Olivegan is a lunch-focused Hamburg food address at Valentinskamp 34a, 20355 Hamburg, Germany, in the Neustadt/Gänsemarkt area. Its core identity is a compact, online-order menu of vegetable-led Middle Eastern and Mediterranean-style dishes, with daily selections built around legumes, vegetables, tahini, tomato sauces, pickles and bread. Travelers come for a quick, good-value weekday meal near the city centre rather than a long, formal restaurant occasion.
What to Expect at Olivegan
Olivegan’s official menu is organized around limited weekday offerings rather than a large all-day card. Wednesday dishes include Blumenkohl mit Kichererbsen und Tahinsauce—cauliflower with chickpeas and tahini sauce—and Bamieh, okra with coriander and tomato sauce. Friday’s choices include Anginar, artichokes with carrots and potatoes, and red beans with potatoes in tomato sauce. Each of these dishes is listed with a side dish of the customer’s choice, pickled vegetables and bread.
The concise plate section adds a Kebbeh Teller: three kebbeh with aubergine-tomato purée and pickled vegetables. This is an especially practical stop for visitors walking between Gänsemarkt, the Laeiszhalle and the Binnenalster, or for office workers seeking a filling lunch before returning to central Hamburg. Ordering is handled through Olivegan’s official online page, which is operated via Lieferando; check the live menu before setting out because the available dishes follow the day-specific format.
- Wednesday menu: Cauliflower with chickpeas and tahini sauce, or Bamieh okra with coriander and tomato sauce, each listed at €11.90.
- Friday menu: Anginar with artichokes, carrots and potatoes, or red beans with potatoes and tomato sauce, each listed at €11.90.
- Included accompaniments: Daily dishes come with a selectable side, pickled vegetables and bread.
- Kebbeh plate: Three kebbeh with aubergine-tomato purée and pickled vegetables for €8.90.
- Online ordering: The official site provides the current menu and online food ordering for Hamburg.
Olivegan at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | Valentinskamp 34a, 20355 Hamburg, Germany |
| Neighborhood / Area | Neustadt, close to Gänsemarkt and central Hamburg |
| Operating Hours | Monday–Friday, 12pm–4pm; closed Saturday and Sunday |
| Admission & Ticket Prices | Free entry; no tickets. Listed dishes are €8.90 for the Kebbeh Teller and €11.90 for the daily dishes. |
| Recommended Visit Duration | 30 to 45 minutes for collection or a quick lunch |
| Nearest Transit / Parking | Gänsemarkt station (U2) is the most convenient rail stop; central paid parking is available around Gänsemarkt. |
| Official Website / Phone | olivegan-hamburg.de / +49 1575 9597337 |
Visiting Tips, Getting There & Nearby Pairings
Plan Olivegan as a weekday lunch stop: the published service window is only 12pm to 4pm, and the menu’s Wednesday and Friday labels make a same-day website check worthwhile. There is no admission system and no table-ticket reservation to make; place a food order through the official site or call if you need to confirm availability, collection timing or dietary details. Arriving near the beginning of the lunch window gives the most flexibility for a short meal before afternoon sightseeing.
From Gänsemarkt on the U2, walk south-west along Valentinskamp to reach number 34a in roughly five minutes. The area is central but busy on weekdays, so public transport is easier than driving; use a nearby paid Gänsemarkt garage if arriving by car and allow extra time for city-centre traffic. Olivegan does not publish step-free-entry, wheelchair-toilet or seating-layout details, so wheelchair users and visitors with strollers should call +49 1575 9597337 before traveling. Within a 5–15 minute walk, pair lunch with the Laeiszhalle concert hall, the green paths and water features of Planten un Blomen, or the shops and cafés around Gänsemarkt; Jungfernstieg and the Binnenalster are also within an easy central walk.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Olivegan open, and when is the best time to go?
Olivegan is listed as open Monday through Friday from 12pm to 4pm and closed at weekends. Go close to noon for the widest practical lunch window, and review the official online menu for that day’s selection.
Does Olivegan charge admission or require reservations?
There is no admission charge and no ticket requirement. Current listed food prices are €8.90 for the Kebbeh Teller and €11.90 for Wednesday and Friday daily dishes; online ordering is available through the official website.
How much time should I budget for Olivegan?
Allow 30 to 45 minutes for ordering, collection and a quick lunch. It works particularly well as a compact food stop between central Hamburg sights rather than as an extended evening meal.
Is Olivegan suitable for families and wheelchair users?
Families can use the straightforward plates and daytime schedule, but the venue does not publish facility details for prams, wheelchair access, step-free routes or accessible toilets. Contact Olivegan directly before visiting if these are essential.
When planning your Hamburg travel guide or browsing verified restaurants in Hamburg, pair this stop with standout local spots including Quarter mile Design Market, Tibarg 41, Big Break Hamburg, and Amargi Gängeviertel (nearby).
