Gaststätte Zum Brandanfang in Germany

"Really good food. Service was fast and friendly. The location was convenient. We stumbled upon the restaurant and decided to stay because the other customers’ food looked very good. We were not disappointed. Would definitely go again."

"Lovely food at good prices but we were mostly impressed with the staff. They were friendly and provided very good service. I really enjoyed the German wine that was recommended from the girl at the bar (see photo)."

"The restaurant has a long history and a very cozy interior. The location is great, with walking distance to Hafencity or the Rathaus, and Neuer Wall. The food is very traditional for northern Germany and the signature dishes are the same that you will find in other, old Hamburg restaurants. Due to the location, I would think mostly tourists visit the restaurant, which doesn’t mean it has to be bad. In fact, the service is superior to many upscale restaurants in Hamburg - the waiting staff genuinely care about your experience. We tried the spicy pumpkin cheestnut soup, the traditional Christmas green cabbage with sausage and pork, and the signature pannfisch dish. All the food was tasty and we think the prices were fair. The food is good, but nothing you will remember or long to come back to. The atmosphere is good, apart from very loud music (live tracks with Dire Straits, Pink Floyd, Johnny Cash… not particularly fitting for the venue and quite annoying in a restaurant). A good place for a lunch and a beer."

"It was a surprise. I was just looking around for a place to eat and this particular place just took my attention. Very cozy, candles were lit for more cosiness and the attendant was very warm and helpful. There were mentioning s I'm English and the food was spectacular. Goat cheese with salad was super tasty and the local cosine was good as well. It seems to be a centenary place hence a must go place. The cost was as expected."

"I liked it pretty much. I don't remember exactly why). The food was quite decent and beer was as it needs to be. Fish and potatoes in the Northern German way are much better than their British "relative"), I mean, fish& chips. But the most joy was the view. You can take a round table next to the window and look around while sipping your beer. You can even go outside to terrace right on the water. Life is good when you get it slowly, people say."

"Classic and relaxed late evening dining. We enjoyed Viennese Schnitzel and a traditional meal of Hamburg: Labskraus. Food: (4.3/5) Atmosphere: (5.5/5) Service (4.9/5)"

"Fresh fish perfectly cooked, traditional dishes, super atmosphere even for just a beer, friendly people working, very clean, totally recommended"

"Traditional Hamburg food! Went on a walking tour and our guide told us about how schnitzel is more southern Germany and in Hamburg, they eat fish (makes sense since they are by so much water). This restaurant was on the road where the guide said you'll find traditional Hamburg dishes and where locals like to eat. Food was delicious and the service was so friendly. Kind to foreigners and spoke English very well. Great outside seating area with umbrellas which made the temperature great! Hamburg Pan Fried fish fillets (white fish & salmon) with mustard sauce and fried potatoes"