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Duisburg, a hub in the Ruhr area, blends industrial heritage with green spaces. Typical dishes include Rheinischer Sauerbraten and local beers. A diverse culinary scene reflects its multicultural vibe.

La Gioconda

La Gioconda

Dellplatz 1, 47051, Duisburg, Germany

Wein • Pizza • Italienisch • Mediterrane


".... but poor would be a little unfair. "Average-" is my rating.How to explain this restaurant? It's like, maybe, once about 30 years ago, this might have been a good restaurant. However today, everything seems old and tired (including the waiters, the menu and the food).The menu itself was really extensive, listing many combinations of dishes, flavours, directions... it was like, "well we're an Italian restaurant, we'll just make you anything you want". We were 3 people and we ordered an antipasti platter and a salad to share as appetiser. The antipasti were average (the grilled champignons were the best, the rest was just OK). For main dish, we all ordered the homemade pasta. One person had it with "FRESH" porcini. We double checked, because it is a little late for porcini.... yes, said the waiter: "FRESH". Well I promise you, those porcini were NOT fresh... my closest guess was that they were dried, but who knows. The other 2 dishes were acceptable but not stunning. I am also pretty sure that the "homemade" pasta was not actually made by the restaurant but rather bought from the Italian wholesale supplier as "handmade" rather than one of the "mass produced" brands. The Pinot Grigio that we drank was quite acceptable for a house wine.The staff: there were 3 waiters. 2 of them seemed to be half asleep the whole evening. I think this was just disinterest. The 3rd waiter was better, and even cracked a couple of jokes, which was quite refreshing.The decor: well, we sat outside. The furniture was pretty dated, and the planter boxes which separated us from the street were those type that used to be made in the 60s and 70s: solid concrete, with tiny pebbles pressed into the outside surfaces. Inside the restaurant, it looked like a German restaurant from the 70s, and absolutely does not portray anything about bella Italia ;-)All in all... I would have to be pretty hungry (and without other options) to have to return there."

Da Rosario

Da Rosario

Masurenallee 34a, 47055 Duisburg, Germany

Pizza • Pasta • Nudeln • Italienisch


"Ich hatte das Vergnügen, das Restaurant Da Rosario zu besuchen und kann mit absoluter Gewissheit sagen, dass es sich um einen wahren kulinarischen Schatz handelt. Von Anfang bis Ende war meine Erfahrung dort einfach umwerfend. Das Ambiente des Restaurants ist warm und einladend. Die stimmungsvolle Beleuchtung, die eleganten Tischdecken und die liebevoll gestaltete Einrichtung schaffen eine Atmosphäre, die zum Entspannen und Genießen einlädt. Man fühlt sich sofort wohl und willkommen. Das Highlight des Abends war zweifellos das Essen. Die Speisekarte im Da Rosario bietet eine beeindruckende Auswahl an köstlichen Gerichten, die von traditionellen Klassikern bis hin zu kreativen kulinarischen Meisterwerken reichen. Jeder Bissen war eine Geschmacksexplosion frische Zutaten, perfekte Gewürze und eine meisterhafte Zubereitung machten jedes Gericht zu einem wahren Gaumenschmaus. Besonders beeindruckt hat mich auch die Aufmerksamkeit und Freundlichkeit des Personals. Das Team von Da Rosario ist nicht nur fachkundig, sondern auch äußerst aufmerksam und zuvorkommend. Sie sorgen dafür, dass es den Gästen an nichts fehlt und gehen gerne auf individuelle Wünsche ein. Der Service war einfach erstklassig. Neben dem exzellenten Essen und dem herzlichen Service möchte ich auch die umfangreiche Weinkarte des Restaurants loben. Sie bietet eine große Auswahl an erlesenen Weinen, die perfekt zu den Speisen passen und das kulinarische Erlebnis abrunden. Alles in allem kann ich das Restaurant Da Rosario nur wärmstens empfehlen. Es ist ein Ort, an dem man sich verwöhnen lassen und die feine italienische Küche in ihrer besten Form erleben kann. Ich freue mich schon darauf, bald wieder dort zu speisen und weitere kulinarische Abenteuer zu erleben. Vielen Dank an das gesamte Team von Da Rosario für einen unvergesslichen Abend! Herzliche Grüße,"

Mongo's Duisburg

Mongo's Duisburg

Philosophenweg 17-18, 47051 Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Bars • Gesund • Asiatisch • Mongolisch


"My first brush with Mongo's was for a birthday dinner in Düsseldorf. Compared to that visit and the few after that, this one failed to meet the expectations.The StaffAs always, greeted with a friendly smile and promptly directed us towards the table. The LocationClean, well organized and welcoming. An establishment can be judged quickly by the state of their restrooms, and Mongo's knows how to keep theirs spotless.ServiceUpon sitting down, we were provided with a menu without delay and asked for drinks. Thereafter the concept of Asia Brunch (menu of choice) was explained clearly upon request and the location of everything appropriately shown.The Food:SoupTotal disaster. A commendable selection of items to put in, but the broth tasted like it was flown in directly from the dead sea (extremely salty). Snacks StationOne of the items was labelled, the other one wasn't. The temperature was lukewarm at best, and the sauces were either endangered or extinct.The BuffetUpto the mark. The variety and quality of meats, vegetables and herbs was excellent. The only complaint was that in this particular branch, there weren't any nuts on offer (Apparently they didn't have any that day). It may not seem to be a significant part of the meal, but having been used to a crunch in the food, its absence made all the difference.DessertOur stay extended towards the better part of 9pm, and by that time the dessert station was pretty much empty, and to our surprise wasn't refilled. Luckily we managed to score the last two cups of stracciatella mousse. The taste was to die for, but the lack of replenishment left us longing for more. In the end, our sweet tooths had to be pretty much satisfied with the standard waffle and ice cream.VerdictThe devil lies in the details, and unfortunately this time he wasn't impressed.*Pictures taken in an earlier hour"