3 Best Restaurants in St. Pauli and Schanzenviertel, Hamburg

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Vienna

$$$$ | Eimsbüttel Fodor's Choice

The kitchen at this much-loved little bistro in Eimsbüttel officially opens for business at 7 pm, but Vienna opens its doors early in the afternoon for those wanting an espresso or aperitif from their tiny bar. Early arrivers might still be asked to share a table in the dining room or outside in the courtyard, but given the lovingly prepared sausages, fresh fish dishes, and hearty desserts coming out of the kitchen, it will matter little to most.

Fettstr. 2, Hamburg, 20357, Germany
040-439–9182
Known For
  • People drinking aperitifs while queuing
  • Only 10 tables
  • Wiener schnitzel
Restaurant Details
Closed Mon. No lunch

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Clouds

$$$$ | St. Pauli

Hamburg’s highest restaurant and bar awaits you on the 23rd floor of the "Tanzende Türme” (Dancing Towers) skyscrapers, dazzling with floor-to-ceiling views over the city, excellent cocktails, and creative crossover cuisine cooked in an open kitchen. The culinary focus here is on a variety of different steaks and cuts of meat.

Reeperbahn 1, Hamburg, 20359, Germany
040-3099–3280
Known For
  • No cash accepted
  • Italian and Asian delicacies
  • Innovative desserts
Restaurant Details
No lunch weekends

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Restaurant Nil

$$$$ | St. Pauli

The simple but cool style, excellent service, and high-quality food (seasonal variations using local produce) at this busy bistro keep the locals coming back. Inventive four-course menus merge typical German cuisine with international flavors.

Neuer Pferdemarkt 5, Hamburg, 20359, Germany
040-439–7823
Known For
  • Modern German dishes
  • Seafood
  • Weekend cooking courses
Restaurant Details
Closed Tues. No lunch
Reservations essential

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