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All over Hamburg you’ll find a great selection of places to eat. No one area in the city has the monopoly on restaurants, cafés and coffeeshops, and you’ll find fantastic eateries in plenty of different neighbourhoods including Altstadt, Schanzenviertel and St. Pauli.

Stroll along Susannenstrasse in Schanzelviertel, for example, and you’ll come across a huge variety of restaurants serving a wonderful array of different cuisines. Many of these places offer up great value specials, so you’ll be able to fill your stomach without emptying your wallet.

During your stay in Hamburg, you might to check out some of the local specialities such as currywurst. This is available at all kinds of eateries from restaurants to street vendors. This filling dish is made from a pork sausage, cut into slices and covered with curry powder and sauce, and is usually served with bread. Delicious.

Filling food in a flash

A local favourite in Hamburg, currywurst is available at lots of different types of eateries from restaurants to street vendors. Basically, it's a fast food dish which consists of a pork sausage that's cooked then cut into slices and covered with curry powder and sauce. Usually served with some bread, it's a cheap and tasty way to stop your stomach rumbling.

Restaurants in Hamburg

• Moraba

  Susannenstrasse 6, Schanzenviertel, Hamburg, Germany

  The daily specials here are especially enticing as you get huge portions of food including pasta, curry and more for really affordable prices. Not only is Moraba a good place for dinner, it also serves up a big selection of breakfasts along with sandwiches, soups and more for lunch. Comfy and welcoming, it’s one of the standouts amongst Schanzenviertel’s many eateries.
  
  Open daily 8am-late.

• Café Estrella

  Neuer Kamp 25, St. Pauli, Hamburg, Germany

  If you’re looking for a good breakfast, a filling lunch or just a daytime snack, Café Estrella is a great choice. Tempting tapas dishes are lined up along the counter and other dishes offered include sandwiches and quiche, along with sweet treats like cakes and pastries. There’s plenty of seating inside but if it’s a nice day grab one of the benches outside and watch the world go by while you eat.
  
  Open Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 7am-6pm, closed Sundays.

• Tex’s Bar-B-Q

  Millerntorplatz 1, Reeperbahn, Hamburg, Germany

  One the menu at this Tex-Mex themed eatery you'll find a great selection of reasonably priced dishes including fajitas, enchiladas, ribs, steak, burgers and salads. Specials such as the huge portions of nachos are particularly good value.
  
  Open Sun-Thurs 11.30am-midnight, Fri-Sat 11.30am-1am.

• Chakra

  Susannenstrasse 11, Schanzenviertel, Hamburg, Germany

  Another favourite in the Schanzenviertel area, Chakra serves up a very diverse menu in a funky atmosphere. Inside, you’ll find nightscapes from various cities hanging on the walls, really comfy window seats, armchairs and more, while the outdoor benches are packed on sunny days. If you’re in the market for brunch, the pancakes here are lip-smackingly good while other popular dishes include burgers, pastas and salads.
  
  Open Mon-Thurs 9am-midnight, Fri-Sat 9am-2am, Sun 10am-midnight.