We were looking for somewhere to enjoy our anniversary dinner and my husband had just finished driving 5 hours back to Düsseldorf and not having eaten since 8am said he needed a "sure thing - no wait or surprises."
We didn't make a reservation since it was last minute and it was packed but they ended up having 1 table for two open! The atmosphere is quite nice - clean, simple, elegant. It's a nice step up from all the average casual restaurants around without feeling too dressy.
The menu is not extensive but everything we tried was delicious.
Shared Starter
- Vitello Tonnato which was very moist, tender, and fresh.
Primi pasta:
- Penne mit filetspitzen was light and fresh, meat good quality. It would have been perfect for a summer evening or a night when you want something filling but not super heavy.
- Tortellini Steinpilzfullung & truffle (I was hoping for the pumpkin tortellini but they were sold out so the owner recommended these) which was delicious and very filling.
Second main:
- Rump steak Devona had a nice kick to it. Meat tender with mushroom and shrimp sauce. The vegetables weren't anything to write home about but in the sauce they were just fine
- Filet mit steinpilzen (mushrooms) was also good.
Previous reviews had said the portions were small so we thought perhaps this was an Italian restaurant where you order your antipasto, primi, and secondi courses. However, after the pasta we were both quite satisfied and ready to call it a night.
And since no meal is complete without a bite of dessert, per the server recommendation, we got the chocolate soufflé, which was a little disappointing in comparison to the rest of the meal as it was too dry.
Besides dessert, the only other little disappointment was after dinner we asked for the check and they asked if they could bring us limoncello or grapa so we said sure. All other Italian restaurants I've eaten at its been complimentary but they added it to our bill! Ah well, we'll know for next time - no digestifs! read more