Welcome to Restaurant Hannappel, a fine dining jewel nestled in the heart of Essen, located at Dahlhauser Str. 173. Known for its exquisite culinary creations, this restaurant promises not just a meal, but an experience that delights the senses. With an inviting atmosphere and a team of dedicated staff, Hannappel is one of those rare places where special memories are made over remarkable food.
As you step inside, the elegant decor sets the stage for the culinary adventure that awaits you. Restaurant Hannappel specializes in tasting menus that push the boundaries of flavor while showcasing seasonal ingredients. Guests rave about the six-course offerings, such as the well-crafted cherry-themed menu by chef, which highlights the restaurant’s ability to harmonize tastes and textures seamlessly.
Many patrons, like Claire Dwyer and Lily Karis, laud the restaurant for its outstanding food and professional service. Claire praised her experience with their six-course menu paired with expertly chosen wines, noting the staff’s friendly demeanor. Similarly, Lily shared that every visit leaves her feeling “full” yet “happy,” a testament to the restaurant’s knack for satisfying without overwhelming.
Customer reviews reflect a consistent theme: Hannappel is the restaurant of choice for celebrations, from anniversaries to birthdays, where each dish is not just a meal but a moment to savor. While some diners experienced wine pairings that didn’t quite meet their expectations, they highlighted the option to buy bottles instead, showcasing the value of the wine list in complementing the superb cuisine.
Hagen G, another enthusiastic guest, heralded the five-course menu as delightful, emphasizing the perfect seasoning and preparation of the dishes. He sensed a certain creativity in the menu, although he noted that the mix of two “star ingredients” in one dish could sometimes be intense. Nevertheless, he reiterated that the overall dining experience was nothing short of lovely, reflective of a fine dining establishment where every detail is attended to.
In summary, Restaurant Hannappel stands out not just for its menu but also for the warmth and care evident in every aspect of the dining experience. Whether you're marking a milestone or simply indulging in a culinary journey, this restaurant offers an environment where food lovers can relish the artistry of fine dining. Don’t forget to make a reservation and prepare for a meal that resonates long after the last bite.
For more information, you can reach Restaurant Hannappel at +49 201 534506.
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Claire Dwyer
18/10/2025
An amazing experience! Had the 6 course menu with wine arrangement and everything was delicious. The staff were friendly and professional. An easy recommendation for a special dinner.
Aravind Asok
21/09/2025
My third time. Every one has been special! Amazing food, this time with a theme of cherries, fantastic wine pairing and an excellent price.
Trond Strøm
10/09/2025
Enjoyed the food, wine pairings not so much. Reccomend buying wines by the bottle
Lily Karis
03/09/2025
This is the restaurant you would choose to celebrate special occasion. Anniversary, Birthday, Valentine, you name it all, and I think you and your partner will come home with big smile on your face and happy tummy. This was my third time coming here. This time I order 5 course meal with wine (cost €89 per person) and every penny are very well spent on those meals. If it’s happen to be your first time, you can try the 3-course surprise menu (it cost only €68 including wine). Normally I can say both me and my husband are eating quite a lot and perhaps come home still hungry even after 5-course meal in other fine dining restaurant. But not in Hannapel. There is something magical that I can’t explain why we always feel the right amount of “full” and “happy” after dining in this restaurant. Don’t forget to reserve before you come. Cheers.
Hagen G
22/07/2025
I visited the restaurant on the 17th of July after a spontaneous reservation the same day. I had the wonderful 5 course menue. In short, I am happy to visit this place again. The food was well prepared the personnel was nice and friendly. I had a lovely evening, thank you! In greater detail, I was positively surprised to find this place in Essen. I honestly had my doubts first but when I was making the reservation but they delivered. Quite frankly I haven't found a lot of places in essen where I happily spent more money on food and actually get in exchange a menue that is simply tasty while not being pretentious overkill. The 5 course menue was diverse and all the ingredients perfectly seasoned and prepared. The portion sizes were noted as too small by other people before me, however, I cannot agree. In comparison to other places, e.g. madame pic or Blumenthals restaurants, I found them quite sizeable. As I said, all ingredients were very enjoyable. The only note I would make, nitpickingly, I thought it contained a lot of different animal protein all at once. Sometimes mixing two "star ingredients" such as turbot and unagi in one dish was overwhelming for me. While I very much enjoyed the dish I secretly thought it overshadowed each other and I could have been happy with one of the two or less of the two together. It relates to balancing for me personally. Same with the dessert, while I thought all the flavors play incredibly well i was personally overwhelmed by the very acidic sauce. I was missing a neutralizing component, balancing all the sour and acidic flavors. Nevertheless, this is a personal, not very objective point :) that should not stop anyone to visit. Lastly, my only real criticism, was the cappuccino. This is something not many places get right and it seems to be neglectable. However, being a little coffee nerd myself, it is worth mentioning that the cappuccino was burned, with a coarse foam/crema, making it not up to the standard of the rest of food in the restaurant. All in all I had a lovely evening with great food to reasonable prices considering the level of care and creativity put in the dishes. I hope you guys keep it up and change the menue frequently. I would love to try more. All the best
Tene Uleksin
01/07/2025
This was the most wonderful food experience I’ve ever had, beyond interesting and delicious!
Dieter Brandenburger
27/06/2025
Essen in Essen. A night out in a fine dining restaurant is always a good basis for a wonderful evening. If you add creative food that adds joy after joy to this experience, put a very well selected wine pairing on top and finish it with a perfect team that from the beginning making your first time visit a unique and almost family like time. Then you might catch a glimpse what I experienced yesterday evening in Hannappel. Along with this I really liked that they were really serious with filling the glasses, not just giving an idea what the wine could have been but allowing the guest to enjoy the selection with every bite they take. Just like you would do it with your loved ones at home.
Haru Frei
26/06/2025
One of the best restaurants in the Ruhr area is the ´Hannappel´ in Essen. The ´Eckkneipe´ of yore welcomes the guest with stylish ambience, elegance and unspoken wish ´feel at home.` What follows can only be done hard to describe, you have to experience. The festively set table with subtle Vivaldi music in the background, the result of exquisite dishes with in between cleverly installed surprises from the kitchen, matching drinks and the impeccably professional, unobtrusive staff service, that offers it all Knut Hannappel with his team. He wants to maintain this level in the future. A star more than overdue, but perhaps not sought.