(Overall: B) - Overall, while the food was a bit out of range of pleasantness, I found their service to be outstanding -- while I used the bathroom, the staff actually kept my plate of food warm for me, which is above and beyond and should be commended. Also interestingly to note, the decor is a bit profane in the dining room, so that is worth looking at. (Bluefin Tartare: B) - Their bluefin tartare is paired with avocado and ponzu, some classic flavors that work well. The presentation is also elegant. Unfortunately, the rice is a bit hard, which made this dish unpleasant but is otherwise tasty. (Pan Seared Duck: D) - While the duck was cooked nicely with a juicy pink center, I found the accompaniments to be unideal. The saurkraut is incredibly sour and overwhelms the dish, especially given the ratio of cabbage to duck. Furthermore, the dumplings simply tasted like a ball of flour, which was is unfavorable to consume. -- Food: -1 Presentation: +1 Price: E Atmosphere: E Service: +2 Menu: E Overall: +2 B Insta/Beli: @amei_eats read more

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I don't quite have the words to describe this amazing restaurant. The only way I can describe it is saying it is simply the best food I've ever eaten. And I lived in New Orleans for goodness sake's! Two chef brothers who have a way with the same ingredients most kitchens can have and yet still create the most original, and delicious foods I have ever tasted. We came in under dressed for lunch and we were seated immediately. My wife and I ordered a Caprese salad type starter that was heavenly. Then we had a foamy asparagus mushroom soup, and it was spectacular. My wife and I shared a steak and scallop potatoes. You may think, "that seems safe." But it wasn't. The potatoes were amazing and the steak was outstanding. The flavors were unique and original. In house sorbet for dessert. Oh! And I almost forgot! All of this was paired with a German white wine that was made essentially for this restaurant. All of this was so delicious that we decided to return for dinner. We were given a starter that was on the house and I can't tell you what it was but it was tasty. My wife ordered a very thin crust pizza-ish type of meal that was fantastic! I ordered the sea bass and mashed potatoes. So freaking good! We ordered a bottle of the wine we drank for lunch. The service was top notch, super friendly, and forthcoming with all of the questions we asked. We finished the night with a very nice crème brûlée and sorbet. I can't recommend this place enough. The atmosphere is beautiful, honestly I was so impressed with the food I hardly looked around except for the one wall that has Boccelli type woman on the entire wall. Do yourself a favor and get to this restaurant as quickly as you can. You're welcome. read more

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Wonderful service and staff. I didn't end up having a reservation and was only in town for a night. I went to three different restaurants who turned me away before the manager here was nice enough to get me in for a late table for one. I had a pretty simple meal. I tried the squash soup and got the steak entree. The soup was absolutely incredible. Definitely the highlight and got me really excited for the entree. Made the whole 2.5 hour wait at the bar next door worth it. The steak however was just ok. It was cooked well, but the quality just wasn't what I was expecting. Disappointing, but couldn't fault the kitchen as again it was prepared very well. Should have tried something else as I'm sure they have some other incredible entrees from the taste of that soup! If I'm ever in town again, I'll be sure to come back and try again. read more

Medici - Top five soups of all time! - Mediterranean Near Me - Frankfurt, HE

Absolutely fabulous food. Best meal experience I have had in a long time. I had the sampler menu, fixed meals with options. Not typical timing as far as the US is concerned. This was two hours long, but worth every minute. Very affordable, yet classy meals. read more

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I'm getting ready to head back to Germany and realized I never actually reviewed this amazing spot from when I visited last year! I was there around this time last year, here's what I wrote then: Medici is truly amazing. For a Michelin-starred restaurant, the price is very reasonable. The four course dinner menu is around 60 euro a person, while other Michelin spots in the area start around 90 or 100 for prix fixe. The staff is surprisingly unpretentious. We popped in earlier in the day before our reservation to ask a question (not dressed very fancy, mind you,) and the hostess was perfectly warm and friendly. Our server was knowledgeable and efficient but very friendly and non-aloof. She remembered that my boyfriend had called the restaurant earlier and that he'd mentioned we were vegetarian. She cleared every utensil at the correct course, which is exactly the kind of service to be expected in a place like this. At the same time you didn't feel like you'd be shamed for using the wrong fork. The ambiance was nice. The table was candlelit and tucked away in a corner so that we felt we had privacy, and there was a tiny poinsettia for the holidays. Regardless, we could hear the restaurant fill up and come alive throughout the evening. We weren't rushed. From sitting down to getting the bill, our meal was around two hours, which seems about right for multi-course fine dining. The food was some of the best I've had out in my life, and upon tasting it you immediately understand the price point. The quality and care in preparation is obvious. Each dish oozes with culinary passion. The chefs masterfully pair multiple flavors and textures that might not seem immediately obvious, but each mouthful is perfect harmony. The amuse bouche was a pea panna cotta, which was savory and a little sweet, perfectly cool and smooth. I've never had a savory panna cotta, and this teaser cued me in that something truly special was coming. The salad was my absolute favorite dish of the night. It had lamb's leaf lettuce, pomegranate seeds, and a melty goat cheese. Every bite had a symphony of flavor and texture. I would gladly eat salad for every meal if I had access to salads this delicious on a regular basis. My appetizer was a prawn dish, which had plump shrimp and a curry-like sauce. For my main, I chose the filet of sole. The fish was thin and perfectly cooked, not greasy or mushy in the slightest. The presentation was gorgeous, and the mashed potatoes and vegetables were heavenly. Each sauce was an experience. My dessert was a seasonally appropriate gingerbread mouse that was perfectly complimented by the variety of fruits and sauces on the plate, which were just as adventurous as they were beautiful. This definitely felt like an adult dessert and was a delicate yet decadent end to a satisfying and exciting dinner. My dining companion had a chestnut foam soup, the salad, a beetroot curry, and a cheese plate. He loved everything as well. Each bit was bliss. Portions are modest, but each bite commands you to take your time and savor the flavors. This meal is a treasure. For drinks, we each got a glass of prosecco as well as sharing a bottle of mineral water, and these were also reasonably priced. Medici is a higher-end restaurant, but you absolutely get the quality that you are paying for here. For slightly more than the cost of an average restaurant meal, you get a world-class culinary experience. This spot makes for a grand initiation to the world of fine dining for less experienced gourmands (guilty.) I'd wager to say that most travelers would feel every bit as welcomed and amazed as I was. If you're ever in the city, make a reservation and check this place out- you'll regret it if you don't! read more

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We were on a 10-day trip to visit Christmas markets and finished up in Frankfurt (to fly back to MN). We were staying near old town and found this delightful restaurant online. From the name you might expect Italian food but it's really more Mediterranean but also really really nice. The interior was nicely decorated for Christmas and we arrived at 5:30 for an early dinner-in fact we were the first customers. Our friendly English-speaking waiter welcomed us and got us settle. The menu, while not huge had a super selection of meats, fish and vegetarian options. Rustic bread comes our shortly after you are seated. We enjoyed all the food and sampled a wide variety of things: To start we had the onion Fambe tarte (really more of a flatbread)-great starter. (In German- Elsasser Flammkuchen) My wife chose the Filet of beef -note comes with a decent sized salad too-perfectly cooked. (Gebratenes Rinderfilet ain't Portweinsauce mit totem Zwiebelconfit, Kartoffelgratin und Salat)-that was expertly prepared while I enjoyed the roasted perch fish over ratatouille and pumpkin-delicate and so flavorful -(Zanderfilet August Ratatouilkegememuse und Hokkaidokurbispure) For dessert the gingerbread with orange sorbet was Devine. Easily the best meal on our 10-day trip and paired with great attentive service, a memorable night. Highly recommended read more

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I simply loved the creative flair of the Greek chef here who on the spot delivered a vegetarian nix, a vegan, meal to delight me. Everyone at my table had wished they had ordered non meat. Beautiful murals on both wall lend drama while the understated elegance let's the beautifully designed dishes and the cuisine take center stage. Very personable staff that go the extra mile to accommodate dietary preferences and even plug in your iPhone! Loved it and highly recommend after or before opera in Frankfurt read more

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Came in during lunch time for a quick bite. I Googled this place and the pictures and reviews looked really good. Immediately walking in, you get a hit with a giant aroma of truffle. They have a 3 course lunch special menu with various dishes you can choose from (one of them obviously being a truffle pasta). First comes bread and spread. Then I opted for the carpaccio and steak with white asparagus. Dessert was some sort of chocolate moose with a passion fruit jelly on top. read more

Medici - Mediterranean Near Me - Frankfurt, HE

On the last evening of our vacation in Frankfurt, we dined at Medici with a large group of my hubby's co-workers and a client. The restaurant is small but cozy. We were seated at a long table by the window and the great service began. I am sorry to say I do not remember the name of our waitress, but I hope once this is posted she will read this. She was fluent in English which was super helpful. When asked about the history of the restaurant, she was well versed and was genuinely happy with the restaurant. Not sure why the food is noted as Mediterranean on Yelp because it is actually Italian. We started with a lovely red wine and we made our choices from the small menu. I liked the minimal options because you then know that the food will be fresh. I am not sure what we were brought first- it was like an amuse bouche but more than a spoonful. It was a tiny cup with a tomato based custard, topped with a dried salmon cracker- hard to explain but it was so fricken good. It was hard for me to act lady like and take small bites of this. If I had been alone, I would have had that yummy goodness into my stomach in one bite! Apps were then brought out, and we all shared three different salads. My husband and I shared the salad with fresh tuna and I believe salmon. No salt or pepper needed- it was delicious. Again, I had to restrain myself from diving into and saying YUM loudly! Most of the diners at the table chose the lamb, one chose the fillet, two veg meal, and we chose the cod with risotto. EVERYONE loved their meals and cleaned their plates. That says a lot. The fish was cooked perfectly and had no hints of a fishy smell. The risotto was al dente , creamy and delicious. One of the co-workers requested a spicy pepper sauce for his meal. The waitress brought out a specially made red pepper concoction in a beautiful stone and gave a warning that it was spicy. My fellow diner then scooped up a spoonful and took a bite. The waitress, who was behind him, gasped at this and I couldn't help but giggle! After he egged me on, I finally broke down and tried it on my food. One tiny bite and my face was beet red and I think smoke was coming out of my ears and nose! Yes, he eats a lot of spices! Along with the incredible food, the service was beyond impressive. Our waitress was always near, but we never had to ask for a thing. She even gave one of the diners a special whiskey drink that they make onsite. Nice! Dinner was amazing and service great. If you are ever in Frankfurt, be sure to treat yourself at Medici. Thank you, Medici, for a wonderful experience! read more

For good reason, this is my First and Only FIVE star review for a restaurant in Germany. Whichever colleague told me he thought we were going to an Italian restaurant was totally wrong. And I am SO glad. The entrance in the cold and dark Winter is not very inviting and you stand in the vestibule blocked by a red curtain to enter and awaiting those standing there ahead of you or trying to exit. While clearly not ideal, this shouldn't be any issue in the Summer. We were sat to the left which was a small area and I honestly never saw the rest of the restaurant. Quite unassuming and I was wondering what to expect of the food. The menu surprised me, especially the rabbit with herbs, pea mash and vanilla carrots. Vanilla carrots immediately set off a red light of restaurants who try too hard. I don't eat rabbit anyhow so easily avoided that option. They bring you bread and butter. Oh that walnut bread. I will miss this when I move back to America. And they kept bringing it, like clockwork, each time we finished a plate. I may have eaten two loaves by the end of the evening! I hesitated on my choice of starter (I wouldn't typically order this unless at a Thai restaurant) but was chilled from the rain and cold and settled on the Coconut Curry Soup with shrimp, cilantro and lemongrass. I had a bit of food envy when the truffled tagliatelle arrived for two colleagues (the arugula salad looked beautiful though standard also) which was soon erased. I lifted the spoon on the small soup to my lips and the scents immediately hit me. A creamy soup with a hint of coconut. The shrimp and size of them matched the small serving pot and were perfect. Each spoonful, the delicious aroma, just enough cream, shrimp cooked perfectly, was Perfect and consistent. Could the meal go uphill from this?!??!?! I will admit, the amuse bouche that arrived (tuna in some custard) was far too 'fishy' for me and I barely got one small bite down and left the rest. My entree...Saddle of Lamb encrusted by herbs over a pak-choi mushroom ragu with macadamia nut gnocchi. Yes the idea of a diet my final weeks in Germany went out the window. Again, perfection. The herb crust complimented the meat. I savored each bite. The gnocchi were nothing like a standard potato kind and even though laden with macadamia nut, had a sweet lightness to them. And the ragu? Full of vegetables and quite a rich flavor. We enjoyed coffees. Spared ourselves (and my waistline) dessert. I finished the second glass of my Chardonnay (from oak as I prefer). I am sorry, I feel I could have conveyed the flavors better. The service was also good (no issues on my end), I was just so distracted by the food! But please, if you have a choice in the neighborhood (at that price point - reasonable for business!), please give Medici a shot. The outdoor seating is the 'tops' in Summer I've heard. And you know what, I bet that rabbit with vanilla carrots was outstanding also. read more

Medici - Lamb with Herb Crust over Pak Choi and mushroom Ragout with Macadamia Nut Gnocchi. - Mediterranean Near Me - Frankfurt, HE

okay so we are here for a late lunch. they dont do that, it seems that between lunch and dinner the cook is not working or they clean or whatever. well then just a starter. the waitress seems to be making a break in her head, not really listening and cant answer the question about the type of the fishes. well its not cheap so it should better be good. so salad with special fish it is. someone else is serving the food, thats intresting, he also knows the food. the salad is really good and the tiny pieces of fish are also tasty. i cant really say if its a bad place or not. but i would say that i expected more for that price. read more

Medici - blattsalat mit edelfischen und pesto - Mediterranean Near Me - Frankfurt, HE

This place was phenomenal. It is ranked #1 on Trip Advisor and for good reason. Reasonably priced for such a fantastically delightful restaurant. I recently went there with my wife and mother in law I had the veal, and it was nothing short of spectacular. The meat was so tender, and the meal's presentation was second to none. We enjoyed two bottles of red wine with our meal which sincerely complimented our pallets. For dessert the three of us had the creme brûlée and the chocolate cake. To go along with the night's theme...it Was amazing. The only reason why they didn't get 5 stars is because our wine was almost served in the wrong glassware, it took a while to come out, and my mother ordered coffee with her dessert and it came out after the dessert. read more

Service: 5 stars Food: 3.5 stars The business lunch seemed like a good proposition, for E19.50. Appetizer: The shrimp wrapped in crispy-outershell was well-cooked and I loved the contrast between the crispy shell and soft shrimp, however the sald was not the freshest, kinda ordinary looking. It was redeemed by the chili sauce. Mains: Had a codfish skewer with curry, quite fresh but a little overcooked, the middle was too flakey and dried out. The curry was of Mediterranian style, definitely the high point of this dish. Dessert was a nice parfait-like raspberry like thing, good but short of great. Service was extremely brisk and like German clockwork. The head-waitress was extremely friendly, and has met Wladimir Klitschko. That puts me 2 degrees from a world heavyweight champion. Extremely popular with locals and tourists alike, so make reservations before attempting. Many walk ins were turned away at the door. read more

Great service and food. This is the best restaurant I have ever had during the entire Europe trip. Definitely recommend it to people who want to enjoy some great food and nice ambient! read more

Medici - Duck breast with ratatouille and mashed potato - Mediterranean Near Me - Frankfurt, HE

The pizza here is absolutely fantastic for the price. I had the Diavola which comes with spicy italian sausage made in house and calabrese salami. The fresh mozzarella and tomato sauce are perfect. There are two happy hours so you can come from 4-7 or 10-12 for half price drinks and other rotating specials. The restaurant and bathrooms are very clean and the staff is very friendly and attentive. I highly recommend this place. Say hi to Ramone behind the bar. read more

Medici - The Devil's pizza - Mediterranean Near Me - Frankfurt, HE

Staff is friendly and helpful. Food is great with good wine selection.

Last night in Frankfurt and we had difficult time to find a table on a Saturday night. We just run into Medici and luckily they have a table outside. We ordered three starters: finish salad, king prawn, goose liver, and four main courses: cord fish fillet, lamb, rabbit leg, and monk fish. All these dishes are really awesome. The goose liver is wonderful, better than anything we got in Paris. The lamb I had is phenomenal. And every single dish is great! In my kids word: this is the best food vacation we had for our two week Europe trip. read more

One of the best steaks ever. Good side dishes. Meat didn't need a knife to cut. Also one of my favourite beers... just damn good... gonna go again.. read more

Unbelievable. The lamb was tender and the Demi-glacé perfect. Favorite meal in Germany!

One of the best lunch spots in Frankfurt. My daughter had some of the best Risotto Ive ever tasted. Very light and without the butter or cheese overwhelming the risotto. Deserts are also a strong point if you're a sugars fan! read more

As an American this was a treat definitely 5 star. Delicious steak ,salad excellent service. Will be a yearly return spot!

I am not surprised of the wonderful reviews that Medici gets. We celebrated my daughter's Christening there some months ago and it was absolutely fantastic, both food and service. It is rare to find such well cooked fish in Franfurt. Cocktails were prepared to perfection. Service was fantastic and flawless. We recommend it very much, both for regular dining and special celebrations. read more

Stumbled upon this place on our last day in Frankfurt- a Iimited menu but we chose the catch of the day with the coconut soup- outstanding!! The soup was probably our favorite, what a delicious surprise. The fish was flakey and perfectly prepared. My other companion enjoyed the rump steak that also came with a delicious salad. Everything was YUMMY!! read more