Besides a number of starred restaurants, anyone eating out in Essen can look forward to diversity, originality and a very warm welcome in almost every part of the city. The choice is immense, ranging from gourmet and speciality restaurants to cosy wine or beer taverns to trendy bars. There really is something to suit every taste.Hannappel
Friendly service, excellent cuisine with creative and regional dishes and a pleasant, informal setting make this a very special restaurant where both the quality and the price are right.Résidence
This simple and elegant Art Nouveau villa perches like a feudal residence over the marshes of the Ruhr valley. The dining rooms are graceful, smart, simple and calm. In summer, diners can eat in the lovely gardens beneath mature trees.Schloss Hugenpoet Relais & Château
The 300 year old moated palace has comfortable rooms furnished with antiques. Guests can look forward to enjoying the impeccable service and classical French cuisine.