Berens am Kai

Located in the up-and-coming Medienhafen district, Berens am Kai is an oasis of calm in a light, airy, industrial space and features a lovely outdoor area during the summertime. The interior is modern and fresh, while the menu represents a mix of old-school and new school European cuisine—in fact, the seasonally rotating menu is divided into two halves: classics and modern. Chef Holger Berens is a veteran of the Düsseldorf restaurant scene, and with Berens am Kai he brings a palette of decadent and innovative flavors to traditional dishes like the miso and cacao-based venison with braised shiitake mushrooms. The seven-course tasting menu runs about 150 euros.