"Handwerk, Hannover
» My visit: June 2025
» Total score: 4.8/5 – very good
» Comment: I thought the food tasted very good and I would rate the level of the food as outstanding. I would particularly like to highlight the excellent main course with roebuck.
I also found the taste of the wines very good and the level outstanding. Here I would like to highlight an outstanding Grauburgunder from Baden.
The “Handwerk” completely fulfilled my very high expectations. If I happen to be in Hannover again, I shall consider another visit there.
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My ratings for this gourmet restaurant in detail:

●● Service – 4.8/5 – very good:
● Hospitality, friendliness, obligingness, etc.: 4.8/5
● Atmosphere, temper, facilitation, etc.: 4.7/5

●● Food – 4.8/5 – very good:
● Flavors (range, depth, composition, harmony/balance, etc.): 4.8/5
● Level (thoroughness, craftsmanship, originality, exclusivity, variety of impressions, consistency/diversity, etc.): 4.9/5
● Choices: 4.0/5

●● Beverages, mainly the wines – 4.8/5 – very good:
● Taste (depth/range, length, complexity, balance, accessibility, elegance, intensity/subtlety, etc.): 4.8/5
● Level (variety/novelty of impressions, consistency/diversity, exclusivity, etc.): 4.9/5
● Did the beverages (mainly the wines) match the dishes?: 4.9/5
● Choices: 4.2/5

●● Presentation of the food – 4.7/5 – very good:
● Textures and (differences in) temperatures: 4.9/5
● Colors and decorations: 4.3/5
● Timing and sequencing as well as sizes of portions: 4.7/5
● Special effects (positionings, DIY-effects, sculptural or thematic elements, surprises, color and motion effects, fake effects, olfactory effects, fog or smoke effects, etc.): 4.4/5
● Procedures at and around the table (attunements and explanations, elements added/changed, service and staffing intensity, involvement of kitchen team, orchestrated dish presentations, preparations and dishes (partially) built up at the table, etc.): 4.8/5

●● Presentation of beverages, mainly the wines – 4.9/5 – outstanding:
● Procedures at and around the table (explanations and attunements, etc.): 4.9/5
● Quantities poured as well as timing in relation to the dishes: 4.9/5

●● Premises and location – 4.7/5 – very good:
● Accessibility, surroundings and - as applicable - the view: 4.5/5
● How did I like the room or - as applicable - outdoor area’s style, decor and atmosphere?: 4.7/5
● Well-being (space, privacy, temperature, ventilation/odors, lighting, soundscape, sanitary facilities, etc.): 4.7/5

●● Price – 4.8/5 – very good:
● Price-performance ratio for food: 4.8/5
● Price-performance ratio for wines and other beverages: 4.8/5
● Price transparency and correspondence of the expected to the actual price (simple, complete and unambiguous price information on the restaurant's website and in the menu, etc.): 4.9/5"

S K

"Summary:

- Food Quality:
Overall very good;
~Wagyu was slightly chewy for grade 10,
~Duck - slightly poor cooking technique, insufficient resting time/pan temperature control (see photo, not bad, but the rare region lacked flavor),
+ otherwise nice diversity of textures and flavors

- Service:
Male Staff: Unfriendly, rushed, and dismissive.
Female Staff: Professional and friendly, albeit slightly robotic in dish recitation, very attentive

- Ambience: Good lighting and music, but overall lacks warmth by the staff, especially for a "Casual fine dining"

- Staff Interaction: Minimal; no engagement from sous chef or head chef.

- Handling of Reservation Error: Unprofessional response to birthday misunderstanding (unfriendly call hours before the confirmed reservation, followed by a detectable unfriendliness by waiter (male) and absence of any interaction with the kitchen. It's always a good insight into a restaurant how they handle minor errors/misunderstandings.

- Overall Impression: Heartless atmosphere with evident classism, undermining the quality of the truly good food.

In summary:
Despite the high standard of the food, the overall impression was marred by a palpable sense of heartlessness and an air of unapologetic classism. The lack of sincere hospitality, coupled with the staff's annoyance by a reservation misunderstanding (marked reservation as birthday as this was a birthday gift), resulted in an experience that was, regrettably, more alienating than enjoyable.

The price and food is indicative of a one star Michelin restaurant, the delivery and human element of the craftsmanship is a stain to the establishment.

Generous 2/5 rating
Dined on 17.12.2023

Another note:
I heard you questioning/condescending another customers decaffeinated cappuccino order with the other staff in the kitchen, I understand it may not be the best option, but neither is your judgement, don't serve what you openly judge.

Ironically disgusted."

Henry Munroe

"For sure one of the best places in Hannover. 5 dishes plus truffel upgrade. Pure taste and pleasure. Dessert to be slidely improved. But all over a dinner to be. Winelist is comprehensive but with some highlights for reasonable prices. Please continue..."

Björn Ludwig