Restaurants in Essen

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#53

200g Grill & Bar

Hamburger restaurant

Tiled walls & open timbers add to the industrial-chic aesthetic at this burger spot for ribs & more.

4.50 (1.7K reviews)
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#54

Burger King Essen

Fast food restaurant

Well-known fast-food chain serving grilled burgers, fries & shakes.

4.00 (1.7K reviews)
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#61

Restaurant Capobianco

Italian restaurant

Pizza, pasta & classic staples at an airy stop with colorful, retro-kitsch decor & a glass skylight.

4.40 (1.5K reviews)
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#65

Brauhaus Fischer

Restaurant

Elevated Mediterranean & international dishes are the specialty at this contemporary restaurant.

4.70 (1.4K reviews)
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#66

Café Zucca

Mediterranean restaurant

Breakfast, filled baguettes, steaks & risottos, plus cocktails, in a bright, pastel-hued space

4.20 (1.4K reviews)
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#67

Opas Haus Restaurant

Syrian restaurant

Laid-back eatery with outdoor seating serving Middle Eastern dishes in a warm atmosphere.

4.00 (1.4K reviews)
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#75

Ruken Al Din

Syrian restaurant

Casual eatery offering quick bites, kebabs & Syrian fare in a pared-back environment.

4.60 (1.2K reviews)
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#79

Genki Ramen

Ramen restaurant

Unassuming Japanese restaurant whipping up ramen, karaage & gyoza, plus beer & creative drinks.

4.60 (1.2K reviews)
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#85

Café LIVRES

Cafe

Airy, glass-fronted locale with a lending library, making breakfasts, light meals & cake.

4.50 (1.1K reviews)
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#88

McDonald's

Fast food restaurant

Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers & fries.

3.50 (1.1K reviews)
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#100

Suvai Bar & Restaurant

Indian restaurant

Creatively presented Sri Lankan & South Indian classics in an upscale, contemporary setting.

4.60 (981 reviews)

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