I really want to like this place - who doesn't want a dark modern little Italian coffee & pasta…read moreplace in Pemplefort? Alas whilst it looks the goods with cute tables out the front and a modern interior with swirling gold script on the windows, the execution blows... The main thing that is noticeable as you first arrive (and I've done this twice now), is that you cannot get served. No amount of "excuse-me"'s in German, English or Italian will garner a response from the just too cool staff who don't appear to do anything but wander around busy with each other. The food is just okay. An opportunity to present a little more modern funky Italian faire, just ends up being the same stodgy, cheesy, oily flavourless Italian that seems to permeate Dusseldorf. Coffee is pretty good (if you can get one), and is report on the cake - but I couldn't get one and had to leave...

Never thought I'd say German food was awesome, but here it goes: This place was great! The service…read morewas nice, and the people are friendly. It's a good crowd, and the time I went, there was a jazz band that was playing and it made the night. :) loved it. The mixed drinks they have on the chalkboards are all pretty good and the dishes are hearty and filling.

Great food, amazing service and perfect location! Probably the best fries and sausage I have ever…read morehad!

This feels like a classic German tourist restaurant. They were consistently busy, so that's a good…read moresign. They had an English menu. The servers spoke English and they served traditional schnitzel with their German beer. I feel like German beer is bleh, but at least it's relatively inexpensive. The sweet potato fries had the perfect combination of savory and sweet. Just be aware that it will be extra cost.

I came for breakfast which turned out to be s standard continental breakfast…read more Tasty. Fresh, and well presented but not much character Staff was very friendly and the price was affordable Lunch or dinner might be a better option It's worth a try if you are in the area

We went for brunch on a Saturday morning. First of all it…read moretook the waitress about 10 minutes to come and get our order for drinks (2 latte macchiato) and another 10-15 minutes to finally bring them and take our food order. The selection is good and the food actually looks nice. But unfortunately the taste isn't good at all. I ordered the Diego Breakfast which was supposed to come with Chorizo, Serrano, Cheese, 2eggs and Tortilla and white bread. What I got was a plate where the Salami and Ham was definitely out of a Supermarket package, thick pre cut pieces that tasted super cheap. Not delicious at all. The Tortilla somehow was a potato dish with absolutely no taste (no spices). The eggs were super dry. The bread was some sort of white bread, halfway dried out and no taste as well. My friend had scrambled eggs with bacon and eggs Benedict which were both okay except the Sauce Hollandaise wasn't homemade either and tasted old. All in all really disappointing for a place that offers such a huge selection of breakfast. To cut up some fresh meat for your breakfasts shouldn't be of any problem and would taste SO MUCH better!

Rain or shine, you can count on Frida to be full of people. The place is pretty large, with lots of…read moreoptions for indoor or outdoor seating. It seems more popular as a drinks spot, but the tapas are solid as well. I split the large tapas plate (19.90) and it was enough for two people. The selection was definitely random and haphazard, and our waitress couldn't tell us what kind of tapas would be included beforehand, so only go for this if you're up for a surprise. My favorites were definitely the albondigas, chorizo and lentils - next time I'll just order these directly. For dinner, this place is probably 3 stars, but the bustling atmosphere and drinks menu makes it a solid 4. Perfect for after work during the summer.