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

We visited with our friends from overseas for a special occasion. Once again, the best restaurant…read moreand food in Aachen and one of the best I ever had anywhere in the world!

From the owner: Das elegante Restaurant serviert feine französische Feinschmeckerküche in entspannter Atmosphäre.read more

I have written five star reviews before. This is a ten star review. I have never, ever, in my…read morelife, had an experience like I had here. Came with a group. The staff were AMAZING. The food, oh my god the food. You don't know what is coming or how many courses, by design. And EVERY SINGLE ONE is amazing. Not only incredible tasting, but beautiful as well. We had wines paired to the surprise flights (some wines covering more than one flight) and they were expertly selected. I cannot day enough positive things about this place. This meal is something I'll remember for the rest of my life.

Everything is sooo perfect here: 1. Ambiance: pleasant…read moresmell, wood house, scented and clean bathroom 2. Service: cute waitress, hospital and friendly, very welcoming 3. Food: this is the best of the restaurant, we had the specialty with 3 courses, raw beef, fessant, chocolate ice-cream, flower tea 4. Price: 43 per meal (for 3 courses) drinks not included 5. Decoration: the pictures hanging on the wall make it look a bit like SM club - commented by one of friends :)

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!

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.

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.

The Tatort-Essen Restaurant opened in March, is more than convincing but has no reviews yet? Very…read morestrange, but anyway, we came here for the first time and had lunch (it seems that dinner requires a reservation due to high demand from patrons) and we were enthusiastic.. By the way: Tatort means Crime Scene and Essen means either Meal or refers to the City of Essen. There is a TV-Show called Tatort and in the seventies it played also in Essen. The series still exists but has moved on to other cities for their crimes. So the name Tatort-Essen Restaurant is a bit ironic (not too much of course, in the end we are just Germans). Coming from Rüttenscheider Stern the restaurant lies a few meters before Möhrchens Eis. The Tatort furnishings are modern and straight but not cold. There are seats for around 30 to 40 people at 9 tables with wooden chairs. There is a small wooden bar in light colors where one can have drinks before or/and after the meal ;-) . It is also possible to have the order served here. Additionally there is a nice outdoor area in front of the Tatort offering seats for around 20 people. Small bay trees separate the seating area from the traffic. Looking at the menu it seems difficult to categorize the restaurant. Asian, French, tasty, diversity may be the right word. By the way, we learnt that there is no standard menu card, instead the different offers of the day are written on a board or given as a printed paper. On advice of the manager we ordered the Duck Teriyaki and the Ox Cheak and without hesitation I can say that we did not regret it. The duck was served on a bed of red cabbage and had a pleasant oriental taste. The ox cheek came with sweetheart cabbage and mashed potatoes. The meat was excellent and although sounding heavy and hearty the meal left a surprisingly light impression. For aperitif we were served a white Lillet and a smalll cold melon soup, the right choice for a hot summer day. Being absolutely satisfied we allowed ourselves some dessert: chocolate soufflé with mango sorbet combined with mixed fruits, a great ending. We had the coffee outside (I know, I know, smokers). It would not be fair to give credit to the chef alone and to forget the service: friendly, sincere, willing to help, quick, at the same time competent, simply extremely pleasant in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. We were pleasantly surprised by this Crime Scene. The whole meal was simply great. We'll come again.

The food and service were excellent. This is a place that locals eat at, so MAKE A RESERVATION…read more The menu is altered each day/week for local products, so can be quite eclectic. I had Spanish Octopus as a starter, and beef cheeks with a bourginone(sp?) sauce, and puree of pumpkin. My wife had Bruschetta with Mushrooms and truffles and a beef duo. The wines/champagne were great, and the staff spoke English and were polite and helpful. Expect 2 people to spend 150 euros for dinner, but this is just under a fine dining experience. They included palate cleansers, amouse bouche(sp?) and many other fantastic choices.