Oechsle

The story

Oechsle Hamburg: Classic French-Mediterranean Cuisine and Wine Bar in Rotherbaum

Oechsle in Hamburg is a classic cuisine restaurant and wine bar at Bundesstraße 15, and the Michelin Guide lists it as Recommended for 2026. The French-rooted kitchen keeps a Mediterranean ease, in the Rotherbaum district.

Cooking at the stove

Christian Planko cooks what he feels like, guided by the market and the seasons. French technique forms the base, while the plates stay open to other influences. From February, a Sunday roast changes each week, classic in spirit and modern in execution.

The room and winemaker evenings

The dining room sits in a Gründerzeit corner house, with clear shapes, armchairs and warm wood. The Schlemmer Atlas gives it two Kochlöffel for 2026 and notes a selection of 250 wines. Winemaker evenings pair a visiting producer's rare bottles with a five-course menu.