CARLS Brasserie

We were really pleased to find this delightful establishment which overlooks the impressive Elbphilharmonie building. We were greeted warmly by our server, David, who was very friendly and attentive. We enjoyed a delicious tuna niçoise tartine and a chicken Caesar salad for lunch; perfect sustenance before our 5-hour long tour of Hamburg. We would not hesitate to recommend Carls 😊

End of Nov 24 Lunch 3 of us Need a quick lunch before going to the Miniatur Wunderland Hotel recommended this Bistro/Brasserie. Turns out to be a very nice Brasserie. They have a Bistro besides for the super quick lunch and coffee. Foods are fantastic View the best.. looking through the big windows to the canal and boats Service quick and attentive

31 Dec 2024, 14h. Everything was perfect. We went there as we were walking in Hamburg. Food was perfect everything is fresh and tasty. The service was impeccable the waiters were very sweet. Definitely recommend

Bad service... The waiter took an order: big (!) cup of Capuccino and piece of Pie. In a few minutes his colleague brought us a very small cup of Cappuccino... When we ask about size of cup, she told that this is the only size they have... Further we were waiting for the piece of pie for about 10 minutes more. Until we came inside the café and reminded them about pie. The Cappuccino was already cold and almost run out... Then our pie arrived. It was big , to be honest, too big. What do you think, how must client eat the big pie without ordered Coffee?

A perfect restaurant for both taste, service and view, before-concert. Situated perfectly next to Elbe. I especially liked how they delicately made seemingly ordinary mash potato - good mix of herbs. The sunset picture was taken from the veranda of the concert hall.

CARLS Brasserie is a lovely spot in Hamburg to meet up before a concert. The food was satisfying and well-suited for a relaxed evening out. The staff were attentive and friendly. We were lucky to enjoy a beautiful June day and sit outside — the open-air setting with views of the Elbphilharmonie really enhanced the atmosphere.

Delicious meal for a cold wet evening. I was seated immediately even though I did not have a reservation. The waitress was patient with me and make some recommendations based on my allergies. Excellent smoked trout to start followed by the Perch and i went all in for dessert.. creme brulee and caramel ice cream, cappuccino and Baileys. I definitely recommend this place...has multiple spaces...a bistro, a bar and the brassiere. I recommend eating there if you're in the area.

Asparagus season! Plates are very generous on asparagus. Wine is nice, and so is the water view. If you are with a group, can be a bit loud, tables are rather close to each other.

A bit over priced I thought but I think that is because of the location. They are right off of the water and across the street from the Westin and the Orchestra House. Outdoor and indoor seating. There are also two parts of this place. One is the brassiere and one was the bistro. I went to the brassiere part. French cuisine and the menu was a little limited. There was steak and pasta basically. I didn't want full meal so I went with the appetizer of Beef Tartar. Nice presentation and it was pretty good. Good for the one visit but not sure if I would be back.

Went here as it was the closest to the hotel. Very disappointed. Got a steak that had the texture of being boiled, and wuite chewy. No effort from staff to correct or even take it of the bill although I hardöy had a bite from it. Will not be coming back. Ever.

Nice café just near the Elbphilharmonie. It looks like an old parisian bookstore with its wooden furniture. Really cool style. The other rooms are more commun, I would recommend (if possible) to go to the one which has its door just in front of the Elbphilharmonie.

Went to Carls while staying at the Westin hotel on a business trip. Was confused first about where to enter. The front is more a small bar but the back is the Brasserie for dinner. After we cleared this confusion we sat down for a good dinner. Service was good and uncomplicated. Had the Codfish (skreifisch) dinner which was delicious and well prepared. Waiter was attentive and just when we felt that it was time to go he showed up with the bill. He was reading his customers well. Menus are in German (not an issue for me) but a place like this could benefit from an English version of the menu. I heard servers English spoke. Conversation going on, so we were not unique in that regard.

After a visit and concert at the Elbphilharmonie we dined with a group in the private dining room. The food and service were excellent. Don't expect cutting edge food, just beautifully cooked and presented classic French cuisine, a salad starter , a slow cooked beef daube with herbed potato mash and a sublime creme caramel. Coffee was a caffeine hit short black. Wines matched well.

A nice spot for lunch or dinner and will be even better once the new Elbe Philharmonic Hall opens up,. Carl is actually several restaurants sharing the same building - casual bistro, a more formal brasserie, and a private room and bar downstairs. Went here for a group dinner at the Brasserie, and ordered a special 3 course dinner for 39 euros. Each of the courses was well-prepared - a salad, followed by steak, and then creme burlee, but perhaps not the most exciting preparations. But the service and atmosphere made for a very enjoyable evening.

+ Tasty German-French Fusion cuisine, + nice view over Hamburg Harbor, + recommended for business dinners, special occasions, and private events The Carls belongs to Hotel Louis C. Jacob and convinces with the same outstanding quality. Although located in the hot spots of Hamburgs' new harbor city Carls is attracting the casual foodie. Its interior uses elements from French brasseries and bistros including a full French loaf as starter. At the Brasserie guests can choose between leather booths facing the restaurant's inside and the Elbe River or tables next to the floor-to-ceiling windows facing the river or the new Elbphilharmonic. The menu includes a German-French fusion cuisine and a comprehensive wine list (EUR 20 - 390 with an average bottle price of EUR 40). If listed I recommend to try the cold vichyssoise (actually the best I ever had) in combination with 'Carls Fass' a dry Riesling. Be cautious ordering their water flate rate, which isn't a real flat rate since every carafe is finally balanced on your check! The average costs per person, including drinks are about EUR 65 if you order a la carte or choose a prix fixed menu with wine. People on a budget don't have to refrain from the delicious food since Carls' Bistro offers affordable small plates from EUR 5 - 13 and wines from EUR 4 - 6.

Very pleasant deli cum bistro overlooking the new concert hall in Hafencity. When building is complete, this will be a great location. Right now, as with many of the places in hafencity you sit partially in the midst of a building site. Not dirty, but certainly noisy. But with tasty salads, expertly cooked pasta (and the not tried but good looking flammkuchen and tartines) this is still a really good lunch spot. And watching Hafencity go up around you is perhaps part of the charm!

I've eaten at the bistro twice. Last time was last sunday which was a very busy day. The weather was hot and sun shining so the outdoor terrace was crowded. The service was slow because the staff was short due to several waiters being ill, so we got our drinks 15 minutes after we received our food. But they apologized and explained the situation. We didn't mind the tardiness. The food was also amazing and made up for it. It is also the only place I've seen that serves Nigerian Mountain tea. The day we were there they hade some musician playing on the square outside and Carls served drinks to the audience. Very nice atmosphere. Perfectly fitting for Hafencity. In the bistro they have a store where you can buy spices, tea and other things from their own brand Carls, wine from the related brand Louis C Jacob (Hotel and michelin-star restaurant C Jacob and Carls have the same owner), as well as lemonade, vineager, olive oil, cookies etc from various french brands. I LOVE the combination of bistro and store. And since the store is in the bistro it is open on Sundays which is a rarity in Hamburg. I bought Carls spices, Carls Elbe sea salt (profit goes to the elbe philharmonie foundation), avocado oil, Louis C Jacob's rosé wine (very nice btw) and Darjheeling tea. Oh and if you are there, either at the Carls bistro or the next door Carls brasserie, you HAVE to check out the ladies room. They look like they are from a old french movie from the 1920s, with upper half of the walls covered in in black and beige striped wallpapers, and the lower half in beige tiles, and the fllor in black and white tiles. And cool square shaped toilet seats to match. They also have a nice dressing room outside the toilets. Next time I'm in Hamburg I will visit the brasserie.

We were visting the Bistro, not the Brasserie, so cannot comment on the latter. Further, we had the meal as part of the hotel's package, so any comments on whether it's price-worthy I cannot made. It was quite ok. Food was good (although the kids had a better choice, IMO) and the service was friendly. The only criticism I have, and it's something which happens in many places: Service was efficient while the place was packed, but later on, with fewer guests, there weren't many around anymore.

If you are looking for upperscale German dining, you'll probably like this. The food was a bit funky for us Americans, but the quality seemed very good. I had the pork steak. The flavors were delicious, but a bit rich and salty. However, I think it just may be cultural difference. The view is of course amazing. The staff was super friendly and spoke English well. That's a big plus in Hamburg. We were going to a concert and wanted to eat close by. Well worth it!

Found the Bistro as I was walking around and I am so glad I stopped in as the service was fabulous!! I had the Hambourgeouise tartine and it was amazing!!!

Finally ended up going here after planning to do so for a while. Not always in the Brasserie mood but this time it fit perfectly. Really enjoyed Carls. I personally like the decor and loved the booth we sat in....we had a two-top. Had a partial view of the harbor but also had the table "to ourselves" which we really enjoyed. Not going to go into detail as many others have but service was top-notch from start to finish. Absolutely no complaints in this regard. Very professional and attentive. The food was also great. We had some oysters, a starter soup, the noodles with truffles and the Boeuf bourguignon. For dessert we shared the chocolate dessert with bananas and mango. Really enjoyed everything from start to finish. We skipped the flat-rate water for a normal bottle of still water. Not much more expensive to be honest unless you come thirsty. The wine was a bit off (Salvay Spätburgunder) but this was simply because of our taste. Wasn't bad but I was expecting something different....not the restaurants fault in any way. Finally, as others have mentioned, the toilets are really nicely done as well. I even snuck into the private room downstairs (with it's own bar...have to remember that for my next company event) to check out the IWC event going on....considering I'm a watch buff. Highly recommend Carls if you like Brasserie food. Don't be put off by the Hafencity surrounding. Only the philharmonie is to be completed. Everything else around the building Carls is in is complete. Will be great place to eat next summer as well once the weather is good again...nice large outdoor area.