The falafel bowl was okay, but honestly the crispy chips and warm flatbread with that red dip were the best part. Veggie pan came out hot in a proper pan, really filling. I just wish the falafel itself had a bit more flavor. Fresh ingredients though, you can tell.

Loved the carpaccio here, super fresh and the wine pairing was on point. Small spot though, so definitely book a table first. Good for a chill catch-up with friends. 😊

The outdoor seating is really nice, chill vibe. Food came out a bit cooler than I&#39;d like, but that&#39;s kind of expected when you&#39;re sitting outside. Service felt a little rushed though, like they wanted to turn the table quickly. Still, I&#39;d come back just for the atmosphere.

We&#39;ve been regulars here for years. Staff actually remembers us, which is nice. Outdoor seating is great in summer, prices fair for what you get.

Tried this place for the first time and the flamb&eacute;ed goat cheese really stood out. Goose was tender too. Service felt just right, not hovering. Prices fair for what you get.

The menu is huge and the meat came out really tender. Portions are solid for the price. Service was a bit slow, but the food made up for it.

Found this place for a casual dinner and honestly the cocktails surprised me. Had a really good one with my meal. Solid spot if you&#39;re nearby.

Pizza was solid. Crispy crust, even the edges had cheese. Easily one of the better ones I&#39;ve had. Service was friendly too. 🍕

Solid choice for a group dinner. Parking right out front made it easy. Food came out hot and looked great, though the seating felt a bit cramped. Menu covers all bases.

Stopped by for a coffee and cake after a ride. The buffet looked decent, plenty of options. Sat outside, it was fine. Coffee was okay, nothing crazy. Cake was good though. Service was friendly enough. Cozy spot overall, I&#39;d come back if I&#39;m in the area again.

Came for dinner, ordered the schnitzel and a salad. Food was solid, really well cooked. But service was all over the place. Had to flag someone down for the menu, then again for drinks. The bread basket with herb butter? Never showed up until after the mains. Espresso got forgotten too. Bill took forever. Food saved the evening, but they need more staff on the floor.

Big portions and the grilled meat was really juicy. Staff were chill too, good spot for hanging out with friends 😊

Big plates, decent prices, quality meat. That&#39;s basically all you need for a quick lunch. Got in and out fast, no fuss. Portion was solid for what you pay. Not fancy, but it does the job when you&#39;re hungry and short on time.

The schnitzel and fries were solid, and the Nutella crepe hit the spot after. Bill felt fair for the portion size. Service was friendly too.

The grilled sea bream was spot on. Flaky, juicy, decent char on the skin. Ate it with some lemon and that was it. If you want fish, this is the one to get. Nothing fancy, just cooked right.

Meat was tender, pasta cooked just right. Pizza tasted fresh too. Solid spot, nothing crazy but I&#39;d eat here again.

The pizza crust was spot on. Ordered ahead for takeaway and it was ready right on time. Solid choice if you&#39;re in the area.

The veggie burger was actually pretty solid and didn&rsquo;t break the bank. Right in the old town, so super easy to grab a quick bite. 🍔

The bratwurst here was really good, and the currywurst might be the best I&#39;ve had in Dortmund. Just note they only take cash, so come prepared.

Stopped by for a quick coffee and cake. Cappuccino came with a little chocolate praline on the side &ndash; nice touch. Tried the apple cake, pretty solid, not too sweet. Place was quiet enough to sit and read for a bit. Only thing, service took a while even though it wasn&rsquo;t busy. Still, decent spot for an afternoon break.

The cappuccino here is really good&mdash;smooth and not too bitter. Easy to find on a quiet side street in Oberkassel, which I appreciated.

Came here for lunch, pasta was solid. Had the lobster bisque too, that was the highlight. Portions are decent for what you pay. Place was busy but service kept up fine. Nothing fancy, just a good meal without overthinking it.

Nice spot for a summer evening. Drinks were good and the view did the job. Just bring cash&mdash;card didn&rsquo;t work, which was a bit annoying.

Tomato soup was the standout. Seriously good, probably the best I&rsquo;ve had in a while. Pasta and pizza were solid too, nothing to complain about. Place was busy at lunch but food came quick enough. I&rsquo;d go back just for that soup again.

Stopped here after cycling for hours. The soup and potato gratin hit the spot. Portion was decent for the price, not huge but fair. Waitress spoke English which made ordering easy. Place was a bit quiet but fine for a quick refuel. Would come back if I&#39;m in the area again.

Stopped by for a quick bite with a friend and honestly the samosas were the highlight. Crispy, warm, just the right amount of spice. We shared the chhole bature too, it&rsquo;s messy but fun. Mango lassi on the side? Yes, do that. Place is small but fine for hanging out. Service was a bit slow but we weren&rsquo;t in a rush 😊

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