Location: Dortmund
Top Restaurants in Dortmund
Top 10 restaurants in Dortmund, Germany
Dortmund has become a center of high-tech industry, but back in the day, it was one of Germany's first brewing centers, and Dortmunder beer is definitely worth tasting in a local bar. Visit the Reinoldkirche or the Marienkirche, or venture south of town to the ruins of Hohensyburg Castle. December is an especially festive time to visit Dortmund—one of Germany's biggest Christmas markets takes over the center of town.
Things to do in Dortmund
1. Brauhaus Wenkers
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 270 reviews
Reviewed By AnselmColom - London, United Kingdom
Right in the heart of the town in a nice square it is the perfect place for a few beers before a game. It clearly caters for the away team as each time I have been it only has away supporters. Brilliant place plenty of choice but you obviously pay tourist prices.
2. Mongo's Restaurant Dortmund
Overall Ratings
4 based on 220 reviews
Mongo's is pure cross-culture and the most extraordinary catering experience for explorers and individualists. Create your dishes as you like. Always new, always different. In the Mongo's you are the head of the kitchen!! With our all-you-can-eat-classic "Mongo's Total" you can taste and combine endlessly! Combine to your heart's content the ingredients at our buffet, the Mongo's Food Market, for your individual meal as often as you want. Choose to each course one of our diversified home-made Mongo's marinades: from European mild to Asian fiery hot, pure vegan or vegetarian, always gluten-free or free of glutamate - it's your choice: there is something for everyone! Our chefs prepare your selection quick and gentle right in front of your eyes. And shortly after that your meal will be served at your table with a portion of rice. Alternatively to Mongo's Total you can also choose à la carte from our different Asian main dishes. And in many restaurants we also offer Mongo's Select for guests with less hunger endless tasting, but you only pay what you consume.
Reviewed By Brigette123 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Unique experience as you can create your own meal using the ingredients bar and various sauces. I particularly enjoyed the fresh mangoes in my cocktail (absolutely mango) and the fresh soup and Chile bread served with dinner. Nice flavors and varied ingredients to choose from, even zebra and ostrich meats.
3. Pfefferkorn
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4.5 based on 828 reviews
Reviewed By Isak1995 - London, United Kingdom
Fantastic restaurant!I personally loved the fixtures and settings.Almost gothic.Our meal was great as well.Extremely fast service.5 min for our drinks and no more than 20 min for our food.Group of 3 over from London to watch football in Dortmund.20 euro's each for food,beer and tip.I will maybe bring the wife over one day just for this restaurant.Thank you
4. Hovels Hausbrauerei
Overall Ratings
4 based on 332 reviews
Reviewed By ErnestFromBaltimore - Baltimore, Maryland
We went with local relatives for a real German dinner. The first thing that caught my eye on the menu was the grilled Schweinshaxe -- one kilogram of pig's foot! I split this and another dish (a mixed platter) with my son. This was a massive overdose of pork but it was very good, with crispy skin and fall-off-the-bone meat. Even though we cut off much of the fat, it was too much for us to finish, and we started out hungry! If my teenage son leaves tasty food on the table, it means something!
Others in the group had a plate with mushrooms that seemed OK but not spectacular. One ordered a burger that turned out to be way-oversized but did not look very interesting.
Nice, convivial ambiance, very German. Prices were slightly higher than ethnic places but still OK.
Would go back, would go for the pig's feet again but make sure to not have eaten previously in a long time.
5. Zum alten Markt
Overall Ratings
4 based on 389 reviews
Reviewed By ErnestFromBaltimore - Baltimore, Maryland
We wanted traditional German food and our German relatives took us here. The food fulfilled our expectations (plenty of pork, goods-sized portions). They serve Hovel beer, a Dortmund favorite. We were there on a nice August evening and had a table in the first row outside, next to the plaza, very pleasant. Prices were what I expected. The waiter was friendly but service could have been faster.
Overall, I would go back but I liked some other places in Dortmund a bit better.
6. Overkamp
Overall Ratings
4 based on 162 reviews
Reviewed By Raquelquesada - Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
To visit this restaurant you must have a car because is in the suburbs, we had a friend who took us there and it was a great experience! This is the typical German restaurant he said and it really was unforgettable. The carpaccio was outstanding with a touch of sweet balsamic glaze. My main course was so delicious, it was a filet with cheese on top with cranberries. OMG!!! I had never tried so many different tastes all together. The restaurant seems to have all sorts of different rooms for different activities, we sat at the lovely patio with great weather! Visit this amazing and romantic place!
7. Palmgarden restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Welcome to the Restaurant Palmgarden The young star restaurant with flair: soft light, warm colors, fine porcelain and shimmering silver. High above the beautiful Ruhr Valley you can enjoy gourmet dishes with esprit with a wonderful view. Our kitchen team around Michael Dyllong prepares all the dishes from market fresh regional and seasonal products - conceptually composed to culinary works of art. In the restaurant Palmgarden, you will experience Dortmund's star cuisine in the fascinating atmosphere of the Spielbank Hohensyburg. One of the most exciting places in the Ruhr area to eat exquisite food. Lean back, let yourself be pampered by creative cookery and a service-minded team. We look forward to you!
Reviewed By Jörg M - Dortmund, Germany
Wir waren mit Freunden hier und hatten ein 5 Gangmenü mit begleitenden Weinen. Exzellenter Service, tolle hoch qualitative Küche! Ein sehr guter Abend der nach lange Erinnerungen in uns haben wird. Der Koch ist sehr raffiniert und bringt einen außergewöhnlichen Geschmack an die Speisen.
8. Namu
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 121 reviews
Reviewed By Mariana M - Milan, Italy
It was a true surprise for a random evening in Dortmund - everything we ordered for starters was tasting fantastic (dumplings, rice rolls, spicy kimchi soup). When we though we cannot eat anymore, the main arrived - some massive beef dish. I don't know how it was physically possible, but we devoured it all and did not even feel stuffed - such great flavour and tender texture. And the price was very reasonable. Simply amazing, can't wait to have the chance to go there again.
9. L'Osteria Dortmund
Overall Ratings
4 based on 228 reviews
Reviewed By JokerNev - Johannesburg, South Africa
Liked the atmosphere and friendly staff from the approach. Willing to assist and althoug we are comfortable with the German menues they still dropped of the English menus without asking. The waiters constantly check on you if there is something you need and theur pizzas...MoreCiao, many thanks for your feedback. We are happy that you liked it with us. Kind regards, your L'Osteria team
10. Miss Mai
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By sandyinhgs - london
We have been here a number of times since it's opened and have always been amazed at the quality, freshness, and originality of the food. It's a small, cosy and very well designed restaurant. In the summer there are additional tables outside... especially nice to sit outside with one of their special lychee drinks! The service is extra special and they take pride in describing their daily dishes. Regular dishes are found on cards that describe the ingediants with a photo - also available in English. Portions are well sized. Noodles are made fresh daily. I love this place!
