The Tatort-Essen Restaurant opened in March, is more than convincing but has no reviews yet? Very…read morestrange, but anyway, we came here for the first time and had lunch (it seems that dinner requires a reservation due to high demand from patrons) and we were enthusiastic.. By the way: Tatort means Crime Scene and Essen means either Meal or refers to the City of Essen. There is a TV-Show called Tatort and in the seventies it played also in Essen. The series still exists but has moved on to other cities for their crimes. So the name Tatort-Essen Restaurant is a bit ironic (not too much of course, in the end we are just Germans). Coming from Rüttenscheider Stern the restaurant lies a few meters before Möhrchens Eis. The Tatort furnishings are modern and straight but not cold. There are seats for around 30 to 40 people at 9 tables with wooden chairs. There is a small wooden bar in light colors where one can have drinks before or/and after the meal ;-) . It is also possible to have the order served here. Additionally there is a nice outdoor area in front of the Tatort offering seats for around 20 people. Small bay trees separate the seating area from the traffic. Looking at the menu it seems difficult to categorize the restaurant. Asian, French, tasty, diversity may be the right word. By the way, we learnt that there is no standard menu card, instead the different offers of the day are written on a board or given as a printed paper. On advice of the manager we ordered the Duck Teriyaki and the Ox Cheak and without hesitation I can say that we did not regret it. The duck was served on a bed of red cabbage and had a pleasant oriental taste. The ox cheek came with sweetheart cabbage and mashed potatoes. The meat was excellent and although sounding heavy and hearty the meal left a surprisingly light impression. For aperitif we were served a white Lillet and a smalll cold melon soup, the right choice for a hot summer day. Being absolutely satisfied we allowed ourselves some dessert: chocolate soufflé with mango sorbet combined with mixed fruits, a great ending. We had the coffee outside (I know, I know, smokers). It would not be fair to give credit to the chef alone and to forget the service: friendly, sincere, willing to help, quick, at the same time competent, simply extremely pleasant in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. We were pleasantly surprised by this Crime Scene. The whole meal was simply great. We'll come again.

The food and service were excellent. This is a place that locals eat at, so MAKE A RESERVATION…read more The menu is altered each day/week for local products, so can be quite eclectic. I had Spanish Octopus as a starter, and beef cheeks with a bourginone(sp?) sauce, and puree of pumpkin. My wife had Bruschetta with Mushrooms and truffles and a beef duo. The wines/champagne were great, and the staff spoke English and were polite and helpful. Expect 2 people to spend 150 euros for dinner, but this is just under a fine dining experience. They included palate cleansers, amouse bouche(sp?) and many other fantastic choices.

What an awful experience. Owner is extremely unpleasant. Recommending that we "don't come back"…read more For the price and his extreme unpleasantness, we won't bother coming back for sure. Not only was the food forgettable, but the bill was also over the top and NOT the same as advertised on the website. Avoid!

Deniz is conveniently located in Unterbilk and is easily one of my favorite Döner spots in the…read morearea. It is reliable tasty and consistently satisfying which is exactly what you want from a neighborhood go to place. The falafel is very good with a nice texture and flavor and not dry. The wraps and Dürüm are also solid with fresh ingredients and good bread. If you are vegetarian the vegetarian plate or teller is a great option and comes together nicely as a complete meal. The only potential downside for me is the amount of sauce. They tend to be very generous which some people will love but it can be a bit too much for my taste. I always ask for less sauce and once I do that everything is perfectly balanced. Overall Deniz is a great choice for Döner falafel and vegetarian options and definitely worth visiting if you are in the neighborhood.

It's a cozy wine restaurant. The suggested wine (a french mix of Syrah and Grenache) was amazing…read moreand the food was perfectly matched with it. Definitely again.

Small cozy restaurant, very unique cottage environment; the appetizer cheese and salad were better…read morethan the beef stew entree. The entree's meat was a little tough for me; but the service was excellent considering the waiter didn't speak English. He was extremely polite, just the right touch of personal versus professional, and the follow up was extremely thorough. He must have known we were there for a convention and get business customers often. The receipt printer was not working and he followed up via email to ensure we got our meal receipt. I wish we had this thorough of a follow up with some of our business relationships!