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Excellent dining at Restaurant Haerlin**
In the heart of Hamburg, two stars shine particularly brightly: those of our outstanding 2-star Restaurant Haerlin**. Each year, the prestigious Michelin Guide recognises the best restaurants in the world. Hamburg currently has 13 restaurants with at least one star.
Our Restaurant Haerlin** among one of them. This year, the luxurious restaurant has once again succeeded in securing two of the coveted stars. These stars are not only a sign of culinary excellence, but also of exceptional service and ambience. This is exactly what you can expect when visiting a guest of our gourmet restaurant at the beautiful Inner Alster Lake.
Star cuisine under the direction of Christoph Rüffer
In our gourmet restaurant in Hamburg, our head chef Christoph Rüffer brings the stars down to you. He has been shaping the cuisine at Restaurant Haerlin** for over two decades with his creative and cosmopolitan culinary art. Every dish is prepared with the utmost care and attention to detail, using only fresh and seasonal ingredients. The imaginative compositions and surprising textures pay tribute to the four seasons, making each dish a unique taste experience.
Rüffer's passion and expertise have made Restaurant Haerlin** a culinary gem, awarded two Michelin stars, 5 toques in the Guide Gault Millau, 4½ F's in Feinschmecker and 4th place in the Falstaff Restaurant & Gasthaus Guide 2023.
A look at the menu
The menus at Restaurant Haerlin** are characterised by a sophisticated blend of classic and modern elements. The emphasis is on using top-quality, regional and seasonal ingredients. Whether it's a fine amuse-bouche, a perfectly prepared fish course or an artfully arranged dessert, every dish at our Michelin-starred restaurant in Hamburg is a masterpiece in its own right.
Gourmet experience at the Inner Alster Lake
Restaurant Haerlin** awaits you with a star-studded culinary experience. Enjoy an exclusive aperitif in the restaurant's kitchen area and take a look behind the scenes. Afterwards, you will be served six exceptional courses in the breathtaking atmosphere of our restaurant.