Saliba in Hamburg

The mulled wine with Christmas accompaniment is a delight. The view of Hamburg from the Jungfernsteg anyway 🙂👍.

Classy atmosphere and amazing restaurant

Went to Saliba for the first time today and I was really surprised at how good the food tasted. And the employees are very, very friendly to everything. I will always recommend it 👍👍👍👍👍🫰

For a tip I expect a thank you or something similar, not a “suitable”.

Nice little restaurant, with very friendly service.

Arnaque à la carte ! De bonnes pâtisseries mais attention au prix payé. Quand vous réclamez ils font semblant de ne pas comprendre ! Le prix est fonction du serveur et de son humeur. Bref fuyez cette boutique.

…un sentiment de se faire arnaquer. Lors d’une première visite nous avons pris 4 petits gâteaux pour 10€. Ils sont entre 2.5€ et 2,8€ l’unité. La seconde fois nous pensions prendre la formule thé a la menthe + 2 gâteaux pour 8,5 Lors du passage en caisse nous pensions payer 17€ et nous avons été facturé 23,20€ au motif que nous avions choisi les gâteaux. Beaucoup trop cher pour assurer une bonne digestion!!!

We came here spontaneously with my husband and children. When we were seated, no one actually came. I had to go into the restaurant and ask if I could please order something. An older gentleman, very unfriendly, just replied that someone would come at some point. I then ordered from the restaurant and went back to my family. The pastries weren't anything special and neither was the coffee. Very unfriendly, we don't know anything about Arab countries, it's a shame...

Food is average but the service is terrible. Waiters are not friendly nor welcoming. We go unless we don’t have any other option. It’s a pity as the place looks very nice and lets you enjoy the historic passage.

Very good quality snacks, both savory and sweet

Tuvimos la mejor comida. Por favor, vaya por el menú, todo estaba delicioso. El servicio era amable y cálido. Devolveremos el 100 %. Alles perfekt 😊👍👍

Zuerst wird man nicht einmal wahrgenommen und bedient, absolut unfreundlich und dann sollte sich meine Frau auch noch auf eine alte und unsaubere Toilettenbrille setzen! Man sollte eigentlich annehmen, dass man in dieser Lage und bei diesen Preisen mehr auf Sauberkeit achtet! Das hat sich dann für uns erledigt!

Very, very rude waiter! We sat at a table right in front of the Alster and wanted to have a coffee. After 10 minutes a waiter came and told us that the table had been reserved. When we replied that there was no sign on the table, we were simply told that they didn't have time to put it up and that there wasn't any coffee available now anyway. When we got up we were able to observe how two older women who had sat down at a table in the third row were accompanied by this waiter at the table we had left. Something like that is just outrageous.

Topp Lage muss bezahlt werden. Guter Service, abenteuerlichen Gang zu den Toiletten über die Wendeltreppe. Leckerer Süsskram.

Incredibly cozy restaurant by the town hall. We talked to one who serves there and he is amazing 🤩 incredible to run up and down the stairs that are in there. The food was very very good and the portions are huge so you get your money's worth

Was in the cafe with my wife. The coffee and tea were just bad. Most customers are probably happy with the fact that there are much better cafés in Hamburg than these shops

Restaurant reservé pour un groupe d’une vingtaine de personnes avec le menu special. Nourriture syrienne, assez semblable à la cuisine libanaise, pas de surprise dans les gouts et texture. Entrées succulentes, plat de poulet ok, dessert tres bon. Service rapide, efficace et amical. Addition conforme à l’attente, prix un peu élevé pour un restaurant syrien mais on paie aussi la vue sur la mairie d’Hambourg.

Very nice restaurant with excellent, exceptional dishes and nice service. Absolutely recommended. The view is an added plus.

Unfortunately I only had time for one drink (ARAK... aniseed schnapps on water/ice cubes, similar to Pernot/Ouzo)... after passing the exam (otherwise I hardly drink alcohol)!! ...would have loved to have had the mocha, but it was too close to the train departure. Then hopefully on the next visit to HH with a meal and mocha :-))

As EX restaurateurs from Blankenese, we enjoy the service and the great food

Beim Vorbeischlendern entdeckt, hat das schöne Lokal die Lust auf orientalische Küche entfacht. Wir wurden nicht enttäuscht - die Gerichte waren hervorragend und wir haben obendrauf noch ganz spezielle und sehr gute Weine entdeckt.

I was there for the first time yesterday. The waiter was very nice and friendly. But as a born Lebanese from a Syrian mother, I'm sad to say that the coffee and sweets were so bad. I was so embarrassed because it was my first time inviting friends there. I completely expected something different. Unfortunately it's a 'business' there, if you already know Syrian cuisine, never again!

I do not recommend it at all, its food is very ordinary, God bless the blessing, and the prices are exaggerated

We chose the local at random and went there two evenings in a row during our vacation! Very tasty, very polite and a great atmosphere right on the water! Gladly again!

Magic place in „Alsterarkaden“ with awesome view towards townhall. Excellent authentic food and drinks. Highly attentional, polite and friendly people. We have been enjoying this place several times already and are always fascinated while coming back. For us a „must to be“ place in the city of Hamburg.

The prices are slightly higher, certainly a tourist magnet. Partially exaggerated

a bit pricey than normal but definitely worth it. my wife and i tried moujadara with fish and maakloube with meat; they were both very tasty.

Excellent restaurant opposite Hamburg City Hall. The food is delicious, the service fast and very professional while remaining warm.

We sat right next to the fleet. Very attentive service and excellent food. Consistently good quality for more than 20 years.

Very lovely place! Nice wine and food for a good price. Also the salat dressing was very delicious!! The service was also good and gave us recommendations for food to complement the wine. Right next to the river. I will very much recommend everyone to visit this place if they are close by.

If you are in Hamburg, you must go to eat here. The food is delicious, the service is perfect. It was really fabulous, i love it!

A Levantine procedure from the heart of Syria... Maqlouba is excellent

Very delicious and fresh food and wonderful and highly experienced staff. High quality food in the method of preparation and presentation. The location of the restaurant is also very wonderful and attractive. The prices for the location and the quality of the food and preparation. I find it very acceptable. I advise everyone to try it. Thank you to the restaurant management and the staff.

Incredibly enchanting ambience with detailed design. Food is arranged world-class and the service is personal and precise. Perfect location. Saliba combines a metropolis with an idyllic oasis. I can recommend a trip here to everyone!

Nice view of the Klein Alster and the town hall

something heavenly! such a wonderful ambience, great service and an unforgettable meal! Just great! Thank you for the magical moment!

Thank you for the unforgettable evening. A great and exceptional meal in a wonderful ambience with top service. I fell in love with the cuisine of Syria

We went there spontaneously for a coffee. These little delicacies were sensationally delicious.

Falafel en lamsworstjes als voorgerecht waren echte smaakbonnen, overheerlijk! Het hoofdgerecht van kip en couscous royal waren ook super. Zeer vriendelijke bediening. Echte aanrader!

Special Thanks to Wadie Saliba, Who gave us the most rememberable experience and good food recommendations. I recommend the food and service. We will come again👍

As a person who comes from Syria, I know the Syrian maza differently, it should consist of kibbeh, barak, and yalanji as well as other delicacies like baba ghanoush, muhammara, not like here from old boiled vegetables from the day before, with lots of cumin!! ! We were then shocked when the plate arrived! In particular, there was no description of Stella on the menu. This is not Maza at all!!! Purely ripping off tourists!!! In addition, the price of €27 is a total scam, it wasn't even worth €10!!!

Excellent experience in this Syrian restaurant where we ate divinely and in a splendid location on the banks of the canal. The staff gave us the best advice and was very kind.

We ate very well, the felafel and humus were excellent. The person who served us was very kind and helpful.

Beautiful location, kind and polite staff, and super tasty food. You do get what you pay for.

Wow… after a day of shopping we “landed” here by chance… why? Stylish, attractive, white tablecloths, views of the Alster and the beautiful town hall… welcoming and personal service…. For the first time for us, Syrian specialties... just lovely... we'll be back... 😎

Beautiful little café on the banks of the small Alster, here you can relax briefly in the afternoon and enjoy the fantastic mocha with cardamom or satisfy your craving for sweets with the small oriental sweets. The service is very courteous and warm, but always professional. We would be happy to come back for a coffee in the afternoon.

The food was really very tasty. Super nice service and table right by the river. Highly recommended! 😍

As visitors, we only spoke English. Ordered coffee and some sweets. They forgot the sweets. We asked about the sweets and they guy said, “this is Germany, not England! You must speak German!”. Never expected to be a victim of racism by a Middle Eastern man in Germany!!!

We came here to try out the sweets. They are high quality and taste great. The service is also friendly. Maybe we will try the food next time. It also looks beautiful and tasty.

Disgraceful service. Hard to beat when it comes to unfriendliness. Pure rip off. The staff should be trained on how to behave towards customers. There are many better alternatives around.

My partner and I had a poor experience with this place. We wanted to have a quick drink with a view and there were plenty of free tables available. We ordered a Cola and a coffee and got the biggest demonstrative side eye from the waiter. We can only asume it was due to waiter wishing the order was bigger. It made us feel unwelcome, so we followed the waiter and politely declined staying to which the reaction was "ok, bye bye". Up to you to decide if that's the service you'd find acceptable.

Des bandits. Ils cherchent à faire croire que le service n’est pas compris pour arnaquer les touristes. Inutile de donner des pourboires, le service est quelconque. La nourriture est bonne mais sans magie alors que les prix sont élevés. Un endroits surfait qui ne tient plus sa renommée à travers les décennies. Ils sont blasés.

Cadre sympa et les plats étaient bons, mais tout a été gâché quand au moment de régler le serveur a insisté pour ajouter un pourboire à l’addition qui n’était pas prévu. Il est devenu désagréable, voir agressif. Dommage, cela a gâché l’expérience.

The cake left ist Not Like Oriental cake. The nuts inside are for sure since one year old. The Service man wasnt friendly, sorry cause the Ambiente are famouse.

Very, very nice staff, super delicious food and the prices are completely normal for today's standards. We'd love to come back!!!

Jag var där tillsammans med min man. Jag visade tydligt och klart om att jag inte dricker drinkar med alkohol i, trotts detta gick han och hämtade drink med alkohol i. När vi hade ätit klart så var jag nyfiken och ställde fråga till han som hämtade drinken om varför han hämtade drink med alkohol när jag tydligt visade och sa högt. Noter att det inte va mycket folk så det var inte så att vi inte hörde varandra. När jag ställde fråga då svarade han om att han inte hörde, och att han gjorde fel, men attityden förändrades och medans min man slog in koden för att betala så vänder servitrisen bort ansikte och svär på arabiska där han använder könsord, min man förstår arabiska men vi sa inget. Sedan hela tiden jag satt där så kollade de in kvinnor och visslade på de som gick förbi. Väldigt obehagligt upplevelser.

Master of Arabic restaurants He is undisputedly at the forefront

Great restaurant with a beautiful view (atmosphere), very tasty food and very friendly staff 😃👌

Just delicious Syrian food we had the mezze starter just stunning. Waited was very kind and helpful bringing us some taster foods too. Would definitely recommend

Culinary transport takes you into another world and all while sitting directly on the Alster, with a view of Hamburg's town hall! Nothing more is possible and if you need a vacation and don't have it yet, you can escape from everyday life for two hours and eat delicious food! Thank you Saliba

My husband says the best food ever. From falafel to lamb sausage to bread with hummus, Saliba is always worth a trip.

Small cafe As guests, we should pay to use the toilet. At a café for €4, that should be included

Best Falafels I've ever tasted! Amazing service! Amazing location! I can't recommend this place enough!

Ero stato in questo ristorante durante un viaggio di lavoro e mi ero trovato bene. Per questo ci sono tornato con mia moglie durante una vacanza. Come allora abbiamo preso due antipasti misti, in più un secondo, una bottiglia di acqua da 25 cl, due birre. I piatti tutti a base di verdure, abbiamo pagato € 101,50. Ci può stare in centro ad Amburgo, ma siamo un po’ al limite…al momento di pagare con la carta il cameriere mi ha chiesto “quanto volevo scrivere”…gli ho detto di mettere un paio di euro in più, e questo con arroganza mi dice “allora facciamo pure 101,50” come dire i tuoi due euro da pezzente puoi tenerli…non credo di dover aggiungere altro. Sono contento di non aver lasciato un centesimo di mancia, e di avergli pure detto quanto è arrogante, e che aveva proprio confermato le altre recensioni negative di altri clienti, che si erano lamentati dello stesso comportamento. Per quello che conta, NON MI VEDRANNO MAI PIÙ

Spectacular location right on the water (city lock). Delicious food at prices that are appropriate for the location.

After a relaxing walk along the Alster with my girlfriend, I was particularly excited about our visit to the restaurant. It has been a long time dream of mine to dine at Saliba, especially because my sister worked there when she was a student and always recommended it to me. We finally had the opportunity and I was looking forward to getting my own impressions. The restaurant did not disappoint: the elegant ambience and diverse menu offered a fine selection to suit every palate. I was particularly impressed by the main course, which not only tasted great but was also creatively and attractively presented. Despite the price range of 30-33 euros per main course, we found the quality and service adequate for the upscale experience we enjoyed. The service was as remarkable as the food itself. Our questions were answered in a friendly and competent manner, and the staff's recommendations rounded off our evening perfectly. Particularly impressive was the recommendation of a St. Thomas wine from Lebanon, which highlighted another facet of the restaurant – the ability to offer regional wines from the Middle East. Overall, our visit to Saliba was a culinary highlight that we can recommend to anyone who appreciates fine cuisine and a welcoming ambience.

The food was delicious, the view of the town hall and a bit of the Inner Alster was very nice, and various water birds could also be seen. Unfortunately the waiter didn't want to accept our tip because it was too small. At the same time he also insulted the Danes and Dutch because they always give such small tips...

Unfortunately it rained that day. Nevertheless, we were able to sit under cover and outside.

Had the vegi starter and it was top top top I'd love to come back

Cheapest liter product Rosé The Aperol tasted sweet and was mixed with a syrup. I have rarely had such a bad Aperol. The drink reminded me more of a Hugo. The view was very nice. The service was also great. The quality of the drinks left something to be desired with a drink price per glass of €9-10 Just a shame

Eten prima, locatie leuk, maar…..bij afrekenen kwam helaas de ware aard van de bediening naar boven. Toen we aangaven met bankpas te willen betalen, werd uit het hoofd een bedrag genoemd. Rekening hadden we nog niet gezien…. Na uitdraai rekening bleek deze chaotisch en de totale prijs veel te hoog. Voelde als oplichting. Er werd daarna ook nog eens expliciet gevraagd om een fooi. Op dat moment zie ik geen reden meer voor een fooi. De ober was hier niet van gediend en liet dit verbaal en non verbaal merken. Dat pikte ik niet…en toen kreeg ik een “snauw” dat het vaker voorkomt bij Nederlanders. Over vooroordelen gesproken. Bij goede service geef ik een goede fooi, geen service of “opzettelijke” fouten = geen fooi. Onfatsoenlijk gedrag, fooi is geen recht…misschien wel in Syrië?

he wants a tip but doesn't look in the eyes and doesn't say hello

Great food with a fantastic ambience

The Saliba is beautifully located on the small Alster. The outside seating is covered and you have a wonderful view of the river. The restaurant is centrally located and the public transport connection is excellent. There are various paid parking spaces in multi-storey car parks in the area for private transport. The service staff was friendly and in a good mood. The prices are rather high. The toilet was clean.

nice personal and the food tastes very good!

Unfortunately poorly seasoned... and overpriced

Today we were there again and tried the food. Very tasty and aromatic Syrian cuisine, we enjoyed it very much. Have a drink here after a strenuous walk. It's lovely to sit right by the water. The service was very friendly and accommodating.

Makloube with lamb is delicious😋The ambience is nice. Overall I thought it was great👍

Went to the Saliba on the Alsterarkaden in front of the theater full of anticipation. The rain stopped shortly beforehand and we sat outside. Unfortunately only one service that was more than overwhelmed. I ordered an appetizer size meal. The waitress wasn't paying attention, always looked elsewhere and took the order incorrectly, despite asking. Separate payment wasn’t possible “because the system doesn’t do it,” that’s a stupid excuse. Then I noticed that my meal was calculated as a whole portion. Despite intervention, there was no mercy. Just a tired smile. The location is very nice, the food tastes good, but the service was subpar today. The last visit for me. A pity..

An excellent time to taste Syrian cuisine... Delicious!

Delicious food, excellent quality, delightful service. A perfect, tasty falafel so light, it almost floated off the plate and into the sky over Rathausmarkt!

We wanted to have a nice drink and dessert in the evening and the waitor who was flirting with another female customer was totally ignoring us. We still sat for a drink as the view was beautiful. But when asked for the bill, no response and we had to go in one by one to pay. I wanted to try their Syrian dish as I was helping Syrian refuges back when I lived in Gaziantep and met so many lovely Syrian families that treated me very nice with hospitality and wonderful food. But their service here is so poor and arrogant, I certainly will not recommend to anyone. I'll have my authentic Makloube with nice Syrian families.

Definitely recommended, delicious food, the spices are very good

Slightly slow service and Hanseatic friendly

First-class food, very courteous service in a beautiful location directly on the Alster. The carrot cake is particularly recommended. The perfect stopover for coffee & cake or a delicious meal :)

Delicious food and lovely ambiance / view if you are able to sit downstairs by the water.

We recommend!!! Food and service top!!!

Great location, delicious food and very nice staff.. Black tea with mint is highly recommended.

Great location and a great spot with a view of the water and town hall. The waiter very friendly and attentive. Because of the harbor festival it was very busy and there was a lot to do, so it didn't always go so quickly. We didn't mind because we had time 😃👍The greeting from the kitchen was very tasty and the main meal didn't take long to arrive. The dishes were very tasty and spicy, seasoned exactly to our taste. A very tasty Syrian rosé wine rounded off our meal. All in all, a restaurant that we would be happy to visit again and recommend 👌😋

Unfortunately no photos were taken... It was unnecessary. We had lamb with rice, almonds and spinach. Everything served very elegantly. The wine accompaniment was more than adequate in terms of taste. Top service and beautiful restaurant in the heart of Hamburg. Always happy ❤️

The restaurant is in a tourist spot, but it actually isn't. It's a bit hidden and that's part of its charm. Nice terrace on the water. Nice view of the town hall and the locks. The pigeons are brutal. The service is super friendly! Excellent Syrian wine. The menu is limited but what is on it is very tasty! All in all an excellent choice and highly recommended!

Warm friendly and just a super happy place to sit watch the world go by and enjoy the finest Syrian hospitality. Great sweets and a conservative but delightful menu. Love visiting this place. Great coffee and service This little delightful Syrian gem is highly recommended. Service from George was excellent - warm progressional and attentive . Thanks George

Small but fine restaurant located directly on the banks of the Alster under the arcades. Got a table without a reservation. Small menu, but incredibly tasty and visually appealing dishes, for a decent price. Nice, courteous staff. The only thing that was disturbing was the pigeons begging for food. Otherwise a very successful visit

An absolute delight...we discovered it by chance and it was just a perfect meal from starter to dessert. The service was super friendly and we felt very comfortable.

Everything was fine. Nice service and great location.

Every time I'm in Hamburg, I go to Saliba in the Alsterarkaden for Arabic coffee. I've never eaten anything there, but everything looks excellent. The service was extremely friendly and nice.

Das beste Restaurant der Stadt - einfach genial! Das Personal ist äußerst freundlich und zuvorkommend, das Essen unglaublich gut & die Location traumhaft! Wir bekamen einen Gruß des Hauses, bestellten eine Vorspeisenplatte, eine Hauptspeise mit Fleisch, eine vegane Hauptspeise sowie eine Nachspeisen-Variation (teilweise vegan). Jedes einzelne Gericht war ein Gedicht. Unser persönliches Lieblingsrestaurant in Hamburg! :-)

Very good coffee accompanied by Middle Eastern sweet treats. Friendly service and pleasant atmosphere. Prices commensurate with the central location.

Simply beautiful here. Very nice owners and employees. The most delicious food, preferably the menu, shows the whole spectrum: you choose 1 main course from the menu and get a selection of starters and desserts. At the end a mocha with cardamom and the rest of the day is your friend ❤️

As always, fantastic fun! See you next time!