Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in District 1

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Updated 05 November 2026

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Soba-An

4.9

4.9 (47)

€30 and under

Japanese

Stadtmitte

About the restaurant

Unsere Soba-Nudeln werden sorgfältig nach traditionellen Methoden von Hand in unserem Geschäft zubereitet. Das Schneiden jeder einzelnen Nudel durch die Hände unserer Soba-Meister betont den Geschmack und die Textur der Soba-Nudeln.

Top review

Skyler

Dined on 8 Apr 2026

Delicious soba, perfectly fried tempura, overall great flavors and experience.

Reinhardt's Restaurant Düsseldorf

4.8

4.8 (227)

€31 to €50

German

Pempelfort

About the restaurant

REINHARDTS Brasserie in Düsseldorf! "Advance to Schloßstraße 82". Visit us at our location in Düsseldorf Pempelfort. The restaurant has a casual, urban, modern look. When the weather is nice, we open our outdoor terrace. We look forward to seeing you! From the open kitchen, Michael Reinhardt and his team serve fine interpretations of a classic brasserie with modern crossover influences with Alpine influences. The kitchen for every day - uncomplicated and delicious!

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Nicole

Dined on 3 Apr 2026

Wie immer sehr sehr lecker, super Service, alles perfekt

HeimWerk Mitte

4.8

4.8 (229)

€30 and under

Bavarian

Stadtmitte

About the restaurant

We love the classics of our regional cuisine (not just schnitzel—but especially schnitzel!) as well as the beer specialties of our region and the joy that comes with enjoying them. We are also passionate about the craftsmanship behind these foods—produced sustainably, without artificial additives, and freshly prepared every day.

“Home” and “craftsmanship” are the pillars on which our HeimWerk is built. For us, enjoyment and responsibility go hand in hand, which is why we are also an official supporter of Slow Food Deutschland e.V.—a global movement committed to preserving a vibrant and sustainable culture of food and drink.

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AlmaGold

Dined on 19 Sept 2026

The food was good and the drinks were spot on. Will be back.

WELA – Thai Dining Experience

4.8

4.8 (75)

€51 and over

Thai

Stadtmitte

About the restaurant

WELA stands for “time” – the time when we experience creative highs, elevate Thailand's popular dishes to artistic creations, and give our guests moments that are as precious as a trip to Thailand. We work with experienced chefs from renowned Michelin-starred restaurants in Bangkok.

Our menus are created with carefully selected, high-quality local ingredients and refined with Thai herbs and spices to guarantee the authentic taste of Thailand.

In our kitchen, all pastes and sauces are carefully homemade to offer you an incomparable taste experience.

Join us on a precious journey with WELA

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Richard

Dined on 10 Jul 2026

Fantastisches und exotisches Thai Fine Dining. Exzellenter Service.

20° Restobar

4.7

4.7 (1064)

€31 to €50

Spanish

Altstadt

About the restaurant

Die 20° Restobar ist ein spanisches Restaurant und eigenständige Bar in Düsseldorf, das dich überraschen wird. Vorbei sind die Zeiten einfacher Tapas – Zeit für die echte Vielfalt der spanischen Küche.

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Tim

Dined on 24 Aug 2026

Very good food service and location! Would go again

YOSHI by Nagaya

4.7

4.7 (189)

€51 and over

Japanese

Stadtmitte

About the restaurant

"Yoshi by Nagaya" wurde im 2017 von Yoshizumi Nagaya mit dem Konzept "Rückkehr zum Ursprung der japanischen Küche" eröffnet. Das Leitbild ist “Nagaya”, ein Wunder der schönen Verschmelzung von japanischer und europäischer Küche.
Mit "Yoshi" betreten Sie die Welt der japanischen Küche, die auf dem traditionellen Kaiseki basiert. Dabei werden nicht nur die saisonalen Zutaten, sondern auch das jeweilige Geschirr mit höchster Sorgfalt ausgewählt.
Die japanische Technik vereint mit Tradition werden Ihren Gaumen und Ihren Augen unterhalten.
Genießen Sie das Weltbild von Herrn Yoshizumi Nagaya in Dusseldorf.

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Chris

Dined on 2 Oct 2026

A temple of peace and tranquility. A culinary master class at its best. Raffiness and innovation for the Gaumen. An experience worth a detour and a tribute to the amazing success of are host Yoshi. This is japanese cooking or should one say culinary art work at its very best! Enjoy!!!

GO by Steffen Henssler Düsseldorf

4.7

4.7 (12)

€30 and under

Sushi

Stadtmitte

About the restaurant

GO by Steffen Henssler Düsseldorf

Erlebe Sushi auf höchstem Niveau – frisch, kreativ und mit kalifornischem Twist.
Im Herzen von Düsseldorf serviert GO by Steffen Henssler moderne japanische Küche in urbanem Ambiente: von Signature Rolls und Nigiri bis hin zu warmen Edamame und Crispy Rice mit Tuna Tartar.

Das Konzept verbindet die Präzision japanischer Handwerkskunst mit der Leichtigkeit Kaliforniens – puristisch, elegant und immer mit dem gewissen Henssler-Touch.
Ob zum Lunch oder Dinner: Bei uns steht Qualität, Frische und Geschmack im Mittelpunkt – zubereitet mit besten Zutaten und Leidenschaft für Sushi.

Öffnungszeiten:
Mo–Fr 12:00–15:00 & 17:00–22:00
Sa 17:00–22:00

Besonderheiten:
🍣 Offene Sushi-Bar
🍷 Feine Auswahl an Sake & Wein
🌆 Stylishes Interior mit urbanem Design
💳 Cashless Payment

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Charles

Dined on 10 Jul 2026

Nette stylishe Location, sehr aufmerksamer Service. Hervorragende Qualität der Sushi, Marki, Sashimi…

The Classic Western Steakhouse

4.7

4.7 (12)

€51 and over

Steak

Pempelfort

About the restaurant

The Classic Western Steakhouse has been synonymous with first-class steak culture since 2008 and is part of the renowned Basam Group. In a warm, rustic-elegant ambience, we combine uncompromising quality with precision craftsmanship and attentive service.
At the heart of our culinary concept is exceptional premium beef: carefully selected cuts, exclusive dry-aged specialities and masterfully grilled steak creations that meet the highest standards. Every detail – from the selection of products to the perfect degree of doneness – follows our commitment to quality and perfection. The menu is accompanied by an exquisite selection of wines, classic cocktails and high-quality non-alcoholic creations.
The rustic interior provides the ideal setting for dinners for two, business meetings and exclusive private events for up to 140 guests. A professional valet parking service ensures a relaxed start to a culinary experience of a special class.

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AlexGold

Dined 5 days ago

Best Steaks anywhere in the World! Always on point

The Paris Club

4.6

4.6 (606)

€31 to €50

French

Pempelfort

About the restaurant

In unserem The Paris Club im 25Hours Hotel Das Tour, können Sie in der 16. und 17. Etage eine fantastische Aussicht genießen. Der Französische Lifestyle mit Weinen, gutem Französischen Essen und Drinks erwartet Sie in unserem Haus. Wir freuen uns auf Ihren Besuch.

French artist flair meets German engineering. On the 16th and 17th floors with a fantastic view of the skyline of Düsseldorf. The French way of life will wine you over and is expressed through French food, wine, and drinks.

The Paris Club has a bar that can accomodate 200 guests, the restaurant up to 120.
Vive la France, santé et a bientôt.

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Dennis

Dined on 16 Feb 2026

Great views, lovely hospitality, and genuinely authentic French food and wine. The waiter walked us through the menu in a relaxed, natural way, and when we asked for rock salt they brought it straight away — small detail, but appreciated. The ambience is warm, stylish, and easy to settle into. Felt relaxed, well looked after, and would happily go back… and not just for the amazing views (especially at sunset)

Roku Japanese Dining & Wine

4.4

4.4 (161)

€51 and over

Japanese

Pempelfort

About the restaurant

Roku - Japanese Dinging & Wine wird vom Kochkünstler Yoshizumi Nagaya präsentiert und bietet japanische Küche modern und traditionell, stets mit den besten saisonalen Zutaten präzis absolviert, doch kreativ und innovativ optimiert. Unser Team bietet einen komfortablen und angenehmen Aufenthalt im Roku mit Gastfreundlichkeit und Höflichkeit.

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KoljaGold

Dined on 14 Feb 2026

It was our first time at Roku. We love Japanese food and wanted to give it a try. Bottom line: we will be back because the food is outstanding and they have a great drinks list, too. Their Japanese Wagyu is out of this world :-) However, they have to work on proper service of a restaurant of that caliber (and price). It was super friendly but not on point, slow with checking in on drinks, new silverware etc. just not up on par with the rest of the experience.

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