Gourmet-Restaurant Setzkasten im Crown in Düsseldorf

Fantastic food, plus an exciting look straight into the kitchen. The service was also excellent. We will definitely come back.

Hidden in the delicatessen department of a supermarket is the Setzkasten restaurant, a Düsseldorf culinary delight. The service was friendly and courteous, the kitchen works quickly and deliciously, the location is interesting: all in all, an all-round successful restaurant. Update: now also with the well-deserved (first) Michelin star! Congratulations!

Definitely worth a visit alone - you can tell that the boss knows his craft - a playful twist like the main course has a sweet component and there is no skimping on the play of different textures either. I can recommend the non-alcoholic accompaniment, even if I didn't only try 3/4 because it was too much for me

Obwohl ich jetzt schon öfter im Setzkasten zu Abend gegessen habe, habe ich es bis jetzt versäumt eine Bewertung dazu zu schreiben. Aufmerksam auf das Restaurant bin ich währen der Corona Zeit geworden, da das Restaurant einen fantastischen Take Away Service hatte. Vielleicht auch wegen der unüblichen Location in einem Supermarkt - die einige Menschen abschrecken mag - ist der Setzkasten im Moment mein liebster "Fine Dining Spot" in Düsseldorf. Eben weil es in einer speziellen Location ist, das Team in Küche und Service jung und innovativ ist und auch das Ambiente für mich stimmig ist. Natürlich ist ein Abendessen, speziell mit Weinbegleitung und Digestif, kein "Schnäppchen", aber die Speisen sind von Qualität und Optik großartig und die Weine hochwertig und lecker. Dies bekommt man sicherlich in anderen Düsseldorfer Top-Restaurants auch geboten, aber für mich nicht immer in so einer entspannten Atmosphäre wie hier.

Simply fantastic; round… star level. We left happy and satisfied..,

My mother and I had dinner here once three months ago because this is the only fine dinning restaurant in Duce that is open on Mondays. Overall it's not bad and worth a try. The non-alcoholic drinks that accompany the meal are average. A lady from Luxembourg who was in charge of greeting guests that night left a deep impression on me. She was not only friendly, but also very attentive and aware of every detail.

die gerichte waren sehr lecker besonders die kreativen gerichte und fleischgerichte waren frisch und sorgfältig zubereitet das personal war sehr professionell und aufmerksam das interieur des restaurants war modern und elegant die lage war ebenfalls sehr zentral und gut erreichbar die preise waren angemessen für die qualität der speisen

This place has beaten my expectations and has provided a better fine dining experience compared to many Michelin stared restaurants I have been to in the past. The dishes have such a perfect mixture of taste and texture, it makes you wonder why it doesn’t have a star. You might find it strange that it’s located in the basement of a high end supermarket, don’t let that stop you from making a reservation. You won’t regret it.

The food is very tasty and attractively presented. The open kitchen makes the experience particularly special. The staff are professional and friendly. The atmosphere is calm and relaxing.

Wenn man es einmal gefunden hat (das ist nicht so einfach, hätte uns die nette Concierge nicht einen Abend vorher angerufen) ist es einfach nur lässig. Tolle Speisen, moderate Preise für das gebotene (einzig und allein muss ich allerdings auch wie ein Bewerter zuvor die Wasserpolitik bemängeln, das ist zu teuer). Wir hatten viel Spaß, wir haben ausgezeichnet gegessen, also wirklich gut, ganz ganz tolle Atmosphäre, einfach unbedingt zu empfehlen. Wer hier Kellner mit Schlips und Kragen erwartet, ist sicherlich falsch. Der Laden ist ausgelegt auf absolutes Casual Dining, wobei die Speisen absolutes Fine Dining sind. Volltreffer, wir fanden es super. Absolute Weiterempfehlung.

Ein Traum Nach der Messe durchs Kaufhaus hinterm Weinregal. Eine kleine Ecke um den Alltag draussen zu lassen. Danke für diese schöne kulinarische Reise. Ein perfekter Abend! Professionelle Bedienung, herzliche Worte aus der Küche, abgestimmte Weine aus der ganzen Welt und Fantasie im Glas für die alkoholfreie Begleitung zum Menu. Danke ans ganze Team.

Setzkasten, Düsseldorf » My last visit: Jan 2025 » Number of visits: 4 » Total score: 4.7/5 – very good » Comment: In my opinion, the gourmet restaurant exceeds expectations in some respects: outstanding food, outstanding wine and no less outstanding value for money. All in all, a very convincing performance. I will certainly visit the Setzkasten again. ===== My ratings for this gourmet restaurant in detail: ●● Service – 4.7/5 – very good: ● Hospitality, friendliness, obligingness, etc.: 4.7/5 ● Atmosphere, temper, facilitation, etc.: 4.7/5 ●● Food – 4.9/5 – outstanding: ● Flavors (range, depth, composition, harmony/balance, etc.): 4.9/5 ● Level (thoroughness, craftsmanship, originality, exclusivity, variety of impressions, consistency/diversity, etc.): 4.9/5 ● Choices: 3.3/5 ●● Beverages, mainly the wines – 4.9/5 – outstanding: ● Taste (depth/range, length, complexity, balance, accessibility, elegance, intensity/subtlety, etc.): 4.9/5 ● Level (variety/novelty of impressions, consistency/diversity, exclusivity, etc.): 4.9/5 ● Did the beverages (mainly the wines) match the dishes?: 4.8/5 ● Choices: 4.6/5 ●● Presentation of the food – 4.4/5 – good to very good: ● Textures and (differences in) temperatures: 4.9/5 ● Colors and decorations: 4.2/5 ● Timing and sequencing as well as sizes of portions: 4.9/5 ● Special effects (positionings, DIY-effects, sculptural or thematic elements, surprises, color and motion effects, fake effects, olfactory effects, fog or smoke effects, etc.): 3.2/5 ● Procedures at and around the table (attunements and explanations, elements added/changed, service and staffing intensity, involvement of kitchen team, orchestrated dish presentations, preparations and dishes (partially) built up at the table, etc.): 4.7/5 ●● Presentation of beverages, mainly the wines – 4.3/5 – good: ● Procedures at and around the table (explanations and attunements, etc.): 4.1/5 ● Quantities poured as well as timing in relation to the dishes: 4.6/5 ●● Premises and location – 4.7/5 – very good: ● Accessibility, surroundings and - as applicable - the view: 4.6/5 ● How did I like the room or - as applicable - outdoor area’s style, decor and atmosphere?: 4.8/5 ● Well-being (space, privacy, temperature, ventilation/odors, lighting, soundscape, sanitary facilities, etc.): 4.7/5 ●● Price – 4.9/5 – outstanding: ● Price-performance ratio for food: 4.9/5 ● Price-performance ratio for wines and other beverages: 4.9/5 ● Price transparency and correspondence of the expected to the actual price (simple, complete and unambiguous price information on the restaurant's website and in the menu, etc.): 4.8/5

A great chef's stable and nice atmosphere in the kitchen. Will definitely repeat. Were more than satisfied.

Very tasty and good service. Salt seasoning is also the best. I want to come again.

I've been here for the second time and I loved every minute of it! The food is magnifique, the staff is very pleasant and overall a very nice experience! You should all come... very very nice and worth your money!

Wir haben zum 3. Mal die Sylvesterbox bestellt und wieder sind wir begeistert! Einfach grandios 1. die Idee 2. die Zusammenstellung 3. sooo einfach und konzeptionell sehr gut durchdacht 4. wie immer tolle Überraschungen und Geschmacksexplosionen. Soo viele wows! Danke für die wieder mal gelungene Sylvesterfeier. Diesmal zu zweit. Schön gedeckter Tisch , schöne Teller , gute Musik dazu und unsere liebsten Weine aus unserem Keller. Das Team des Setzkasten stellt aber auch eine Weinbegleitung zur Verfügung - passend zu den Gerichten. Unbedingt empfehlenswert.

We ordered the New Year's Eve menu to take home and it was great. Sixteen different small courses - all very varied. Cold and warm courses. So we had a festive evening at home with a menu that you wouldn't be able to manage yourself.

Eten grotendeels erg goed, al waren er 2 gerechten aan de zoute kant. Dat was jammer. Aan de bediening lag het niet. Deze deden erg hun best. Echter, Op de website staat dat je met 4 uur rekening moet houden. Wij gingen dus voor een avondvullende ervaring, 6 gangen, inclusief een bijpassend wijn arrangement. Jammer genoeg werd onze avondvullende ervaring, er in 2,5 uur doorheen gejaagd, wat dus ook inhield dat we af en toe met bijna volle glazen wijn zaten, terwijl het volgende al op de tafel stond. Ook toen we aangaven dat het best wat rustiger mocht, ging het tempo niet naar beneden . Achteraf denken wij dat, omdat de winkel om 10 uur sluit, ze er iedereen er voor 10 uur uit willen hebben. Dit matcht dan niet met het feit dat ze reserveringen aannemen voor 19.00h. Al met al dus door het hoge tempo, niet echt de ervaring waarop we gehoopt hadden, en we zeker van het wijn arrangement niet echt hebben kunnen genieten.

Food was amazing, salmon and dessert were the best! Service was good, the restaurant is inside a big supermarket, but you will not notice this when you are inside the restaurant! Great food experience

Die Lage dieses Gourmet Restaurant ist schon etwas trikki ; Im Untergeschoss des Crown hinter der Champagner Bar. Trotz unmittelbarer Einkaufszone hat man nicht das Gefühl im Trubel zu sitzen, sondern ist optisch und akustisch gut abgeschirmt. Wir bestellten beim Mittagstisch das 5 Gang Menü einmal mit Weinbegleitung und einmal ohne. Alle Speisen waren sowohl kreativ angerichtet, als auch von einer sehr guten Qualität. Die Weine passten gut und waren für uns nahezu perfekt. Zu erwähnen ist die besondere Kreativität bei den nicht alkoholischen Getränken. Der Extrakt von einer Knollen Wurzel ... Der Service dezent aber kommunikativ ; Preis,- Leistungsverhältnis sehr gut! JA, wir kommen gern wieder. P.S. Weiter so und der erste Stern ist sicher.

Really a great dining experience with super attentive and casual service. Price-performance is very fair.

Too bad we were not allowed to sit at the requested benches. Were all reserved, the waiter said, okay, but we also made reservations and in the end there were places available. Thoughts were not applicable, but local people were allowed a nice bench. Not very fair if you ask me

We had the special pleasure Gourmet restaurant type case Düsseldorf to take part in the 6-course (there were 9) gourmet journey. Great fine dining with bold & great—competent wine accompaniment.

Incredible experience together with top wines

Wir hatten gestern, am 27.11.2024, einen tollen Abend im Setzkasten. Sowohl Service, als auch die Qualität der Speisen haben uns sehr überzeugt. Es gab zu allen Gängen gute Erklärungen und Nachfragen wurden geklärt. Die einzelnen Gänge waren hervorragend, innovativ und äußerst geschmackvoll präsentiert. Unserer Meinung nach verdient das Restaurant mindestens einen Stern. Wir werden wieder kommen!

Wonderful experience! Such respectful staff, amazing food served with elegance and balanced with superb wines. A truly unique experience!!!

An all-round successful lunch. I'll be back.

Been there for the second time. Excellent food, the service was very good and we felt very comfortable. Clear recommendation.

Friendly but at the same time relaxed gourmet restaurant. Not over-the-top or exaggerated like the Residenz Heinz Winkler or similar shops. Nice and attentive (and sometimes quite talkative) service from the reception to the end. Starters were the best, all creative and tasty. Main courses were also okay, although not a single course “knocked us off our feet”. We didn't think the desserts were that great, even though they were actually the simplest. Visually appealing but nothing great in terms of taste. Wine accompaniment was generous and varied. Very good knowledge of allergens. All in one a good experience

Been there several times but this was the first visit since the "new" chef at Business Lunch on Friday: The food was sensational. Big compliment to the kitchen - my highlights were the piece of fillet (tender than butter!!), mackerel, the buckwheat parfait and pumpkin seed sorbet/ice cream with the truffle🤤 really great! Service was very attentive, I like the new visual style. Non-alcoholic aperitif was a bit bland so it would have been better to choose non-alcoholic sparkling wine or something similar. Will definitely come back

We were here for lunch. Really outstanding menu and perfect service. Nice, stylish atmosphere. We'll definitely be back!

Very good restaurant, We had lunch and, if I remember correctly, had the 6 course menu + additional course and you have to say, that is really eating as an experience. Incredibly creative dishes that depend on the season and are really prepared and served to perfection. The food has a lot of very fine flavors that all come into their own little by little. The staff was very friendly, there is also an alcohol-free accompaniment that is really good. For anyone who has never been to a star restaurant and is worried that it might be too pretentious or something similar, I can reassure you, you always know which cutlery is for which and I didn't have the impression that you can't talk to people normally can also make a joke sometimes.

For the second time we had a perfect 5-course lunch here with excellent service and delicious creations. The accompaniment of drinks without alcohol is highly recommended. The atmosphere is inviting and you immediately feel at home. The typesetting box can be reached via the lower floor of the Edeka market. We will definitely come back.

We were looking for a fine-dining restaurant that also offered vegan food. We then found a typesetting box and had a vegan 6-course menu there. We were absolutely thrilled not only because of the food, but also the service was perfect. You can really tell that the courses/dishes are thought out. An evening can't get any better with good wine. Many thanks again to the entire set box team!

Ein wunderbare kulinarische Reise! Hervorragendes Handwerk, kunstvolles Spiel mit Aromen, Texturen und Temperaturen, große Spannweite, aber immer mit klarer Kante und Wucht. Höchste Qualität auch bei den Zutaten. Ein Glücksgriff auf der Durchreise! Riesenlob!

We have been here for the third time now, both in the evening and at lunchtime, and are once again thrilled. The restaurant is definitely on a par with star restaurants. Not only does the food taste great, but it is also beautifully prepared and served. The service is extremely friendly and you feel in good hands even if you have little fine dining experience. The chef incorporates citrus fruits and herbs and combines them with flavors from childhood. We can also recommend trying out the Chefs Table, as you are right at the heart of the action and get a lot more information. There are also vegetarian menus and great care is taken to accommodate all intolerances and tastes. One more small wish at the end: add piglet tea to the menu again at some point

This was our first time at a fine dining restaurant and it was truly an all around great experience. I had the vegetarian menu and the non-alcoholic accompaniment and my partner had the "normal" menu with wine accompaniment. Every single course and the accompanying drinks were simply a pleasure. There was also a lot of information about the dishes, which really makes the whole thing an experience. You should bring enough time. We were surprised at how quickly the time flew by, even though we were there for 4 hours. The whole staff was super friendly. Frank relaxed the whole thing and we felt very comfortable. We'd love to come back :)

The food and service were absolutely stunning. The dishes are prepared with total dedication and taste incredibly good. We were also really impressed by the friendly service and kitchen staff. Each dish was lovingly explained and presented. Thank you for this unforgettable lunch, where we were able to get to know completely new tastes.

Food was very good, with the exception of the vegetarian main course. This was a bit weak (celery was still very firm). The service was a bit disorganized.

Definitely the best meal I've had in Düsseldorf and also in Germany. This is truly a Michelin star caliber restaurant. Every course was better than the last. The only negatives I have to say are the desserts, although well-prepared, weren't my personal favorites. I gave the atmosphere 4 stars because the lighting is just way to bright in there for me. But the food and the staff are amazing! Keep up the good work. We'll be back in a few months once the menu has cycled.

The menu is very varied and first class.

Wir hatten einen wunderbaren Abend mit Freunden am Chef‘s table. Das Menü war von allerfeinster Qualität und der Michelin-Stern kann eigentlich nur eine Frage der Zeit sein! Die Gelbschwanzmakrele und die Grüntee Pavlova erzielten regelrecht Geschmacksexplosionen wie man sie selten erlebt. Bei jedem Gang spürt man die Frische der Produkte, die jedes Mal anders in Szene gesetzt werden. Das Team um Chef Egor Hopp ist rundum sympathisch und aufmerksam. Fachkompetent wurde in die Gänge eingeführt und auch Rückfragen zur Herkunft wurden beantwortet. Die Preisgestaltung ist m.E. realistisch und angemessen. Das Setting in der Feinkost-Abteilung eines Supermarkts ist sicherlich ungewöhnlich, aber gleichzeitig natürlich auch spannend. Eine absolute Empfehlung für Düsseldorf!

We had the great pleasure of spending an evening at the boss's desk in the typecase. Pure enthusiasm - food, drinks, service, atmosphere, the boss's explanations...!!! We've been to many star-rated restaurants - we have no idea why the set box wasn't awarded at least one star. Anytime again - the 280 km journey is worth it. Thanks!!!

Very good menu, service is also very good, ambience is also very good

Food at the highest level, high-end star cuisine. Great service, price/management more than justified. Thanks to the team and especially to Frank, who accompanied us through the evening.🙏 We will definitely come back! The only, really only small point of criticism was the lack of attention on our wedding day! 😉

As a first Fin Dining experience just perfect, very good food and nice staff! Of course it's not cheap, but lunch is recommended here.

Great experience It was my first time at fine dining, and to the detriment of my wallet I have to say, I liked it way too much :D The staff in the typecase were very friendly and we were guided through the brunch experience first-class.

Erst will man es gar nicht glauben, ein Spitzenrestaurant im Untergeschoss eines, allerdings sehr edlen, Feinkostmarktes. Man findet es gleich neben der Champagnerbar. Die Atmosphäre ist von Anfang an sehr angenehm, gehoben, aber nicht abgehoben. Die Begrüßung und Aufnahme ist ausgesucht freundlich, einschließlich eines Besuchs des Chefkochs am Tisch. Die Beschreibung des Menüs erfolgt auf Karten, gestaltet von einer bekannten Künstlerin, zu jedem der insgesamt zehn Gänge des Abendmenüs. Die einzelnen Gerichte sind in ihrer ausgesuchten Finesse schlicht überwältigend, Und auch der sehr aufmerksame Service lässt keine Wünsche offen. Die gedämpfte Nähe des Feinkostmarktes haben wir nicht als störend empfunden. Von der Leistung dieses Restaurants waren wir einfach nur begeistert.

We were thrilled. Highly recommended! Also for vegetarians.

Good, fine atmosphere with good cuisine and service!

Well-kept restaurant. Exciting menu. Imaginative presentation. Competent service. Always happy for special occasions.

Very tasty food and the greatest atmosphere. The employees and the boss 1a. Greetings from Max from his community on YT. ❤️

Yesterday I had dinner in a restaurant with my girlfriend. The menu is really very creative, unusual and very well coordinated in terms of taste. The individual components were very tasty. The wine pairing was really perfectly matched to the menu. The food and wines were explained in great detail and professionally. In fact, I can't remember ever having a menu come across as exciting and interesting to me. Even when there were questions about the food, the service was able to answer everything without help from the kitchen. We had a very nice evening. Thank you!

Super creative, delicious menu, great wines, it was pure pleasure with very attentive service, we are totally thrilled.

Whether breakfast, lunch or take away, I love this restaurant, and people please do me a favor, you have to try the coffee there, there is no better coffee for me. Have you ever had coffee with peach and nut flavor, you'll love it, I just drive to Düsseldorf every time to get this coffee from Rewe,

Sorry, aber man sitzt im Keller. Je nach Tischposition hat man ein „tollen Ausblick“ auf die Toiletten …. Portionen zu klein, Preise wie im Sterne- Restaurant und das Servicepersonal ist teilweise sehr unprofressionell. Und am Ende darf man noch nicht unerhebliche Parkhausgebühren zahlen- super.

The restaurant is in an unusual location: in the basement and in the middle of a large, beautiful food market! The welcome was warm and we felt very welcome as guests. We had reserved and our table request was taken into account; we were seated at a nice, large, round table. The ambience is pleasant, the tables are far enough apart so that you don't hear the other guests' conversations. The meal was an experience; every course was exceptional and very attractively presented; Everything tasted wonderful and was very, very good! My companion had the “normal” menu, I had a vegan multi-course menu. It was very nice that every “normal” course was translated into a vegan version by the kitchen team! We also really liked the fact that the chef kept showing up and explaining what we had on our plates! We had our menu with wine accompaniment; the sommélier was also very friendly and competent. The price-performance ratio is very good for the great experience and the good quality! All in all: I can highly recommend a visit to the Settkasten!

Expenses very tasty. Looks very good and tastes very tasty.

Food was beautiful. A journey for one’s tastebuds. Service was flawless. Atmosphere a little light, but it was Tuesday 6pm…

We ate in the casement box before the renovation. I would particularly like to highlight the very nice lady at the reception. Even though the Setzkasten restaurant only gets very good reviews, I have to differentiate a bit. Service: For a restaurant of this class we missed a sommelier. Our waiter was completely overwhelmed with the wine and water service. We had to fend for ourselves several times. Kitchen: The food was very tasty - only the portions (fish & main course) were very, very small. We left hungry. We could have done it like our neighboring table did, because they reordered bread 3 times 😃! Summary: Next time we'll go to a real star restaurant to eat again.

Fantastic, just fantastic. Innovative gastronomy and art at its best. We spent a full 5 hours in the typesetting box and love every carefully selected component of the dishes. The wonderful illustrations by Elisabeth Tans and the fine humor and culinary knowledge of our waiter Frank and every absolutely thoughtful and down to the tiniest detail Planned and harmonious culinary delights are a dream. Many thanks especially to the head chef (cherry picker) and his team de cuisine. There is also convenient parking directly at EDEKA Zur Heide and the restaurant is barrier-free. We will be back.

talking about a surprise. cuisine better than many overrated star restaurants.top dishes stripped of unnecessary side stuf. "masterclass" in table service an explanation.reception an service that makes a person feel happy. Thanks !

Wir haben im Setzkasten unseren vorgezogenen 25ten Hochzeitstag gefeiert. Ja klar haben wir gehört das sich ein paar Sachen geändert haben. Aber Punkt 1 die neue Einrichtung ist einfach super ; Punkt 2 das Team ist hoch motiviert und immer da wenn man sie braucht und nicht sichtbar wenn man einfach nur genießen will und Punkt 3 und das ist der Hammer , was die Küche schickt hat auch jetzt wieder einen Stern verdient . Innovativ , verspielt, köstlich und immer wieder einen Besuch wert, nur weiter so

Without words, everything was perfect, when you went to the toilet, a damp cloth arrived without being asked, but the 10 courses were also good 😃😃😃🥳😂

A great experience that you definitely don't expect in a supermarket. Very nice and attentive staff and a menu that left nothing to be desired. The price is definitely justified for what is on offer! Thank you for this lovely evening 😃

They don’t serve after 7:30, even we had agreed that we can have short menu, if then why tell me you can serve short menu when booked the table? (Which I had clearly mentioned that we will be there around 7:30)

The Setzkasten restaurant is located downstairs in the supermarket. The waitresses are all super friendly. Everyone is very involved in the kitchen. We decided on the lunch menu and also treated ourselves to the lobster. Overall, a well-rounded affair. It was a lot of fun.

This was our fourth time in the setting box and as always we were not disappointed. The lunch menu offers star-level food at a good price/performance ratio. The employees are very attentive and the service is always top. We'd love to come back.

Dear Setkasten team, you made yesterday's event a perfect evening. The food was not only good but more than creative and a new experience. Feedback from everyone "I've been to a lot of good restaurants but this...is incredible." Thank you for the organization, the food, the service and the smooth process. Update March 17, 2022 Definitely improved. Service and quality. Update 2024 Shame about the type case. While service was perfect, the case was disappointing in other respects. That was my 10th visit. Price/performance is no longer right. The portion sizes of all dishes appear to have more than halved in 12 months. The quality is high, the quantity greatly reduced.

Today was our 5th visit to the typesetting box. Thanks to the redesign, we like the restaurant even better than before. The ambience is more relaxed and elegant, but still offers guests more privacy in their seats. We have been very impressed on each visit, but the current menu has been taken to a new level. The menu concept was consistent from start to finish and the accompanying wine complemented our entire stay perfectly. At this point we would like to positively highlight the very attentive and friendly sommelier Martin, who accompanied us through the menu. Many thanks to the entire Setkasten team for this unique experience! We are looking forward to the next time!

A great evening in the typesetting box. The menu is simply great! Delicious! Nothing was missing. The only small point of criticism is the service. The wine accompaniment for one course was only brought upon request (after the course was already in front of us) and the finale was unfortunately forgotten or only served after we had pointed it out. Otherwise, great presentation of the individual courses and wines at the table. Definitely worth a little trip for us!

I am very pleased with the food, service and attention to detail that the chefs and service provided during our visit. A clear recommendation to anyone who loves good food.

Absolutely great! Much more than just normal dining out as you know it. It was truly an experience that everyone must have had. Everything prepared with so much love and effort and worth every penny! We had never been to a gourmet restaurant before and yet we felt very comfortable and had a special, unique experience!

I've been in the typesetting box three times now and am enchanted every time. The food is unbelievably good... My family, friends and I have never eaten such good food. I can recommend it to anyone who wants to experience an absolute pleasure trip. The waiters and chefs do their jobs with such dedication... I would give more than 5 stars for the service and food if I could.

Nice restaurant with nice service.

A wonderful place and the ambience is right. I would recommend for an upscale evening.

Special in the basement of the supermarket. Good quality food with excellent wines. Recommended.

Each bite was an explosion of different flavors. The courses were prepared with a lot of love and perfectionism and there was a detailed explanation for each course in order to understand the intricacies of the dishes. The gourmet experience is not exactly cheap but is still worth it. Approx. 200 euros per person with non-alcoholic drinks.

Insgesamt hatten wir einen tollen Mittagstisch. Ok, ehrlich gesagt ist das natürlich kein Standard im Alltag, aber der halbe Tag frei nehmen hat sich definitiv gelohnt. Wir kommen sehr gerne wieder, danke für das Erlebnis Service (5/5): Das Personal wirkte von Minute 1 sehr freundlich, höflich und respektvoll und man hat sich einfach sehr wohl gefühlt. Ganz kleine Kritik: während des Menü musste man dann doch pro-aktiv nach einen weiterem Getränk fragen, aber wirklich "meckern" auf hohem Niveau Location (4/5): Es ist insgesamt warm und modern eingerichtet (nach dem Motto: weniger ist mehr (positiv)), aber alles etwas dunkler. Kleiner Wehrmutstropfen, dass man an einigen Plätzen (bei uns z.B.) direkt in den Feinkostladen guckt. Da gibt es schönere Anblicke, aber dafür konnte man auch die Küche beobachten, was wiederum sehr spannend ist Essen (5/5): Es war wirklich wirklich alles sehr lecker und würden es sofort wieder essen. Das Menü war auch sehr harmonisch in der Reihenfolge. Besonders hervorzuheben: das Ferkel im Apero (hätte auch nur das essen können) und der Schaum bei der Jakobsmuschel.

You just have to try it out yourself.

A magnificent evening. My husband and I celebrated our anniversary here last Saturday. A very special day and a very special experience. We didn't even pay that much money for a meal, but it was worth every euro. As a chef and hotel manager, we are both at home in the catering industry and we can only say positive things. All the staff were consistently top notch and even though they've probably gone through the menu sequence 100 times, it always felt authentic and warm-hearted. The head chef and a few colleagues also appeared while serving and were able to convey how much they enjoyed their work. The food was a pure culinary delight, we found it difficult to keep ourselves from licking the plates ;) Dear set box team, thank you very much! We will remember this evening for a very long time. Dear management, treat this great team to new uniforms so that they don't look like they came from the meat counter ;)

Our second visit to the typesetting box was also a very nice experience. This time we were looked after at the table by Martin and the same compliment as in our first review also applies here, thank you for the lovely evening. The food was very unusual and delicious. We like the ambience, the friendliness and also the open kitchen, where you can see the attention to detail with which the food is prepared. We've been meaning to visit the Setzkasten restaurant for a long time, but somehow we never managed to schedule it. This evening it worked. Our expectations were quite high and they were exceeded. A great atmosphere and every course was simply great. We booked the wine accompaniment and each wine was very unusual and went perfectly with the respective course of the menu. We were looked after by Frank, many thanks to you Frank for the great support and the nice explanations. In general, we find the concept of the Edeka Markt Zurheide in a former Kaufhof building unique and could be a good example of abandoned Galeria buildings in some cities. If you have the chance, you should definitely visit the Setzkasten restaurant

My partner and I wanted to treat ourselves to something special and really experience food. We were not disappointed in the setting box, on the contrary - our expectations were far exceeded. One evening before the reserved date, we were asked by phone from the set box whether the reservation was still valid and we were asked to arrive 15 minutes later for lunch. We had a slightly further route from the Soest district, so this was very convenient for us. Luckily we had done some research about the restaurant in advance, otherwise we probably wouldn't have expected it to be in the delicatessen department in the middle of the basement of an Edeka. When we entered the restaurant we were immediately greeted in a very friendly manner and given our jackets and coats. We were brought to our seat and were immediately greeted in a friendly manner by our waitress. The waitress immediately noticed that this was our first visit to a star restaurant and quickly lightened our somewhat tense mood with casual sayings and little jokes. A bottle of water was handed out and careful attention was paid to refilling it as soon as the glass became a little empty. We decided on the drink accompaniment without alcohol, here again a special compliment to the new sous chef Jil Berres, according to the waitress. The drinks went wonderfully and excellently with every single item on the menu and were sometimes even more exciting than the breathtaking dishes. As a starter there were, among other things, small pralines with beetroot and eel, which were not greasy at all and extremely fresh. The chocolates were very surprising and tickled several senses at the same time or one after the other. A really strong start. Warm bread was then served, which was baked with raisins instead of yeast, which according to the waiter was supposed to be more digestible. The bread was served with butter refined with truffles and truffle oil, which was topped with caviar. There was also a delicious oil with tomato essence - we had never experienced such an intense tomato taste. This was followed by several courses of fish and/or seafood, all of which were really excellent. As already mentioned, the drinks accompanied every course wonderfully. The highlight of the menu for us was the main course, US short rib with black and pink fermented pepper and shallots with mushroom cream. I've eaten a lot of meat in my life, including Wagyu beef - but we've never eaten such tender and intense meat before. The meat was permeated with flavorful fatty fibers, which were absolutely pleasant to chew. The shallots with the incorporated mushroom cream went incredibly well with it. The drink was fermented berry juice, which tasted wonderfully with the fermented pepper. Already full, it was time for dessert. This consisted of several parts made from different citrus fruits that we had never heard of before. Everything tasted wonderfully fresh with lime and the individual desserts were beautifully stacked and served on several plates one on top of the other. We paid a total of just over €230 plus tip for the lunch menu for two people including a bottle of water and the non-alcoholic drink accompaniment. For us, this visit, which lasted over 3.5 hours, was absolutely worth it and in our opinion the price-performance ratio was absolutely right. It's probably not the last time we've visited the typesetting box.

The food was excellent!!! The atmosphere was perfect, the people working there were very friendly and welcoming but we arrived at 18:30 and they finished serving us at 22:30. That was the only bad part about the restaurant. 4 hours was a lot of time. Also they never brought us the second dessert that was on our menu!

I was recently in the typesetting box with my partner and it was simply an experience for us. You immediately forget that the restaurant is in a supermarket when you enter it. The atmosphere is simply fabulous, we felt very comfortable. The food was also just a dream, everything just came together perfectly for us and it looked very good too. You really notice how much thought and effort goes into every drink and every dish. I can only recommend this restaurant to anyone who is looking for a real taste experience, because that's really good here. Thank you to the Setzkasten team for giving my partner and I such a wonderful experience.

Gehobene Küche ganz besonders schmackhaft,Ein Erlebnis.Das Menü hatte 8 Gänge klein aber super Varianten, die Ich so noch nicht kannte.

To summarise in two words: Ultra Premium. Wine pairing is on point, products used are superfresh and used in the most respected way. Staff is also fluent in English and friendly

Das Menue mit der passenden Weinbegleitung hat uns wieder voll überzeugt. Unser Highlight war die Gelbschwanzmakrele mit Sake als Weinbegleitung. Der Service ist Aufmerksam und freundlich. Es ist möglich einen Blick in die Küche zu werfen und der Küchenchef nimmt sich Zeit für ein paar Worte. Wir haben den nächsten Abend im Setzkasten schon gebucht.

Great menu with attentive service. Everyone is very approachable and no etépetée.

It was great! And by the way, the first gourmet restaurant in a supermarket🛒

Great, haute cuisine at its best!

Super tasty food and very good service.

An all-round successful evening, the food was really delicious and there was definitely a “wow effect” in some courses! Wine accompaniment and service were also first class! I think after the renovation in spring/summer the star will definitely be awarded here again!

Went there for lunch and had a really great experience. The service is great, the atmosphere is modern and simple but very cozy. You completely forget that you are actually in the basement of a gourmet Edeka. The food is excellent. Playing with different textures is awesome. The flavors are perfectly balanced and combined. The highlights for me were the short rib in a fabulously intense jus and the creative ways to integrate different citrus fruits into the dessert. I particularly liked the wine accompaniment. You can also find many ingredients and drinks in the supermarket right on your doorstep. The return of the Michelin star would be more than deserved

Super nice atmosphere, very friendly and courteous waiters and a nice selection of dishes.

Absolutely loved the experience here! Of course you pay a certain amount which is quite above average dining, however in return you get an absolutely above average dining experience! The service is outstanding and are really trying to accomodate you in everything you need. I think the bread that is served on the side here deserves an honorable mention: it was served with delicious butter and they made sure you’d never run out through the whole course. If you are looking for a restaurant for a special occasion I think you will have a lovely time here!

The food was really good, great ideas, very well implemented. Personally, I didn't like the dessert that much. But that's a matter of taste. Unfortunately, the service was not convincing at all. We felt uncomfortable. An employee constantly called us our first name. I don't expect that in a place like this. We were regularly forgotten. Courses came without adding plates or cutlery. Other guests who came after us were served before us. Petit Four was forgotten and only brought when asked. There was no indication that the parking ticket would be stamped. We felt more like second-class guests (which we may well be in this restaurant - especially since such restaurant visits are rather the exception, it should be something special). Unfortunately, it was no longer a nice event. A pity!

I had the vegetarian menu and I have to say it was fabulous! I didn't miss anything.

Eine Kochkunst für die Götter !!

I would also give it 6 stars if I could. We had the menu with wine accompaniment. The meal was delicious. Every course is also excellent for the eye. The wines matched perfectly and our waiter was extremely friendly and very well trained. We will be back.