In a city of restaurants serving either a) sub-par Italian or b) heavy German food, Oktopussy is a…read morebeacon of light. Seriously guys, this is the best restaurant in Düsseldorf. To be fair, I get the same thing every time - the salmon and potatoes. But it is so good I can't bring myself to order anything else. My husband gets something different every time and has been really happy with every meal. The ambiance both inside and outside is perfect for a leisurely dinner with friends or a romantic date. Bonus points: the staff is incredibly friendly and really good with the wine suggestions. We almost always go home and order a bottle of whatever we had at Oktopussy because the wine is always spot on. If you ask, they also have English menus available.

Great seafood, a collaborative and epicurean staff, great bartenders. I can't recommend Oktopussy…read morehighly enough. The menu changes, but only to keep up with seasonal ingredients and palate. I wish they had more space to accommodate a larger crowd, I took a 9:00 PM dinner reservation but it was well worth the wait. Seafood seems to be their specialty, but I saw an amazing goose plate leaving the kitchen. If you're a foodie, I strongly recommend you treat yo self and visit Oktopussy if you are in Dusseldorf. It's not on the top restaurants list for nothing!

The Tante Anna is located conveniently in the historic center (Altsstadt) of Düsseldorf. It is…read moresituated in a historic building and has a long tradition in Düsseldorf. It underwent a extensive renovation last year and only opened recently again for business. The setting is very traditional with a lot of antique decor, making a cozy and relaxing atmosphere. Service here is impeccable. Front of house Tobias Ludowigs and his team make every effort to make the guest feel special and well taken care of. As you can imagine the wine list is extensive covering all parts of the world but concentrating on Germany and France. The list of different Riesling is out of the world, I have never seen such an incredible choice. Even smaller vineyards are listed and you can find some rare vintages which are hard to get. The choice of German pintos (Spätburgunder) is extensive as well, all the big guns are on the offering. If you like French wines, don´t go elsewhere. They offer some of the best Bordeaux in the world and still have some older vintages. Best of all is that their wines in general are good value for money and you will sure find a wine that suits your budget. If you need help with your selection ask the sommelier Tobias Ludowigs. He's like a living wine encyclopedia and can tell you anything about the wines on his list. Food wise they have 3 different menu, a tasting, a German and vegetarian one. All include an appetizer, soup, sherbet, main and desert. You can skip the soup if you want, you can interchange courses from the different menu, they are really flexible here. Simon Nauels and his kitchen team do an excellent job. The food is well presented, portions are not too small, everything is delicate and done to perfection. It is always a great experience coming here. For me the Tante Anna has michelin star potential. It is inexpensive in comparison to other restaurants of this quality.

Ok in a city where you can eat good quality food served in generous portions at really not very…read moremuch money this restaurant is expensive, but it is also good value. The selection and quality of food matched by peerless service from staff who seem to speak several languages would put many Michelen 3*s in France to the test. Consult the sommelier about some of the fine German wines (not your usul Blue Nun!!) I had a great red from the Pfalz and it was truly memorable I love Dusseldorf Altstadt and its' brewery pubs but I will always try to have 1 night here as well

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.

Our Airbnb host said this was the best restaurant in Dusseldorf and even gave us a tip to ensure we…read moreget a table since they don't take reservations. This was indeed the best meal we had in Germany. Not a bad thing in the menu, local vibe, free restaurant-specific parking (we didn't drive), friendly staff and indoor and outdoor seating. The outside of the place is intimidating because you would think it isn't anyplace special, but it is worth the trip.

Classic. Wonderful. Delicious. Amazing. The food here is beyond delicious! And you will never leave…read morehungry! The service is perfect. The location is cute! I love the locals and atmosphere! I can't recommend one dish, because everything is tasty beyond words! Guten!

This little gem is located on the ever so popular Klosterstrasse, just next to the Kikaku…read more It was my first time at Nenio and I am already a big fan. I like the interior and the concept! There are around 16 "bar" stools around a U-shpaped counter. You have a good view on the open kitchen where Bastian Falkenroth and his team create amazing dishes. I would say its East meets West! There is a lot of interaction between the team and the dinner guests, which is really a great experience. We had a wine pairing dinner, 4 courses each paired with 2 wines from the Günther Steinmetz vineyard. The menu was very well thought of, the dishes matched perfectly to the wines we tried. In general if you ever have the chance, try the wines from Steinmetz, they are incredible. They only use fresh regional produce for their dishes which are cooked to perfection, great presentation as well. Portions are not small, you will not leave the Nenio hungry. It may not be cheap, but it's worth every penny! We paid Euro 100 for 4 courses including wine and water. I am looking forward to the next time!

Very disappointing. Small dishes and waiters Max K. was unsurpassable when it came to…read moredilettantism. Truffle noodles were SALTY, far too little and the worst truffle noodles I have ever tasted. Had two main courses and then had to eat something in another restaurant to get full. The fish was not 100g for 22.50 euros. I haven't been this disappointed in a restaurant in a long time. The Turkish owner promised to make amends, but then didn't keep his promise. From all previous visits to restaurants in the last 35 years, I had over 15,000 restaurant visits worldwide, that EM BRASS in Düsseldorf is by far the worst restaurant I have ever visited on all levels.

I went last night for my 2nd visit. I like the place…read moresomehow, it has a good wine card, it's rather small but always busy and the food is well prepared. You might wonder why I am giving only 3 stars. Well I ate a beef filet yesterday and lets say, I had better ones. This one was sinewy... Well the pre-dish, scallops, were great and also the desert was yammie! I'll go again.

We found this place on "via Michelin". Since we were a little tired on schnitzels and pizzas in…read moreHaan, we gave it a try. The restaurant has a beautiful interior and an extremely nice patio (not used because of a cold rain). The menu selection is limited but the preparation and ingredients are top notch. We both had the lamb chops with oven-roasted potatoes which were exceptional. The service is excellent and the wine list is very good. Well worth a try!

Sooooooo good! We had the 6 course menu and wine pairing- it was INCREDIBLE. The portions were…read moregenerous, and yet perfectly executed. The shrimp was cooked perfectly. Every dish was delightful! The staff is super friendly and kind with great service. Overall, a top place in the most unassuming of places!