Michaela Cavanagh

Hungry in Düsseldorf? If you’re into your food, you’re in the right place. This city is home to an absolute bucketload of Michelin stars (the first five on our list were awarded the prestigious title, to be exact).  But it’s not just high-end grub you’ll find here. Düsseldorf has plenty of low-key and quick-stop spots, like its German neighbours, from hearty ramen bowls to traditional Westphalian Blutwurst (you haven’t heard? That’s a sausage made out of blood). Whatever you’re after, you’ll find it here. Here are the best restaurants in Düsseldorf.  RECOMMENDED:🚆 The best places to visit in Germany🥙 The best restaurants in Germany🇩🇪 The essential guide to Germany Michaela Cavanagh is a writer based in Berlin, Germany. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 

We all know German beer culture is among the best in the world, but Düsseldorf and the Rhine region are a world apart. Have you heard of Altbier? It’s brewed in Westphalia and is synonymous with Düsseldorf. You can’t visit and not drink Altbier at the 'world’s longest bar' in the altstadt (old town), just like you can’t go to Paris and not eat a baguette. Altbier tastes a bit like bacon, and is best served in teeny-tiny glasses (and refilled frequently). Though the beer culture is strong here, the cocktail scene thrives as well. Between imbibing heavily in the regional beverage of choice, and the insane per-capita cocktail prowess of bartenders, Düsseldorf is so much more than a community centered around requisite industry happy hours. The city’s nightlife, alongside a range of fantastic restaurants and other great things to do, is vibrant and welcomes newcomers. Check out our pick of the best bars in Düsseldorf.