Wüstenrose in Hamburg

The food was very good and the service excellent, very attentive and friendly

One of the tastiest restaurants in Hamburg :))! The food was 10/10, the owner was very personable, and the service was top-notch. I'd happily go back and recommend it to anyone who's near the Stadtpark and wants to eat something delicious and authentic!

Perfect all around! Today, eight of us were at the Wüstenrose restaurant, and it was truly wonderful. The food was fresh, lovingly prepared, and tasted 10 out of 10. Every plate was a little highlight. We were also impressed by the service. They were very attentive, warm, and had great and honest recommendations! We'll be back! A huge thank you!!!

It was our first time trying Syrian cuisine, and we couldn't have chosen a better place! Highly recommended – the food was fantastic and the service incredibly friendly and welcoming.

The food was delicious and truly special—made with a lot of love! The shop has a beautiful vintage style, very cozy and inviting. The service was friendly and attentive. Highly recommended!

It was a very delicious meal, and my family and I were happy, and the waiters were very nice, moked, and his personality was calm and comfortable for the customers, and it was very delicious food, I did not imagine that it was so nice, I strongly recommend you

A truly warm and friendly restaurant. Following the chef's personal recommendation, we had delicious mezze and were not disappointed. Simply a dream! The falafel are also unique. A real insider tip—we'd love to come back. Thank you for this wonderful experience. ♡

We had a very pleasant dinner here this evening. The host was wonderful and the service was excellent. The food was delicious and of high quality! Highly recommended!

All in all, a perfect restaurant experience. The restaurant offers a very familiar atmosphere. The decor is full of vintage furniture and has a great attention to detail. It's truly cozy. The menu includes a wide variety of Arabic mezze, including many vegetarian and vegan options. We had a hard time deciding, but in the end we settled on seven different mezze. What immediately stood out was that great attention to detail is paid here, too; everything was lovingly prepared. Everything tasted top-notch, simply fantastic. The feta cheese balls on apricot and the breaded cauliflower deserve special mention, but the classics like hummus, falafel, and moutabébé were also excellent. The portion sizes were also appropriate; seven mezze were more than enough for us. What's also great: The service from the owner (who also works in the kitchen) is very warm and open. We had a very pleasant conversation with him for a while and learned that he was an artist in Syria and has been a chef in Germany for many years. You can definitely feel the artistic quality in the food. Overall, I would rate the Wüstenrose restaurant as one of the best Syrian restaurants in Hamburg, and I've tried several. I highly recommend it!

I have been several times now in the Wüstenrose and I am always enjoying the food (especially the huge selection of vegetarian mazza), the refreshing (non-alcoholic) drinks, the ambiente, and the great service. Highly recommended!

The food was extremely delicious and the service was excellent. I felt completely at home here in the restaurant. I'd be happy to come back 💕

It was great and super delicious! Great service, great recommendations, and fantastic service!

With very friendly service, great food, very cozy place if you wanna have a special experience!!

Verry rude staff .It was a big dissapointement And a bad smell inside restaurant. I do not recommend.

We had a delicious meal and a lovely evening. The waitress's recommendation was excellent!

Very tasty, really everything; very tasty. And the service is very polite and courteous! Please pay in cash!

Great food, a family atmosphere, it's like sitting in grandma's living room. Not for alcoholics, they don't serve alcohol here.

Unique and unique taste experience that you probably haven't had before!

Very nice service and we all really enjoyed the Mezza. Particularly delicious: pistachio baklava ice cream ✨

Extremely delicious cuisine and very committed owner and chef! Can only be recommended to everyone!!!

The food is very good and the service is excellent The Urdu fork, to be honest, was an imagination. Also, the flower, the kibbeh, and the idea of ​​small appetizers as a start are a wonderful idea. It is highly recommended.

Very tasty food, all dishes are very tasty and stand on their own! The pomegranate juice as a drink is also great!

5 out of 5 is an understatement, it blew us away. Top food, top service. You can feel the love in the owner's craft. We would love to come back!

Such an amazing experience! Loved the interior design and decoration. It felt like home also the food specifically the surprise desert🌱

It felt like ending the day here with dinner was meant to be. The environment was incredibly comfortable, and interior is beautiful. The owner makes you feel at home, and makes sure the food is made with love. The best word to describe the entire experience is “blissful”. Definitely get the surprise dessert.

Yesterday the three of us were in the Wüstenrose. The ambience, seating and the friendliness of the service were really wonderful. We had 12 bowls with 10 different appetizers that we really enjoyed. But then came the main course, the octopus was too hard and it was difficult to chew, the side dishes were poor, but then came the shrimp for 17€, 4 shrimp swimming in a sauce in an ultra-small bowl, from which I still had to remove the shell, crazy!!! I am a passionate restaurant visitor and always rate everything loyally and fairly, but this was a disgrace!!! The pomegranate spritzer was really outstanding, the starter was good, the main course was bad (by Hamburg standards), and the dessert didn't blow me away either. You shouldn't compare the situation with a fishing port restaurant here, but every restaurant in the Portuguese Quarter has more to offer in terms of cuisine than the Wüstenrose, especially since the location where the Wüstenrose can be found was not particularly special. I rule out another visit here. Above all, the price/performance ratio was subpar, actually only 2 out of 5 stars, but I don't want to be too harsh, hence 3 stars. The three of us paid €135 and none of my guests were really satisfied at the end, and that wasn't to be.

Absolutely outstanding food. Very nice owner. The atmosphere is cozy and you immediately feel at home. A slightly different type of furnishing. We liked it. We'll be back ❤️

A real highlight! The Syrian dishes were not only fresh and aromatic, but also beautifully presented. The service was warm and attentive, the selection of drinks was good. The dessert in particular was a poem - that alone makes the visit worth it. Clear recommendation!

Very nice 👍 Really highly recommended 👍 Until next time 👌

Syrian restaurant with authentic cuisine! Friendly welcome when you walked in and a nice table was chosen. It's nice that it's open from 12 p.m. The menu is clear, but something was recommended straight away, so the Syrian tapas had several small starters. The hummus, the lentils and also the 🍆 eggplants were particularly tasty. Price-performance fair, and you enjoy the different flavors and spices. I can recommend eating here 😊

It was incredibly good and a very nice and friendly atmosphere. Every single dish was delicious and I'll be back soon. Thanks so much!

Falafel, peach cheese balls, veal, octopus—everything tasted amazing! The ambiance, attentive service, and delicious food—great, simply amazing. I recommend everyone to visit this restaurant.

I love Syrian food and this lovely restaurant more than met my culinary expectations - the location is super cozy and inviting, the food is incredibly tasty and prepared with a lot of love. An absolute recommendation - and definitely try one of the desserts.

What can you say with such a boss and food. It surpasses anything I've tried in a long time. It's a taste explosion. It really exceeds all my expectations. Come and try it. The ambience is also unique, like grandma's in the 70s. Simply great. Clear 5 stars with an additional star. We'll definitely be back!!!

Syrian starters, very nicely prepared and almost everything tasted very good (some "just" good). Friendly welcome from the boss, who also gave us recommendations, which we were happy to follow - the right decision! It's beautifully decorated too, overall a great evening, thank you for that!

Extremely interesting and artistically prepared dishes. The landlord is very personable. A comfortable atmosphere.

Really good restaurant, nice service and great food! The atmosphere is very traditional and cozy.

A group of five people ate at the Wüstenrose restaurant a few weeks ago and had a lovely evening there. The food tasted wonderful and the recommendation to try the black lentils was spot on. My absolute highlight, however, was the small pistachio cake for dessert! Thanks to the friendly gentleman who looked after us all evening. If we are in Hamburg again, we would like to come back. :-)

A beautiful, well-tended restaurant with a warm and relaxed atmosphere. The proprietor is very welcoming, full of recommendations and explanations and will do his best to satisfy everyone, large or small. The food is excellent and widely varied, though personally we prefer the vegetarian dishes. Highly recommended for couples and larger parties.

The restaurant with its cozy interior offers a wonderful feeling when visiting friends. The food was very tasty and the service was super friendly. Always my pleasure.

The food was to die for, the service was excellent. Any intolerances were taken into account and we had a wonderful evening. The atmosphere is very attractive and lovingly designed. Reservation is recommended. The prices are a bit high, but absolutely reasonable.

We went there on Friday on the recommendation of a friend. Unfortunately a complete disappointment. 1.5 hour wait for food. Food was cold and didn't taste good. Completely overwhelmed waiter who was solely responsible for the entire restaurant. Never again.

Everything perfect - would love to come back

Super delicious food. Everything prepared fresh and quickly. The owner explains very well what and how much you should order. The atmosphere is very cozy. Always worth a visit.

100% authentic from start to finish! The first time I ate Syrian food and what can I say, it was super tasty and left me wanting more. Definitely coming back!

Delicious food, the starters (mezze) are worth the visit alone.

Wow! I've never eaten anywhere where I really enjoyed everything. Starter mix, the spinach and pomegranate spritzer (recommended by the boss) were super tasty. The seasoning of the dishes was on point and at the same time outstanding compared to everything I have ever eaten from Syrian-Arab cuisine (and that was delicious)! The charming and romantic ambience combined with the lovely and atmospheric music enhanced the impressions, truly a great restaurant! You can have a great time here, even during long opening hours. The owner is always available for advice and open to requests. Vegans don't miss out either!! We were there early at lunchtime and can only imagine that an even cozier atmosphere could be created in the evening hours with the floor lamps and chandeliers. It's hard to imagine... But we'll try it out soon!

So really an absolute 5/5. the store looks very great. The service is outstanding and the food is without exception delicious! A big recommendation from the store. Requests were responded to appropriately. We would LOVE to go there again.

An insider tip on the Fuhle in Barmbek! We were really excited about the facility and the service in the Wüstenrose! It seemed very rustic and familiar and you immediately felt at home The food was also amazing - a mix of mezza first and a main course afterwards. Absolutely recommended!

The food was fantastic! We received great advice from the very friendly staff. It was a really nice evening :)

Really nice atmosphere! The owner greeted us warmly and recommended food. We were happy to accept this and got extremely delicious food. My girlfriend was also a fan of the establishment, just an all-round great visit and is now one of our top 5 restaurants in Hamburg.

Beautiful little restaurant. Delicious, cleverly prepared food, very friendly service. Highly recommended!

If you're looking for authentic Syrian food at a fair price, this is the place for you. Large selection of matzah and main courses, including vegetarian ones. Very nice owner who also cooks himself. Come here regularly to eat. For us the best Syrian restaurant in Hamburg.

We came across this restaurant spontaneously and luckily got a table for two people. The vegetarian mezza were outstanding and neither of us have had such good falafels before. Really recommended! The main courses are also very diverse and delicious, so there is something for all tastes.

The name Desert rose is fitting. Especially Syrian fine dining. I travel a lot and because of that I try to eat at new locations every time I’m visiting Hamburg. This was by far the best food experience I had. I never thought I would fall in love with Syrian cuisine but then again the Arabic cuisine is an explosion of flavour. I had the mixed grill platter for one person. Had I known the taste of the food I would have ordered the platter for two. The meat was properly marinated and the salad was fresh. You could taste the freshness in every bite. Rice was also perfectly cooked and garnished. The muhammara bread (I hope I described it correctly) was toasted which added more flavour. The owner is also the head chef which you can taste once you put in your first mouthful. They have a huge section for vegetarian and also for meat lovers. I can only recommend this place and will visit it frequently once I’m in Hamburg again. Thank you habibi and may Allah bless your business and keep your family safe from any harm

Six of us were in the restaurant for the first time this afternoon and we were all thrilled by the friendly host (also a chef), the great food and the nice atmosphere. We will also come back again privately 😊

Highly recommended, especially on days when it's not too complete. Here it tastes great nd fresh house-made spices, much better than in ordinary restaurants. There are very special dishes and a lot to choose from, and I was greeted and looked after in a very friendly manner. YOU'LL LOVE TO COME BACK!

Great! Absolute recommendation on all levels.

Super tasty, extremely nice boss, thank you very much.

A nice little restaurant with a very nice owner. The menu was briefly explained to us and a few Syrian tapas were recommended. We accepted the invitation and had a really tasty dinner. All in all recommended.

Great discovery, delicious Syrian starter platter and great ambience. For anyone looking for a nice place to talk and delicious food. Come again!

This restaurant is a real insider tip in Barmbek-Nord. Wüstenrose serves dishes from Syria. The map is very extensive. I was pleased with the wide variety of vegetarian dishes. Alcohol is not served at all. There is a large selection of non-alcoholic drinks. I can particularly recommend the pomegranate spritzer. The interior of the store is very cozy. The team is very friendly. The price level is higher than expected. All major credit cards (including AMEX) are accepted when paying.

I was there today with my parents. We were immediately impressed by the facility. Very vintage and dreamy. We were also thrilled with the food. But the service in particular rounded off the evening. Very accommodating and polite! We always enjoy coming back.

We had a very nice evening in the restaurant. The host is extremely friendly and can explain the dishes very well. The food was super tasty, we would love to come back.

Super nicely decorated shop with great food. Fortunately, there are also a few things on the menu other than just the same suspect ones like baba ganoush and hummus. All dishes were delicious and lovingly prepared. The boss should also be mentioned: very friendly, although alone in the shop, and full of humor. We'd love to come back

Absolute insider tip in Hamburg. The food is a 10/10. I haven't eaten so well in a long time! The owner was very friendly and the food was prepared with love. I'll definitely come back.

Personable, authentic owner and very tasty food! We'll definitely be back!

By chance we discovered this great restaurant, it was probably already in 2023, and were thrilled 🤩 Extraordinary and cozy interior, very warm atmosphere! The boss (cook) is unique and explained a lot of the delicacies to us. The food was varied, lovingly prepared and extremely tasty! From salad to soup to dessert! A little insider tip that you should definitely try out! 💗 Price/performance top!

Super tasty, portions aren't super big, but enough to fill you up and the atmosphere is really nice too. The service was also very nice. However, you should bring some time. If you know this beforehand, it's not a problem. The wait is worth it.

Very, very high-class Syrian cuisine. Simply great and a completely different taste experience

Great advice, very tasty food and nice service.

A few days ago we were at Wüstenrose again and had a large selection of vegetarian mezze. The food was delicious as always. The owner advises and recommends very friendly, the selection of mezze is very varied. We are already looking forward to the next visit!

Very good restaurant, a real insider tip! Well prepared food and pleasant atmosphere. Thank you!

Absolutely top class, I can't think of anything to criticize :D From vegans to meat lovers, everyone gets something uniquely delicious here, in an incredibly beautiful location. Tip: the place is definitely suitable for a great date :D just give it a try

The food was very good, the owner and head chef made good recommendations. He offered us a mezze starter with 8 bowls, we chose 12 and enjoyed the small dishes. Afterwards there was a main course. For me the minced bulgur balls in yogurt sauce and my companion had the salmon with lime sauce, both of which tasted great! My top favorites of the evening were the falafel balls for the starter (the best I've had so far) and the great rice for my main course, which I could have served on its own - a super well-rounded mixture of spices made it so special for me. The ambience was OK, but I had the feeling of eating at grandma's (which isn't meant negatively, but I would have expected a little more "desert rose"!)

Overwhelming. Fantastic food and outstanding service. For meat lovers, the grilled dishes are of course an absolute highlight, but the vegetarian dishes are even better - in terms of variety and quality. The boss's recommendations are great and reliable. Unreserved recommendation and actually on the must-see list.

Really extremely tasty food and a very nice owner! We were thrilled and are looking forward to the next time.

Very, very tasty food and a very nice atmosphere. The dessert in particular was very, very good. As a little tip, always ask for the surprise dessert.

Very tasty, cozy atmosphere and super friendly staff. Absolutely recommended!

Very tasty food! The dishes and the furnishings are very lovingly prepared. The owner is very friendly and gives helpful tips on choosing food. We as a group also really enjoyed the relaxed background music. Great recommendation!

Delicious food, wonderful atmosphere and a very friendly owner. It was my first time there and I was really impressed. All around a great experience!! I'll definitely be back.

Service 5 stars Ambience is absolutely perfect, a little unusual but absolutely perfect. Food is a dream 😊 The boss's suggestions for eating and drinking were 5 stars. The food was a dream as was the drink selection 👍

I always think it's excellent! My boyfriend and I often go to Wüstenrose for a nice dinner, and we have also been there several times with the family. The food is always delicious and special - a taste experience! The owner is always very accommodating and has some recommendations for us. The ambience is something different, different than what you are usually used to. I can only recommend it and am looking forward to the new map that has already been announced to us.

Went here on vacation with 3 men, it's like paradise, never before has such delicious Arabic food been eaten, recommended to everyone, world class.

Food was very tasty and beautifully prepared. The portion was very filling. Service was very accommodating, almost family-like. The furnishings are very unique, but down-to-earth and friendly

Simply great! Super nice owner. The food was excellent. Very flavorful. Great! Again and again!

A super cute and cozy restaurant. The furnishings are reminiscent of a cozy living room, just something different and we felt very comfortable. We were greeted very friendly and warmly and the dog was also welcome. The food was a 12 out of 10. We could hardly decide what to have. We decided on different matzahs ​​and all of them, without exception, were simply great. It's been a long time since I've eaten so well and felt so comfortable in a restaurant. The owner is just so warm and you can tell that he runs the restaurant with love and passion - and you can taste it in every bite! We will definitely come back.

Incredible food. You can tell that the owner loves and lives his calling. Everything was fine. Culinary, service, interpersonal. Immediate recommendation!!!!

A great restaurant with great food. The matzahs ​​in particular are very diverse and highly recommended. The atmosphere is also very cozy - like being in your own living room. The landlord was extremely hospitable and the food was on the table very quickly. All in all a successful evening!

Actually, they're trying to be a slightly better place. The dishes are funny and appealing. The table by the window is charming. But The upholstery has worn out. Unfortunately, the music on a continuous loop is just the same. It smelled like a deep fryer and our clothes still smelled like it did two days later. The bread went like this. The creme brulee had quite a bit of flavor and caramel. The matzah (12 bowls) were varied and successful, some were still a little too cold. It's worth a second try, unfortunately not good the first time.

Absolute recommendation! - really nice atmosphere - great furnishings/decor - friendly owner who gives great advice - first class food I will come back soon :)

The food was great. We had great service and look forward to seeing you again. Thanks so much Kind regards from Rostock

What a great restaurant, here the owner not only serves you but also cooks for you. We made our reservation by phone. Eight of us had different dishes placed in the middle of the table so everyone could try everything. First there was a pomegranate spritzer. Couscous with raisins, tomatoes and almonds, mushroom pan, scamis, beef meatballs, lamb in pomegranate sauce, bread, homemade falafel (super juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside) The food was fresh and very tasty. Since there was a lot left over, we simply packed it up and took it with us. We can highly recommend this restaurant. Small, cozy and familiar. Thank you

It's rare to find such a great shop with a lot of passion. Food is fantastic. Absolutely recommended, just give it a try.

Both the food and service were a 10/10! We'll definitely be back

Unreserved recommendation. Every dish is a small work of art and the owner is incredibly hospitable. Will definitely come more often!

A completely different and great experience eating here with a very friendly owner!

The restaurant is worth an experience! The food is well prepared and super tasty. The spices are different than you are used to, but they are well balanced and leave you wanting more. It takes a bit of time to get to grips with the menu, but the friendly staff are happy to help.

Very nice atmosphere, super friendly and warm owner. The food is unique and truly a real treat. Rarely have I eaten such good food. Price-performance is right. A clear recommendation.

This restaurant is simply 10/10. The food is incredibly delicious and the atmosphere is really like being at home. The service and recommendations from the chef/owner regarding dish selection are also greatly appreciated. Was with a group from work where all (many) dishes arrived at the same time and warm, which is not always easy or possible. Everyone was so excited about everything. There are also many vegan alternatives!