Carlos Restaurant in Dortmund

Highly recommended! The ambience is awesome, there's a pirate ship in the house. The service was great, attentive, quick and very friendly. The food was absolutely amazing! Conclusion: again at any time!

100/10 Carlos and his family make a visit to a restaurant an experience. The warmth of the people cannot be described in words. Thanks to you, we won't soon forget this evening. We'll definitely be back! Thanks to Carlos, who really took the time to sit with us. We could have listened to you for hours. About the food: 100/10, incredibly delicious! The location: unique, you have to see it for yourself! The atmosphere: unique, you have to experience it for yourself! The owners and the team: people with a heart! Thank you for this unforgettable evening! (Thank God I made a reservation here otherwise we wouldn't have met such great people like you) Best regards

Great restaurant with a special atmosphere. Attentive service and delicious food. Reserve early enough!

With the pirate ship and effects a nice restaurant.

Absolute recommendation. Good food and nice staff

Went to your place for the first time yesterday with friends. Great atmosphere, good service, unfortunately the food was only satisfactory for me, skewered meat, dry meat, salad with too much oil.....The salmon skewer on the plate next to me was very appealing and probably also very tasty. I'll come again and then have the salmon skewer.😅🐟 Greetings Günter Schwidder (I managed several kitchens myself for around 20 years)

Super great restaurant. The ship in the restaurant is amazing. Food was super tasty.

Really very cool restaurant with a great atmosphere and very tasty food. Little idea by the way: put the staff in costumes 😏

Great atmosphere, the ship is great, It's a shame that the staff isn't dressed or disguised according to the theme. The light show with music is weird, unnecessary, no action at all or a pirate coming around the corner. The bread, starter and turkey skewer were delicious. Unfortunately you won't be full because everything has to be ordered separately. There's nothing wrong with a beef fillet skewer for just €25.90 The potato SHELL chips are a joke, you won't get your money's worth from the portions!!! My husband had ribs that were not seasoned well and were not tender but tough. Nice experience, we don't have to have it again. The dessert was way too sweet and greasy, an almost raw cookie dough with 1 scoop of ice cream and chocolate underneath... a shame.

You have to experience it to be believed, we feel like we are on a pirate ship! There are special effects every hour on the hour. Fantastic!

It's not cheap but it's very tasty and the ambience is something special

A stormy show, delicious cuisine, a calm atmosphere, an interior that you want to see - that's all, Carlos restaurant. Definitely will visit again)

Totally cool location. The food was really tasty and arrived very quickly. Absolutely recommended.

Very friendly staff, a unique atmosphere, the food is great, always worth a trip. Hello from Hattingen

Portuguese cuisine that is delicious, plus the lovingly designed interior and fair prices.

We were there for the first time yesterday. Was even better than I thought. The food, staff and ambience were really very good.

Mostly good tapas. We paid around €40 per person for food, drinks and dessert. Our table was "below deck" of the "pirate ship" built into the building. The lights go out regularly and the music from "Pirates of the Caribbean" is played when there are light effects.

Inconspicuous from the outside but as soon as you enter you are simply overwhelmed by the location. The ship is breathtaking. The service we had was also very good. We all really enjoyed the food too. Yes, you can argue about the prices of the food, but you don't go there every week. We really liked it and will definitely go there again.

Nice ambience, delicious food, friendly service

I was there for the first time, the ambience is stunning, the staff was great, there straight away. The food was great. What I hadn't noticed, however, was that you have to order the side dish separately. So I only had the pleasure of the main course without any side dish. But that wasn't so bad. I can still recommend it to everyone...

We were there for the first time and were very impressed by the ambience, which you wouldn't expect from the outside. The driftwood ship gives the room its own unique character. We've never experienced anything like this before. Very lovingly presented and with beautiful details. The presentation of the dishes was quite plain and simple. The food tasted very good. Price-performance tip top. The service was also very good. All questions were answered very friendly. Despite good occupancy, there were no long waiting times. We'd love to come back when we're there again. The evening was a great experience, especially because of the fascinating ambience and the room design, which we will remember.

Great event restaurant with great flair. Also ideal for children! The food was really great, but the staff was a bit lazy. Something was delivered incorrectly when ordering drinks. Staff but still very attentive and friendly. During the main course a meal was forgotten and a sauce too. Otherwise really highly recommended.

First-class food, typically Portuguese, in an exciting ambience. Simply always a wonderful experience!

A lovely evening in a great ambience, with delicious Portuguese specialties 🤩👌🏻

The ambience is really something special – stylish and inviting. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said about the service. The waiters seemed clueless, the wrong orders were brought to our table twice and we later discovered a drink on the bill that we didn't even have. After our complaint, the waiter seemed personally offended. The food was ok, the meat was tender but nothing outstanding. However, you have to order each side dish separately, which quickly increases the price. There was actually no choice for our four-year-old son - just the pirate skewer with four nuggets and fries. Too bad! Conclusion: Once you've seen it, you don't have to go there again!

Yesterday I had dinner there again with friends after a long time. The waitress was super friendly, the food was soaked in oil is not possible 🤮, cucumber salad €6.00 ​​consisted of 8 cucumber slices in oil, Carlos skewer €25.90 dripped down the oil, glass of wine €7.90 was kept tight, we left the restaurant hungry and paid a lot for it. We're not going there anymore.

Hello Yesterday we were at Carlos with 4 people and 2 big dogs Labbi and Berna to spend a nice evening. The ambience is phenomenal as is the service (the extremely friendly Lina served us), the food is of very good quality and served quickly and hot. Our only comment would be that the meat skewers could be a little larger. But our evening was a complete success after I finally found a parking space. In any case, Carlos is one of our regular restaurants. 10 out of 10 stars from us.👍👍👍👍👍

Nice, impressive ambience, friendly service, delicious food but no longer hot, unfortunately it was difficult to reorder drinks after the meal. Lots of free parking spaces

Great ambience and food so delicious gladly again ☺️

An absolute recommendation and a highlight

Were here for the third time now. It's just fun, great atmosphere and nice service. Food is served great. We'll be back!

Insanely great facilities, great food, great service, super nice staff

The ambience is super nice - unfortunately the service is often a bit overwhelmed, i.e. long waiting times - which can normally be quite nice - BUT - you have to clear the table after 2 hours and this is pointed out several times. This really destroys everything. Ordering with the clock on your back, hoping that the service is quick and then eating quickly because you have to clear the table is an absolute "NO-GO" - if you enjoy starters, main courses and desserts in a convivial atmosphere and in If you want to sit quietly and chat, you shouldn't go there. It's really a shame - the food and the ambience deserve more time.

I have been here four times and am absolutely satisfied every time. The food in particular is very tasty. The only drawback - although there are two parking spaces, I have never been able to get a parking space there.

A really interesting and nice restaurant. The service was very nice, but could be a little more attentive. Everyone enjoyed the food.

Is OK. Some music would improve the ambience.

Unfortunately, one star is too many. The location is really nice, but everything else is not recommended. We waited 45 minutes for someone to take our food order, despite asking several times. Drinks exactly the same. Food wasn't particularly tasty, meat wasn't cooked through, other things were cold and other things were forgotten. Leftover food from no idea when was crouched in the huge grooves of the wooden tables, which is now also not attractive. Then the lights went out for some show. You can do it, but it's stupid for the guests sitting at the top of the ship because they have to eat at night and turn on their flashlights on their cell phones in order to continue eating. Summary: Food miserable, service miserable, drinks miserable and the price is a disgrace. Never again!

The location is beautifully decorated and definitely worth a visit. Of course, you pay for the ambience when you eat. And the ambience really deserves it. To be honest, the portions are manageable. If you're hungry, you're better off at the buffet. But there will never be another location like this. And the service is friendly too.

So first of all I have to get one thing off my chest. I can't understand some of the negative comments here. I visited this extraordinary location for the first time with my brother and sister-in-law from the Lower Rhine near Kalkar. Just standing in front of it was enough for us totally fascinated by how much attention to detail was put into it. When we went in, some of the tables were clean and ready, but we decided on a place that still needed to be cleared, what can I say within 1 minute it was clean and ready to eat. When we ordered the food, the drinks arrived very quickly and the starter within a few minutes. I have never enjoyed anything like that anywhere before. A highlight was of course the ship and the associated presentation and decoration, and Carlos once again demonstrated a great instinct for that the detail.We had ordered the chicken piri when it came, my brother and I were thrilled. I have to say we love chicken and have eaten a lot, but when I took the first bite we had it the purest taste explosion in the mouth. Neither of us had had such a fabulous chicken before. We then had the opportunity to get to know Carlos and his family that evening and what can I tell you, he and his family are such lovely people and really human , which will make the whole evening on my 50th birthday unforgettable. He told us his story and really touched me with the passion and dedication with which he runs this restaurant. So Carlos, if you are reading this, please remain exactly that fine person and you have Your Heart in the right place.Thank you for this unforgettable evening on my 50th birthday. LG.Siggi

We like to arrive first, have something to drink, then order and eat the starters and then order and eat the main courses in peace. Unfortunately this is not possible here as you have to leave after 2 hours. That takes away the coziness from everything. Our daughter had already eaten her childish face when we adults received the main courses. The main courses were OK, but I expected more, they definitely weren't 250g and very oily. The atmosphere in the restaurant is unique and loving.

Super tasty and very friendly service. Everything is consistent all around.

Stopped off here on our way to the airport for some lovely different Portuguese style tapas. We were not disappointed.

Was there for the first time. The food was ok. I was hoping for more from the vegetarian dishes. The service was good. Food was served quickly and the plates were also cleared quickly. Not intended to linger.

I was there with my nephew who had already eaten with his girlfriend at Carlos's. He was amazed at how delicious the food was. Of course I wanted to go there straight away. Portuguese cuisine is usually associated with fish but what we ate topped everything I know about salad Super delicious starters such as prawns, chorizo, meat pockets and the main course of the beef fillet skewer, excellent and tasty again.

As always, very tasty. Top service

Unfortunately our first and last visit! The food is good to OK, with a lot of room for improvement. The service is underground, we found it to be rude at times! The blonde, unfriendly lady in service is alone a reason for me not to visit this restaurant again. Added to this is the arrogant gentleman (no apron today) who is too embarrassed to come to the table and provide reasonable service. If we hadn't raised our hands ourselves, no waitress in this shop would voluntarily come to the table, let alone ask whether we could have something to drink, whether everything was OK or whether anyone would like dessert. A while passed after the main course and the table wasn't even cleared away. We didn't feel like it anymore, it was uncomfortable and we felt really uncomfortable. We went to the front to pay the bill. A lady in service barely responded to the criticism. I don't care either... A little tip to the cooks in the open kitchen; How about a chef's jacket instead of tank tops or polos?! All in all, it's just a shame for such a restaurant!

Very bad service. And so slow. They don’t clean the table even when you order a dessert. When you tell them you are disappointed they don’t care. Absolutely not recommending

My or our visit was a few years ago, unfortunately it was so negative that I haven't visited this restaurant since then. . We were a very large group, but the staff couldn't handle that organizationally. While some had already had their food, others only got their food when most of them were almost finished. Sometimes completely wrong orders and no apology or the right food. In addition, a friend was supposed to pay more than she had spent, apologies from the restaurant. By the way, the selection wasn't that big either.

Everything was just perfect. We'll definitely be back 😍

It's always nice to be at Carlos' place😋 The food was great, the service couldn't be friendlier, and the house wine was a delight! But be careful, the effect of the wine suddenly develops in the fresh air 🤪

Extraordinary ambience, everything very harmonious. The food was very tasty. The service was very friendly and everything happened very quickly.

Very cozy, a little too dark, rustic

We love the Portuguese Frango. The staff was very attentive, asked multiple questions and was very nice We'll definitely come by again 🤗

Everything was very tasty Beautiful interior Pleasant service Definitely recommend! We will come again

As a restaurateur, I have to say I haven't eaten something this delicious in a long time. We ordered a lot of things from the menu. Every single dish is very tasty and delicious. The ambience is cleverly put together and very cozy Simply TOP👍🏽 Semi’s Café Wine Lounge

We had a very nice evening. Thanks to the nice staff.

Visited Carlos again after many years - disappointing for us. We know batatas fritas to be tastier, boiled potatoes were warmed up, meat skewers were only that big, grilled cod was dry and not enough onions. Not a highlight for Portuguese. Can't recommend it more.

Very authentic rustic restaurant. Nice service. Good selection of food. Something for everyone. Meat and fish tasty and good quality. Delicate side dishes. Nothing to complain about. Price performance top.

Very tasty food, with wonderfully cheerful staff who are very attentive, in a nice atmosphere. Thank you again 🤩

The best restaurant I've visited in a long time. Very, very tasty 😋 great atmosphere, Holiday feeling, super friendly service 🤗 We would love to come back 👍 5 stars ⭐ It's better to reserve a table in advance 😉

First of all, me and my wife eat in Dortmund and the atmosphere is very cozy Thanks again for the good service and delicious food Michele and Gabi 🍷👍 always happy

Supernette Bewirtung…das Essen war sehr lecker und gut…ich habe mich willkommen und wohl gefühlt…alles war sauber 👍🏻

Super tasty food, friendly and motivated staff, good value for money

Great service, thank you, we'll be happy to come back

The food is quite tasty. Service, ambience, everything is fine.

Booked spontaneously, ate very tasty. Children's wishes are gladly fulfilled. Thanks!

Very tasty, especially the salad, all fresh from the grill. The various fried pockets weren't really my thing. Personally, the atmosphere was too dark and too much black for me. In the exit to the toilets in the basement I like the wood better, not black, "simply" rustic and natural.

If you want to eat and drink delicious food, this is the right place for you. It doesn't get any better. Added to this is the warm atmosphere. Just perfect.

All in all very good 👍 Nice service Cool atmosphere And very tasty food

The good thing first: the food was pretty good. However, the service was pretty disastrous. Despite really sufficient staff, you had to constantly wait. It was not uncommon for them to walk past the table without a glance. We actually wanted to order more, but then left it completely annoyed. We definitely won't go there again. Maybe the service at the other locations is better.

Were here for the first time today and will definitely come back. A really nice evening. Very nice ambience, which is supposed to look like a ship. Despite the well-filled chairs, it wasn't extremely loud. The food was simply fantastic, meat and fish fried to perfection which was prepared on a charcoal grill. The different tapas were perfectly prepared and the quantity was optimal. The staff accepted a problem-free compilation and asked how the preparation should be. The service was great, no empty glasses, no extreme waiting times People constantly asked if everything was okay. All in all, it was a good thing. Highly Recommended!!

The food was great. The waiter was in a very good mood Everything is kept very dark, but it's appropriate.

Very good food, nice service. Got a table without a reservation.

Great service, good atmosphere and fast and delicious food 😘 sehr gut!

Wonderful load! Delicious food! It was a pleasure! And the boss is so friendly!

The food here has declined significantly over the years. The service is nice and quick. The rooms are very dark. Conclusion: People used to make reservations six months in advance, but today they think twice about going at all.

Top. Delicious food, great service, just a really good restaurant! 👍😊🥰

Great restaurant with a unique ambience. Menu is manageable, but the quality of the food is very good. Ideal for a cozy meal with friends and family. However, the toilets are not barrier-free

Ordered several things and still stayed hungry. Average quality, very friendly service and small portions. It definitely wasn't like that before, you have to be honest.

Food too expensive and not to my taste

As always, it was a lovely evening. Without a reservation it is always difficult to get a table spontaneously...we really enjoy being at Carlos...

We were there with five people. The first impression...dark. The staff was friendly but very friendly. It was almost impossible to sit at the table as it was very cramped. Hard chairs. The food was just expensive and bland. Vegetables totally burnt. I really can't understand the hype surrounding this place. We won't be coming back.

Ist schon länger her das ich dort war jedoch ist dieses Restaurant in meinen Top Favoriten was griechisches Essen angeht. Sehr gut Die Preise sind meiner Meinung nach her etwas zu teuer deswegen „nur“ 4 Sterne.

We ate very well and everything was great. Friendly staff, delicious food and great ambience.

Very tasty, super lovely staff and cozy location 👍

I've eaten out many times but never so good ❤️❤️❤️

As always, it was a very nice visit to Carlos. The food is very good, the atmosphere is nice and the staff is very nice and competent. We always enjoy coming here.

We had a dinner date with several people here. Our table was reserved for 7 p.m. but unfortunately we had to wait over 30 minutes for our table. In the meantime we were parked at another table and the first round of drinks was on the house. When we finally sat at our table we were able to order the food. The food tasted very good, but unfortunately drinks were forgotten and side dishes didn't arrive until late, so we had almost finished the meat when the potato wedges arrived. All in all, the evening was quite chaotic and disorganized, so we had the impression that the staff were a bit overwhelmed by the number of guests. The evening was nice, but unfortunately very un-relaxing due to all the chaos. For us, no one suffers twice.

The place was very full. The service was still very nice and accommodating. The food tasted great. Unfortunately, the mood was dampened by the very, very loud table next to us, as normal conversation was not possible. Not us, but the owner should have immediately asked for a moderate volume.

Delicious food, friendly service and great ambience

Super nice evening, the first time at the Potugiesen. Tastefully decorated loka. Food very tasty, fast and very friendly, courteous service, would love to come back. The only negative point is the front seats by the door, as many guests leave them wide open 👎🏼 when they go out. Additional work for the staff and you sit on the train.

Super nice staff who sometimes joke. The food is of very good quality and the price is completely reasonable. All around a great restaurant.

Super great food!! Really very enjoyable and great atmosphere. Above all, the service! Extremely likeable. Very communicative waiter just as very friendly. It was really worth coming here. I'm looking forward to next visits.

We had a wonderful meal there on Valentine's Day. The starters and the meat skewers were simply amazing. The staff was very attentive and friendly

Everything was great, great food, great service, always happy👍

Eating out at Carlos's is always a pleasure. Not only is the extensive menu with delicious Portuguese dishes worth the trip to Benninghofen, but the pleasant, uncomplicated atmosphere also makes the evening a successful experience. Great, nothing to complain about. Please stay authentic. The skewers are amazing and deserve a special mention.

Top food, great service and a great ambience! Only recommended.

The taste and service are simply top notch!

Very tasty food in a great atmosphere and very dedicated service.

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