I am often asked how do I find the places I go....there are several ways. One of them led us to…read moreD'Artagnan and we were not disappointed. We had originally headed to the local family-run Bar Frape but were distressed to find it shuttered. Perhaps because they closed at 2000 and we were there shortly thereafter. Looking south along the river we spotted tables and chairs on the sidewalk so we headed in that direction. What we found was a trendy (and empty) bar that was obviously serving up what we were NOT looking for. That's when we spotted across the street what appeared to be a Eetcafe but upon further inspection found a joint billing itself as a Grand Cafe. Now, typically we steer away from Grand Cafes since our desire to impress is less than at times it should be. We have found Grand Cafes to not have any better food than Eetcafes and usually at twice the price. However, we decided to go outside our box and give it a try....and we are glad we did. Inside the D'Artagnan resembled more an Eetcafe than a Grand. While there was much more spit and polish than most Eets the atmosphere was that warm, comfy gezellig the Dutch are so wild about. We were looking for refreshment and a snack and ended up finding our favorite Dutch gin (2VC) which right then and there told us we were putting the rest of our evening on hold. We ordered the bouillabaisse and the anti pasta. Both excellent choices and between the both of us we could not finish. The bouillabaisse contained succulent portions of langostinos in a delicate seafood/tomato broth. The cheese bread on top was less a compliment than what was intended but good nonetheless. The anti pasta included ham, proscuitto, salami and pepperoni. Plus bread, olives, salad and scrumptious garlic mushrooms. With the exception of the pepperoni which was mealy, it was a great sampler. If you are not familiar with gezellig (gezelligheid) then you need to look it up or better, hang out here for an hour.... We will return.

The place is now called Cabaret Douze, but the ambiance, the service and the food is still amazing!…read moreAte here twice the last few days and the price/quality is simply outstanding. Also worth mentioning is the background music: just love it! Will be back here for sure.

This was the second place I visited while I was in Düsseldorf. The waitress was amazing and she was…read morevery sweet when it came to helping me with my German. She continuously checked in on the table and made sure we were well taken care of. The restaurant itself was lovely. There was really no one else in the restaurant, so I cannot comment on the normal atmosphere. It was very clean and bright. My biggest complaint, and it really isn't just this restaurant, comes from the amount of flies I had to fend off. As for the food, it was tasty. I started with fish soup, which was deliciously salty. For my entree I had ceviche, which I have never had so I tried it out. It was delicious, however the sweetness and the coconut flavor overwhelmed me toward the end and I wasn't able to finish it! I was able to have their apple tart for a dessert and loved it. The tart was soft and applely. No complaints there. Overall, it was a lively experience!

Excellent gluten-free galettes aux fruits de mer (buckwheat crêpes with seafood)! Pulpo salad from…read moresmall octopus is also highly recommended with a cup of dry cidre. update 2016: still the same high quality tasty seafood!

What a great find it was for our last night in Cologne before going back to the US…read more If you're looking for a quiet intimate dinner with great wine and food - look no further, this is it. Also, customer service was incredible. The chef made sure that we are perfectly taken care of. We were so impressed with all the dishes, the wine and dessert. I will definitely be back next time I'm in Cologne.

Amazing dinner while on a business trip. You are not always so welcome when you go out for dinner…read moreby yourself but I felt really welcome here. You wouldn't expect such a nice cute place on the Hansaring. Great food, great service - perfect dinner!! Thank you. Will for sure come back

Brasserie van den Berg serves fine dining for the casual eater. The candle lit atmosphere and…read moreservice are relaxing at dusk. English and Dutch are on the succinct menu, and the food tastes real fresh. A taste from the 'menu du jour' (menu of the day) is a good way to sample the cuisine here.

Wat een fijn restaurant. Uitgebreide kaart, goede kwaliteit eten en een zeer fijne bediening…read more Als de zon schijnt is er een gezellig terras waar je gerust een paar wijntjes kan gaan nuttigen. Zeker een aanrader als in de buurt bent of als je een reden zoekt om in de buurt te zijn.

1910 Restaurant was unusual for a European restaurant, since it was extremely spacious and…read morecomfortable. Good place for a date. Modern art on the walls, clean lines, friendly service as well. It's a bit pricey, but it's OK for a business trip ;) The food was excellent and the service was prompt.

From the owner: In einem der ältesten historischen Gebäude der Bonner Fußgängerzone bietet das 'La Cigale'…read moregeschmacklich ein symbiotisches Feuerwerk von Wein und Speisen und steht mit fachkundiger Beratung zur Seite. Unsere Philosophie: Essen wie Gott in Frankreich Die Fabel "La Cigale et La Fourmi" von Jean de la Fontaine war Namensgeber für unser Restaurant und bildet eine Parabel zu unserer Philosophie. Während die Ameise - la Fourmi den ganzen Tag schuftet, genießt die Grille - la Cigale mit zirpendem Freudengesang lustvoll das Leben. Mit dieser weisen Botschaft der Grille wird die emsige Ameise erinnert: Wir leben nicht, um zu arbeiten; wir arbeiten, um zu leben! Wir möchten unseren Gästen einen Ort der Lebensfreude bieten. Es ist wichtig, Ihnen den Raum zum Abschalten vom geschäftigen Alltag zu geben. Ganz gleich ob Sie uns mittags oder abends besuchen, ob Sie auf unserer Terrasse oder im Ambiente unseres Restaurants speisen möchten - wir freuen uns über Ihren Besuch. Mittagstische werden von Montag bis Freitag ab 13,50€ (inkl. Espresso und Glaswein) angeboten. Das Restaurant wird u.a. von Gault&Millau, Feinschmecker und Römers Gastro Führer empfohlen.