In Short
A little taste of Sicily in the heart of Ottensen: Crispi brings Italian flair and Sicilian cuisine to Hamburg, all in a warm, almost family-like atmosphere. With weekly changing lunch dishes and Italian classics, Crispi is a great place to enjoy fresh pasta, crispy pizza, and authentic sweet treats. It’s a little culinary trip to southern Italy without leaving Hamburg.
A Feel-Good Atmosphere
As soon as you enter Crispi, you are greeted by a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The large display case, which is filled with a colorful selection of sweet temptations, immediately catches the eye: from classic tiramisu to the famous Sicilian cannoli, every Italy fan’s heart will smile here! The best part? It’s homemade, with real Italian ingredients and conjured up by hand.
The café is run by an Italian family and this family vibe is clearly noticeable. Whether you’re treating yourself to lunch or simply popping in for a coffee and a slice of cake, Crispi exudes a cozy atmosphere that invites you to linger. You can even take a peek into the kitchen through a small window and watch your food being freshly prepared, how cool is that?
Looking for more top Italian restaurants/cafés? Take a look at Luigi’s or Ristretto!
Delicacies for Lunch: What we Tried
The lunch menu changes weekly and offers you a great selection of fresh Italian classics. Here is a brief overview of what we indulged in during our visit:
- Burratina with toasted farmhouse bread, bruschetta tomatoes and almonds – €10.90
- Gnocchi in beet cream with gorgonzola & walnuts – €10.90
- Pasta with tomato sauce, olives and cipolle rosse – €11.50
- Tiramisu – €4.80
- Torta mousse al cioccolato – €4.90
- Aragosta (a crispy pastry) with pistachio cream – €2.50
What Particularly impressed us
Let’s start with the Burratina: This combination of the creamy burrata and the crusty bread was a perfect start. The sweet, juicy bruschetta tomatoes provided a fresh note, while the almonds added the final touch of crunch, simply divine.
The gnocchi were a real highlight. The mix of beet and gorgonzola was not only visually eye-catching, but also tasted amazing. Slightly nutty, with a mild sweetness from the beet and that great creamy consistency that you expect from really good gnocchi.
The pasta with tomato sauce did not disappoint us either. A strong, fruity tomato sauce, perfectly balanced with the aromatic olives and the slightly sweet cipolle rosse. It tastes like summer and a vacation in Italy.
And then of course: the tiramisu! Airy, fluffy and not too sweet. There is a reason why this dessert is described as a “dream”. The crowning glory was the aragosta with pistachio cream, crispy, nutty and the perfect snack if you need a little something extra.
Our Conclusion: A Must in Ottensen
If you are looking for a cozy place that takes you on a culinary journey to Sicily, then Crispi is the perfect address. Whether for lunch or simply for a sweet break, here you get real Italian food with a lot of heart. And with the fair prices, you can really try your hand at it. So, what are you waiting for? Pack up your loved ones and head to Ottensen – Italy is waiting!
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Would you like to find out more about Crispi in Ottensen? Click here to visit the café’s website!
