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Dining The guide was updated: 2024-02-16

Dortmund’s traditional food is simple and hearty. Local dishes include Westphalian Grünkohl – ham and cabbage soup – and Pfefferpotthast, a stew made with peppered beef and onions. There are a number of traditional German restaurants in the centre of the city near Alter Markt and along Wallring, just outside the centre. International food is well-represented in the city, with a range to suit all tastes and budgets.

Il Golfo

Il Golfo

Il Golfo is one of the few Italian restaurants which offers customers traditional dishes and grappa, served by Italian waiters. A couple of their all-time favourite dishes are the deep fried zucchini flowers and the anchovies bruschetta. The restaurants is loved by the Dortmund locals who appreciate the authenticity and quality of the food. The friendly staff and owner most certainly contribute to the marvellous atmosphere.

Hoppy's Treff

Hoppy's Treff

If you want to go to a popular pub restaurant run by a former player of Borussia Dortmund, Hoppy's Treff is the place to visit. Dieter Kurrat offers solid, simple German dishes, as well as a tête-à-tête to share his glorious football stories. A bit of advice, Hoppy's Treff explicitly states that you shouldn't show up in a Schalke outfit, otherwise you might be mocked through the entire night!

Zum Alten Markt

Zum Alten Markt

Zum Alten Markt is a small and cosy restaurant, with a traditional German interior that dates back 400 years. The restaurant is known for refined Bavarian and international cuisine with a modern twist. They are known for the impeccable quality of their freshwater fish, which includes salmon, speckled trout and catfish. On Sunday they serve traditional Bavarian Weißwurst with Händlmaier mustard and a Karnoll pretzel. It can't get more German than that!

Mongo's

Mongo's

You can let your imagination run free at Mongo's. This restaurant has an exotic and diverse all-you-can-eat buffet. Choose the ingredients you like from the fresh food bar and the chefs will prepare your creation in front of you. Here you can mix different types of vegetables with a wide variety of meat or seafood, combined with a flavoursome sauce.

Sausalitos

Sausalitos

Sausalitos is not just focused on the traditional Mexican cuisine, but also offers a special Californian twist! The vision of the restaurant is to create dishes that are a melting pot of diverse cultures. This is something that you can definitely see if you take a look at the menu: queso y tomato quesadillas, traditional chili and, of course, multiple variations of the mojito.

Mandarin

Mandarin

Mandarin is one of the oldest Chinese restaurants in Dortmund. The decor is in traditional style and makes you feel like you are having dinner in China itself. They are known and famous for their tender Peking duck.

Rodizio Steakhouse

Rodizio Steakhouse

If you would like to eat a juicy steak, head over to Rodizio Steakhouse. This South American restaurant serves a wide selection of traditional steak dishes all the way from Argentina. Through daily delivery from South America, the chef guarantees you the best quality that you can find.

Pfefferkorn's No. 1

Pfefferkorn's No. 1

With a great location on the square, this restaurant and pub provides a great view from the terrace. Inside you can find a warm atmosphere with a vintage touch. They even have their own brewery, which you can make use of by ordering a local beer. You can also eat traditional German dishes, a few examples are the Wiener schnitzel and röstkartoffeln.

Uncle Tom's

Uncle Tom's

Uncle Tom's offers the charm of the southern United States and traditional American dishes and drinks. The food is inexpensive and the menu has a wide variety of meals, everything from steaks to barbecued chicken wings to salads. Make sure the get here with an empty stomach, the staff serves huge portions!

Taverne Athen

Taverne Athen

From starters to desserts; the menu lists nearly everything the Greek cuisine has to offer. Whether you are craving fresh vegetables, roasted meat or fish, you will find it at Taverne Athen The restaurant is decorated in a traditional Greek style with wooden tables and the iconic white/blue walls.

Brauhaus Wenkers

Brauhaus Wenkers

The restaurant and pub Brauhaus Wenkers is located in the city centre and has a great vibe. On the menu you will find local German specials like bratwurst with sauerkraut and roasted pig with coleslaw. During summer time you can have your dinner on the lovely outside terrace.

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