Zum Schiffchen

In light of the imminent retirement of the senior chef, we wanted to come for a meal one more time. We came during the week; the room was not full. Information in advance about (difficult) parking or valet would have been nice. The decor is slightly maritime; the best table is in the "stern" with a view of the street; it is a bit dark in the back. The table decoration is not very imaginative or elaborate, as surprisingly little value is placed on accompanying extravagance; even the entrée is somewhat "rough", the restrooms have no "extras", and floral decorations are very minimal. The food appealed to us very differently. We chose the menu and went all out with all courses (including lobster, etc.). The amuse-bouche and the very thin bread served with liver pâté were delicious; the lobster was rather mediocre in flavor, lacking a certain originality. The sauces were consistently great. We also really enjoyed the concluding chocolate course. We would like to point out that we found the service to be lacking in attentiveness. With us came other guests who were apparently "personally known" and evidently received much more attention, which made us feel somewhat neglected after just "2. Class"; above all, there was little inquiry about whether we wanted another drink; even the follow-up questions about the food could only be answered inadequately at times, as a colleague had to be asked each time; after this happened twice, we opted out. Overall, it did not provide the "complete sense of well-being" that we are accustomed to from star-rated establishments. The price-performance ratio was acceptable; however, there are other star-rated establishments where the same level of service is noticeably lower. In this respect, it was great to have been there again, but a little "dusting off" and a bit more "attention" would certainly be beneficial.

For a star restaurant below average. Food, service, wine list can be improved significantly in comparison

For me, this is still the best restaurant in Düsseldorf. On Friday we were here for the (at least) eighth time. As always, great products, excellently prepared and served very charming. Whether or not the kitchen style is in fashion right now is of no interest to us.

Absurdly bad, especially what Koch scolds himself. You only go here if you want to mess with racist, hateful people. The food isn't good, just looks like it. There are thousands of better hereditaries in Düsseldorf.

The boat is the good old restaurant, which has had a Michelin star since "in memory". The atmosphere was almost familiar that night. High praise for Ms. Plum, who is excellent at dealing with customers.

Saturday night and finally time to visit this resto. At the entrance there is actually a “captain”, who does not get his teeth apart. Furnishing like in a ship, but the tables are quite close together, so you can hardly have a conversation without listening to the other. The other way around, the later the evening the louder some guests got. Kind of doesn't go with a star resto. We decided on the menu with wine accompaniment. Every course was actually very good, although the wait was quite long. Big problem was the service, didn't seem coordinated and inattentive. The sommelier was bad, either you had drinks and no food or vice versa or both things came at the same time. Too bad, actually, but that's exactly why there are only 3 points here. It's no use the greatest food if the service isn't right. You would have liked the whole thing a little more stylish, for over 600 euros SERVICE is a MUST.

An experience of a special kind that moved me to tears. Highly recommended and thank you again for everything...

Had a delicious meal here in July 2024. Yes, it is pricey, but always a special treat. Food was very good, and the service was meticulous and very friendly. One point deducted because the music was a tad too loud (which they turned down on request), not fitting the environment, and the credit card machine was down (the nearby ATM is no longer there, so this was a little stressful when trying to treat someone for a meal).

It was unique... We have been going to "Im Schiffchen" regularly for over 30 years. This time we were very disappointed. The boss was nowhere to be seen, he usually goes to the tables and asks his guests. The evening started slowly. We had to wait a long time for drinks, which we could only order on request. The service was bad (apart from one person who has been working there for a long time). The wine advice was bad and the young man was very listless. The young waitress was also superficial. Only the older waitress explained the individual courses and at least sometimes asked if they tasted good. The other two waitresses did not do this. Unfortunately, the quality has also suffered. In the past, every single course was a feast, a culinary delight. This time, three courses did not taste good at all. The sauces were extremely sweet. In the past, the boss used excellent seasoning, but that was not the case this time. We were always prepared to pay high prices for good food, but when nothing fits together, from service to cuisine, these prices are no longer justified. You get the impression that the boss is quietly saying goodbye. A real shame!!,

We are regular Michelin-star eaters and I claim that we can rate Michelin-star cuisine. But that was nothing. Starting with the actually nice idea at the entrance. There is a "captain" standing there to greet you, but he doesn't open his mouth. The service left a lot to be desired, the wine list was clearly overpriced, apart from the fact that some wines were not there and of course the recommendation led to even more expensive wines. The menu was so-so. I believe that the chef has been there for so long, even had 3 stars at one point, that he can only keep the one star as an "honorary star" I don't know whether that is necessary