Pizza Fano - Hamburg

This is a favorite of mine at lunchtimes (when I have time that is . The midday menu is predominantly pizza. But of course as this is an Italian cafe then they do also serve all sorts of pasta's and salads. Situated well on the Stilwerk side of the street it's view across the Große Elbstrasse flows right out onto the river. With the old Fischmarkt to the left and converted Stadtlagerhaus to the right boxing in the view (but not too much . On bad weather days sitting inside is a pleasure with high bench seats that leave even the tallest with their legs dangling. On good weather days there are tables and seating out on the wide footpath. I might add that outside is not ideal. Due to the heavy movement of traffic and also the cobblestones you will have trouble having a normal conversation with your dining partners. So to the food! I pretty much have only eaten pizza here. And what for a pizza. Freshly baked with thin base and fluffy edges. A fantastic combination with salami and chilli peppers. I think there are around 4-6 different pizzas all not really overloaded but still tasty. All for the princely sum of 6 Euro's. The service is good and only really slowed down by the small kitchen. I believe they can only bake 2 pizza's at a time. Although last time I had the impression they invested in another oven. We must not forget this is a cafe really. So in conclusion a great place to have a lunch. INSIDER TIP #1: Come at around 12 on a bad weather day otherwise you'll be looking elsewhere for food and drink. Mainly as us business types need our lunch at this time ; INSIDER TIP #2: Try the Roma 1 (my favorite pizza

This is a favorite of mine at lunchtimes (when I have time that is). The midday menu is predominantly pizza. But of course as this is an Italian cafe then...