Native Italian Matteo Ferrantino brings the flavours of southern Europe to Hamburg. The chef previously ran the kitchen of the two-star Vila Joya restaurant in the Portuguese city of Albufeira alongside Dieter Koschina. Here at Bianc, he serves a modern, creative take on Mediterranean cuisine in the form of two set menus "Emotion" and "Garden" (vegetarian) made with top-notch ingredients. Each begins with an array of amuse-bouches and is rounded off with a series of equally delicate petits fours. And in between, for example, "Red prawn, onion, cantaloupe, pata negra" or "Azores squid, egg yolk, guanciale, Pecorino" – interesting combinations that do full justice to the menu name "Emotion"! Architect Julia Erdmann has designed a chic interior that captures the charm of an Italian piazza, plus a view into the kitchen. The hors d'oeuvre served by the kitchen pass is a nice idea that contributes to the unique atmosphere.