The story
VIDA is an international kitchen at Hagener Straße 231 in Dortmund, Germany, and the Schlemmer Atlas awarded it 3 Kochlöffel for 2026. The restaurant sits in a residential district south of the city centre and pairs its food with a bar that stays open into the evening.
Michael Dyllong, a starred chef, developed the concept, and Fabian Heiermann runs the kitchen. The cooking moves between Mediterranean dishes, Asian flavours and hearty German home cooking. The menu changes with the season, and guests can choose between à la carte dishes and a set tasting menu.
The Feinschmecker guide singles out black cod with miso, pak choi and a yuzu-soy broth, and a steak tartare titled "From Paris to Seoul" served with kimchi. Other dishes include Skrei with mustard foam and salsify, and a Châteaubriand for two weighing 450 g. A vegetarian menu runs alongside the classic one.
Fabio Rizzo leads the bar, where the liquid kitchen produces cocktails such as an espresso martini made with vodka and parmesan espuma. The wine list offers around 120 selections. The room is design-forward, with a private dining room connected to the restaurant that seats up to 26 guests.
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Concept An ambitious casual-dining restaurant and stylish bar: a successful blend that has been thriving for years, exuding a cosmopolitan flair. Classic and vegetarian menus, each featuring five courses, alongside an à la carte selection. Cuisine Style Globally inspired, yet with a special affinity for Asia. The meal begins with a curry and lemongrass foam soup served with ice shrimp, or a “From Paris to Seoul” steak tartare with kimchi. The black cod (sablefish), highly popular in Japan, is complemented by miso, pak choi, and a delicately aromatic yuzu-soy broth. Mediterranean dishes are also on offer, such as lemon chicken with zucchini and dates. Wine The international wine list features around 120 selections. The bar entices guests with classic drinks and imaginative creations from the Liquid Kitchen, including the notably bold espresso martini made with vodka and parmesan espuma. Atmosphere Lively ambiance in a chic, design-forward setting. Prompt service. Conclusion A laid-back, indulgent venue with that certain something.
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