The Brauerei zum Schiffchen is a real institution in the Düsseldorf food scene, with a long…read morehistory. It's located in the heart of the Altstadt (Old Town) and its decor reflects its glorious and long past. Over the years, it has become more and more touristic but it's also still a place loved by many locals. They serve a lot of local beers, in particular the bitter, dark Alt which is typical from this area. Their menu offers a lot of dishes from the regional German cuisine including the renowned Rheinischer Sauerbraten (roast beef), Mettfleish (raw pork) and a lot of various wurst (sausages). The service is fast and prices are fair. It can get quite packed so it's always good to book well in advance.

Our last meal in Düsseldorf was at Brauerei zum Schiffchen. They're located in the old part of…read moretown. We dropped in on a Monday (around 12:30pm). The weather was a bit dreary so everyone was sitting inside for once. Our server spoke perfect English but he was a bit rough around the edges. This was the only restaurant we went to where English was already on the menu. The menu consisted of starters & soups, house specialties, fish and dessert. There also was a seasonal sheet and a few daily specials including a business set menu (€15,50). - Alsterwasser (€3,20 for 0.30L) - light beer with lemonade. This was a mix of pilsner with a splash of lemonade. - Himmel & ähd (€12,50) - blutwurst (fried black pudding), mashed potatoes, fried onions and stewed apples. Not sure why but their fried onions don't come hot nor crispy. The blutwurst was interesting; lightly crisped and the filling was tasty. Mashed potatoes were buttery. - Metzgers leibgericht (€14,50) - three sausages (mettwurst, thüringer art bratwurst and krakauer) with sauerkraut and homemade mashed potatoes. Mettwurst was a thicker, meatier, minced pork sausage. Krakauer (similar to a a Polish kielbasa) was slightly salty but had a good bite. Bratwurst was our favourite of the bunch; easily the tastiest and most flavourful. Sauerkraut was hot and well balanced in acidity. Mashed potatoes were the same (wish they would let you choose other sides to try). An enjoyable last German meal (and for once, not too heavy). 3.5 stars.

The best thing about the restaurant was my waitress. I have been learning German for only three…read moresemesters and was a little shy about trying to talk to someone. She was so patient and helpful, even though I was undoubtedly slaughtering her native language. It really helped with my confidence. The second best thing was the food. I had their Schnitzel,, Wiener Art and it was my first time ever having Schnitzel. It was very delicious! The Bratkaroffeln and Gurkensalat paired nicely with the meat. I was sadly unable to try dessert due to my timing. Next time. Either way, I highly recommend this restaurant for quality food!

Let's do a quick recap:…read more 1. The waiter took our order, delivered the 3 beers and food, and could then never be bothered again. We ordered a second round 6-7 separate times, but it never came. I think he just didn't want to work. 2. Two of us had extremely long hairs in our food. When I showed the waiter, he shrugged and walked away. 3. The table to our left waited so long for their first ordered beer, they they eventually got up and left, and I am not sure their waiter ever noticed. 4. Getting a bill took 20 minutes, once we realized service had basically ended. 5. My stomach now feels awful. I am sure this place can serve a beer if you stand up near the front, but do not eat here.

The food selection was basic, but all the items were very good. We went for two variations on Berst…read morewith potatoes. The location is great and it feels authentic, although you're in a tourist area.

Really good sandwich. I could smell the pork roasting from a block away…read more Can sit and order, or take away. Service was extremely lacking, but the sandwich would bring me back

Die Preise sind hoch. 27€ für das kleine Schnitzel war happig. Dennoch war das Schnitzel wirklich…read morelecker. Sehr Knusprig mit Geschmack. Toller Gurken Salat. Der Kartoffelsalat war nicht so meins. Wir hatten andere Dinge probiert. Schnitzel ist der Gewinner Ich komme gerne wieder!

This Michelin Bib Gourmand had quite a line for lunch but it moved quickly and we were able to get…read morea table outside. The menu is entirely in German so get your Google Translate app ready or come with a friend who knows German. We got the classic schnitzel and white asparagus with potatoes. Everything was pretty good and I got a glass of wine to go with it. The portion was enormous and I took about half of it home. They do have takeaway containers.

Will definitely be coming back next time I am in DUS. Excellent food, great wine, and very kind and…read morefriendly staff. Highly recommend.

I enjoyed the Alchemist for dinner with my husband on a recent trip to Dusseldorf. It's an…read moreintimately-sized restaurant, with outdoor seating. We shared the "gratinated goat cheese" salad to start, which was delicious. I had "Pasta summer truffle" as a main course, which was really great - it's garnished with freshly grated truffle table-side. My husband had the "Königsberger Klopse," which is apparently a very typical German dish. He liked it but was expecting something more unique and flavorful. We had a few Weihenstephan Hefeweizen with the meal. The menu is in German but our server spoke fluent English and patiently translated the entire menu for us. She was very friendly and attentive. I definitely recommend this restaurant. It's a nice departure if you're tired of heavy German dishes of meat and potatoes.

We were wonderfully entertained by Stefan--Five stars for him alone! A nice spot to visit if you…read morewant some local color. The food was good-imagine home cooking. The homemade salad dressing was wonderful as was the homemade meat sauce.

Great food, open on a Sunday and we went New Years day..would reccomend. The dessert was a…read morecombination of a few deserts "The Monarchs dessert" Pastry, Fruit sauce,Whipped cream, Ice cream"..

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!

Traditionell restaurant in Dusseldorf. They offer primarily stews which are quite expensive.read more

We went here on a weeknight. Great food and cool little place! Perfectly low key. Server was…read moreawesome!

Want a local joint near the airport to enjoy schnitzel, beer, schnapps? Well, this is the place;…read moreThe ONLY place! On Saturday they open at 1700 hrs. Steps from the excellent Avidon Art Hotel! Very Authentic! What does "Authentic" mean in Düsseldorf, a Northern German city? No nonsense, efficient service, and great German food, with the perpetual futball game on TV!