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Restaurants in Essen

49 restaurants in Essen recognised by Der Feinschmecker, Michelin and Schlemmer Atlas. The ones most guides agree on come first.

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  1. Chefs Atelier

    3 guides · Im Löwental 60A, Essen, 45239, Germany

    Chefs Atelier in Essen holds a Michelin star for a six-course French-leaning menu by Alexander Hoppe, served to 18 guests at curved tables around an open kitchen.

  2. Hannappel

    3 guides · Dahlhauser Straße 173, Essen, 45279, Germany

    Hannappel in Essen: a Michelin-starred modern kitchen with French-Asian touches, offering classic and vegetarian menus in four or six courses.

  3. Kettner's Kamota

    3 guides · Hufergasse 23, Essen, 45239, Germany

    Austrian tasting menus with Japanese touches in Essen-Werden, from chef Jürgen Kettner. One Michelin star (2026) at Hufergasse 23.

  4. Pierburg - Erika Bergheim

    3 guides · Schmachtenbergstraße 184, Essen, 45219, Germany

    Pierburg - Erika Bergheim in Essen pairs bistro plates with four and five course tasting menus. Schlemmer Atlas awarded it 3 Kochlöffel for 2026.

  5. Teko by Lange Rodriguez

    3 guides · Wegenerstraße 3, Essen, 45131, Germany

    Teko by Lange Rodriguez in Essen, at Wegenerstraße 3, serves a five- to seven-course South American fusion menu rated 3 by Der Feinschmecker in 2026.

  6. Anneliese

    2 guides · Petzelsberg 10, 45259 Essen, DE

    Anneliese in Essen serves a European menu of four to seven courses in an 18-seat living-room setting at Petzelsberg 10.

  7. Chefs & Butchers

    2 guides · Im Löwental 64, 45239 Essen, DE

    Chefs & Butchers in Essen: World Cuisine with classic and vegetarian five-course menus, an industrial-style loft and a summer terrace.

  8. La Petite Cave de Jeannette

    2 guides · Kortumstr. 47, 45130, Essen, Deutschland

    Chef Jeannette Schnitzler crafts a weekly changing fusion menu in this intimate subterranean bistro near Essen’s Rüttenscheid.

  9. Müllers auf der Rü

    2 guides · Rüttenscheider Straße 62, Essen, 45130, Germany

    Nelson Müller's bistro at Rüttenscheider Straße 62 in Essen serves French-leaning, seasonal classics from an open kitchen. Recommended by Michelin in 2026.

  10. Restaurant 1831

    2 guides · August-Thyssen-Str. 51, 45219, Essen, Deutschland

    Restaurant 1831 in Essen: modern French cooking by Dominik Schab in a 17th-century water castle, rated Michelin Recommended for 2026.

  11. Ristorante Lucente

    2 guides · Rüttenscheider Str. 212, 45131, Essen, Deutschland

    Family-run Italian kitchen in Essen's Rüttenscheid with homemade pasta, a Michelin Recommended distinction for 2026, and a warm dining room.

  12. Bistecca Grillroom

    1 guide · Rüttenscheider Str. 2, 45131, Essen, Deutschland

    A glass dry aging chamber displays Wagyu and Black Angus cuts at this Essen steakhouse, earning a 1.5 ladle from the Schlemmer Atlas.

  13. BLOCK HOUSE Essen

    1 guide · Kennedyplatz 1, 45127, Essen, Deutschland

    A straightforward steakhouse in Essen’s shopping district earns guide recognition for reliable South American cuts and accessible pricing.

  14. Capobianco Ristorante

    1 guide · Rottstr. 7, 45127, Essen, Deutschland

    Capobianco Ristorante in Essen serves Italian and Mediterranean dishes near the city centre, with house-made pasta, fresh fish and Schlemmer Atlas recognition for 2026.

  15. Casa Lodato da Giovanni

    1 guide · Hauptstr. 132, 45219, Essen, Deutschland

    Casa Lodato da Giovanni serves traditional Italian recipes and modern dishes in southern Essen, recognized by the Schlemmer Atlas with 2.5 ladles for its four-course menus and group hospitality.

  16. Casino Zollverein

    1 guide · Gelsenkirchener Str. 181, 45309, Essen, Deutschland

    Dining inside a former compressor hall at Essen’s UNESCO site, where relaxed brunch service meets thoughtful regional cooking.

  17. Cavallino Rosso

    1 guide · Velberter Str. 126, 45239, Essen, Deutschland

    A quiet Roman table where traditional recipes meet comfortable basket chairs and a planted terrace.

  18. Cavos Couzina

    1 guide · Kampmannbrücke 33, 45257, Essen, Deutschland

    Award-winning Greek kitchen near Baldeneysee with seasonal menus, lake views, and a focus on fresh seafood and fine wines.

  19. Cloud7 im Heiner's

    1 guide · Am Bugapark 1d, 45899, Gelsenkirchen, Deutschland

    Cloud7 im Heiner's in Gelsenkirchen holds 2 Kochlöffel from the Schlemmer Atlas (2026). A former miners' washhouse at Nordsternpark with a bar, lounge and casual kitchen.

  20. Der Bonner Hof „Bienvenidos“

    1 guide · Kringsgat 14, 45219, Essen, Deutschland

    A Schlemmer Atlas recognized kitchen in Essen serves refined fusion dishes across a bright dining room and a celebrated garden terrace.

  21. Dunkelrestaurant Finster

    1 guide · Steinhausenstr. 26, 45147, Essen, Deutschland

    World cuisine served in complete darkness in Essen-Holsterhausen. Blind and visually impaired waiters, seven menus and a 2026 Schlemmer Atlas rating of 1,5 Kochlöffel.

  22. Franky’s Wasserbahnhof Mintard

    1 guide · Alte Schleuse 1, 45468, Mülheim an der Ruhr, Deutschland

    A Schlemmer Atlas recognised venue set along the river, blending local sourcing with seasonal cooking and expansive riverside terraces.

  23. Frischeparadies Bistro Essen

    1 guide · Lützowstr. 24, 45141, Essen, Deutschland

    Frischeparadies Bistro Essen holds a Schlemmer Atlas 3 Kochlöffel award. Enjoy caviar, oysters, bouillabaisse, and champagne at this rare fine-food bistro.

  24. Hülsmannshof

    1 guide · Lehnsgrund 14 a, 45149, Essen, Deutschland

    A Schlemmer Atlas recognized establishment featuring traditional cuisine in a historic half-timbered building with a beer garden and Sunday buffets.

  25. Hummelbude

    1 guide · Frohnhauser Str. 219, 45144, Essen, Deutschland

    Schlemmer Atlas award winner Hummelbude serves creative vegan cuisine in Essen, combining regional ingredients with sustainable standards in a relaxed setting.

  26. Jagdhaus Schellenberg

    1 guide · Heisinger Str. 170 a, 45134, Essen, Deutschland

    A historic half-timbered house perched above Lake Baldeney, offering refined German dining and panoramic views recognized by the Schlemmer Atlas.

  27. La Grappa

    1 guide · Rellinghauser Str. 4, 45128, Essen, Deutschland

    A beloved Essen staple serving refined Italian cuisine since 1978, where Rino Frattesi’s kitchen and a cellar of over 1,000 wines draw food lovers year after year.

  28. Landhaus Höppeler

    1 guide · August-Thyssen-Str. 123, 45481, Mülheim an der Ruhr, Deutschland

    A family-run restaurant in Essen where organic sourcing and precise plating define its new German kitchen.

  29. Mezzo Mezzo Am Zollverein

    1 guide · Gelsenkirchener Str. 187, 45309, Essen, Deutschland

    Mezzo Mezzo Am Zollverein in Essen offers modern Italian and Mediterranean fusion cuisine, recognized by the Schlemmer Atlas for its trendy atmosphere and culinary quality.

  30. Müller-Menden

    1 guide · Mendener Str. 109, 45470, Mülheim an der Ruhr, Deutschland

    Recognized by the Schlemmer Atlas, this timber-framed venue serves solid German home cooking near the Ruhr river.

  31. Paul’s Brasserie

    1 guide · Huyssenallee 7, 45128, Essen, Deutschland

    Two-spoon recognition meets relaxed brasserie service in Essen, featuring classic French plates and a curated wine list.

  32. Restaurant am Park

    1 guide · Huyssenallee 55, 45128, Essen, Deutschland

    A garden-view dining room in the heart of Essen, recognized by the Schlemmer Atlas for consistent culinary quality.

  33. Restaurant GarPunkt

    1 guide · Im Wulve 1, 45359, Essen, Deutschland

    Chef Matthias Garg leads a sustainable cross-over kitchen in Essen, earning Schlemmer Atlas recognition for inventive plates and a cozy neighborhood setting.

  34. Restaurant Mangold

    1 guide · Beim Alten Gaswerk 3, 22761, Hamburg, Deutschland

    A converted industrial building hosts Restaurant Mangold in Essen, where weekly themed menus and a Schlemmer Atlas award highlight grounded Mediterranean cooking.

  35. Restaurant Mumm

    1 guide · Schwarzensteinweg 81, 45289, Essen, Deutschland

    Restaurant Mumm in Essen serves Mediterranean cooking at Schwarzensteinweg 81, with garden vegetables, farm-selected meat and fish, and a light-filled event room.

  36. Restaurant Oliv’s

    1 guide · Münchner Str. 17, 82319, Starnberg, Deutschland

    A grounded hotel kitchen earning two and a half spoons for its fresh lake fish, classic schnitzel, and precise beef preparations.

  37. Restaurant Parkhaus Hügel

    1 guide · Freiherr-vom-Stein-Str. 209, 45133, Essen, Deutschland

    A historic 1870 building near Villa Hügel now houses a family-run restaurant praised by the Schlemmer Atlas for its lakeside setting and straightforward cooking.

  38. Restaurant tablo

    1 guide · Huyssenallee 5, 45128, Essen, Deutschland

    Founded in 2002 by Yılmaz Doğan, this award-winning Essen spot serves refined Turkish cooking with shared meze and seasonal menus.

  39. Ristorante Acquario

    1 guide · Kaiser-Wilhelm-Platz 5, 45276, Essen, Deutschland

    Family-run southern Italian kitchen recognized by the Schlemmer Atlas for consistent quality, seasonal menus, and a warm mosaic-tiled dining room.

  40. Ristorante Da Daniele

    1 guide · Steeler Str. 279, 45138, Essen, Deutschland

    Anchored in Essen’s eastern district since 1984, this enduring Italian kitchen serves homemade classics alongside an extensive wine list.

  41. Ristorante da Omero

    1 guide · Porthofplatz 6, 45239, Essen, Deutschland

    Italian restaurant in Essen-Werden with 2 Kochlöffel in the Schlemmer Atlas 2026. Seasonal fish, leather benches and an outdoor area.

  42. Ristorante Mamani

    1 guide · Juliusstr. 10, 45128, Essen, Deutschland

    Ristorante Mamani offers homemade pasta, crispy pizza, and lively Italian cooking in central Essen, recognized by the Schlemmer Atlas.

  43. Schloss Berge

    1 guide · Adenauerallee 103, 45894, Gelsenkirchen, Deutschland

    A historic estate in Essen offers wheelchair accessible grounds, a house pastry shop, and award winning home cooking recognized by the Schlemmer Atlas.

  44. Schmachtenbergshof

    1 guide · Schmachtenbergstr. 157, 45219, Essen, Deutschland

    Explore Schmachtenbergshof in Essen, a family-run venue recognized by the Schlemmer Atlas for its seasonal fusion dishes and comforting home cooking.

  45. Sengelmannshof

    1 guide · Sengelmannsweg 35, 45219, Essen, Deutschland

    A family-run historic house in Essen-Kettwig serving seasonal regional cuisine by an open fireplace or summer garden.

  46. Speisegaststätte Zum Hexenhäuschen

    1 guide · Marienstr. 6, 45894, Gelsenkirchen, Deutschland

    Schnitzel, Panhas, matjes and vegetarian plates at Marienstr. 6 in Gelsenkirchen-Buer, a rustic slate-fronted house rated 1.5 Kochlöffel by the Schlemmer Atlas in 2026.

  47. The ASH Essen

    1 guide · Lindenallee 4, 45127, Essen, Deutschland

    The ASH Essen in Essen holds three spoons from the Schlemmer Atlas. This Steakhouse serves T-Bone, Tomahawk, Rinderfilet, burgers, and vegetarian dishes near the main station.

  48. Trüffel da Diego

    1 guide · Rüttenscheider Str. 114, 45131, Essen, Deutschland

    A cozy Essen spot recognized by the Schlemmer Atlas for straightforward Italian cooking and a separate dining room.

  49. Walkmühlen-Restaurant

    1 guide · Walkmühlenstr. 52, 45470, Mülheim an der Ruhr, Deutschland

    Fine Italian dishes and regional game served inside a 1385 watermill along the Rumbach stream.