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Landhaus Scherrer
A Michelin-starred villa restaurant on the Elbchaussee, open since 1976, where chef Heinz O. Wehmann has cooked classic North German haute cuisine since 1980.
At a glance
- Type
- North German fine dining
- Area
- Elbchaussee, Altona, Hamburg, Germany
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Official site
- landhausscherrer.de
Good to know
- Terrace
- Organic certified
- Vegan menu
- Large wine cellar
- Pickup and delivery
Why we recommend it
Landhaus Scherrer is one of Hamburg's longest-established fine-dining addresses. Armin and Emmi Scherrer opened it in 1976 in a white-fronted house on a quiet stretch of the Elbchaussee, and Heinz O. Wehmann has run the kitchen since 1980. The Michelin Guide gives it one star and notes its long history of recognition, and the restaurant also displays awards from other guides.
The cooking is what the restaurant calls North German haute cuisine: regional and seasonal, built on fresh ingredients from northern Germany and classic technique. Dishes cited by the Michelin Guide include crustacean ravioli with morels and young leek, and pan-fried cod with asparagus ragout, boiled potatoes and hollandaise. Menus follow the calendar, with winter classics, a light early-summer menu and festive menus at Christmas and Easter, and the restaurant offers a vegan menu as well. It holds an organic certification.
Wine is a strength. The cellar has been built up over many years and holds more than 10,000 bottles, so it is worth asking for advice if you want something beyond the familiar. The dining room is described by inspectors as elegant but welcoming, and lunch is a good time to come, when natural light fills the room. In summer, tables are set on the terrace.
The kitchen serves lunch from 12:00 to 14:30 and dinner from 18:00 to 20:30, Monday to Saturday, and the restaurant closes for set holiday periods in winter and summer, so check dates on its website before you plan a visit. Reservations are made through the website or by phone during set hours, and requests can also be sent by WhatsApp. The phone line is staffed from 11:00 to 12:30 and from 16:00 to 18:30. Parking is at Philosophenweg 1, reached via Hohenzollernring. Food is also available for pickup and delivery, so you can order a Christmas or Easter menu to eat at home, and the team caters events.
Landhaus Scherrer suits diners who prefer polished, classic cooking with a strong regional identity over experimental menus, and it is a good choice for a long lunch or an anniversary dinner. The restaurant also points casual diners to Wehmann's Bistro as a lighter alternative.
Landhaus Scherrer FAQs
Does Landhaus Scherrer have a Michelin star?
Yes, the Michelin Guide lists it with one star.
How long has it been open?
Armin and Emmi Scherrer opened it in 1976, and Heinz O. Wehmann has been head chef since 1980.
What kind of food is served?
Regional, seasonal North German haute cuisine with classic technique.
When does the kitchen serve?
Monday to Saturday, lunch from 12:00 to 14:30 and dinner from 18:00 to 20:30, with holiday closures in winter and summer.
Is there a vegan option?
Yes, the restaurant offers a vegan menu.
How big is the wine list?
The cellar holds more than 10,000 bottles, according to the Michelin Guide.
Is there parking?
Yes, parking is reached via Philosophenweg.
Can you sit outside?
Yes, the terrace is used for dining in summer.