Location: Essen
Top Restaurants in Essen
Top 10 restaurants in Essen, Germany
Essen began in the mid-9th century as home to a women's abbey, then during the Renaissance became an important coal mining town and later a major steel production center. The famed metal-working Krupp family opened their first foundry here in 1810. One of Essen's most interesting places is the Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex, once the largest colliery in the world. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it attracts 800,000 visitors a year, often hosting art exhibitions and performances.
Things to do in Essen
1. Der Bonner Hof
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 216 reviews
Reviewed By Con_Stanza50 - Essen, Germany
The entrance is a bit unpreposessing, but it hides a lovely German/Mallorcan restaurant - a real gem! We went on a really hot and steamy night, but despite the humidity the food more than hit the spot, the portions were most generous and there was an eclectic selection of gin as aperitif to start the meal off. The really high standard of food was matched by the very attentive waiting staff, who rectified an error with an order in a most professional manner. The wine list was extensive and there seemed to be something, both food and drink, to meet every taste.
2. DAMPFE - das Borbecker Brauhaus
Overall Ratings
4 based on 304 reviews
Reviewed By anonymousruhr - Essen, Germany
Spacious, authentic brewery with regional and other German food staples (from Bratwurst to pork knickles etc.). Also beer garden in summer. Various events. Suitable for fun, family, business. Somewhat out of the way by car but convenient via S/U-Bahn.
3. Schote
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 173 reviews
Reviewed By DWGermany - Dusseldorf, Germany
A very nice and stylish atmosphere- not too stif for a star restaurant. Very good service experience and a wonderful and surprising selection of food. The evening was exceptionally great. If you want to spend 150-200€ per person for a Michelin star restaurant- that is defiantly the right place to go and worth the money. Thumbs up for a perfect dinner.
4. Jagdhaus Schellenberg
Overall Ratings
4 based on 209 reviews
Reviewed By kr1069 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Indeed the view is spectacular and awesome from the terraces around this nice restaurant at 10' from the center of Essen.But also inside the Seating is very nice. Great service, friendly and competent, particularly related to less known German white wines.Limited card which is not...MoreThank you for your feedback. We hope you enjoy your vacation in Germany and we hope to see you soon.
5. Restaurant Hannappel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By YoshiDus - Earth, Texas
We visited Hannappel for dinner in November with a smaller group during a medical fair in Duesseldorf. The restaurant is located in the outskirts of Essen and therefore at least a 15 minute cab ride from the center of Essen. Despite being not to early only two other tables were occupied, which gave the evening a somewhat stiff atmosphere. The restaurant itself is in a older building but the dining room looked modern and contemporary. The menu is fairly limited and has a focus on regional products with a slightly modern and fancy touch. The quality and taste of of the amuse-gueule, starters and the main course was flawless. Despite the good taste and presentation we were not completely satisfied with our visit. Firstly the service strongly needs to be improved. Despite having three servers in an almost empty restaurant none of them really took care of us personally after we placed our orders. Nobody asked if we cared for more water or wanted a second bottle of wine, so we had to remind them a couple of times. Nobody was interested in recommending a bottle of wine and after I selected some Italian red and asked for alternatives very little to none came back from the server. Secondly the quantity of the main courses was fairly limited, so we would have left hungry if we had not ordered appetizers and dessert. Also a little awkward that the chef de cuisine showed up at the bar a couple of times and chatted with the servers but never came around to introduce himself or asked if we were pleased. All these are just some minor flaws and no big deal but I would like to see these improved since the work of the kitchen was excellent.
6. Mongo’s Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 271 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 Kokosowo - Haugesund, Norway
Very interesting place where you select into a bowl what is to be prepared on the hot plate with a sauce of your choice. Large selection of vegetables, tofu, noodles and meets and sea food available. Eat much as you can option available. Crocodile, kangaroo, ostrich, duck, beef, pork, Turkey, chicken meats to choose from. Very tasty, including good desert. As a starter soup and INSECTS available. Tried insects and were ok (crisps with sauce). Very friendly staff. Filly recommended.
7. Pfefferkorn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 378 reviews
Reviewed By RealW0rldTraveller - Alberta, Canada
This reputable steak restaurant is definitely worthwhile visiting. Nice selection of steak from Argentina, Ireland and the USA. I ordered the Rump Steak from Ireland and was quite impressed. Only negative is that all steaks are pan fried as opposed to grilled, but still very good.
The menu is an à la carte so no sides are included like choice of potato or grilled vegetables. The sides are all relatively generous and can easily be shared by 2 or even 3 people, depending how hungry you are.
Staff was very friendly and most had good English.
8. Restaurant Tablo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 282 reviews
Reviewed By VincenzoH1962 - Nijmegen, The Netherlands
We enjoyed a nice dinner here. Fresh salads and cold mezze, fresh fish and lamb. Refined Turkish white wine. We did regret, though, that Turkish flavours seemed somewhat normalized on the whole. In addition, the price level is rather high. Nonetheless a commendable restaurant.
9. Hans im Gluck
Overall Ratings
4 based on 314 reviews
Reviewed By Dirk S
The place often is packed. And I don't get why.
The interior isn't exactly what you'd look for in a burger place.
Sitting outside you are next to a busy street.
The burgers are off the wall, but in a tastewise direction that I find unsuitable.
And, also on a non-packed night, it requires time, a lot of time, to get one.
And when it comes the meat isn't that good.
So why is this place packed? Obviously, for capacity, it can only serve a minority. A minority of people who want their burger, an American dish to begin with, to taste as Bavarian or Austrian or French as it gets. I just don't get it. But I don't have to, I won't go again.
10. Tofino
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 234 reviews
Reviewed By Yani K - Dusseldorf, Germany
We witnessed a scene of a very nervous bossy lady, who was probably in charge of running the place. When she arrived she started talking to the waitress in an inappropriate way pointing out mistakes of the staff from the previous shift which was neither nice to watch, nor necessarily nice to be listening to. Apart from that, burgers were delicious, but not a wow and we had to wait for them for quite long. The size of the little burger (120g) is rather small, so if you happen to be there, you better go for the 200 g option. Apparently, place is well known among young people and not overcrowded, but more less full most of the time, so I guess they have reached at least a part of their customers' target. They don't have beer glasses, although they serve beer. The place definitely has not earned my 2nd place among restaurants in Essen, they should try harder.
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