Pfefferkorn's No. 1 am Markt in Dortmund

Gypsy schnitzel very good, The schnitzel with fried egg and bel chamo sauce... misleading, but instead of sauce there's a dollop of bel chamo. Absolutely unacceptable... Service very friendly. Drinks okay.

The Christmas dinner was a disaster. It was far too crowded, too loud, and the waiter was unfriendly and overwhelmed. The food was mediocre and overpriced. We had reserved a table until 8 p.m. and were asked to leave at 7:40 p.m. You could even say we were thrown out. Some colleagues didn't even get dessert.

We went to the restaurant for lunch one afternoon. The food wasn't anything special; we expected more. The salad was rather bland and simple, the main course was okay—the meat was well-cooked and tasty—but the vegetables weren't fresh but frozen, and the sauce didn't taste homemade. The dessert was delicious for both of us.

Delicious pilsner straight from the tap. It doesn't get any better than this. The lunch menu is highly recommended. Very attentive service.

They advertise high-quality steaks, but unfortunately, they don't have a hot stone. They have fish, but no fish knives. The food was unfortunately not good. The pike-perch was dry and the vegetables tasteless. The service and atmosphere are/were good. Nevertheless, I wouldn't recommend it. A shame.

I spontaneously went there for dinner today with my girlfriend. We ordered the Wiener Schnitzel, and it was inedible. The schnitzel was far too thick and tough; we could barely cut it, let alone eat it. We were very disappointed and left the restaurant hungry, having paid a lot of money.

The service was disappointing this time. The food was okay, and the price/performance ratio was acceptable. Don't go there when it's crowded.

Great food and excellent staff! All the meals were rated as excellent.

A traditional Westphalian restaurant with friendly staff, a prime city location, but limited parking. Good!

Today you completely missed the boat on the tip. The food was wrong, there was no second beer, and you also forgot the mayo with the fries.

All in all, it was okay… however, the canned mushrooms, which were clearly the ones I complained about, were vehemently "sold" as fresh. A real shame… a once truly good restaurant is veering towards becoming a mediocre tourist trap.

Just don't go there. Horrible service. We were only allowed to sit at the bar, even though there was plenty of room. The food didn't look very fresh either.

Nice restaurant in Dortmund city center

Classic in Dortmund, always top-notch.

I can only advise against going there. We stood in the restaurant for almost five minutes without anyone greeting us or showing us to a table, even though the place wasn't even half full! The bartender noticed us out of the corner of his eye but preferred to play on his phone. The two waiters were also preoccupied with their own business. Absolutely outrageous! When we asked for a proper answer, we didn't get one at all! They didn't even stop or say anything like, "I'll be right with you," nothing! Back in the '90s, this was a good place, but now it's just an old-fashioned, run-down place with unfriendly staff. Keep doing things like this, and you'll soon have to close down because the customers will stay away, and rightly so!

Bad food and lousy service. Meat tenderloin chewing gum. Vegetables watery with brown sauce that was supposed to be bernaise. Never offered dessert or more and drinks.

Very good food and professional service. The ambiance wasn't really to my taste, but it was still cozy.

We had a reservation for Christmas dinner at Pfefferkorn Dortmund today. Upon arrival, we asked for our table, but the waiter couldn't find it in the book. Only after flipping through the reservations did he locate it. We were told that our table was being prepared and that we should be patient. This process took over 15 minutes. Not a word of apology for forgetting our reservation—instead, they just carried on with everything else. On the positive side, we were able to order quickly! But when the individual dishes were served, I was shocked... The peas and carrots were served dry. The Béarnaise sauce was a packet hollandaise, the rösti were a store-bought add-on... My fried potatoes were soggy and not crispy... Canned corn, the plates carelessly prepared... A complete no-go! On a well-known cooking show, it wouldn't even have gotten 5 stars! Conclusion—never again! The food is not worth the money.

The food is good, but the service could be a bit nicer and less annoyed.

So much for sustainability! Plastic cutlery and plates. The bins were overflowing with cutlery. The kale with the sausage was great! But try cutting the sausage. The kale just runs off the plate to the left and right. Unacceptable for a brewery's regular haunt.

Waited a very long time for a very unremarkable meal. The schnitzel was okay. Side dishes and sauce were sparse. More of a place for drinks than anything else.

Very cosy atmosphere for dinner. Food was authentic and tasty. Lovely waitress.

Everyone was very nice, polite, and friendly.

Simply a fantastic restaurant. The ambiance is wonderful and the service is outstanding! The food was excellent!

I had terrible stomach problems after the visit.

As always, very good food, very clean and super friendly service

These guys were super cooperative to providing a group of 14 a place to eat.

Unbelievable impudence! My 74-year-old father, who uses a walker, visited this local pub today (around 1:30 p.m.) to get a drink. He wanted to go to the bar. He was greeted by a female waitress in the entrance area. She indicated that there were no seats available at the bar and that he needed something to eat. Drinking alone was not possible. But in fact, there were several seats available at the bar. An absolute disgrace. This place is obviously doing too well if it doesn't want to take the small amount of money from pensioners. With reference to the closures of other branches, I remain yours sincerely and recommend, if you're just thirsty, to try Wenker's, the Alter Markt, or other pensioner-friendly locations.

We always come to Pfefferkorn for lunch when we're in Dortmund. We've always managed to get a table (on Saturdays) – even without a reservation; it's usually pleasantly quiet. My tip: the beef fillet. It's as tender as butter and perfectly cooked! The sides like Béarnaise sauce, fries, and beans are also really good. The lunch menus are solid – nothing fancy, but tasty and fairly priced. I also have to give special praise to the staff: always friendly, attentive, and accommodating. Even my Swiss wife always comments on how nice everyone is here – and that's saying something! 😄

The food was so-so. One suspects it was convenience food, in a very manageable size for the average eater. The service was sporadically limited. We were often left with nothing. My complaint about this situation was met with a very harsh and unfriendly response from the server.

We had a nice lunch with beer at Pfefferkorn’s No. 1 am Markt. Great atmosphere, friendly service, and tasty food. Definitely worth a visit in Dortmumd!

They don't even respond to reservation requests. They don't seem to need guests. I call that catastrophic service.

The worst schnitzel ever with 1.5 hours waiting time

Always happy to enjoy delicious food, tasty beer and really attentive service.

Well, it didn't taste that good. Next time, I'd rather go to Burger King or McDonald's—it's simply more worthwhile.

Exceptional steak, the only small drawback was that they had reversed the side dishes.

A super nice place the food is delicious to die for and the staff are really super friendly you can only experience that at Pfefferkorn

We ate here today for our wedding anniversary. Unfortunately, apart from the appetizer, it was an absolute, expensive disappointment! The first rump steak was well-done instead of medium and looked like a leftover piece. The second was medium but riddled with tendons and was very difficult to chew. If the same resolutions from Phoenix Lake apply to the market, then the kitchen seriously missed the mark today. Between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM, several meals were returned. For €85 plus tip, you can expect something decent. If everything had been as good as the beef carpaccio, we would have had a lovely day.

Great food, great steak, and fantastic, friendly staff. The wait is short. Everything is top-notch.

Unfortunately, I didn't like the burger at all. It wasn't very lovingly prepared and simply not tasty; the whole thing was rather dry... The service was nice, and if you're from Dortmund, you're familiar with the market.

The food is good but I really like the staff.The people there are very nice. 🥰🥰🥰

I went there on a Friday evening. I ate a really large portion of fettuccine with chanterelle mushrooms and pork fillet, along with a delicious non-alcoholic cocktail and a double espresso macchiato to finish – all for around €40. I felt very comfortable and really well looked after. The service was very friendly and quick. The ambiance was really nice (we sat outside). It looked very cozy inside, too, but the great weather tempted us to go outside. I'd love to come back and will definitely return. Best regards P.S.: The espresso was excellent 👍

Lunch at Pfefferkorn: The food arrives so quickly you almost think the kitchen has clairvoyant abilities. The flavors are solid, nothing spectacular – but they're honest, good, and filling. The value for money is just right. When the weather's good, you can sit outside in the middle of the market, while inside, you'll find a high-quality, real-wood interior that's rarely found these days. Those who appreciate solid cuisine in a beautiful setting won't be disappointed here – those hoping for Michelin-starred gourmet fare should probably move on.

We've taken advantage of the lunch offer twice so far. The food and service were excellent. We also enjoyed our family Christmas celebration here. Great, and thanks to the entire team.

We had a councilman's schnitzel and a vegetarian schnitzel. My wife didn't like the vegetarian schnitzel. It was bland and underseasoned, and obviously a frozen product. My schnitzel had a sour taste. The carrots, peas, and beans were probably from a can. The fried potatoes were soft. Everything was lightly seasoned. When I asked, the waitress and the restaurant manager offered to bring me a new schnitzel. I declined, and my wife left most of it on her plate. The surprise: we didn't have to pay for our dishes when we paid. A very friendly and proper gesture.

Incredible meat quality. If you want to eat meat, this is the perfect place. The chefs know exactly the difference between medium rare and medium. A small downside are the fries, which aren't great. The best thing to order is these fabulous rösti.

Restaurant with plenty of outdoor tables. Very attentive and friendly staff. Good selection of food and drinks. I'll definitely come back next time I'm in Dortmund.

Some of the fried potatoes were burnt. It took forever to bring four drinks, and after eating here, two out of four people had stomach problems. Never again!

After being left sitting and ignored for 10 minutes in an empty restaurant, the filet ordered medium rare is delivered well done, and a burger patty ordered medium is delivered extremely well done. Sorry, a 6- for a steakhouse! P.S. The same problem at the next table, so no exceptions.

The Pefferkorn am Markt restaurant has a lovely outdoor area where you can enjoy truly excellent food in the sunshine. We opted for an excellent schnitzel with fries and salad on a sunny day. The service was quick, friendly, and very funny. Everything was just perfect. If you're looking for good food in Dortmund's city center, you should try this place.

Das einzig gute an diesem Ort ist die Lage am Markt. Der Service ist unfreundlich und das Essen wirklich schlecht. Die Sauce kam aus der Mikrowelle und hatte eine Haut. Ansonsten hatte das Essen wenig Geschmack. Dazu fand ich noch ein Haar in meinem Essen. Als ich den Kellner darauf ansprach, reagierte dieser kaum, nannte mir nur den zu zahlenden Preis und entschuldigte sich nicht einmal. Absolut keine Empfehlung

The only good thing about this place is its location at the market. The service is unfriendly and the food is really bad. The sauce came from the microwave and had a skin on it. Otherwise, the food had little flavor. I also found a hair in my food. When I asked the server about it, he barely responded, just told me the price and didn't even apologize. Absolutely not a recommendation.

We ended the last day of home games at Pfefferkorn's No. 1 on the market after the game because a nice spot in the sun was beckoning us and we really wanted a Brinkhoff's. I had the average reviews in mind, but I thought it wouldn't be that bad. Well, the beer and the sunny spot with a view of the lively, black and yellow market square were great. The food, however, was terrible – especially for the price. The schnitzel with frozen vegetables tasted reheated, the burger simply tasted of old cooking fat and was partially raw inside (not "medium"). The worst burger I've ever eaten (even compared to burgers in university cafeterias). The service was prompt, but also a bit complacent. In conclusion: a nice spot in nice weather, but (for me) only for drinks.

Our visit to Pfefferkorns No. 1 was a mixed experience. The positive aspects were the genuinely friendly service, the central location, and the modern and stylish decor in the new extension – you immediately feel at home here. Unfortunately, the culinary offerings were less convincing. The selection for vegetarians is very limited, which is rather disappointing these days. The quality of the food was okay, but by no means outstanding. At a total price of around 60 euros for simple dishes like pasta with tomato sauce, bruschetta, mozzarella sticks, a small tomato soup, a baked potato, and two small drinks, the value for money is unfortunately not right in our opinion. We still managed to find a seat as a group – the ambiance is good, but the food still has room for improvement.

Bad service Food good Won't go again

Unfortunately, this was by far the worst meal I've ever had in a restaurant. Today I went to the Pfefferkorn in the city center with friends for the first time and definitely the last time. All but one person had the cheese burger. The brioche bun was cold and rock hard, the steak was lukewarm. The burger patties were very “mushy”. However, the service is even worse, the starter was forgotten. Can happen when it's full... When we gave our honest, yet friendly opinion about the food after the meal, it didn't go down well at all. No apology, I can't bring them anything else. Simply NOTHING! After that we were completely ignored. A really super bad service! And best regards to the waiter, who unfortunately didn't give the impression that he was interested at all, probably because of the many guests who were coming anyway. Sorry that, as a pregnant woman, I asked whether the beer was really 0.0 or “just” alcohol-free. There is a difference because unfortunately they didn't know Him. In the Pfefferkorn “Am Wall” and also at the Phönixsee, the food and service are much better and definitely recommended. Today we were obviously very unlucky with our choice of restaurant.

A really nice and quaint restaurant that still has charm and good food. What more could you want? Any time

We were here today with our son (9 years old) and I would say: The Pfefferkorn has a new fan. The food was consistently good. Plaice, steak & liver. Everything perfect 👍🏻

The peppercorns in Dortmund can do something! Whether 800 degrees or conventional. Best onion soup in town! No. 1 peppercorn. See you soon for Christmas dinner... Update April 24, 2025 Still great!

Were a large group. We all enjoyed it very much. My steak was very tasty. Service attentive

Delicious food, not cheap but worth every cent, excellent service, very friendly. If we are here again, we will stop here 😉

Very good gastronomy. The food is delicious. The price/performance ratio is right. During peak times the service takes a little longer. The ambience is rustic, dark. You should pay attention to the (illuminated) steps. I'd love to come back.

Really great atmosphere and excellent service with enthusiasm and fun at work, quickly and with an "eye for the table" in case something is missing or wishes are unfulfilled. The food is also very tasty, but the portion sizes and the presentation of the food on the plate can still be improved considering the price.

Small portions at overpriced prices. In addition, the waitress ate the wisdom with spoons, which was a pure provocation in view of the guests.

We were there with a group of 29 people. Very friendly staff. The food and drinks were brought quickly and were very tasty. We all really liked the rooms too

The meat was very good, as was the side salad and the coffee. Everything else, unfortunately, was not. Even offering coffee doesn't help. And at lunch, the vegetarian main course is beef tortelloni 😅. Honestly, someone here isn't particularly good at what they do.

The place was completely packed with people. So, I was expecting a lot, only to be truly disappointed. The waiter seemed listless... After ordering food and drinks, it didn't take long for the waiter to bring the cold blonde beer. Unfortunately, it tasted a bit sour. Then the waiter brought the side salad. However, the plate was completely covered in fingerprints and red sauce. When I addressed this, he brought a new plate. This one wasn't much better, though. When the schnitzel arrived, I was a bit shocked. The schnitzel resembled a child's portion. The schnitzel also didn't taste like a schnitzel. The only tasty thing about the evening were the fries. I will avoid this restaurant in the future.

Food was nothing...chanterelle cream sauce was white paste with 3 mushrooms...meat was ok...not recommended

The meat was great, but the vegetables were just so-so... But the excellent service was really friendly and attentive. It was definitely a lovely evening.

The food was cold and I think it had been sitting there for a while because the potatoes were soggy. The meat was very unseasoned, and I didn't get decent service either. I'm very disappointed and wouldn't recommend it.

In any case. There are cozy corners, but also open areas. The team is friendly, fast and helpful.

Staff unfriendly and very inattentive, absolutely not justified in terms of price/performance ratio.

The four of us including 1 toddler had a very tasty meal. The child was even given painting materials from the very friendly waiter and ice cream for dessert on the house. Price-wise it's not without value, but I would definitely come back: food, service, ambience was great.

We were warmly welcomed even though it was packed. The food is ok and the price-performance ratio is also good

The food was delicious and the service was great too!

Would like to give 0 stars, the food is exclusively frozen food or convenience. However, the service was quick and friendly.

Food not worth the euro. I could have made myself a frozen burger.

Wow, that was bad. I never write reviews, but the burger and the schnitzel are absolutely frozen goods & really a disgrace... Service, on the other hand, is really okay. It should be enough for a beer, but the food is absolutely not recommended

No, steaks burnt, side dishes not cooked through and the waiting times are underground, not recommended!

No more. Wait 2 hours for steak Pepper sauce and sauce Bernaise underground. Steak burnt on both sides. No recommendation!!!

No recommendation, sauces without taste. Waiting time for food 2 hours. Portion was nowhere near the size that was ordered. Steak was burnt on one side and no color on the other side. Just not worth the money. I would never go there again.

Here again on a business trip and again in this establishment. And as always, just super!

No recommendation, the Shakshuka was a bland tomato sauce with a fried egg. Price-performance poor.

Had reservations for 3 people for 7 p.m. When we arrived, there was no table available and we were forced to sit at a table for two right at the entrance, about 1 meter away from 10 people who were waiting for free tables. When we asked the completely stressed waiters for a real table, they refused. The atmosphere was also extremely loud and uncomfortable. We then preferred to go to a fast food restaurant. It was more convenient, less stressful and cheaper. Peppercorn? Never again!

Had a really pleasant evening here! The service was super friendly and totally attentive, which really made you feel good. The atmosphere is also really cozy and rustic – perfect for a relaxed evening. The food was okay, but nothing that really left you speechless. All in all, a well-rounded affair and definitely worth a visit!

The service was good and the atmosphere was rustic and appealing in a cozy way... However, the price/performance ratio was definitely not right when it came to the food... I've definitely eaten better for the money and also expected slightly larger portions. The meat itself (Happyday pork medallions) was of good quality, but unfortunately it was swimming in average sauce... The combination was expected to be a culinary delight (pear, pineapple and pepper sauce), but you could hardly taste the individual ingredients... Also The salad dressing from the side salad was rather average...

Convincing ambience in the old German rustic style. Therefore our expectations were very high. The salad came quickly and the food came before we even finished the salad, so it was a bit rushed. I had the herring and my friend the schnitzel. Both were very little and tasted more like ready-made food. Not a good schnitzel and the roasted potatoes were very fatty. It was absolutely not worth the price. It does justice to the ambience, but not to the food and price performance in any way.

Habíamos estado aquí el año pasado y tuvimos la suerte de convencer a un colega para que viniera aquí de nuevo. No fue decepcionante. El tamaño de los platos, el servicio, la calidad de la comida, los diferentes cortes de carnes, tipos de Schnitzels, etc. Calidad Absoluta al precio suficientemente bueno. Esperamos volver de nuevo cuando en Dortmund.

It was very tasty and the service was very friendly.

Very tasty, the meat melted in your mouth. The burgers also exceeded expectations. Ice cream for children. The interior of a restaurant, not a pub. I recommend it. Reservations are required in the evening as there are a lot of people

No fresh products, everything frozen. The service staff constantly speaks to guests in their native language...

Cozy and old German interior, friendly staff and very good food.

Not what it used to be for a long time. The food was run of the mill, the meat was nothing special and there isn't much worth considering for vegetarians. In my opinion, the veggie burger is really good. The staff ranges from arrogant to super friendly and hard-working. Despite the empty shop, we were seated at a table next to the bar, where work was going on incredibly loudly (dishes, cutlery, etc.). The basic cleaning of the toilets was taking place around 7 p.m. at the time of our visit - why? The climate and the smell were unreasonable and the way to the toilet had to be walked through centimeters of standing water. Cleaning is important, but not in the form and at the time. Sorry, but these are not circumstances.

Very tasty food of good quality! Great value for money! Great service! Rustic ambience with a cozy atmosphere

I ate here for the first time today but the food was not worth the money. It was quite poor for what we paid. Worst of all, the waiter charged himself a 10% tip and when I asked if this was customary, another colleague came over. And they claimed that it is normal in Germany and I received a whole explanation why I had to pay this to the waiter. A bad story, but because the two of them went against me, I reluctantly paid for it. So if you eat here you have to count on an extra 10% of what you spend. Very bad!!

Unfortunately, the visit to the restaurant wasn't pleasant at all from start to finish. The two of us were squeezed next to a couple, directly across from the kitchen. We almost spilled the Coke over the table when they took their seats, as the two tables were roughly 10cm apart. The two guests immediately welcomed us with the comment that things weren't going well today, even though there wasn't much activity: the supposed restaurant guide shouted from the kitchen to the staff, who were much further away. That meant we could only talk during the shouting breaks. The service was friendly, but the language barrier was very large, so the result of the orders was a little different than expected. The quality of the food was poor, canned vegetables only half warmed, fried potatoes just thawed without frying 🤢 and paprika sauce also cold. The waitress asked very quickly if everything was OK, which we explained was really not good. But nothing was changed. The couple sitting next to us had carried out their plan to eat quickly and then leave DIRECTLY, and so had we... to make up for it, we were offered coffee or dessert, which we politely declined because it just wasn't nice was sitting. It's a shame, everything was good there three weeks ago, a nice, relaxed visit. Yesterday was really terrible!

Normally I always share a review after a good experience, because giving a bad review doesn't help anyone. We just had a delicious meal, but €7 for a child's fries is outrageously expensive. When we wanted to pay, a 10% surcharge was required... I think a tip for good service is a token of appreciation. The employees thought differently about that. The 10% had to be paid in their eyes. My niece was put under considerable pressure by 2 male employees outside our field of vision. Therefore 1 star for service and atmosphere. Hope the money eases their suffering from working there, because this is not a customer-friendly way of doing business. SEE THE BILL "AUSLAGEN" umsatsteuerfrei... in other words. VAT free, this gentleman indicated that he had to pay his staff for this... not paying VAT doesn't sound right.

When we arrived they were unfriendly from the start. We were given a different menu and the lunch menu wasn't even shown to us. They asked for a tip and got angry when they told us to just go to McDonald's. I have traveled to many countries, but I have never experienced such rudeness. This is a restaurant that discriminates based on race. When we arrived, they were unfriendly from the start. They gave us a different menu and didn’t even show us the lunch menu board. They demanded a tip and got angry, telling us to just go to McDonald’s. I've traveled to many countries, but I've never experienced such rudeness. This is a restaurant that discriminates based on race.

We were there this afternoon with a reservation for the family Christmas dinner with 9 people. Our expectations were high because we know the Pfefferkorn on Hoher Wall and have never been disappointed there. The service was friendly and attentive, unfortunately we waited a long time for the food even though only 4 tables were occupied. Except for 4 dishes, the food was delivered incorrectly, instead of fried potatoes, fries, instead of chops and thick rib, even after 2 x instructions, only the thick rib came. The princess beans were unseasoned and hard, the pork liver was burnt, and instead of the vegetables we ordered, salad was served. The Krüstchen and the Kinderschnitzel were ready-made schnitzels from the deep fryer, the champions from a can. It was cleared away and no one asked how it tasted. We had two of us who worked in the hotel/restaurant industry themselves and said that some things weren't okay. There were hardly any tables occupied, especially at Christmas. We could have had an espresso, but we didn't have time for that. Since some of us still had to go back to Frankfurt, we asked for the bill promptly. After 20 minutes, those who had to leave left and our nephew paid. Our conclusion: price-performance ratio is in no way justified, or totally overpriced.

Delicious kale with Mettwurst on the edge of the Christmas market. Gladly again.