The tagliatelle al salmone was solid again&mdash;same quality as last time. Could use a bit more seasoning though, it was a little plain.

Steak was solid, cooked just right and the seasoning was on point. Wine list is pretty big, which I liked. Place gets loud and packed though, so definitely book a table before coming. Service kept it simple and quick, no complaints there.

The espresso macchiato and toast were fresh, no complaints there. Indoor seating&#39;s pretty tight though&mdash;fine if you just wanna grab a quick bite and chat.

Stopped by in the late afternoon, place was pretty chill. Got a coffee, sat around, no rush at all. Nice spot if you just wanna unwind for a bit. Nothing fancy, but it did the job.

Stopped by on a Tuesday evening&mdash;place was calm, easy to grab a seat. Guinness came out proper, creamy head and all. Staff were friendly without hovering. The old-school interior gives it a bit of character, feels like a pub that&rsquo;s been around forever. Good spot if you just want a quiet pint and some space to chat.

Grabbed the loaded chicken d&ouml;ner for &euro;6.5 and honestly, that&rsquo;s a steal. The toppings were piled on properly, everything tasted fresh. Portion was big enough that I couldn&rsquo;t finish it. Nothing fancy, but for that price I&rsquo;m already thinking about when I can go back.

The pizzas here are big and the prices feel fair for what you get. I grabbed a bottle of their house red to go with the margherita &mdash; worked out better than expected. Sitting outside on the side street was nice, not too noisy. Would come back if I&#39;m in the area again.

The Messing beer is the real deal here. Proper taste, worth going for that alone. Food portions are big and the prices are fair. Service dragged a bit, but honestly didn&#39;t care much since the beer and food were solid. Would grab another pint next time.

Came here for a quick lunch and grabbed the daily special. Food was fresh, nothing fancy, but solid for the price. The atrium area is really bright and open, which made sitting there feel way more relaxed than your usual spot. Only thing is it got a bit busy around noon, but still fine.

The thin crust pizza here is really good. Crunchy on the outside, soft inside, and not greasy at all. I liked how light the dough felt. The garlic oil on top made it even better. I tried the spicy jalape&ntilde;o one too, nice kick but not too much. Just wish the crust was a bit thicker, but that&#39;s just me.

The lahmacun was crispy and fresh, really well done. One of the better ones I&#39;ve had outside Turkey, honestly.

Lovely spot right on the Rhine. I had the seafood pasta&mdash;fish tasted really fresh, not frozen at all. Menu has plenty of options, though I mostly stuck to what I knew. Dessert was good too, maybe a bit rich for me. Prices are steep, but you&#39;re paying for the view. Service was fine, nothing to complain about.

Tuna dish was the highlight &mdash; fresh, well seasoned, came out fast too. Open kitchen gives it a nice buzz, nothing too fancy. Service was friendly, no complaints there. Solid spot if you need a quick lunch that doesn&#39;t feel rushed. Maybe a bit pricey for what it is, but I&#39;d come back.

Loved the tapas and that rump steak with cognac sauce 😍 Fried anchovies were a solid bonus. Place had a nice buzz for hanging out with friends.

Stopped by after years away&mdash;was a regular back in 2009. The pide still tastes right, and they still bring out free tea at the end. Glad it hasn&#39;t changed.

Cozy spot with that old-school charm&mdash;coffee was solid, though I wished they had a better wine list to pair with the afternoon. Still, the terrace is perfect for people-watching.

We grabbed a table here with a few friends last week and honestly the lamb was so tender, I still think about it 😅 The octopus had that nice char and seasoning too. Place gets busy, so it&rsquo;s not super quiet, but that kinda added to the vibe for us. Solid pick if you&rsquo;re into Greek food.

The lunch menu here is decent for what you pay. Portions are generous enough that I didn&#39;t feel ripped off. Had a glass of their house red with the pasta&mdash;nothing fancy, but it did the job. Place gets a bit busy around noon, so don&#39;t expect a quiet chat. Fine for a quick bite if you&#39;re in the area.

Been coming here for a while now, and the sushi stays consistently fresh. That&rsquo;s mainly why I keep going back. Place is clean too, which I appreciate. Only thing is the tables are pretty tight, so you&rsquo;re basically sitting close to strangers. Doesn&rsquo;t bother me much, but worth knowing. Price is fair for what you get.

The homemade lasagna was the highlight for me&mdash;you can tell it&rsquo;s made fresh, not from a box. Layers were spot on, rich but not heavy. Chef even came out for a quick chat, seemed genuinely into what he does. Place is small and a bit cramped, but I&rsquo;d go back just for that dish.

We sat outside undercover and ordered the Caesar salad with chicken and the mega beef burger. The salad was fresh, chicken nicely grilled. Burger was juicy, maybe a bit messy but that&#39;s fine. Staff actually remembered us from our last visit, thought that was a nice touch. Portions are generous, I couldn&#39;t finish mine.

Solid schnitzel and a cold beer on the patio&mdash;that hit the spot. Portions are generous, though the coleslaw could use a bit more tang. Good spot for a casual lunch.

Service was solid - they noticed we needed extra time with the menu and didn&#39;t rush us. Terrace seating was comfortable for a late dinner. Food came out correctly, nothing to complain about. Decent spot if you&#39;re in the area and want a relaxed meal without fuss. Prices are fair for what you get.

We went for dinner and I was happy to see so many veggie options. Picked my spice level, which I always appreciate. The garlic naan with that aioli was really good. Service was friendly, but we waited a solid 40 minutes for the food to come out. That was a bit long, even for a busy night.

Decent spot for a relaxed evening. Service was friendly, not pushy. Octopus and mushrooms were pretty good. Just wish the portions were a bit bigger.

Stopped by for dinner and the chef actually came out to say hi. That was a nice touch. Had the duck, cooked properly, skin crispy. Portion could be bigger for the price though. Place is small, a bit cramped but cozy. Fine for a casual meal if you&#39;re in the area.

The veggie burger was decent, but honestly the fries stole the show. Crispy, well-seasoned, not soggy at all. Happy hour cocktails are reasonably priced too. We grabbed a table near the window, nice casual vibe. Spring rolls were okay, nothing special. Would come back for those fries and a drink, sure.

The lasagne was proper homemade, generous portion too. Had a glass of Chianti with it, worked really well with the meat sauce. Place had a decent buzz, nothing fancy but comfortable. Service was on point, didn&#39;t have to wait long. Only thing, it got a bit warm inside by the end.

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