Bar Olio in Düsseldorf

The food was okay, but the service was awful. I definitely wouldn't come back. There were rats running around behind the kitchen... keep your distance.

The food is delicious and fairly priced. The only downsides are that the service could have been a bit friendlier and the atmosphere could be made a little cozier, even though the rustic ambiance is part of its charm. Still, it's good value for money.

Overhyped, expensive, and poor service if you're not a regular. The "Asian" pasta was really not tasty. Stick to what you know! We had to wait two hours for our food on the weekend (long wait for a table).

People who leave bad reviews for Bar Olio must have absolutely no idea what good food really is. This is one of the most amazing restaurants in Düsseldorf. A place where every dish bursts with flavor and quality. The menu changes often, which makes every visit a new experience, but the standard is always sky-high. The ingredients are fresh, the combinations creative, and the execution flawless. You can really taste the love and passion that go into the cooking. The atmosphere is casual yet vibrant, the service is friendly, and there’s just something special about the energy here. It’s one of those rare places that feels both effortless and exceptional at the same time. If you appreciate real, high-quality food made with skill and soul, Bar Olio is a must.

A truly unusual menu. The location gave me a "Berlin" feeling. Very interesting dishes. Reservations are not accepted! First come, first served. Looking forward to next time.

The food is generally delicious. You have to like the ambiance. However, the rude service is unacceptable. Despite tipping 20%, you get shouted at if you ask for a receipt. This is actually unacceptable and very tasteless.

Service really leaves a lot to be desired

Just happened to go there accidently. The food was good and so was the service. Crowd was pretty chilled too. Just that I found it over priced cause we paid €200 + for 2 people. For the rates I'd expect either better quality or more quantity.

Good food, good wine, a great mood, and consistency! Shiny, happy people, gold and silver shine! Japan meets Italy and French starters with a touch of Spain and a clear German perspective!

We arrived at 6pm . I know it is a popular place with a great garden atmosphere and no reservations by phone/ web, so on weekends, expect to wait 2,5hours to be shown to a table to eat. If you are lucky, you can spend that time at a small table with a drink, but depending on the season, it can be cold. They did not take us to a table in the restaurant because the space was too small for 6 persons. . There are separate restrooms for men and women, but only one for each, The trash can was not cleaned regularly, and there were hand towels scattered all over the box. The toilet paper was empty, so I told the elderly woman who seemed to be the manager there, and the employee replenished 5 or 6 pieces.

Bad overpriced food and even worse service after queuing for so long

A unique, wonderful restaurant. Absolute holiday feeling!! First-class food!! Always happy to come back...

Great menu, great wines—and definitely characterful service! Certainly no longer an insider tip, but a great discovery for guests with a palate that appreciates something special.

I've always been very satisfied. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. :) At that time of day, you sometimes have to check when something is available. I'd be happy to come back.

When it comes to culinary delights, Olio is simply unparalleled in Düsseldorf. I love eating here; the portions are generous, and the prices are completely reasonable. I always recommend it.

Had absolutely the best night here. Top restaurant. Can't say enough about the staff, every interaction was sincere and cosy. The food was mind-blowing. Great fusion cuisine, stuff that will keep you talking long after. Beautiful inside and out. Homely yet high class feeling. Such a unique location, absolutely love it.

The location was off the beaten track; we really enjoyed it. If I ever go, I'll be back.

Beautiful wine bar with a quiet outdoor area. Huge wine selection. The food looked good.

The food is always very good. The staff outside leaves a lot to be desired. The customer isn't the focus there. Rude responses aren't acceptable, even after a long day.

So yummy, good quality food, very friendly and nice atmosphere

I've known Olio for over 15 years. The quality and prices have been right for a long time. Unfortunately, the prices have risen sharply, and the portions have shrunk significantly. Fortunately, the service is once again very good!

Very tasty food, but the dishes are quite expensive and the plates are pretty empty. The portions couldn't be much smaller. Service is also more responsive than proactive.

Quite quirky, mysterious from the outside, delicious food and great ambiance inside, all ages and dogs welcome

The ambiance, the service, and above all, the food were simply wonderful. For a vegetarian, they were not only a feast for the eyes but also a feast for the palate. The beetroot carpaccio is highly recommended. I'd happily return.

They charged us 20 Euro tips without to letting us know!!!!! I payed with card and the total on the display was 97 Euro and when I checked my bank account they charged me 116 Euro. Hello? Did I agree with that? The food was extremely salty and we was waiting for the drinks menu for over 15min and nobody came to us. So I have to go inside and ask for the drinks menu and grab it by myself. That is ridiculous! Also the service is not matched with the price. Absolutely NO for the Restaurant.

The food was great. But you are sitting basically on a parkplatz. There were many dogs, which we like. But service for me defined a new low that I haven’t experienced anywhere in Germany. Except for one very nice guy nobody seemed to care one bit about anything at all, arbitrary rules such as a kitchen close for 1.5 hours were not communicated, we required to be relocated without any explanation. And not to mention the queue and the way it is dealt with. Around the corner there are at least 3 places with equal food and much better service.

Super-casual location Delicious food Fair prices

Great restaurant in an unusual location. Very good food and great service.

From the oysters to the main dish, everything was perfectly fresh and flavorful. The grilled octopus with black rice and vegetables was incredibly tender and full of character, beautifully presented and cooked to perfection.

The food was, as always, absolutely fantastic. Unfortunately, the attitude of the waiters massively lowers the overall quality of this establishment. The desperate attempt to appear cool and alternative is simply embarrassing and actually comes across as unpleasant and arrogant. Service is ultimately about providing a service. The older lady, in particular, who has worked there for many years, would probably be better off in a pub in the old town. But that doesn't change the fact that the chefs always do a great job.

Delicious food and good drinks. We only had a bad experience with the service.

This was our second attempt at Bar Olio – and unfortunately, it was disappointing again. Reservations aren't possible, even though there's always a long line on weekends. We waited about 40-50 minutes, only to be seated at a high-top table that only offered drinks and some bread – no real food. The staff was unfriendly and, when we asked, rudely told us we'd have to wait another two hours for a table and food. They understand that it's busy, but a respectful tone should be a given. Unfortunately, I can't recommend Bar Olio. When it's that busy, a reservation system would be useful – like in many other restaurants.

The veal Bolognese was a dream. Very friendly staff, Atmosphere: It must have been a former train station. But it also has its own flair. Greetings from Vienna!

The old lady at the front desk was absolutely rude. We hear a lot of bad things about the service these days (the younger staff are excluded), and we always give it a chance... but it's simply aloof, unfriendly, and rude. Furthermore, most people are ignored for a long time. Our office will be avoiding this spot in the future. Luckily, there are plenty of alternatives.

Nice place with great food and drinks and very special atmosphere

Friendly service, delicious food, and good quality produce. Expect a wait for a table. Reservations are not possible. It's especially busy on weekends. A good wine list. The food is a bit on the expensive side, but the quality is well-deserved. A visit is worthwhile. Dogs are also allowed outside.

Very good and inexpensive food, although some dishes lack that finishing touch. Nice staff and atmosphere.

Despite its appealing presentation, the restaurant is fundamentally disappointing: The service seems disinterested, and according to a friend (Niclas), the way guests are treated is rude and not very customer-oriented. Unfortunately, it's not a place you'd want to return to.

Always good, and therefore always full. You do have to allow some time if you want to eat. The ambiance is truly unparalleled in the area. My previous criticism regarding card payments has also been addressed 😊 There's nothing better for a relaxing evening.

The food is good, the atmosphere with the container isn't so nice, and the service... It's a shame, but the service is anything but good. Had a bad experience several times.

Yes, the food is good. You need a bit of luck to get a table without having to wait. There are a few natural wines on the menu, but they're not mentioned. Unfermented natural wines are a matter of taste.

The Service is not good You can not eat the food as a normal person Not recommended

I've been there several times, and the food has never disappointed. Today, the service was a complete disaster. We waited over 10 minutes for our food orders to be taken, the staff made no eye contact, and were simply completely unmotivated. You feel like you're not being looked after or served. We ended up going home without ordering our food—never again.

Very small but nice and very quiet corner👍😁

Great food, sometimes long wait times because you can't make reservations. You can now pay by card, which is a real improvement. Overall, a place you can visit again and again, and you won't be disappointed.

The restaurant is okay. I don't really understand why it's so popular. The food is undoubtedly good, but the atmosphere isn't my thing, and unfortunately, I find the service poor. Overall, it's not worth the price/performance ratio.

Attentive service, nice atmosphere and nice food!

Absolutely terrible service. The prices are unjustified. Asparagus salad is more like a cold soup with asparagus garnish. It has nothing to do with a salad. Cappuccino is a cup with frothed milk, more like a babycino. Parmesan is charged extra for pasta, it would be okay if it was freshly grated Parmesan, but not a ready-made product from a bag. The tables were only cleaned after we were seated, and it was amazing that the leftover food and breadcrumbs landed on our laps and in our bags. The glasses were dirty, hygiene was a complete 0. The waitress's strengths are not arithmetic either. A primary school child could have done better. In summary: Absolutely overrated place, price-performance ratio is crap, service is abysmal, hygiene is catastrophic!

Passed by by chance and decided to take a break. Nice place to sit outside and drink some wine/beer. The bread we had as a snack was very good.

Horrible experience. Portions are super small and prices are very high. The environment is not good, place is old and badly maintained. I really don't understand the snobbish people eating there, the overall experience is terrible.

We decided to have dinner at the Baroleum, but were very disappointed. We had to wait an incredible two hours before we were finally served. During this long wait, three different waitresses served us, with no discernible pattern or clear order. It also took another 30 minutes for our drinks to finally arrive. The service was consistently inattentive and somewhat rude, which further detracted from the overall experience. The food ultimately disappointed us so much that we will definitely never dine there again.

The food wasn't fresh or homemade. Sorry, but it's absolutely not worth the price. The service, as always, was abysmally bad. Guests are even likely to get yelled at. But on Toulouser Allee, Bar Olio seems to be the luxury canteen.

Delicious food, but extremely unfriendly service

Unfortunately very arrogant. People line up at the entrance and are ignored for a long time, even though there are enough tables available.

The food is outstandingly good and very special. The service is excellent and very friendly. You have to like the ambience, it's probably part of the style that everything seems a bit worn out.

Casual location with good cross-over cuisine - unfortunately no reservations possible

The only “off-location” that remained after the major renovation of the old railway site. It's a shame that Düsseldorf can once again only build Lego design houses. One should have taken a cue from other cities like Valencia's Turia belt. This restaurant is a wonderful escape with great atmosphere and good food. Prices are appropriate for the quality. Simple but beautiful outdoor lighting.

Yesterday we were able to be your guests with fantastic weather, super nice employees and extremely good food. We can only rave and would love to come back!

Wir durften am Wochenende die ersten Sonnenstrahlen in diesem tollen Lokal genießen. Bei sehr nettem Personal haben wir super lecker gegessen. Wir kommen gerne wieder und sagen danke 👍

The food was great, I also like the more rustic surroundings. The gentleman who served us had the focus on making himself the center of attention. Had an unpleasant note

Unfortunately, sometimes very long waiting times. But as soon as you have at least managed to get a “staffed waiting place” outside, the Bar Olio is great. Good food, good wine, competent and friendly service. Clear recommendation, especially if you are traveling spontaneously and without a reservation.

Unfortunately, once again the service seemed very unfriendly. You don't really feel welcome and almost annoying. There wasn't that much going on that could explain it in any way. Too bad...

Last week I went to Bar Olio for the first time – and I was thrilled. In the middle of a rather sober, gentrified new development district, this charming restaurant immediately catches the eye: an old brick building with character that stands out pleasantly from the modern monotony around it. The food was excellent, the atmosphere was pleasant and calm. The outdoor area in particular is a real highlight - spacious, inviting, designed with attention to detail. I can vividly imagine how this place will become a meeting place for all generations in the summer: whether for an afternoon drink with friends, dinner with the family or simply for a relaxed glass of wine. Bar Olio is more than just a restaurant – it is a place with soul.

As always, the service had its own character. The food and atmosphere were great again!

Nos fuimos profundamente abrumados. La comida no era nada especial y en el lado caro. El servicio era mediocre en el mejor de los casos y la atmósfera de mala calidad no nos gustó. He estado aquí y hecho eso, pero definitivamente no recomendaría.

Amazing food! Always fully booked. So come early or be prepared to wait. I highly recommend anything with fish or seafood!

Schlechte Qualität des Essens, überteuert und arrogante Servicekräfte. Horror. Never again. Absolut nicht zu empfehlen.

The owner is the unfriendliest person I've ever met life has encountered. Never been received so unfriendly.

Der Reiz dieses Lokals erschliesst sich wohl eher den Locals. Als Gast aus Berlin fehlt einem das Verständnis dafür, dass wir hier bereits bei sehr früher Ankunft (um 18.30h) eine ellenlange Warteschlange vorfanden (Reservierungen werden nicht angenommen). Arbeitet hier niemand mehr in Düsseldorf? Die freundliche Kellnerin servierte uns draussen in der Kälte einen guten Hauswein für 32 EUR die Flasche. Und meinte, mit etwas Glück bekämen wir in 30 Minuten unseren Tisch. Nun gut, dann eben Warten, Warten, Warten. Nach 1 Stunde und 15 Minuten ergebnisloser Warterei brachen wir ab und gingen ein paar Blocks weiter eine vorzügliche Pizza essen im Su Nuraghe am Wehrhahn. Hier war auch die Luft viel besser. Im Olio steht die Luft, man kann kaum atmen - es war original kein einziges Fenster zum Lüften geöffnet. Und dort sitzt man auch eng an einander gequetscht - aber so scheint es der gesellige Düsseldorfer eben zu lieben.

A great joy in the spring sun. The menu alone is a delight. This has been more than confirmed. Service was great too. Thanks for the spring lunch

TexMex restaurant with a large cocktail selection.

I haven't been to the Olio in ages. Munich is simply too far away. I love the shop, the food, the service, the love for the food and the customer. In Munich you have to reserve with a credit card in the restaurant you cannot reserve in the Olio, perfect!!!!! Short wait with Peroni at the door, then to the bar or to the table. The perfect evening with sensational food. The wine is perfect and everything is written before dessert. We'll be back!!!

The food was a real pleasure 🤩 It's nice that the Olios has been preserved there 🎉🤙🏽 Staff super friendly atmosphere cozy I just have to come back to try something new on the menu 👍🏽

As always, a pleasure and a lovely place to share a fine meal together 🥘

An absolutely awesome restaurant. Danger! No reservation possible, but waiting times are shorter outside of rush hour. Yes, Parmesan is charged extra for one euro. But why not? This also costs money and is not taken into account for these dishes. Then it may cost extra. By the way: Parmesan is unnecessary with this pasta because you can do without it ;-) The service is exceptionally good! The team blew us away. Combined with the fantastic food and drinks, it was a highlight of our Düsseldorf visit. You have to like the type of service. The price is appropriate to the food and, in our opinion, even reasonably priced. We cannot understand reviews about overpriced food given the great quality. So good that we went there for lunch and dinner. Inconspicuous from the outside. What matters here is the inner values ​​:-)

Can confirm Nikla's experience, MONEY ADDICTED VAMPIRES!! Could be long The worst dining experience!! I was there on January 29, 2025 at 7:45 p.m. The first, you have 1.15 hours. closed earlier than stated online. I had ordered a small wine (5.95€) and had to drink it under time pressure and was made to pay immediately. When I paid, the boss gave herself a tip, but since I had to get to the train I didn't see it as a message until later via Apple Pay. At the train station I thought it didn't matter, I'd go back. Again I asked a waitress about the situation, perhaps you could only pay with a card if you exceeded a certain amount, she just replied "yes, only from €20" so apparently the rest was added together so that it came to €20...nowhere did it say or was it mentioned that you can only pay with a card if you exceed a certain amount, I myself couldn't see the payment amount and thought I was paying for the wine normally, clearly it was an attempt to tip myself. But well, I couldn't get the money back somehow... that's just how I wanted to ask and then everything was ok and the situation was clarified for me. The waitress, who was actually friendly, wanted to call her boss to make sure everything was happening. Everything was fine until then. After about 15 minutes, an older “figure” came into the store, who was the boss. She came to me immediately and told me the same thing that had already been clarified for 1 minute and said I should immediately pay for the bruschetta I ordered after the situation had been clarified, I get up and she continues talking and now it comes. It would be “unbelievable and disrespectful” not to give a tip in such a city and in such a restaurant, I should pay immediately and never see me again. Then while she was giving me the receipt she said that I was “permanently banned from entering the house” I was shocked and didn’t say anything. When I picked up my bag, I asked briefly whether the boss had misunderstood the situation, and she said, “Leave immediately, I don’t want to argue.” I think she has some kind of mental disorder because I can't explain it any other way. Never set foot in this sick property!!!

Anyone who bans Niklas from the house can also do without me!

Staff don't really want to work. Parmesan with a Bolognese costs extra. Non-carbonated spritzer and dirty glass. Food was okay but way too expensive for what was on the plate.

Great high quality food, nice wine, nice service

The salmon tartare starter was wonderful and incredibly tasty. The main courses were really good, the dessert was a nice ending and also very tasty. Service and staff super friendly, mega good and simply great. We had a very nice evening and would love to come back.

You can't “design” the atmosphere and that's exactly why the Olio is so special. Firstly, the food is the highlight. Creative, top quality, on point. (We've now forgotten other restaurants that believe that because they look cool that's enough.) Secondly, there's no fuss about the guests. First come first serve. It's tiring sometimes, but you just have to come to terms with it. And when it's full and the service is at its best, then it's exactly this atmosphere that defines the Olio. We come almost every week, for reasons :-)

We have been a fixture in Düsseldorf for many years. We love the authentic little shop, the handwritten menu and the fact that you can't make a reservation... the cuisine is a very successful combination of Italian and Asian and the wine selection is simply top. Some evenings you have to wait a long time to get a table. But it's worth it, I promise.

Very nice, small restaurant with a great atmosphere. Unfortunately you cannot reserve in advance. It might be a little difficult for larger groups. But the food is delicious and highly recommended.

Nice bar in Pempelfort with a fine selection of wine and food. In summer you can sit outside nicely. I would actually like to give an overall rating between 4 and 5 because there is still a bit of room for improvement when it comes to food. But you can definitely have a good and tasteful time here.

Always a pleasure for years. Varied, sophisticated and simply delicious.

Simply always delicious. The food is a poem and I love the ambience there. For me it has something of France there and I also like the people who work there and also go there as guests.

Today was an absolute disaster. The food took forever and was an absolute failure. Although the service team tried very hard, they unfortunately couldn't save the situation due to the chaotic conditions in the kitchen. It was noticeable that the employees were very stressed. It's a real shame, but Olio's glory days seem to be over

Das Lokal ist nicht sehr einladend. Aber wenn man sich darauf einlässt, wird man belohnt:eine Minestrone mit frisch und üppig geschnittenem Gemüse, eine Auswahl an Speisen, die nicht alltäglich sind, und eine bemerkenswerte Weinkarte. Wir kamen aus Bonn und fahren gern nochmal hin. Sehr herzlicher Service.

Really delicious food, great people and great overall experience

Food was just "ok" Very good service ! But the rest is just meh for the price asked. Only the tartare beef was ok.

I don't think I have to say much: 1) magnificent location with charm and style 2) Service: As if you were at a friend's house 3) fusion kitchen: The combinations between the different worlds/countries are great Gladly and again and again

I hesitated for a long time to come forward about the situation at the Bar Olio restaurant at Schirmerstraße 54, 40211 Düsseldorf. Since it also affects my neighbors, for whom I feel a certain sense of duty, I would like to describe a few incidents to you in week 18, 2023. A blonde grandma waitress welcomed us dynamically outside and after an interlude she simply left us standing because she obviously had no overview of the free tables, both outside and inside. We spontaneously decided to dine there. Jackets lay in surprise on the free tables. After several minutes we spoke to a waiter behind the bar. He assigned us a table, which appeared to be occupied a few minutes later. Reason: A lumpy grandmother gasping for air ran in the three steps and declared “The table is occupied, didn't you see the jacket?” Apparently she was waiting outside for a table in the sun and synchronously reserved another table inside using her jacket. It reminded me of a towel war in Mallorca. Unfortunately we did not receive a menu. The above blonde grandma waitress recommended and brought the dishes to us. These were pretty poorly prepared and not to our taste. We ate chips with long teeth. We did not receive a hospitality receipt/invoice on Signal. The grandma waitress above surprisingly sat down at the table with us and wrote down numbers on a piece of paper with a ballpoint pen. Your forehead muscles were heavily strained by all your facial expressions and wrinkles appeared on your forehead. She showed us all of her math skills and cheekily revealed that she learned her skill in kindergarten. We gave her a 10% contribution for this :) We left Bar Olio without a receipt for entertainment. In conclusion, we cannot recommend the Bar Olio restaurant in Düsseldorf Pempelfort unless you want to waste time and money pointlessly.

My favorite location in Düsseldorf. Eating is always super exciting.

One of my favorite shops in Düsseldorf

Unfortunately a failure We were in the restaurant and, apart from the food (which was delicious), we only had negative experiences. The food didn't come until an hour later, with guests who came after us getting their food well before us. When we asked in a friendly manner whether we had perhaps been forgotten, we promptly received a mushy answer. It is not possible to pay with a card there, and it is not common to hand out a receipt either. However, since we were there on business and needed one, we had to discuss it for a long time and then only received a handwritten note. The service staff always reacted annoyed and slightly arrogant. There were no prices listed on the drinks menu, so when I asked about the price I immediately received an annoyed, mushy answer. There was a sarcastic reaction to the farewell. The food was good, but if you're looking for friendly service and niceness, you're unfortunately in the wrong place there. We definitely won't go there again, there are much better restaurants in a similar price range.

We really enjoy being here. The food is great, always! Great service. You always have nice people sitting next to you. Good wines. I'm happy.

more then 20 years and still going strong… my favorite shop. Not everyone who wants to be taken more seriously as a customer understands the consistent subordination of all concerns to maximum food quality aka “food centricity”, but the result on the fork speaks for itself...

Super nice service, great atmosphere in lively rooms with very tasty and original food. Gladly again!

The restaurant simply has good vibes, great food and attentive service. A nice way to start the week is to eat here on a Monday evening. Card payments are now also accepted

We were treated very badly by the service. It wasn't anything special otherwise. There are better restaurants in Düsseldorf or in the area.