L'Osteria Hamburg Harburg : Sand 43, 21073 Hamburg

First things first: the food – excellent and better than at other Losteria restaurants in town. Sanny is the best host ever – talk to her and she'll give you excellent advice. Parking is right in front of the door – and you can also enjoy outdoor dining. New restaurant, open in March – not everyone knows about it yet.

I ate at L'Osteria with my wife on Friday. The service was very friendly and attentive – high praise for that! The food was okay, although I've had somewhat better experiences in the past. The situation at the end was somewhat disappointing: Since we were celebrating our wedding anniversary that day, the waiter wanted to offer us dessert on the house – a very nice gesture, but he had to clarify it with the manager. She declined, although matter-of-factly, in a very cold and impersonal manner. Especially in moments like these, I would have liked at least a brief smile or a friendly greeting from her – instead, her demeanor seemed very distant and almost arrogant. It's a shame, because such small gestures and the way guests were treated often leave a more lasting impression than the food itself.

The restaurant looks really nice from the outside and raises high expectations, but unfortunately, it didn't live up to them. The food wasn't bad, but nothing special either—it tasted like something you could easily buy at the supermarket or cook at home. Additionally, the prices are quite high for what's offered. Overall: nice from the outside, but expensive and disappointing. I can't recommend it for the price.