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Frau Specht operates like a speakeasy. Behind an unassuming facade on Hohe Straße, guests ring the bell and step into an elegant interior with Occhio lighting and white-clothed tables. The atmosphere is communicative and welcoming, driven by the warm service of Yvonne Specht.
Chef Dirk Brendel works from an open kitchen in the center of the room, preparing a surprise menu based on daily market purchases. His cooking follows a German-French-Mediterranean direction with occasional Asian excursions. The menu might move from a provençal fish stew to marinated kale with porcini mushrooms, then Wagyu shabu-shabu with dashi.
The tasting menu at Frau Specht changes regularly. A sample sequence includes house-cured fenchel salami with roasted bread, a cornett with aubergine tartare and ponzu, BBQ spare ribs with fregola, and a zander mousse with scampi and lobster foam. Desserts like poached figs with cassis and quark sorbet offer a refined finish. The menu is priced at 148 euros, with a wine pairing at 86 euros.
The wine list is extensive, with a strong focus on German producers from the Mittelrhein and Mosel, alongside a well-chosen selection of champagnes and sparkling wines. Prices remain attractive for the quality offered.
Frau Specht has earned its place among Germany's best restaurants, receiving accolades from Guide Michelin, Gault&Millau, and Der Feinschmecker. The Michelin guide highlights the restaurant's "unverkrampft locker und lecker mit Anspruch" – relaxed, delicious, and ambitious. This seasonal dining destination in Duisburg offers a memorable experience for those who seek it out.
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Dinner is served! In a relaxed living room atmosphere, guests dine on a menu of up to seven courses, inspired by the season and local market. Wine tastings for groups are also available by arrangement.
Concept Am I in the right place? If you're asking yourself that, you've come to the right address, because like a speakeasy bar, the high standards of Yvonne Specht's restaurant are barely visible from the outside. Culinary Style Top-quality ingredients and attention to detail define the character of Dirk Brendel's kitchen. He is at his best when he works closely with the product itself – as seen in the summer chanterelle bowl with pecorino and a touch of miso, or the veal tongue pâté. The passion for fine craftsmanship shines through in every course. Wine A carefully curated and extensive wine list, particularly well-stocked with German white wines. Atmosphere The highly personal and friendly service provided by Yvonne Specht enhances the family-like atmosphere of this unassuming venue. Conclusion There is no need to choose between gourmet dining and comforting cuisine here; Dirk Brendel masterfully delivers both.
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