The 10 best French restaurants in Düsseldorf
With astonishing naturalness, the team around Dany Cerf succeeds in transforming first-class products into gastronomic fireworks for the eyes and palate. It's fascinating how refined purism can taste.
The virtuoso creations from the pen of Jean-Claude Bourgueil are timeless, extremely aesthetic and concise. Even after decades, the maître of the prestigious gourmet temple never runs out of ideas.
Many people want to cook French food, but here Patrick Zielonka is actually a Frenchman behind the stove. His repertoire ranges from classic to modern. His wife Svetlana Dunets takes care of the wine.
Uncomplicated bistro cuisine under one of Düsseldorf's most beautiful stucco ceilings. Excellent wine list with a focus on France, Germany and Italy. The cheese comes from maître affineur Volker Waltmann.
The casually run bistro is known for its impeccably prepared classics from rilettes to pot au feu as well as selected wines, some of which are natural. Another plus: the terrace in front of the building.
For many people in Düsseldorf, this is the epitome of fine French cuisine. The ambience is unique and elegant - whether seated in the inner courtyard or under the coffered ceiling of its 400-year-old townhouse.
Fusion cuisine at its best. Daniel Baur achieves the feat of marrying the most diverse gastronomic styles and traditions in such a way that it doesn't seem random and, above all, tastes harmonious.
Picture-book wine bar with adjoining patisserie and impressive menu. The journey takes you through all wine-growing regions and styles, accompanied by casual, market-fresh bistro cuisine. A perfect fit.
Melanie Lorbach and Dennis Schürmann have turned an old district pub in Flehe into an institution for high-quality German and French cuisine. In the charming parlours with old floorboards and wooden tables, the "Onglet von der alten Kuh" (Fillet steak) is a real highlight.