble propina. En general, una opción sólida para la cocina francesa en Hamburgo, con excelentes platos y un ambiente cálido, aunque la transparencia en los cargos por servicio podría mejorarse.

Wir kommen seit 20 Jahren und es war immer sehr gut… aktuell waren wir nicht so begeistert… das Steak kam zunächst rar gebraten obwohl medium bestellt. Es gab natürlich Ersatz. Der 2. Versuch war auf den Punkt gebraten. Leider konnten mein Mann und ich daher nicht zusammen essen. Das Estragonhuehnchen war sehr lecker, die Crêpes normande waren nicht frisch zubereitet. Daher dieses Mal nur befriedigend.

Even after decades, the Plat du Jour has lost none of its magic. We had a fantastic evening with oysters, salmon carpaccio, steak fries, pasta with truffle pesto, cheese and profiteroles. There is also a good selection of wines and very nice champagnes. The service was warm and friendly. We had a great time here and will be back soon!

Unfortunately the price is quite high, but a wonderful ambience, great service, food as usual in small French brasseries.

War zum ersten Mal seit Jahren wieder hier zu Mittagessen. Gleich zwei Überraschungen: das Restaurant war halb leer (war früher mittags immer voll) und die Preise die jetzt fast absurd hoch sind. Die zweite Überraschung erklärt wohl die erste. Essen war gut, Preis / Leistung Verhältnis stimmt aber gar nicht.

Great class, great wines, fantastic food

One of our regular restaurants. Tip: in the late afternoon there is almost always space even without a reservation.

If you speak French - the place to be. Top food. Great atmosphere, but cramped! Doesn't matter! Great place.

A gem, a trip to France, where something like that doesn't happen often anymore, unfortunately

A wonderfully traditional French restaurant with old-school service from people who know their craft to the core and exude a mix of professionalism and hospitality. The dishes are the hus who of traditional French brasserie cuisine, well prepared and all delicious. There is also a wine list that lacks a bit of rounding out, but otherwise okay.

Soooo delicious, THE REFERENCE for French cuisine, 3 course menu for 59€, see you next year!

As expected, good and friendly service and reliable quality even if the (too small!) rump steak wasn't really good. First to “rare” then to “well done” and a bit tough. For 35 euros that's not enough.

I went to this wonderful bistro by chance with my son Max. Great atmosphere. Great food. Very personal service. We were completely satisfied! The friendly boss will never be forgotten. We'll be back.

Great bistro, Very classic and professional service. Recommendation for a nice evening with a French bistro menu

As others have said the food and service is great. It is definitely a bit pricey (the oysters for example the price you see is PER OYSTER not per order...) but it was one of the best meals I had in Hamburg.

fransız mutfağı ama fransız yemek kalitesinin cok uzağında tavsşye etmem. bahşişte eklenmiş yüzde 10 hesaba. bence nezaketsizlik!

Great food. Acoustically rather loud. Menu €59 and wines from €39.

There were four of us and we ate very well on a Sunday evening. The kidneys are highly recommended. You won't get these otherwise. Here too, prices have risen sharply. A bottle of Sancerre costs 52.00 euros, very tasty, but...

There were four of us here and we ate very well and enjoyed good service.

Wonderful....a pleasure and friendliness.....and also very pleasant guests........merci....oh yes you can always find something......and give a review .....it's nice that there are still restaurants like this in private hands.... My bread wasn't dry...my wine was nicely chilled...service wasn't submissive but very attentive.....

We made a reservation at 6 p.m. and were there at 5:30 p.m. We were immediately told that we only had 90 minutes - FROM 5:30 p.m.!! That was a great start. Then they wanted to give us a small table between the kitchen aisle and the cash register. It was only with strong rejection from us that we were given another table. However, this was also at the kitchen (output). A big drawback is that the link to the menu on their website doesn't work. So we relied on what was posted online. However, this is completely irrelevant in terms of price, as the prices have easily increased by €5-8 more! We had rabbit leg + cod. Both dishes tasted good, but in terms of size they were more like appetizers. We didn't get tired of it at all. And €35 ​​for a small piece of cod with a bit of broccoli, 1/2 carrot and some puree is very steep! €11 for a glass of entry-level wine - also completely overpriced! You have to keep in mind that the tables are tiny and you sit right next to your neighbor, shoulder to shoulder. We think that's very bad for a restaurant in this price range! All in all it was ok, but given the completely overpriced prices we definitely won't go there again! P.S.: I have attached the current map - here you can see the current exorbitant prices.

Very nice - food, ambience and service - a truly French experience in Hamburg

We went to this restaurant for the first time yesterday and chose the three-course menu. The fish soup was very special, the bread with the soup was unfortunately a bit hard, but the main course with the shrimp was very tasty. The service was sometimes very friendly. Sometimes there is a fake friendliness that seems very inauthentic. The dessert was very tasty and so were the oysters. We would love to come back for the oysters. The three-course menu is a matter of taste.

Nice little place. Polite and very attentive waiters.

Hierher kommen wir seit 2008 und waren eigentlich immer zufrieden, dieses Mal allerdings nicht. Die Schnecken, einst eine der sehr empfehlenswerten Vorspeisen sind inzwischen von der Portion her äußerst minimalistisch geworden. Geschmacklich sind sie ebenso. Das ganze wird auch ordentlich mit Beiwerk aufgefüllt, damit es nach mehr aussieht, als es ist. Bei den Hauptgängen fielen die Nierchen negativ auf und die Kaninchenkeule, die in der Senfsauce ersoffen ist. Warum man zur Kaninchenkeule eine einzige halbe Möhre reicht, wollen wir lieber nicht fragen. Fazit : Wir kommen wieder, aber wenn es wieder so ist, wie beim letzten Mal, wird es sicher das letzte Mal gewesen sein.

If you don't have the "time" to fly to Paris over the weekend to eat, here's a French place that offers you the same thing. Good French cuisine and nice service. Anyone who has wines recommended will never receive bad advice.

Top price level for a simple kitchen

An absolute taste experience! The fish soup was to die for – so fresh and flavorful. And the lobster bisque was a treat in a class of its own. I would particularly like to highlight the perfectly fried calamari – crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. Every bite was a treat for the taste buds! Compliments to the kitchen and the friendly staff. We'll definitely be back!

The food is delicious, it is kind of a gourmet French restaurant. Be careful when you order a glass of wine, I paid 16.50€ for a glass.

It was in an open area the food was delicious and the place was very hygienic they welcomed us very well and the prices were very affordable thank you very much

Very old school. In other words: completely stuck in the 80s. Food decent, but very traditional. Wines pleasant, but nothing special. Clearly too expensive for what is offered. Service somehow affected, not relaxed and relaxed like in modern bistros.

I was there for a quick lunch and was very satisfied. I had the stuffed chicken leg with tarragon sauce. Really very, very well presented with flawless craftsmanship. The sauce made from jus, cream and tarragon was great. The French fries gratin served with it were great, as were the vegetables. I'll definitely be back.

Let's first say that the food was great. However, the service was mediocre. The wrong starter was served. You had to ask to serve the wine out. There was dirt in my drink. It was hard to get the attention of the waiters, too busy? It missed the flair of a real French restaurant, pity.

Always very good. Service and cuisine are simply top!

Wonderful French cuisine Everything like in France. Great service.

Great atmosphere, very friendly staff and very good menus

Very stylish, good wine selection. We combined a free menu of entrée, main course and dessert Best Patisserie, Mango - sorbet to fall in love with ☕️🍫🍑

Great restaurant, in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Hamburg and yet so quiet and relaxed. We had a great evening with very tasty food, good wine and authentic French service.

I was here last night for steak (on the menu). First I would like to talk about the service, which is extremely friendly, enthusiastic and attentive. Then there is the food, which is delicious and beautiful. The restaurant is very nice, cozy, everyone is friendly and cheerful. I will definitely come again.

Hello team from Le Plat du Jour, I'm now coming to you to leave a review on Google, I've been to you a few times and always in a well-groomed outfit, I really enjoy talking about your restaurant in my circles and I'm happy to recommend it real people. A knowledgeable person who knows how to appreciate the demands of this restaurant. Praise again to the waiters in the house, who deliver a very good performance. I encourage another visit. Kind regards and see you next time.

You immediately feel like you've been on vacation in France. Nice welcome, decorated like a bistro in France. We know from our previous visits that good food awaits us. There were four of us and we really enjoyed everything. First I had an avocado mousse with crayfish, then veal liver with potato gratin (very tasty) and pointed cabbage and for dessert an ice cream with orange fillets and Grand Marnier sauce. The other people's starters and main courses were also very, very tasty. The only negative point is the noise and good food has its price. We would love to come back.

Food, service and ambience clear 5 stars. Nevertheless, one star deducted from the overall rating because the prices are quite high. Certainly - the number of service personnel is entitled to appropriate remuneration. Nevertheless, our budget for a “normal” restaurant visit was exceeded. Regarding the food - expectations were fully met. A small point of criticism - I chose the rump steak with pepper sauce. According to the menu it came with fries. It was also served to us “prepared” in this way. From my perspective it looked a bit (I'll call it) reduced. Maybe my lack of expertise is to blame and the focus is only on the pure taste experience of the rump steak and not the appearance. No question - the rump steak was great. Still, the plate as a whole looked a bit sad. Another two small points of criticism - the toilet should be appropriate for a restaurant in this price range. And paper tablecloths don't belong in this price range either. In summary: lovely evening, great food, top staff, very nice atmosphere - it was an experience.

I don't usually write reviews, but I felt compelled to share my experience given the disappointing meal I had. The food simply didn't meet expectations for the price. The steak frites, priced over 30 EUR, were not even average, and the salad lacked freshness. Additionally, the rabbit leg was paired with overcooked spaghetti - I mean spaghetti as a side in a French restaurant?Hopefully, this feedback can be useful.

Drinks and food absolutely recommended. Only the paper tablecloths could be swapped for fabric.

Amazing service, beautiful fish, great atmosphere! Would go again

Food was delicious - their foie gras is EXCELLENT as was their salmon appetizer. For dessert, I had the profiteroles. Service was good and the overall ambiance, while good, was missing that typical French flair that I happen to really like when I eat at a bistro.

The food is simply phenomenal. Perfect service!

A bottle of water is 9€. If you ask for a plate for your meager slice of bread you get told “no, you eat with your hands”. The prices are high for food that isn’t bad but it’s certainly not exquisite. Avoid unless you are strangely fascinated by French cuisine and its pointless allure.

The prices are crazy, and the food is subpar. Wine recommendation was off, and to charge 9 Euro for water…..don’t be ridiculous. Go around the corner to “Cafe I Vigneri” instead and get proper portions and pay less.

Fair prices, good service, very good food

Die Atmosphäre, das Ambiente und natürlich das Essen sind sehr schön hier. Das Personal ist sehr zuvorkommend und aufmerksam.

This restaurant is a shame for French gastronomy, exorbitant prices for average quality!! 57 euros for a pasta dish with 4 prawns, a crème brûlée and a 1664 beer

Very good food, but very noisy when there are people. Allow at least €70-80 per person.

Okay, ist vielleicht nicht fair, wenn man als Paar, das in Süddeutschland an der Grenze zu Frankreich aufgewachsen ist, einen "norddeutschen Franzosen" bewertet. Andererseits glauben die Hanseaten, wie zahlreiche Bewertungen zeigen, dass DAS tatsächlich ein Franzose ist ... Das Ganze beginnt bei der Bestuhlung, die bereits im eigentlichen Gastraum unfassbar eng ist. Schön, wenn man neue Freunde kennenlernen möchte - schlecht, wenn man zu zweit einen schönen, ruhigen Abend verbringen möchte. Doch es geht noch schlimmer: Wir wurden in einen fensterlosen Kellerraum geführt, in dem die Luft bereits vor dem Essen verbraucht war. Als sich dann noch eine 6-köpfige, russische sprechende Männergruppe an den nächsten Tisch ca. 20 cm entfernt setzte, war unser romantisches Diner bereits zu Ende. Zum Essen: Eine völlig geschmacksneutrale Foie Gras sowie totgekochte Gummi-Jakobsmuscheln bildeten das Entrée. Zum Hauptgang wählten wir beide Garnelen Provencale. Was wir bekamen, waren Garnelen in einer Art Café de Paris-Buttersauce. Durchaus essbar - aber eben nicht das, was wir bestellt hatten. Lediglich beim Nachtisch, einer köstlichen Mousse au Chocolat, hatten wir den Eindruck, beim Franzosen zu sein. Hektischer Service, der kaum durch die viel zu eng gestellten Tische kam und eine Rechnung von mehr als 200 Euro für 2 genervte Personen "rundeten" einen misslungenen Abend ab. Liebe Hamburger: Wenn ihr mal RICHTIG französische essen möchtet, fahrt nach Paris. Oder kommt zu uns ins herrliche Elsass (direkt neben Baden-Württemberg). Ihr werdet staunen, wie gut Frankreich schmecken kann!!

Very good food with attentive service

Three things you should know: - Staff looked confused at all times - The €14 cheese plate was truly awful, three tiny pieces of supermarket grade cheese served carelessly on a tiny plate? The nerve. - They silently added a 10% tip to the final bill, which I rejected. They said we had to pay it (this is a lie, tipping is the customer's choice) and when I asked what it was for, they said it was for the table. Do restaurant-goers usually sit on the ground unless they explicitly pay for their table? Forgetting for a second that the cheese plate was an absolute joke, this alone is enough to tell me they're basically just a scam of a restaurant. Don't bother.

There is room for improvement. The food wasn't bad, but the staff didn't seem like they really cared about serving and taking care of the guests.

Restaurant ziet er gezellig uit, echt Frans. Alleen je moet overal lang op wachten. Geen aandacht, geen service. Wachten op Menukaart, wachten voordat de wijn wordt bijschonken voorgerecht was bijna op werkelijk alles duurt lang en klopt de rekening waarschijnlijk ook nog niet. We hadden 2 maal plate du jour voor 60 euro. Eigen schuld niet goed gecontroleerd. Kijken niet terug op een mooie avond. Hadden zelf eerder weg moeten gaan. Advies neem geen nieuwe klanten aan als je het niet aan kan. Je verpest de avond van je klanten.

Great food, best quality and very competent and friendly service. This authentic restaurant reminds me of my best times in France! We would love to come back here when we are in Hamburg!!

Outrageously high prices! Arrogant staff who communicate with the kitchen staff far too loudly and in a military command tone. You can see into the kitchen. You keep going into food with your bare finger. Not recommended!

Yes, it is a bit expensive. But in return you get fine French cuisine. We had sunny outdoor seating and were served very friendly. A finely measured compliment included. ☺️ Both starters were perfectly prepared and the portion sizes were also reasonable. The calamari tubes were plump, perfectly grilled and served in a pan flavored with garlic, herbs and oil. The salmon carpaccio in lemon vinaigrette was excellent and melted in the mouth. The baguette was as it should be. Super fresh, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Really very good bread! A perfect afternoon with a perfect meal.

The restaurant is located in a central location. It is comfortably furnished, but the lighting could be dimmed a bit. The service is super friendly, helpful and speaks many languages. Food is very tasty but really over-priced. If you get a cappuccino, for that money it should come from a top machine with real milk. Great restaurant but definitely overpriced for the quality.

Everything is very, very bad, starting from the service, to the price, to the taste. It is one of the worst restaurants in Hamburg that I cannot recommend at all.

35 years ago we celebrated after the registry office at Le Mercier in his star restaurant L'Auberge Francaise. Mr. Le Mercier is the “father” of Plat Du Jour. Now we are celebrating our daughter's civil wedding there. We have enjoyed eating there over the years. It was always a pleasure! Thank you for so much reliable taste.

Classic without any compromises authentically harmonious with very good quality and a fair price with excellent opening times

Amazing little french restaurant. Reservations only. Dont expect to drop in.

I love this place and every time I’m in Hamburg I make sure to go there at least once. Service is great, food is delicious with a 3 course menu option with several dishes to choose from. It’s always packed and it’s small so be sure to book in advance.

Price-performance ratio is not quite right.

Wir waren nicht das erste Mal hier und hatten Le Plat Du Jour in guter Erinnerung, aber heute waren wir nicht zufrieden. Die Kellnerin war angenehm. Die Vorspeisen: 1x Fischsuppe und 1x Lachstatar waren gut. Wir wählten die aktuellen Tagesangebote als Hauptgang: 1x Lammfilet mit Ratatouille war schmackhaft. Das Problem war die Perlhuhnbrust. Die Haut war zäh und kaum angebraten. Die Brust hatte sogar Keulenknochen und das Perlhuhnfleisch war rosa bis blutig und die Knochen hatten noch flüssiges Blut. Ein Teilstück der Perlbrust war fast durchgebraten und der Hunger trieb es rein. Der angesprochene Kellner sprach mit dem Koch? und die Antwort auf unsere Mängel war, das Fleisch sei wohl nicht ganz durchgebraten, stimmt. Es stimmt nicht, dass sich der Kellner/Koch entschuldigt haben, dafür war die Rechnung aber korrekt mit 145,50€, das reichte.

Rather small, very French restaurant with very friendly service. Very good kitchen performance, wonderful lobster soup, good foie gras, excellent bouiabaise, oysters, lemon tartlet

great starter and dessert - the main course ok

Great restaurant, great food, great selection of wines, competent staff (sometimes a bit very cool in their demeanor, sometimes super friendly), priced appropriately for the quality on offer, small but fine menu, good daily menu, you can eat very well both inside and outside Sitting, attentive service. Delicious baguette. Portions sometimes too small.

The food was quite good, although a bit overpriced

A very nice restaurant, ambience of a typical French bistro. Very good cuisine, professional and efficient service. However, the prices are steep. €8.90 for a bottle of unbranded water is a bit silly. Still a highly recommended address.