Six European taste sensations   

Come with us on a gourmet trip through our neighboring countries.

The signs are good for summer vacations in Europe. If you can't wait to taste some of the country's typical dishes, you can start your trip to Europe in Düsseldorf. We have taken a look at six different cuisines for you.

Aux Merveilleux de Fred

The name alone! Merveilleux means wonderful. And aptly describes the feeling that arises when the traditional confectionery from the north of France melts on the tongue. Meringue, covered in cream and meringue shavings and reinterpreted by Frédéric Vaucamps. The merveilleux at Kasernenstrasse 15 are available in cherry, nougat, chocolate, coffee and caramel flavors. How can you make up your mind?

El Amigo

The Spanish restaurants in Schneider-Wibbel-Gasse are an institution. One of them is El Amigo, which has been serving tourists, trade fair visitors and regulars for 40 years. Here you can get tapas typical of the country, but also lots of fresh fish and seasonal dishes such as asparagus or game, prepared in the Spanish style.

Malina's

Do you know Pierrogis? These are dumplings that can be filled with sweet fruit or savory sauerkraut, mushrooms, cheese or much more. In Poland, there is no way around them. But you can also try them in Düsseldorf: Pierrogeria Malinas has already wowed Tom Hanks - who was in Düsseldorf for filming in 2014 - with its cooking skills. Currently, no pickup is possible, but if the incidence drops, it will reopen soon.  

Nooij Dutch Deli

Nene Nooij has already proven that Dutch cuisine can do more than frietjes and frikandel at MedienHafen and Hermannplatz. He currently runs the Dutch Deli at the tanzhaus nrw. During the lockdown, two specialties in particular await you there: delicious cakes on the weekends and on Thursdays chicken in tasty flavors like BBQ, Peanut and Papricano.

Pepella

If you like to eat meat, the Georgian restaurant Pepella is the place to be. Pork kebabs, lamb, minced meat, chicken, traditional sausages - the selection is large. But vegetarians don't have to go hungry here either: red bean puree with cornbread or the pickled vegetable pimpernut provide an insight into Eastern European cuisine. Speaking of nuts: In Georgia, walnuts are an integral part of many dishes. Be sure to try the walnut paste!  

Rubens

What does a perfect Wiener schnitzel look like to you? Gold brown breading? Pounded wafer-thin? With cranberries and lemon? That's exactly what you'll get on your plate at Rubens on Kaiserstraße. And since this is a genuine Austrian restaurant, you'll find modern interpretations as well as classics like Tafelspitz, Kaiserschmarrn, and fried chicken on the menu.

The Rhineland also has specialties and fine delicacies to offer. You can get to know original Düsseldorf products and the stories behind them on our digital live tour.

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