10 Great Restaurants in Dusseldorf

Restaurant Setzkasten Düsseldorf is a classy diner tucked away on the bottom floor of the Zurheide Feine Kost supermarket. The restaurant serves German as well as European delights.

Iberian lean ham and eel foie gras are among the must-tries featured on their 3 or 5-course set menu. You can either dine in the radiant, gold and brown dining room or enjoy a full gastronomic experience at the chef’s table. Expect to pay for this level of quality, though.

Rubens in Dusseldorf serves modern takes on Austrian dishes in quaint and unassuming settings. Besides tasty dishes such as Wiener schnitzel, backhendl (Austrian fried chicken) and amuse-bouche, Rubens also attracts connoisseurs with its long list of excellent Austrian wines.

Diners with friends or family can opt for a long table set up next to the wide windows with street views of Kaiserstrasse. Getting to the restaurant is a breeze – the Nordstrasse underground station is just a stone’s throw from the restaurant.

The Duchy (previously called Brasserie 1806) is a top spot for a decadent dining experience in Dusseldorf. The restaurant’s interiors are decorated with ornate old-world trappings like chandeliers, plush furnishings, and marble pillars. Its menu showcases classic continental European cuisine, with favourites such as monkfish ceviche and trout tartare. For a taste of a regional delicacy, try the Rheinischer sauerbraten, which is a roast marinated in vinegar and wine over several days.

The Duchy is situated inside the 5-star Breidenbacher Hof hotel and provides stunning views of Dusseldorf's historic centre. The nearest light rail station is Berliner Allee, located just outside the restaurant.

Nagaya is a Michelin-starred restaurant in Dusseldorf serving traditional Japanese fare with a European twist. Creative and meticulous dishes include small plates such as Kobe beef, sushi and a delicious foie gras terrine roll with octopus tempura, followed by desserts like leaf croquant and cherry blossom ice cream.

Reservations are required at this highly in-demand restaurant, which opens for lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Saturday. To get to this elegant diner, the D-Schadowstrasse U tram stop is 400 metres away, and the smaller D-Klosterstrasse transit stop is just 200 metres to the east.

20° Restobar serves Majorcan and Spanish cuisine in a spacious, minimalist venue in Dusseldorf. Creative Spanish dishes are available in the evenings, while the bar serves fine wines and tapas-style plates at lunch as well. You can also dine on the elegant outdoor patio.

Must-tries at 20° Restobar include their delicious Serrano ham followed by a hearty cake. You’ll find 20° Restobar behind the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art to the east of the Hofgarten. The restaurant’s bar is open until midnight or 1 am every day except for Sunday, though lunch is only served on Fridays and Saturdays.

Agata’s Restaurant is a top spot in Dusseldorf where you can feast on German-South Asian fusion fare in a refined yet unassuming space. The restaurant’s interiors are decorated in neutral colours with floral touches that keep the spotlight on the food. Creative menu favourites include short-rib kalbi with mustard miso and duck liver with maple syrup teriyaki. We highly recommend the banana bread sorbet for dessert.

Agata’s Restaurant is just a short walk from the Kirchplatz U transport interchange. This diner only opens for dinner from Tuesday to Sunday, which means reserving a table in advance is a must.

Brasserie Stadthaus occupies a 400-year-old townhouse with a wood-panelled interior space that serves French haute cuisine. On top of a long list of classic French wines, menu highlights at Brasserie Stadthaus include steak frites, oyster, shrimp, and foie gras. Delectable desserts include chocolate mousse and sorbet.

Brasserie Stadthaus is one of the top-rated restaurants in Dusseldorf. It’s usually worth booking a table in advance, especially if you want to visit for dinner on a Friday or Saturday. If you want to chill outside after dinner, there’s an observation deck by the Rhine River just over 200 metres away.

Askitis has been a staple of the local food scene in Dusseldorf for decades, serving locals and visitors high-end Greek cuisine in a cosy space. The restaurant specialises in meze dining, with a focus on seafood and grilled meat dishes. There’s also an impressive menu of fine Greek wines.

Menu highlights at Askitis include tuna steak, loup de mer (sea bass) and mixed grills. Regulars highly recommend treating yourself to a glass or 2 of Kir Yianni Greek wine during dinner. You’ll need to reserve a table in advance to dine at Askitis.

Prinzinger by SAITTAVINI is a fine Italian restaurant in Dusseldorf that puts its own high-end twist on pasta and risotto dishes. Its menu also includes Mediterranean fare and a long list of fine wines. While the menu changes with the season, staples include sea bass with pumpkin risotto and vitello tonnato.

Prinzinger is open every day except for Sunday from noon until midnight or later, but reservations are still usually required at this Dusseldorf favourite. You can get there by taking the train to the D-Luegplatz transit stop.

At Sansibar by Breuninger Dusseldorf, you can dig into steaks, currywurst and seafood delights in a Nordic-inspired dining room with a laidback atmosphere. In addition to the food menu, Sansibar is a local favourite thanks to its list of over 350 wines and spacious terrace that overlooks the Hofgarten.

Sansibar by Breuninger Dusseldorf is located on the first floor of the Breuninger Center, which is within walking distance of the D-Schadowstrasse U tram stop. Before or after dining, you can stock up on designer goods at the nearby GALERIA Dusseldorf Königsallee department store, which stays open until 8 pm every day except for Sunday.