Vegan-friendly
Beer/Wine
Middle Eastern
Syrian
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Syrian restaurant that also offers vegetarian and vegan specialties. They have both a la carte dining and different lunches (EUR 20 - EUR 30), where they put together a selection of dishes (some known in advance, some selected as surprise by the chef) - these lunch sets they can prepare vegetarian or vegan. Open Mon-Fri 17:00-22:00, Sat-Sun 12:00-00:00.
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19 Reviews
First Review by AndyT
Vegolaus
Points +160
beautiful place for dinner - Edit
Beautiful Syrian restaurant in the centre of Hannover. It's rather fine dining and a bit pricey, still the atmosphere is warm and friendly. You feel welcome as a vegan. Staff are super attentive and well-trained in explaining the menu. Excellent recommendation of wine too.
Read moreTry the Journey through Syria (three-course menu) and you'll have a broad selection of outstanding starters. The main course was a bit lush on spice (Maglouba), the Kibbeh slightly too hard but still too good to complain about. We had tea and ice-cream to end the evening.
Definitely would come back here when in town.
Guest
KathrinLizKru
Points +983
Vegane Reise durch Syrien - Edit
Vegane Mazza und Hauptgänge waren ein Genuss! Das Dessert hat nur eine von uns erreicht 😉 und auch als sehr, sehr lecker bewertet. Getränke, Ambiente und Service wie immer top.
Read moreAls nebenan serviert wurde, konnte man kurz den Fleischgeruch vom Nachbartisch riechen, aber der war schnell verflogen... Ich bin da aber auch empfindlich. 😉
Updated from previous review on 2024-09-02
Pros: Veganes 3-Gänge-Menü, Geschmackserlebnis
Cons: Leider viele Gerichte mit Fleisch
Guest
Schnicbert
Points +1888
Fine upscale restaurant - Edit
We only had the starter plate for two ('cause we're not rich enough for all the three courses 😄) but it was entirely vegan on demand and just tasted amazing. And it was filling enough!
Read moreBe prepared that the place is a little bit more upperclass and pricey but no one really cared that we didn't quite fit in 😊
Guest
miss_natnat
Points +382
Beautiful place - Edit
The starter was absolutely amazing and super delicious. The staff was trained on vegan requests and accommodated us. Very friendly service and nice people. My main course was a little bit boring (just rice with tomato sauce and some grilled vegetables) but it was okay. The dessert was of course very sweet and nothing special (ice cream with fruits and Baklava). It was a very nice evening.
Read morePros: Many vegan options , Very friendly service , Nice atmosphere
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consoul
Points +103
Gastfreundlich - Edit
Wir haben uns spontan für dieses Restaurant entschieden und die veganen Optionen war sehr lecker und reichhaltig und alles sehr liebevoll zubereitet. Einfach sehr lecker, besondere Gewürze und mit Rücksicht auf Wünsche. Ein lebendiges Lokal mit freundlichem Personal und tollem Ambiente.
Read morePros: Auswahl des Essens , Freundlichkeit , Schönes und stilvolles Ambiente
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monisonfire
Points +5079
SO good!! - Edit
came here for a date night and it didn’t disappoint!
Read morevery nice atmosphere!
we shared the vegetarian starter which was a lot of food and most of the dishes were vegan (husband is vegetarian and finished the others, could have probably asked for all vegan).
falafel was most likely the best i’ve ever had!
will definitely come again!
Pros: tasty food, atmosphere
Guest
NiklasWellmann
Points +243
Genuine food, vegans welcome - Edit
More upperclass venue than expected, large menu with lots of vegan food or alternstives. Starters were awesome, you could easily skip the mains by choosing 1-2 more starters.
Read moreNice service on top, well-looking bar
Pros: Taste , Vegan options
Guest
maja-linda
Points +222
Syrische Küche mit veganen Speisen - Edit
Sehr gut, frisch und reichlich.
Read moreAuf Wünsche wird eingegangen.
Sehr freundliches Personal.
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SophiaAnna
Points +528
Opportunity to taste a lot! - Edit
We ordered the vegan menu and got a platter of starters to share, a rice and veggie main dish with tomato sauce and pomegranate ice cream with fruit as a dessert. It was all really tasty and so much food! We didn't manage to eat it all, so come prepared. It's not cheap but you get good quality food. We sat outside in their little courtyard with a really nice atmosphere, but inside looks nice too.
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SusannaLea
Points +150
Sehr gutes syrisches Restaurant - Edit
Al Dar hat uns super gefallen. Das Ambiente ist sehr schön, mit wunderschönen Leuchten, Stoffservietten und passender Deko. Es gab einige vegane Möglichkeiten im Mezzebereich und 2 vegane Hauptgerichte. Alles hat super geschmeckt und der Service war sehr gut. Die etwas höheren Preise fand ich für die Qualität der Speisen und des Services und auch der schönen Location angemessen.
Read morePros: Klar gekennzeichnete vegane Optionen, Sehr lecker, Super Service und schönes Ambiente
Guest
Sunny123
Points +343
nice location for one evening - Edit
Nice food😄for Hanover you wouldn't find a place with better options
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Sirimande
Points +765
Ein schöner Ort - Edit
Das Restaurant ist sehr gemütlich, wir saßen im schönen Innenhof.
Read moreDer Service war freundlich und wusste sehr gut über die veganen Möglichkeiten bescheid.
Wir haben die "Reise nach Syrien" in 3 Gängen bestellt. Das Essen war köstlich und die Portionen großzügig.
Die hausgemachte Limonade ist sehr empfehlenswert.
Das Restaurant ist gut besucht und eine Reservierung ist daher empfehlenswert. Online reservieren funktioniert super.
Pros: Gute vegane Auswahl , Tolle Atmosphäre , Super Service
Cons: Ein bisschen hochpreisig
Guest
Tino123
Points +171
Classy atmosphere, great food - Edit
This is a very nice place to spend an evening with friends and family. The decoration gives you the feeling of being in an Arabic city and the food is very good. Lots of vegan options, clearly marked menu, friendly service.
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EmmyVD
Points +4925
Vegan high class Syrian food - Edit
We tried the Syrian route menu, which can be made vegan and includes an amazing platter of starters (muhamara, hummus, filled vine leaves, falafel, tabouleh...), a main dish with rice and eggplant. The dessert was a platter of fruits. For us it started of great with the delicious apetizers but then the expectations for the next dishes were not met, as they were not not that special. Especially the dessert was a bit of a let down as I don't try to eat fruit on an empty stomach and the vegetarian/vegan menu mentions ice for dessert. So it might be an idea to just order a mix of the starters to share.
Read moreThe thing is that we expected something more for this price but it is a good option if you are looking for a more fancy place to eat out with meat-eating friends/family.
Cons: best to make a reservation
Guest
obstinateDonkey
Points +32
Die vegane und vegetarische Reise durch Syrien waren sehr lecker! Gern wieder :) - Edit
Alles wunderbar.
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AndyT
Points +2360
Elegant restaurant w/ vegetarian and vegan options - Edit
Al Dar ("The House" in arabic language) is a high-class Syrian restaurant in the Center of Hannover, close to the Main Railway station.
Read moreWhile it - like most restaurant - caters first and foremost to meat-eaters, they really do offer a considerable number of vegetarian and vegan options. One of their signature menus is called "Culinary journey through Syria" which is a 3-dish dinner set for around 30 EUR that should give you a good overview of Syrian dishes.
There is a "Culinary journey through Syria, vegetarian style" of which there is also a vegan variety. It is normally available only for 2 persons, but if you go to the restaurant alone, they will also prepare it for one person only. Both menus start off with a plate of mixed starters, then there is a vegetarian or vegan main dish and finally there is a dessert.
I already got a very good impression of the restaurant when I asked the waiter what was included in the starters dish, and he started to list every single dish included, explaining what it is made from and whether it is vegan or not, clearly mentioning the non-vegan options and suggesting vegan replacements. When you think about it, it should be "standard" that a waiter should be able to explain every single dish on the menu, however, only in few restaurants you will normally encounter that.
On top of that, on the new menu, vegan and gluten free dishes are also indicated.
The food was delicious, and the service was impeccable. It is definitely a great place to have a "classy evening" out, as the design and decoration of the restaurant is also very nice and the service is really good.
One thing here - I will not give a 5-cow-rating to any non-vegetarian restaurant out of principle, simply because, no matter how delicious the food and how pleasant the environment, there is a chance that your experience is diminished by having to experience an omnivorous guest at the next table devouring dead animals (or a vegetarian patron indulging in lots of smelly cheese, btw). Having said that, Al Dar came as close to receiving a 5-cow-rating from me as I have ever come to in an omnivorous restaurant.
Definitely a place that you should try out when you are in Hannover and have already tried out all the pure vegetarian restaurants.
Updated from previous review on Monday May 05, 2014
Updated from previous review on 2014-05-06
Pros: Delicious food, Knowledgeable staff, Suitable for special occasions
Cons: Also serves meat, A bit pricey, but worth the money
Guest
Hildegard
Points +56
Great food! - Edit
The place is not exactly cheap but it's really worth it. At our first stay we tried the "Journey across Syria" in vegan. It was absolutely tasty! Even the "simpler" food as falafel tasted delicious. I can only recommand to you to try it.
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SabineVMasa
Points +130
mäßig - Edit
Das Anbiente ist wundervoll. Wir waren eingeladen. Es waren 18 Personen davon 7 Veganer, davon 2 Kinder. Obwohl es klar war kam bei den Veganer die Platte mit zahlreichen Vorspeisen trotzdem mit Joghurt und 2 Fleischvorspeisen. Eine davon sollte in vegan kommen. Kam auch, aber erst 20 Minuten später. Das Angebotene war aber sehr lecker. Daher trotzdem 2 Punkte. Danach wurden die Kinder gar nicht mehr bedient sondern bekamen einen leeren Teller und sollten bei uns Mitessen. Dann reichten die Portionen aber nicht. Die Auberginen waren fad und nicht durch. Bei der Nachspeise wurden dann die Veganer komplett ausgeblendet und bekamen nix. Dafür 14 Portionen Omni-Dessert. Auf Nachfrage kam das vegane Dessert. Eine kleine Platte mit 4 halben Datteln und etwas Kiwi, Melone und unreifer Ananas. Das vegane Eis sei alle. Das war für die Kinder echt bitter. Die anderen habe Baklava , Obst und Eis zum Abwinken gehabt. Getränke gab es oft erst nach mehrfacher Anfrage. Den Preis kann ich nicht beurteilen weil wir eingeladen waren. Auch die Karte hatten wir nicht.
Read morePros: vegane Optionen, schönes Ambiente
Cons: Service schlecht für Vegan. Mengen schlecht bei V
AndyT
Sabine, schade, von Deinem schlechten Erlebnis hoeren zu muessen! Ich war mehrmals da, und bin als Veganer nie hungrig geblieben. Vielleicht war einfach die grosse Anzahl von Gaesten das Problem... Nachtisch mit ein paar Stueck Obst fuer Veganer ist allerdings "Standard", wobei ich ja schon froh war, irgendwas zu bekommen. Glaube, es war aber noch ein kleines Stueck (picksuesses) veganes Eis dabei.
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annelie24
Points +205
Vegans welcome! - Edit
I went to Al Dar at lunch time. They offer a set menu for only 9 Euro. In the evenings their vegan mains are around 14 Euro, so 9 Euro for a starter, main+dessert is pretty good.
Read moreFirst of all I was impressed by how knowledgeable our waitress was. She knew which dishes were vegan and knew the ingredients and therefore made the whole experience very uncomplicated. (As it was pointed out before waiters should know which dishes are vegan and why but I feel like veganism is still a relatively new concept to restaurants in Germany and many waiters aren't familiar with it. Can't even blame them tbh- a friend of mine is a chef and he said out of the 3 years full time training the concept of vegetarianism - let alone veganism- was mentioned once!!)
The food was delicious, I can't even decide what I like best. They use wonderful herbs and spices and the falafel(my main) was the best one I've ever had. I had three different dips/salads for my starter and each of them, including a lovely black eyed beans and spinach salad was heavenly. If you go in the evening and have a look at the menu you will notice the huge choice of vegan starters which are all clearly labelled.
For dessert I had orange sorbet which was also very good.
I can only recommend this place.
Ps. You should make a reservation. It gets very busy.
Pros: wonderful food/lots of vegan choices, knowledgeable and friendly staff, beautiful interior
Cons: serves meat
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