Three Michelin-starred Hamburg restaurant in HafenCity. Open kitchen, communal chef's table seating 20 guests, and innovative cuisine using local ingredients create intimate fine dining experience. One of Germany's most acclaimed restaurants.
The Table Kevin Fehling in Hamburg's HafenCity district holds three Michelin stars and represents one of the most unusual fine dining concepts in Germany. The restaurant seats just twenty guests at a single horseshoe-shaped counter surrounding an open kitchen, creating an experience closer to a chef's table event than a conventional restaurant dinner. Every guest has a direct view of the kitchen and chef Kevin Fehling and his team throughout the service. Fehling's cooking is internationally influenced, technically inventive, and built on a deep understanding of flavour. Dishes on the tasting menu — which typically runs to ten or more courses — draw on global references while maintaining a light, precise European sensibility. North Sea fish and shellfish appear regularly, treated with restraint and technical skill. The wine pairing is comprehensive and draws on classic and contemporary producers. Service is personal, detailed, and warm — the open kitchen format makes interaction between chefs and guests natural and frequent. The restaurant operates only four evenings a week and seats twenty people per service, making reservations among the hardest to obtain in Germany. Guests are advised to register on the waiting list or booking platform months ahead. Located on Shanghaiallee in HafenCity, the restaurant is close to the Elbphilharmonie concert hall.
Signature dishes
- Tasting menu (8 courses) — $295
- North Sea turbot — $62
Good to know
- Hours
- Wed-Sat 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Reservations
- Required - limited seating
Location
Shanghaiallee 15, 20457 Hamburg
53.5419, 9.9975 View on map
Highlights
- Three Michelin stars and Germany's most intimate fine dining concept — just 20 seats at a single counter
- Open kitchen format with direct sightlines to chef Kevin Fehling throughout the entire meal
- 10+ course tasting menu blending global influences with North Sea seafood and European precision
- Located in HafenCity near the Elbphilharmonie — ideal combined with a Hamburg concert evening
- Among Germany's most difficult reservations to secure — register on the booking list months ahead
Tips for visiting
- Register on the restaurant's booking waiting list as early as possible — demand far exceeds the 20-seat capacity
- The counter format means guests interact directly with the kitchen team — embrace this and ask questions
- Plan the evening around the full tasting menu with wine pairing; it runs approximately three to four hours
- Combine with an Elbphilharmonie concert on the same evening for an exceptional Hamburg night
Accessibility
The restaurant is on the ground floor of a modern building in HafenCity and is accessible at street level. The counter seating format may present challenges for some wheelchair users; contact the restaurant directly well ahead of booking to discuss specific requirements.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get a reservation at The Table?
The restaurant operates via a booking list on its own reservation system. Registering several months in advance gives the best chance of securing a date. Demand consistently exceeds availability.
How many guests does The Table seat?
The restaurant seats exactly twenty guests at a single horseshoe-shaped counter surrounding the open kitchen. No additional tables exist.
How many Michelin stars does The Table hold?
Three Michelin stars — the maximum Michelin award. Chef Kevin Fehling has maintained this since moving The Table to Hamburg from Lübeck.
How long does the dinner take?
The tasting menu with wine pairings typically takes three to four hours. Guests should plan their evening accordingly with no fixed commitments immediately after.