Here in the Schaarmarkt, close to the church of St Michaelis and the port, there is always a good selection of fish depending on what the season and the day's catch have to offer. This bistro is on two levels and has an open kitchen and enticing fish..

This friendly little trattoria offers charming uncomplicated service and good Italian food in the heart of Hamburg. In summer you can watch the comings and goings from the terrace. The main restaurant is located just 100m further down the street.

The atmosphere in this former factory building draws on many styles and influences. Far Eastern charm combines skilfully with Western industrial heritage. A restaurant not to be missed.

The cool feel of this restaurant is due to the conservatory, which makes the transition from inside to outside almost seamless. A range of international dishes are on offer.

The Fish Kitchen: the name says it all. The many regulars come for the friendly bistro atmosphere and the fish dishes prepared in the show kitchen at this restaurant in the port.

This brasserie and bar are one of the city's hotspots. The banking hall on the first-floor of this former bank, built in 1897, is an impressive feature of this fashionable venue.

This small, bright restaurant is located in a passage in a shopping centre. It specialises in fresh, French dishes. Traiteur offers a bistro ambiance and good traditional and international food as well coffee and cakes

The strong colours may shock some as the furniture and walls in this fashionable restaurant come in various shades of bright green. Steakhouse with glass-fronted meat maturing cabinet.

This elegant brasserie is at the New Elbe Philharmonic Hall. It serves up French cuisine with a North German slant alongside great views of the port. Savoury tarts and nibbles in the bistro; spices and other gourmet treats in the delicatessen.

Casse-Croûte combines French savoir vivre with a certain Hamburg touch to create a bustling yet pleasantly relaxed feel in a typical bistro setting. Try the 'Northern bouillabaisse', one of the classic dishes from Christian Möllers' repertoire or alt..

Even though it is hard to tear your eyes away from the view of the Inner Alster Lake, there is nothing in this sumptuous restaurant to beat the sight - or the taste - of Christoph Rüffer's creative take on classic cuisine.

The Far East inspires both the design and cuisine of this restaurant. Euro-Asian cuisine is served here.

The very epitome of elegance, this restaurant pays homage to the Art Deco style of the 1920s. Its original period pieces provide an upmarket backdrop for discerning diners.