The story
1876 Daniel Dal-Ben is a Mediterranean-leaning restaurant at Grunerstraße 42a in Düsseldorf, and it holds one Michelin star (2026) for its high-quality cooking. The kitchen works in a modern cuisine shaped by Italian roots, served to a maximum of 14 guests.
Head chef Daniel Dal-Ben builds the menu around market-driven ingredients, from wild-caught sole to venison loin. Italian roots run through the plates, and Asian touches appear too, such as Sichuan pepper on Anjou pigeon. The multi-course evening menu shifts with the season, and the chef often adds spontaneous courses along the way.
The dining room is small and feels like a living room, with petrol-blue walls and low ceilings. A terrace opens in the warmer months. The wine list leans on European bottles, with several sparkling options chosen to pair with the courses.
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Concept A small, living-room-style restaurant with an inviting terrace for the warmer months. The menu features just under a dozen courses for a maximum of 14 guests. However, host and head chef Daniel Dal-Ben views this sequence merely as a rough guideline, frequently supplementing it with spontaneous ideas. Culinary Style High-quality ingredients, such as wild-caught sole or venison loin from Oliver Tilly, characterize Dal-Ben's cuisine. While he incorporates his Italian roots into the dishes, reducing him solely to that would do him a disservice; Asian elements, such as Sichuan pepper on the tender Anjou pigeon, blend in seamlessly. Streamlined presentations and well-balanced sauces are a hallmark. Wine A solid selection of European wines, along with several sparkling options, appropriately complements the meal. Atmosphere Petrol-blue walls and low ceilings define the restaurant's intimate atmosphere. Conclusion Intimate fine dining with Mediterranean influences.
Opposite the zoo park, on the ground floor of a five-story residential building, 14 seats are available. Daniel Dal-Ben presents an exclusive, multi-course menu based on market availability, in a cozy atmosphere.
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