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Saliba test winner in the "Orient" category

The SZENE Hamburg's Genuss Guide has named us the test winner in the "Orient" category. In addition, Elias Hanna Saliba was awarded the honorary prize for his life's work! Watch the film of the very emotional award ceremony... SzeneHH Essen Trinken-GastroGuide_2022 (2) SzeneHH Essen Trinken-GastroGuide_2022 (3) SzeneHH Essen Trinken-GastroGuide_2022 (4)

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Podcast with Hanna Saliba in the Genussguide

In July of this year, he won the Genuss-Michel for his life's work. Restaurant owner Elias Hanna Saliba can look back on a busy life and has had a significant influence on Hamburg's gastronomy scene. Read the full article in the Genussguide Hamburg here

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Kifak Inta Séparée

A new gem for the SALIBA Our new Séparée stands for an intimacy that goes beyond what our existing rooms have to offer. A place to gather with family and best friends - after the wedding ceremony in the town hall or in one of the...

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April 2023: Nils Lackner together with Hanna Saliba on the "Sea Cloud Spirit"

Hanna Saliba, who has made oriental cuisine socially acceptable in Hamburg, and Nils Lackner, well-known sommelier and wine journalist, will be joining forces on the windjammer "Sea Cloud Spirit" in April for a pleasure cruise with the theme of Spices & Wine. Follow Nils Lackner on his visit here...

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Spring in the city - Our terrace

Our terrace in the unique location under the arcades on the Kleine Alster is now open. The sunshades are bright green and the arcades gleaming white. Our Syrian specialties - the mazza beforehand and the favorites falafel, lamb sausages and makloube - always freshly prepared. For coffee...

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Saliba - test winner in the "Orient" category - again this year

On May 22, 2023, SZENE HAMBURG celebrated the Genuss-Michel-Gala for the sixth time, at which Hamburg's most important gastronomy award for the restaurant of the year, the best bar, the most exciting newcomer, the life's work and outstanding sustainability as well as test winners in 20 categories were chosen. We were once again the test winner...

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Saliba - the benchmark for Syrian fine dining

Hamburg was enriched by a culinary gem in 1985 when Hanna Saliba opened the city's first Syrian restaurant. With a fascinating variety of vegetarian starters, unique main courses and tempting desserts, he enchanted the local population. Saliba's restaurant set standards right from the start. Even in competition with...

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40 years of Saliba in Hamburg

Hanna Saliba has built a successful career in gastronomy, starting out as a sailor and later founding several restaurants. Today he still runs the "Saliba" on the Alsterarkarden. It is the best-known Syrian restaurant in Germany. To celebrate the birthday of "Saliba", Hanna Saliba has opened an exclusive séparée, the "Kifak Inta", next...

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Sesame opens!

The Kifak Inta Séparée - your gateway to the Orient! We open our unique, fairytale-like Damascene embassy exclusively for your event. Discover the Kifak Inta Séparée - our exclusive space for your very special celebration, where you can expect a range of highly esteemed culinary specialties and great wines from the...

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Our MAZZA book turns 25!

Dear friends of oriental delights, we have a very special reason to celebrate! Our MAZZA book is 25 years old - a quarter of a century full of culinary adventures and unforgettable taste experiences. This anniversary is the perfect occasion to give yourself or your loved ones a piece of our passion....

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