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The 10 best French restaurants in Düsseldorf

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For all Francophile gourmets seeking the incomparable pleasure of French haute cuisine in Düsseldorf, this exclusive Falstaff list of the best offers the necessary inspiration. From classic French bistros and Provençal-style brasseries to exciting fusion cuisine; discover the crème de la crème of French cuisine in Düsseldorf.

First-class ingredients are the hobbyhorse of chef and patron Dany Cerf. Together with Nicole Bänder, the Swiss chef serves his guests impressive culinary journeys, whether on the menu or à la carte.

Marc-Chagall-Straße 108, 40477 Dusseldorf, Germany

For almost five decades, old master Jean-Claude Bourgueil has been working in the beautiful Kaiserswerth brick building. His pointed haute cuisine is surprisingly modern in its clear aesthetics.

Kaiserswerther Markt 9, 40489 Dusseldorf, Germany

Patrick Zielonka and Svetlana Dunets create a real "at home with friends" feeling. The "Veggie" and "Gourmet" menus are fairly priced - or you can choose à la carte. The accompanying wines come from France.

Blücherstraße 70, 40477 Dusseldorf, Germany

Alexandre Bourgueil, son of Michelin-starred chef Jean-Claude Bourgueil, has been cooking in his own bistro with the self-deprecating name for ten years now. Great wine list, fabulous gourmet cuisine à la française.

Hermannsstraße 29, 40233 Dusseldorf, Germany

In the 400-year-old, well-kept townhouse with its impressive coffered ceiling, upscale brasserie cuisine is celebrated at its best: from lobster with artichoke to veal liver with potato mousseline.

Mühlenstraße 31, 40213 Dusseldorf, Germany

At home with friends - that's what a visit to Daniel Baur and Olga Jorich feels like. While he works on octopus carpaccio or okonomiyaki in the kitchen, she is guaranteed to find the right wine to go with it.

Kaiserstraße 27, 40479 Dusseldorf, Germany

The mix of daytime café, patisserie, bar and market-fresh bistro cuisine is so irresistible that you can spend whole days here, with a thick wine list on your knees to study.

Weißenburgstraße 19, 40476 Dusseldorf, Germany

Dennis Schürmann's fun-filled, German-French cuisine focuses on charming home cooking. Product focus? Yes! For example, the Alsatian carpaccio with capers, calf's head and calf's brains and sauce gribiche.

Fleher Straße 254, 40223 Dusseldorf, Germany