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50 restaurants in Essen recognised by Der Feinschmecker, Gault&Millau, Michelin and Schlemmer Atlas. The ones most guides agree on come first.
3 guides · Dahlhauser Straße 173, Essen, 45279, Germany
Chef Tobias Weyers creates light, fresh Modern Cuisine in Essen. Discover the Michelin-starred dining experience at Hannappel.
3 guides · Hufergasse 23, Essen, 45239, Germany
Chef Jürgen Kettner brings his Styrian-Japanese fusion to Essen-Werden, earning a Michelin star for his thoughtful, seasonal degustation menus.
3 guides · Schmachtenbergstraße 184, Essen, 45219, Germany
Chef Erika Bergheim, a Michelin-starred pioneer, serves natural, seasonal International cuisine in a welcoming bistro-style setting in Essen-Kettwig.
3 guides · Wegenerstraße 3, Essen, 45131, Germany
In Essen's Rüttenscheid district, chef Hans R. Lange Rodriguez blends his Bolivian and German heritage into a five- to seven-course menu with South American accents. Michelin-recommended.
2 guides · Petzelsberg 10, 45259 Essen, DE
Chef Sascha Nick crafts evolving European menus at Anneliese in Essen, where an intimate living room setting meets award-winning culinary precision.
2 guides · Im Löwental 60A, Essen, 45239, Germany
At Chefs Atelier in Essen, Michelin-starred chef Alexander Hoppe and sommelier Lara Westeppe craft a seasonal, Japanese- and French-inspired tasting menu for just 18 guests per night.
2 guides · Im Löwental 64, 45239 Essen, DE
Chef Michael Scheil pairs premium cuts with seasonal ingredients in Essen’s elegant loft. Discover the kitchen behind this highly rated venue.
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.
2 guides · Rüttenscheider Straße 62, Essen, 45130, Germany
Müllers auf der Rü in Essen’s Rüttenscheid district serves hearty, seasonal cuisine from an open kitchen. Classics and market-fresh dishes in a brasserie with market hall flair. Michelin Recommended.
2 guides · August-Thyssen-Straße 51, Essen, 45219, Germany
Chef Dominik Schab’s Modern French menus in the historic winter garden of Schloss Hugenpoet. Michelin Recommended 2026.
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.
1 guide · August-Thyssen-Str. 51, 45219, Essen, Deutschland
Discover market-fresh bistro classics and original Wiener Schnitzel in the restored stable of Schlosshotel Hugenpoet.
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.
1 guide · Rottstr. 7, 45127, Essen, Deutschland
Angelo Capobianco serves seafood, linguine, and truffled tartare in his lively Essen restaurant.
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.
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.
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.
1 guide · Am Bugapark 1d, 45899, Gelsenkirchen, Deutschland
Recognized by the Schlemmer Atlas, this elevated kitchen offers refined German cuisine against the backdrop of Zeche Nordstern.
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.
1 guide · Steinhausenstr. 26, 45147, Essen, Deutschland
Experience sensory dining at Dunkelrestaurant Finster in Essen, where complete darkness transforms meals into focused tastings honored by the Schlemmer Atlas.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
1 guide · Rüttenscheider Str. 212, Essen, 45131, Germany
Discover Lucente in Essen, a Michelin-recommended Ristorante Vino e Cucina serving authentic Italian and Mediterranean dishes in a warm, family atmosphere.
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.
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.
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.
1 guide · Kloosterstraat 5, 2275 Gierle, BE
Chef Dave Oomen’s harvest-driven menus and hostess Elien Daneels’ warm service define this Essen dining spot.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
1 guide · Porthofplatz 6, 45239, Essen, Deutschland
A Schlemmer Atlas recognized Italian kitchen in southern Essen, celebrated for leather seating, a quiet terrace, and precise seafood dishes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
1 guide · Marienstr. 6, 45894, Gelsenkirchen, Deutschland
A historic Buer gasthaus recognized by the Schlemmer Atlas for steadfast traditional German cooking and an unpretentious slate-fronted setting.
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.
1 guide · Stalden 35
Chef Jürgen Andre leads the sharing-focused kitchen at Tiger in Solothurn. Seasonal vegetables take center stage with optional meats and fish in this historic Old Town venue.
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.
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.
