The Wild Duck in Hannover

Great restaurant and great service. For my friend's birthday, they spontaneously served a vegetarian course meal. The vegetarian version is simply amazing! So delicious and prepared with lots of love. I'd happily recommend it. I'm already looking forward to the new menu. PS: The restroom is very clean and nicely decorated. Thanks to the team!

The Eat & Art event was very successful and the food was EXCELLENT.

An evening as it should be! We were looked after by friendly staff, and the restaurant was prepared for a food intolerance, so we could sit back and relax. The little surprises between the announced courses continually amaze and delight us. Such creative, delicious food, without excessive frills, delights the heart and the senses! Pleasantly full, but not burdened despite the abundance of different dishes, we hopped on our bikes and rode the 23 kilometers home through the balmy summer night. We'll be back!

More than just a meal. Perfect all around, we'll be back!😇

We had a six-course meal, four of which ranged in taste from good to excellent. Unfortunately, one course wasn't convincing – its flavor was indefinable and the quality was significantly below the level of the other dishes, which is why I had to leave it after two spoonfuls. As for the overall impression, there was a noticeable lack of attention to detail: several plates had cracks, and some of the glasses were visibly stained. Such issues unfortunately persist throughout the entire evening and tarnish the impression – especially in a restaurant that aims to convey a certain level of sophistication. The service was consistently friendly and attentive, which we greatly appreciated. Nevertheless, for an evening with a bill of over €300, we expect a more coherent overall picture – not only in terms of cuisine, but also in terms of presentation and atmosphere. Unfortunately, it's not enough to warrant a return visit.

The fine dining experience at Wild Duck was a mixed one, with a clearly positive one. First of all, I opted for the vegan menu (€99) with the non-alcoholic accompaniment (€49). The ambiance in the restaurant overall was beautiful, quiet, and well-maintained. However, there are certainly restaurants with more flair and charm, where you get the impression that the particularly beautiful decor also underlines the exceptional quality. The service was always friendly and, when serving the dishes and, in my case, the non-alcoholic companion, always explained what was being served, which I found fantastic. Although I myself am of immigrant origin and am used to a thick German accent in my environment, I unfortunately found it very difficult to understand the service at times. Another shortcoming, which I didn't expect in a restaurant in this price range, was that the waiter who tried to take our order didn't know the menu content and had to call another colleague. She, in turn, had trouble remembering that the fifth course of my vegan menu was supposed to be dessert, and that the fifth course of my companion's vegan menu was supposed to be the cheese platter (they could choose the fifth course). That can all happen, and I'm by no means petty, but in a fine dining restaurant, that's what you can expect, and in this price range, you should. The rather disappointing experience for me was the five-course menu. Aesthetically, everything was absolutely beautiful, but in terms of taste, only the first, second, and fifth courses were very good. The other two courses (including the main course) were bland and nothing special. I'm also aware that aesthetics, taste, etc. are always subject to highly subjective perception, but my expectation is that every bite has to be great—and there are restaurants (even in significantly lower price ranges) that can deliver that! The accompaniments from the kitchen, for example, were all tastier than the courses themselves. That was really great, but also irritating, because you were there for the 5-course menu. The non-alcoholic accompaniments (€49) were average and nothing special, except for the non-alcoholic Limoncello Spritz. Unfortunately, you can really skip that. The alcoholic drinks and aperitifs were great, like my Sarti Spritz, which I had beforehand. Overall, a solid restaurant with potential for improvement, but not worth the money for me personally, knowing that others might see it quite differently.

A great culinary experience with friendly service.

A fine-dining restaurant on the rise. After a difficult run, you can sense the effort everywhere to once again offer fine dining at a high level. Friendly service from a young team, who enthusiastically take on the task of becoming an unobtrusive but always attentive companion throughout the evening. A very pleasant ambiance with a modern rustic style. Many small courses and entrees of modern fusion cuisine with German, French, and Asian influences. A good wine list with something for everyone. A highlight was the "Wild Duck" wobbly dessert – it was so sweet that our daughter couldn't finish it :-) We wish the team continued success on their journey to the top!

Excellent food at a reasonable price and a very friendly staff! We look forward to our next visit!

Very innovative delicious courses

We had another wonderful evening at the Wild Duck, now our fourth visit. The food was, as always, delicious and creatively presented. This time, the service was also good, although the quality was down compared to previous visits. The wine pairing presentation, in particular, was less than impressive. When I asked questions, they couldn't provide a definitive answer as to what I would expect from a restaurant of this kind. Overall, we had a lovely evening and would still recommend the restaurant!

I haven't eaten this good in a long time. Everything is perfectly balanced, with surprising flavors. Simply top-notch. The only thing missing from the Michelin star would have been warm bread.

An outstanding menu with intense flavors! A very pleasant, cozy, and relaxed atmosphere. However, the service was a bit disappointing compared to the food. The chef, who also served for part of the day, beamed and presented the dishes with joy and passion; it was fantastic! Unfortunately, this spirit wasn't evident in the rest of the team. While the staff were attentive and friendly, some of them seemed a bit listless, even awkward at times. We would have also appreciated a more detailed (and perhaps more passionate) presentation of the wines during the wine pairing. That was a shame. Perhaps the team was having a bad day yesterday. We will definitely be back.

Thank you for the very relaxing evening!

The ambiance is very nice, the staff are friendly. The food was simply fantastic; we'll definitely be back; it was a real treat. It would be good to offer non-alcoholic wines as well. Thank you for the lovely evening.

A great menu in a relaxed setting and attentive yet unobtrusive service make dining out fun!

Great taste compositions served in an environment with a clear design. No frills and not overly experimental, which I personally like. Praise to the service and the wine pairing, who had answers to all questions.

The food is excellent. Fine dining, mostly combining traditional dishes with modern influences. And the positive thing is that they dare to season! It's served spicy, salty and bitter. As a guest you have to be prepared for this - I love it! Compared to jante or crafts, I feel much more comfortable here. Here I never got the feeling of being awkward or uncultured - which I have certainly felt in other fine dining restaurants. I've been here about 4-5 times and would love to come back!

Cozy, relaxed atmosphere. Very young, friendly team. Not necessary, but the boss personally comes to the table to explain the courses, which we thought was great. Quality of food, creativity and taste experience were fantastic! Worth mentioning, because it is anything but obvious, is the vegan version of the menu! Thank you and see you soon!

What struck us particularly positively was that, with the exception of the fish course and the duck course, everything was vegan without exception. The vegan alternatives to fish and duck were absolutely equal. The staff was extremely attentive and the drink recommendation was perfect even for non-alcoholic drinks. There were a few surprises regarding the dishes and we were entertained with excellent culinary delights over the course of 4 hours. We'd love to come back!

An inspiring fusion cuisine from the Far East. Vegetable fermentation plays a major role. All in all, one of the top addresses for a successful evening dinner.

We had a great evening and would love to come back! The Espresso Martini is also highly recommended.👍👍👍

It was a really nice evening! Both food and service were excellent! The atmosphere is very relaxed, you don't feel pressured and you have peace and quiet :) Thanks for everything!

We are enthusiastic about the staff, the chef, who came to our table more than once to tell us about his craft, the calm, super comfortable atmosphere... Thank you, we'll be happy to come back and bring our friends with us. PS: After prior arrangement, our Labrador was also allowed to come along and we were given a quiet table - thank you

Verdient aus meiner Sicht einen Michelin Stern. Wunderbares Essen, top Service, klasse Ambiente.

Das Menü ist hervorragend abgestimmt. Jedes Gericht ist ein Vergnügen. Wer Gewürze und spannende Texturen liebt, ist hier richtig.

Unique experience. First of all, this was my first experience in the world of fine dining. For me, a greasy kebab from Dönerbuden Ali will always have a place in my heart but the experience at The Wild Duck was something completely new. We ordered the non-alcoholic accompaniment to our 4-course menu. In addition, a greeting from the kitchen was always served between courses. Without going into detail about each dish, I would say in summary that all the dishes caused a taste explosion in the mouth. What particularly stood out was a starter that was served with fried cabbage on a miso-beetroot foam. You felt the need to lick the plates. But the main course was also terrific. It was the best duck breast I've ever been served. There was also a gravy and plum sauce. This combination harmonized wonderfully with the duck. The chicory was also no less present. This was flavored with smoke and its crunchy consistency went perfectly with the hearty duck. The non-alcoholic drinks were served with each course and were also something very special. Most of these were juice-based in some way and were fermented or otherwise intensified. Each course was described by the service when it was served and the flavor matching with the respective drinks was explained. Speaking of service. All I can say about this one is that it was terrific. I have never felt so well cared for. Incredibly friendly and accommodating. The owner is also worth mentioning. He also worked in service on our evening and was totally personable. It's very easy to talk to him and I think that gives the place a certain relaxed, pleasant nature. I can definitely praise everything about this restaurant. For me, I can say that I was able to experience flavors here that I had never been served before. Now about the price. We paid €330 including tip for one evening for two people. I can understand everyone who says that that's too much money. The decision is up to everyone. We will definitely come back. Greetings go out.

Wir hatten einen hervorragenden Abend mit tollem Service (sehr freundlich, kompetent und unkompliziert), leckerem Essen (eine hervorragende Kombination aus französischer und asiatischer Küche) und netten Leuten. Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder.

Unser Abend war wundervoll, das Essen ist unbeschreiblich gut. Die Ambiente ist wunderschön - Alle Mitarbeiter inklusive Inhaber wundervolle Gastgeber. Unser Erstes aber sicher nicht Letztes mal !

Fantastisch! Sterne Niveau! Geschmacksexplosion, wie gehofft!!!!

Das Essen war absolut grandios und der Koch ist ein Künstler!

Eine tolle Erfahrung mit tollen Menschen und noch besseren Getränken und Essen! Immer wieder gerne!

Einfach Super 👍Ein wirklich gelungener Abend 😋 Geht nicht besser!!!!!!!!

Wir hatten uns für das 4-Gang-Menü entschieden. Völlig ausreichend, denn es gab dazu zusätzliche Überraschungen aus der Küche. Alles sehr gut angerichtet und sehr lecker. Wir kommen gern wieder.

Essen, Weinbegleitung, Service - alles super!! Wir kommen definitiv wieder!

Tolles Essen mit besonderen Geschmackserlebnissen. Insbesondere die Kleinigkeiten zwischendurch machen den Besuch zum Highlight.

Kulinarisch ein Erlebnis! Geschmacklich und auch optisch sehr gut. Der Service ist top. Die Erklärungen zu jedem Gang sind gelungen. Nur unser Tisch im Eingangsbereich, direkt an der Garderobe und am Durchgang zum WC war nicht angenehm. Wir kommen trotzdem wieder und reservieren dann präziser ;-)

Our second visit to the Wild Duck and again we are impressed by the restaurant. In an incredibly cozy atmosphere you can put together your own menu and enjoy it. Very attentive service with great wine advice plus creative and wonderfully delicious dishes - what more could you want?

Sehr lecker, neue Geschmackszusammenstellungen,freundlich und unkompliziert

I was having dinner with a colleague. We chose the 5 course menu with wine accompaniment. Conclusion: very nice compositions, consistently convincing in terms of taste; Professional expertise in explaining the accompanying wines. A culinary experience in Hanover.

Our first fine dining experience, but definitely not our last. Excellent food that was accompanied by very attentive and friendly service. My physical disability (a missing arm) was responded to courteously and the food was prepared accordingly so that I was rarely able to enjoy my meal so effortlessly and relaxed. For that alone, a big thank you goes to the entire team.

Köstliche und ambitionierte Küche. Asiatische Kochkunst trifft französische Haut cuisine. Tolle inspirierende Speisen. Optisch schön angerichtet mit nettem Kenntnis reichem Service. Weine außergewöhnlich mit Mut zu Naturweinen.

Wow!!! We have never eaten so well! The food, the incredibly friendly and competent service and the cozy atmosphere gave us a great evening. We had the 5 course menu and the wine accompaniment. We can recommend it without reservation! Great cinema and thanks to the entire team. We'll definitely be back! ☺️

I have rarely eaten and drunk so well and, above all, I haven't felt so good in a very long time! Many thanks to the entire team.

Very nice atmosphere and high quality food and wine. Highly recommended. We'll come by again :-)

Wunderbare Gastgeber. Schöne Weine. Das Essen ist Große Kunst.

Outstanding! Terrific! Outstanding! By a lucky coincidence we were able to spontaneously get a table today. Wow, what a great evening. The ambience is harmonious, the service is above average and the aisles sparkle with creativity. Thank you very much for this experience, which will definitely be repeated.

Immer wieder überraschend vielfältig und wohlschmeckend. Wir freuen uns auf den nächsten Besuch!

Es war rundum ein ganz tolles Erlebnis. Uns hat es von der Begrüßung bis zum Abschied alles sehr gut gefallen. Die Gerichte sind der Wahnsinn, vor allem lieben wir die fernöstlichen Einflüsse. Wir sind beseelt nach Hause gefahren

The food was great, especially the greetings from the kitchen, of which there were three. A taste explosion that made you realize the skills in the kitchen. The service was also excellent, unobtrusive, there at the right time and always extremely friendly. A wonderful evening, thank you very much!

Unfortunately, the wine accompaniment wasn't always right.

Einmal mehr grandios! Super leckeres Menü und toller Wein. Und dieses Mal ein ganz besonderer Service 🥰

Absolutely top quality, both the food and the service. In my opinion, the non-alcoholic beverage accompaniment is particularly noteworthy. We can only recommend this restaurant.

Es war eine wunderbare Erfahrung. Im Restaurant herrscht eine gemütliche Atmosphäre, in der man sich sofort wohl fühlt. Das Personal ist äußerst freundlich und herzlich, das fanden wir sehr angenehm. Wir genossen das Spätsommermenü inklusive der Weinbegleitung, und die Gänge haben gemeinsam mit den exzellenten Weinen für sich gesprochen.

Insanely good, creative cuisine! Service top, atmosphere very nice. We are already looking forward to the next visit!

I ate the 5-course menu accompanied by various juices. All around a positive taste roller coaster on the enjoyment palette. I can only recommend it to anyone who wants to treat themselves to something special, it is simply worth every euro.

I found the food and also the service to be excellent. The wine advice was also suitable for the menu selection. The menu includes 4 or 5 courses, of your choice. Small snacks are always served in between. The taste was wonderful. An all-round successful evening. Thank you very much

Wir waren wieder sehr begeistert. Das Essen ist hervorragend und der Service war wie immer unfassbar freundlich und kompetent. Wir freuen uns schon auf's nächste mal.

Wir haben im Wild Duck einen tollen Abend verbracht. Angefangen durch die herzliche Begrüßung, das erstklassige Essen, welches überragend präsentiert wurde und uns Geschmackserlebnis sondergleichen bescherte. Der ein oder andere Gruß aus der Küche krönte das Menü ab.. Die Weinbegleitung wird toll präsentiert, hier versteht man (Frau) sein Handwerk. An der Akustik im Restaurant könnte man noch etwas arbeiten, was sich aber vielleicht auch schwierig gestaltet, das die Räumlichkeiten nicht sehr groß sind. Dies sollte einen aber noch davon abhalten, hier einen besonderen Abend zu verbringen. Danke dem Team vom Wild Duck!

Hervorragendes Essen und Service. Sehr zu empfehlen.

Today we were guests at “The Wild Duck” for the first time. In a word, we were thrilled. Great ambience, excellent setvice and really delicious food. Refined and imaginative, and yet with the feeling of having eaten something good and not having taken part in a gastronomic experiment. Thank you for the lovely evening.

Fantastischer Abend mit tollem Service und großartigem Essen.

Wieder einmal ein schöner Abend im angenehmen Ambiente. Vom Empfang, die Eindeckung des Tisches, der aufmerksame Service während des Besuches, bis zur hervorragenden Zusammenstellung des Menüs und der exzellenten Weinauswahl. Der nächste Besuch kommt bestimmt.

A really successful evening. Everything was perfect. The pre-dessert didn't make it to the photo shoot. Overall it's a “rubber duck with bath foam in the tub. Mango / passion fruit

Remarkably creative cuisine with a convincing range of vegan and other dishes and - including non-alcoholic - drinks, perfectly friendly service and an exemplary good price-performance ratio make the visit a thoroughly enjoyable experience: Gladly again soon!

An exciting culinary journey with new flavors. We had the 4-course menu and were speechless. Every bite put a smile on our faces. We haven't eaten as well as we did at the wild duck in a long time. In addition, there was the wine accompaniment, which was perfectly matched to the courses. The service around us was first class. THE place for fine food in Hanover. We are looking forward to the next season ticket and will come again. <3

Enrichment for Hanover. Great service team. The food was excellent. We would love to come back. Relaxed yet professional atmosphere.

Hervorragendes Essen und toller Service bei bester lockerer Atmosphäre! Wir haben es geliebt und kommen wieder!

Auch der wiederholte Besuch war ein Erlebnis kulinarischer Entdeckungen gepaart mit einem Service der besonderen Zuvorkommenheit und Zurückhaltung.

Es ist nicht das erste Mal, dass wir mehr als zufrieden nach Hause gegangen sind. Wir sind Wiederholungstäter. ;-) Es war wieder kreatives und leckeres Essen und leckere Weine. Und wie immer waren alle vom Team sehr kompetent und zuvorkommende. Der nächste Besuch ist schon in Planung! ;-)

Young team offers exceptionally good menu sequences! The 5-course menu with wine accompaniment and the exquisite and varied greetings from the kitchen was excellent. We can absolutely recommend the restaurant.

It was very good. Friendly, a lot of attention and very tasty dishes.

Unser dritter Besuch seit April 2024. Es gab wieder einmal nichts zu kritisieren. Wir waren sehr zufrieden und werden nach dem nächsten Wechsel des Menues auf jeden Fall wiederkommen. Tolle Geschmackserlebnisse, sehr gute Beratung und Aufklärung bzgl. des Menues und der Weine und besonders erwähnenswert die alkoholfreie Getränkebegleitung. Das war eine Klasse für sich. Danke. HB Hannover

Nicht umsonst auf dem Weg zum Michelin Stern, perfekter Abend

Wieder einmal waren wir positiv überrascht. Das Sommermenü bringt der Jahreszeit angemessene Akzente in hervorragender Qualität.

Absolutely top class! We had a 4 course meal with wine pairing and an overall absolutely great evening. Great and super nice service, exceptional and excellent food, the wine service was also great. Definitely a recommendation!! 😍

Underpromise…overdeliver.., Tolle Küche! Nettes Personal! Echter (Geheim) Tip!

Eine Entdeckung, ein Abend der besonderen Kulinarik. Neben dem 5-Gänge-Menü gab es noch vier kleine Überraschungsgänge aus der Küche. Meisterhaftes Können und Kreativität zeichnet das Küchenteam aus. Eine Fülle von Geschmacksnuancen wird in optischer Vollkommenheit angerichtet. Dazu ein Serviceteam von diskreter Zuvorkommenheit, Freundlichkeit und Sachkompetenz. In jeder Hinsicht ein kulinarisches Highlight in Hannover. Hingehen und Staunen.

Super kulinarische Erfahrung, kreatives und abwechslungsreiches Essen und ein angenehmer, netter Service. Wir kommen gerne wieder.

Wieder sind wir begeistert 👍 und kommen bestimmt wieder

Sehr leckeres, besonderes Essen mit super Service.

„Casual Fine Dining“ trifft es auf den Punkt! Wir haben uns in entspannter Atmosphäre wohlgefühlt und haben das köstliche Menü und den freundlichen, aufmerksamen Service genossen. Besonders gefreut haben wir uns über die kreativen, kulinarischen „Überraschungen“ zwischendurch. Wir kommen gerne wieder!

Sehr empfehlenswert. Bis zum Stern fehlt nicht mehr viel 👍😊

Kochkunst hat bei Ihnen den Namen verdient. Das Menü in allem gut abgestimmt und interessant in seiner Anfertigung und Darbietung. Die Weine waren gut ausgewählt. Die Bedienung freundlich, aufmerksam und so, das man sich sehr wohl fühlte. Kompliment an Ihr gesamtes Team.

An extraordinary place with excellent food and competent, pleasant service... Not cheap but worth every cent.👍👍🤣

We had a wonderful evening! The food was first class and the service was very friendly. Gladly again!

Great restaurant for special occasions, unusual and very tasty food. Eating here is truly an evening-filling experience. The staff is very nice and accommodating, the chef visits every guest at the table. The food is not just served, but the thought behind its creation is also explained. Overall, a great and special restaurant that you rarely find.

Recommendation via Guide Michelin, which is more than justified!

BIG CINEMA! We had a wonderful evening at Wild Duck 🦆 The food was absolutely top notch and was accompanied by great recommendations from the sommelier. The red wine with veal in particular will be remembered for a long time. Here you really get an experience and are greeted personally by the owner/head chef. If you want to enjoy a special evening in a relaxed “casual dining” atmosphere, this is absolutely the right place for you. #⭐️deserved

Einfach nur super! Sehr nette Menschen und Service + erstklassiges, fein komponiertes Essen! Nicht günstig, aber jeden Cent wert. Kommen gerne wieder!

Beautiful restaurant with an excellent tasting menu! We did the 5 courses and everything was exquisite! They brought out 3 or 4 additional snacks throughout the course of dinner as well. Very knowledgable about wine and all of the wine was very reasonable ~$10-$14 euros per glass and they have an extensive bottle selection as well. Laura was a host! Will definitely come back and recommend to others when they are visiting Hannover!

Das war unser erster Besuch. Und wir sind nicht enttäuscht worden. Alles war gängig, aber etwas möchte ich noch erwähnen. Die Eingangstüren dürften leichter zu öffnen sein.

This was my first visit and it will not be the last! I’ve already recommended it to a fellow traveler and they are going tonight.

I would give 10 stars if possible. One of the nicest places I have ever been. You need to make a reservation. Food was delicious and service was amazing. Prices were not cheap but it was worth it. If you are not sure which meal to get, get the one with the duck.

Wir kommen so gerne ins Wild Duck, hier kann man sich nur wohl fühlen. Der Service ist zuvorkommend und sehr freundlich und das Essen ist für uns immer ein wundervolles Geschmackserlebnis. Die herzliche Atmosphäre fühlt sich an als wäre man bei Freunden. Was soll ich sagen... , wir lieben euch😘

War ein schöner Abend, mit einem sehr gute Essen. Schön wäre es, wenn die Fenster mit Gardinen, Store etc. versehen wären. So konnte nicht jeder Fußgänger von außen auf den Teller sehen. Würde auch dem Ambiente gut tun.

Very very nice experience. The food was great and the wine pairing was perfect!

Great ambience with lots of wood, great service and a super nice chef. The food was exceptional and very tasty. Every course was a pleasure. All taste buds were appealed to. The wine pairing was also very special and very well matched to the food. We look forward to next time

Diese Restaurant können wir herzensvoll empfehlen. Vielleiccht nicht in die exakte Stadtmitte Hannovers, aber definitiv die kleine Ubahn-reise wert. Wir sehen uns wieder!

Sehr sympathischer und kompetenter Service. Leckere raffinierte Speisen. Ein rundum gelungener Abend.