Restaurant in Hamburg, Germany
Michelin Plate value, easy to book.
STRAUCHS FALCO holds a Michelin Plate (2024 and 2025) and a 4.7 Google rating across 500+ reviews, placing it among Hamburg's most consistent mid-range dining rooms. Led by Sebastian Kunst with an international menu, it is a practical choice for a date or business dinner at €€€ — easier to book than the city's starred competition and honest value for the price.
STRAUCHS FALCO earns its Michelin Plate recognition with a focused international menu and a 4.7 Google rating across more than 500 reviews — a combination that puts it among Hamburg's more consistent mid-to-upper-tier restaurants. At €€€ pricing, it sits a tier below the city's full Michelin-starred rooms, which makes it a compelling option if you want a considered, occasion-ready meal without the commitment of a €€€€ blowout. Book it for a date, a birthday dinner, or a business meal where the setting needs to do some work but the bill doesn't need to be extraordinary.
STRAUCHS FALCO is led by chef Sebastian Kunst and located at Koreastraße 2 in Hamburg's HafenCity-adjacent district — an address that signals a deliberate, contemporary positioning. The international cuisine label covers a range of influences, and the Michelin Plate recognition (awarded in both 2024 and 2025) confirms the kitchen is cooking with technical intention. The Opinionated About Dining Casual Europe ranking at #814 for 2025 places it firmly in the casual-fine bracket: serious enough to impress, relaxed enough that the evening doesn't feel like a performance.
The atmosphere at STRAUCHS FALCO reads as composed rather than loud. This is not the place for a group celebration that will spill into late-night noise , it is better suited to two or four guests who want to eat well and talk properly. If you are planning a special occasion, the room's energy supports the kind of meal where the food and conversation share equal billing, rather than competing with a sound system.
On the tasting menu side, the international format under Kunst allows for a progression that moves through different culinary registers without being anchored to a single tradition. That flexibility is an asset for guests who find strictly regional menus limiting, and it means the arc of the meal can shift in texture, weight, and influence from course to course. For a Hamburg dining scene that includes hyper-focused Michelin-starred rooms like The Table Kevin Fehling, STRAUCHS FALCO's international openness is a genuinely different proposition.
Booking difficulty here is rated Easy, which is one of the more practical advantages STRAUCHS FALCO holds over the starred competition. You do not need to set a calendar reminder three months out. One to two weeks ahead is a reasonable window for most evenings; weekend tables may require slightly more lead time, particularly for Friday and Saturday dinner. For a specific occasion date , anniversary, birthday , give yourself two to three weeks to be safe. Walk-in availability is plausible mid-week but should not be relied upon for a celebration meal.
Compared to the booking difficulty at The Table Kevin Fehling or Zeik, where reservations can require months of advance planning, STRAUCHS FALCO's accessibility is a meaningful differentiator for visitors who are planning Hamburg trips with shorter lead times. If you are combining dinner with a broader Hamburg itinerary , see our full Hamburg restaurants guide, Hamburg hotels guide, and Hamburg bars guide , STRAUCHS FALCO fits neatly into a trip that books two to three weeks out rather than six months ahead.
| Venue | Price | Booking Difficulty | Michelin Recognition | Leading For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRAUCHS FALCO | €€€ | Easy | Plate (2024, 2025) | Date night, business dinner |
| The Table Kevin Fehling | €€€€ | Very Hard | 3 Stars | Once-in-a-trip splurge |
| bianc | €€€€ | Hard | 1 Star | Mediterranean-focused occasion |
| Heimatjuwel | €€€ | Moderate | , | German creative, casual fine |
| Zeik | €€€€ | Hard | 1 Star | Modern European tasting menu |
Hamburg's fine dining scene covers a wider range than many visitors expect. At the leading, The Table Kevin Fehling operates at a three-Michelin-star level that puts it in conversation with Schwarzwaldstube in Baiersbronn and Aqua in Wolfsburg as Germany's most demanding rooms. STRAUCHS FALCO occupies a different register entirely: it is the restaurant you book when you want a genuinely good meal in a composed setting without the logistical planning that a three-star reservation demands. Other Hamburg options worth knowing: Brook, Cox, Nil, and Henriks each serve different corners of the city's dining market. For a broader view, Clouds - Heaven's Bar & Kitchen offers a contrast in format and setting. Internationally, if STRAUCHS FALCO's international-menu approach appeals to you, JAN in Munich and CODA Dessert Dining in Berlin represent comparable creative ambition at different price points and formats.
One to two weeks is enough for most evenings. For weekend tables or a specific occasion date, aim for two to three weeks out. Booking here is significantly easier than at Hamburg's starred rooms , you do not need months of lead time.
At €€€, yes , particularly if you are comparing it against Hamburg's €€€€ starred options. You get Michelin Plate-level cooking and a 4.7 Google rating at a price point that leaves room in the budget. If you want to spend more and get more, bianc or Zeik are the next step up.
Specific menu items are not available in our current data. Given the Michelin Plate recognition and international format under Sebastian Kunst, the kitchen's strengths are likely in the tasting progression rather than a single standout dish. Ask the team for their recommendation on the evening's menu when you arrive.
No dress code data is confirmed, but at €€€ pricing with Michelin Plate recognition in Hamburg, smart casual is a safe default. You will not be turned away for jeans, but the setting rewards dressing with a little intention , particularly for a date or celebration meal.
Yes. The atmosphere is composed rather than loud, the Michelin Plate recognition gives the meal a credible backdrop, and the €€€ price point means a celebration dinner does not require a significant financial stretch. For a birthday or anniversary where the setting needs to feel considered, this works well.
The international format under Sebastian Kunst allows for a varied progression of courses, which is the format's main advantage over a strictly regional menu. Michelin Plate recognition in both 2024 and 2025 confirms the kitchen delivers consistent quality. If tasting menus are your preferred format, this is a solid choice at €€€ , less demanding on the wallet than Zeik or The Table Kevin Fehling.
At the same price tier, Heimatjuwel is the closest comparison with a German-creative focus. For a step up in ambition and spend, bianc (Mediterranean, €€€€) and Zeik (Modern European, €€€€) are the most relevant alternatives. The Table Kevin Fehling is in a different category entirely , three Michelin stars, very hard to book, significantly higher spend.
Nothing in the available data rules it out, but the international tasting format and occasion-friendly atmosphere make it better suited to two guests than a solo visit. If solo dining is your priority, check whether the restaurant offers counter or bar seating when you book , that format tends to make solo meals more comfortable in this type of room.
| Venue | Awards | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRAUCHS FALCO | Opinionated About Dining Casual in Europe Ranked #814 (2025); Michelin Plate (2025); Michelin Plate (2024) | €€€ | — |
| The Table Kevin Fehling | Michelin 3 Star | €€€€ | — |
| bianc | Michelin 2 Star | €€€€ | — |
| Lakeside | Michelin 2 Star | €€€€ | — |
| Heimatjuwel | Michelin 1 Star | €€€ | — |
| Zeik | Michelin 1 Star | €€€€ | — |
Side-by-side comparison to help you decide where to book.
Booking difficulty at STRAUCHS FALCO is rated Easy, so last-minute reservations are realistic for most nights. That said, weekend slots and special occasions fill faster — a few days' notice is sensible. If you're targeting a Friday or Saturday dinner, book a week out to be safe.
At €€€ pricing with a Michelin Plate (2024 and 2025) and an OAD Casual Europe ranking, STRAUCHS FALCO delivers credible quality for the spend. It sits below Hamburg's starred restaurants in prestige but above the mid-market noise — a solid position for diners who want recognition-backed cooking without a three-course tasting menu commitment.
Specific dishes are not documented in available venue data, so ordering guidance would be speculative. Chef Sebastian Kunst leads an international menu — ask the front-of-house for current signatures on the night, as menus at Michelin Plate level typically rotate.
No dress code is specified in the venue data. Given the €€€ price point, a Michelin Plate recognition, and its address in Hamburg's HafenCity-adjacent area, smart-presentable is a reasonable read — think neat casual rather than formal. Trainers and activewear would feel out of place; a jacket is not required.
Yes, with the caveat that it's not a full fine-dining theatre experience. The Michelin Plate credential and €€€ pricing make it a credible choice for a birthday or anniversary dinner where you want quality without the formality of a starred room. For higher ceremony, The Table Kevin Fehling is the Hamburg benchmark.
Tasting menu availability is not confirmed in the venue data. At Michelin Plate level with an international menu, a set menu format is plausible but not guaranteed — confirm with the restaurant directly. If tasting menu format is your priority, Zeik or bianc are Hamburg alternatives with documented tasting structures.
For a step up in ambition, bianc and Zeik offer tasting-forward formats at comparable or higher price points. Heimatjuwel is worth considering if you want a more local, neighbourhood feel. Lakeside suits lakeside setting seekers. The Table Kevin Fehling is Hamburg's three-star ceiling — a different category entirely.
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