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...

Even close to the Koenigsallee (Prada, Gucci...) this place is quite relaxed and open to everyone…read more Small, but good selection on Italian dishes from Pasta, Pizza, meat and fish. Friendly staff, however I found it unusual that the card is given you and you have to look for your table on your own. Dish was quite good. Hot and fresh.

A nice little coffee shop with a proper espresso machine! At least that is what my Italian friend…read moretold me when we walked in.

Kleinod der Ruhe (im Inneren) mit ausgezeichnetem Kaffee und deliziösem Kuchen!…read moreimmer wieder sehr gerne!

Offers a good bit of outdoor seating, but most isn't covered so it it's raining out you'll have to…read moretake refuge inside. Would be a great place to sit and have your morning coffee while reading your newspaper. But good luck trying to fit more than four at a table. The owner is nice but doesn't speak much English. Worth trying.