Restaurant Rustique in Dortmund

We had a wonderful afternoon and can wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant for its outdoor dining! The beautiful ambiance, which invites you to linger, is particularly noteworthy – we particularly enjoyed the outdoor dining, which created a great atmosphere. The service was very friendly, and even though it took a little longer to clear our plates, it didn't spoil the good mood. The food was delicious and met our expectations. The restrooms were also very clean, which is unfortunately not always a given. All in all, the restaurant offers good value for money. Unfortunately, the indoor area is not suitable for two people. It was very uncomfortable. On our second visit, the service left a lot to be desired, so we left immediately.

tip top nothing to complain about!

The restaurant is comfortably furnished. The lighting is a bit too dim, making it difficult to read the menu. The carpeted floor in the small gallery makes it difficult to get up from the chair. The food is average, but the service isn't great. We weren't even asked if we'd like another drink.

Great atmosphere, but the service wasn't particularly good. You had to wait for everything and request things multiple times (seat cushions, pepper and salt, ice cubes for the much-too-warm white wine). The food was very tasteless, except for the fries, which were very spicy. There were six of us who always meet at different restaurants. We rarely all agreed on the rather bland food. What a shame.

Anyone who thinks the service here is good hasn't experienced good service yet. The service at Rustique is well below average. A far cry from good food. Okay, those with a taste for it might also enjoy a Wiener Schnitzel from the deep fryer. For me, neither the service nor the food served was good. Simply a disaster, and it's a disgrace to charge for it.

Simply terrible. The service is completely overwhelmed, and the food isn't worth the money. How can you deliver such a poor service in this location and ambiance?

I had dinner here with a large group. I thought the ambience was very good, although we as a group agreed that the modern art on the walls didn't fit in with the rest of the food. We all felt the service could be improved. Drinks were only ordered after everyone had arrived. Anyone who arrived early was left high and dry. The dishes, from the kitchen greetings to the main course, were simply placed on the table without the used plates or glasses being cleared away. The server didn't even ask if we wanted to order anything else. We had to actively get the server's attention. We didn't like the food for the most part either. The schnitzel was dry and the meal as a whole had little flavor for us.

I can only agree with what the previous speakers have said. Our evening began with gathering chair cushions and asking the waiter. We had a table in a busy beer garden, which only had three waiters on duty. The waiting times were correspondingly long. Our drink and food orders were taken in a taciturn and annoyed manner. There was no bread with dip or butter to start with. We had to take care of reorders of drinks and salt and pepper ourselves. We would have liked to order dessert, but unfortunately no one came to the table. Not even to clear it or pay the bill. We paid the bill inside after asking. The quality of the food was fine, but the service was unfortunately absolutely abysmal. As soon as daylight disappeared, we ate outside in the dark. A string of lights wasn't switched on until around 9 p.m.

First and last visit there. Arrived around 2:30 p.m., reserved a table in advance, and got it. First drawback: Ordered a cake slice and coffee (which only took an hour, believe it or not). Second drawback: The waiter not only looked extremely listless and bored, but also acted like it (quite unprofessional). Third drawback: It didn't look like the place was at a who knows how busy, so not even all the tables were occupied. Mixing up an order for two cake slices and three coffees doesn't speak well for this place. When we decided to stay after paying and ordered three Coke Zeros, we waited almost another half hour before deciding to cancel (because no Coke Zeros arrived) and leave. The waiter simply said, "Yeah...see you next time." So far, I've only heard about this place, and I've heard both good and bad things about it. After this afternoon, that's a good lesson for us. It's not a big deal, but it's not a shame either. 🤷‍♂️

Worst food and service I've ever experienced. Never again!!

Very nice ambiance, delicious food, attentive service, and a wonderful atmosphere in the beer garden. We were all very satisfied.

Unfortunately, I can only recommend it with reservations. At least as far as my order was concerned. I was very disappointed with the fried zander fillet with Riesling sauce, wild broccoli, and pumpkin puree, which cost €28.90. There was very little that was right about this dish, including the presentation.

We have frequently dined in the restaurant's outdoor area in the past and were impressed not only by the pleasant and beautiful atmosphere but also by the quality of the service and the food. So we decided to make a spontaneous visit yesterday, Sunday, August 10, 2025. The terrace was almost completely full at around 6:00 PM, partly due to the very nice weather. We naturally understand that the (service) staff are under a lot of pressure with such a high workload. However, we have no sympathy for the poor quality of the food we ordered. My wife opted for a large salad with grilled salmon, while I chose a pork schnitzel with fried potatoes and peppercorn cream sauce. My wife's salad was soggy, drowned in dressing, and the Riesling sauce listed on the menu was not detectable. The flat salmon strips were completely overcooked and dry. The latter also applied to my pork schnitzel. The fried potatoes were also of poor quality, tasted very oily, and had been reheated. We therefore didn't finish our entire dishes. A note to the service regarding the deficiencies elicited no response. In light of the current frequent comments regarding the difficult situation in the restaurant industry, but not only, we hope that the restaurant succeeds in restoring the quality standards it has enjoyed in the past.

Nice restaurant with a lovely outdoor area. Good food.

Pleasant, cozy atmosphere Unobtrusive, fast, and friendly service We'll be happy to come back!

There were four of us. We had a variety of dishes. All arrived at the same time and were perfect. The service was very attentive and friendly. We'd be happy to come back.

We've been eating regularly at Restaurant Rustique for years. However, the last two times we've been truly disappointed with the service. We weren't even asked if we wanted something to drink during the one and a half hours. The same thing happened to the tables next to us. We had to repeatedly call for a waiter ourselves. Our requests weren't met there either. I asked for sugar again, but it never came; we had to get it ourselves from the counter. A guest next to us also had to get the condiment from the bar outside. My husband hadn't even finished his meal, and it was cleared away very quickly, even though he still had a piece of baguette on his plate, which he wanted to finish. That's unacceptable! Normally, a delicious baguette and bread with a delicious dip always come before the main course. We didn't get a dip until we asked, and then the waiter said "as an exception," and suddenly the other tables got a dip too. The food is, or usually was, very delicious, but the service has deteriorated considerably. Our previous visit a few months ago for a special occasion, a milestone birthday, was unfortunately also disappointing. When we walked in, we weren't even shown to our table. We were simply told where our table was. This time, three people were also disappointed with the food. They said so, but the response was just jokes. This has almost never happened before. We weren't even asked if we wanted dessert then. It's a shame that we were so disappointed these two times. We've always loved the Rustique restaurant.

We had the opportunity to spend a night at this wellness hotel thanks to a wonderful wedding gift. The hotel itself was very nice, the room was great, and the wellness area was a highlight. The welcome at reception was also very friendly. Unfortunately, the Rustique Restaurant left a negative impression. We received an unfriendly welcome when we asked for a table in the beer garden, even though we had previously been told at reception that this was possible. The table assigned to us was inadequate, and we had to arrange a chair ourselves. The service also left a lot to be desired. We felt uncomfortable and unwelcome, which was especially bitter since it was our wedding night. The food itself was good, but the service and atmosphere in the restaurant were simply not up to the standard of the hotel. Unfortunately, we will not be returning there. Despite this experience, the hotel itself was very nice, and we would recommend it to others if they can avoid the restaurant. Perhaps the hotel can do something to improve the service in the restaurant.

Top ambience, top food and outstanding service

Dear Rustique Team, Thank you so much for a wonderful summer evening in this relaxing, well-kept, and romantic ambiance. The service and hospitality were very, very good. The only thing that could be improved is the salad, please; i.e., it could be more refined. The side salad and the large salads were the same mixed salads (kidney beans, coleslaw, corn, green salad) with the same dressings. I recommend: walnuts, beetroot, honey, feta cheese, and much more. On the other hand, my Angus steak, pork medallions, and pork schnitzel were truly delicious. Perhaps this is a high-level nitpicking. But I think you can handle honest criticism and honest praise. In conclusion: OF COURSE WE WILL BE HAPPY TO COME AGAIN. Thank you so much!!!

The most delicious asparagus I've ever eaten. The schnitzel and hollandaise sauce were also amazing! I didn't manage to eat everything, but almost :D The espresso was also great, and everything was great, actually.

Great location, friendly staff, our meal was good, and in summer the outdoor terrace is the highlight.

The food was extremely delicious and the service very good!

This time we brought a married couple of friends with us. Neither had ever eaten at Rustique before - they enjoyed the food, loved the ambiance, and the service was top-notch. It was an all-around wonderful evening. We'll definitely be back soon to enjoy it.

Great food and really good staff

Everything was to our complete satisfaction

On a sunny day simply great & cozy 👍👍

As always, top-notch. Thank you so much and see you next time!

As a Dortmund resident, I ate at the restaurant for the first time today. Unfortunately, I was extremely disappointed. The portions were generous, but the flavor was abysmal. The shrimp skewers were bland and tasteless. The bread served with them was so hard that you had to fear for your teeth. The other dishes were also, in my opinion, substandard. The service could be improved. That's my personal opinion and experience, but everyone has to form their own opinion. In any case, I won't be visiting the restaurant again.

When the weather is nice, the beer garden is open. Ate spare ribs from the grill. An absolute dream. 500g with fries and Coleslow salad for 26 euros absolutely a top price for this quality and taste.....

Everything was very nice and tasty. Would love to come back.

Top Easter meal – we’ll be back! Really nice afternoon on the terrace – sun, delicious food and an all-round relaxed atmosphere. The schnitzel with asparagus was great, prepared just right. And what was really positive: all the waiters were totally attentive and friendly - you just felt comfortable. This makes going to a restaurant really fun. We'll definitely be back!

Really great service. Careful but not intrusive. Really great. The food is great and when the weather is nice you can sit by the water. Just beautiful.

Very good food and nice garden to enjoy

Feel good and enjoy! Top restaurant in a great environment!👍🤩

Very good food with good portions (not too much and not star chef portions either). Attentive and friendly service. Good room climate and very comfortable and cozy atmosphere.

It's always cozy, tasty and great, no matter how crowded it gets. The fifth star is missing because some little things keep bothering me, but that's not that important. All in all, definitely recommended!

We stopped there for dinner. Service friendly and attentive. The food was rich and very tasty 😋. We won't be here for the last time!! Everything is great.

The food and service were very good, unfortunately agreements regarding reservations and table decorations were not kept. Unfortunately, my mother's 90th birthday had a very bitter aftertaste. After I complained, they wanted to speak to management and get back to me. I've been waiting for this call back for weeks. That probably won't happen again.

Perfect, courteous and fast service. The food is ok, my pattie in the burger was perfect in the middle, a bit leathery on the edge, the garnish definitely needs improvement, the eye eats too. The ambience is nice, but I think it's a bit old.

As always we enjoyed it, the service and food were great as always

We always enjoy coming to the Restaurant Rustique. Friendly and attentive service. The food looked appealing and we enjoyed it.

I have always experienced extremely tasty cuisine here - in a very cozy atmosphere and with excellent service

Cozy atmosphere, great food and great service. Gladly again and again ☺️

Great ambience. Delicious, excellent food (goose), very nice service. It was our first time there and definitely not the last time

I gave 5 stars everywhere, especially because not everything went perfectly. The meat on my friends' burgers wasn't really warm. However, new ones were brought without discussion and an “apology schnapps” for everyone on top of that. The consistency of the gingerbread mousse was more like panna cotta. And the aquavit came in an uniced fruit brandy glass. Nevertheless, the food was very tasty. We sat very comfortably in a beautifully decorated restaurant. The waiter was very nice and took our comments with humor and charm. Out of competition: the towels in the bathroom are great; soft and slightly larger than normal, s.d. One is enough and you don't need two as usual. It was a lovely evening and we will definitely be back.

We were with you on November 23rd, 2024 with 6 couples for goose dinner. I would have liked to give it 5 stars, but some points need to be improved. The first drinks came after about 20 minutes. We couldn't eat together - at the end of the table an almost cold whole was served, which was much better at Dickmanns in 2023. A cream cheese cream on the side just like the Italian one doesn't have to be. Goose fat on the bread would have been nicer. But we'll still come back. LG.Hans Steer Dortmund

A goose dinner at Rustique has always been a pleasant experience for us in the past. This year we were disappointed for the first time: The sauce was tasteless. We found the chive decoration on the marzipan apple strange. The seat covers on the bench were covered in stains and there was a dried white mass on the black basket in which the bread was served.

The restaurant had nice decoration. The food was delicious and served promptly. We'll be back.

Everything was very good all around. Despite the fact that the restaurant was busy, there was no lack of service. The staff looked after us very courteously and radiated a high level of friendliness. We will visit the restaurant more often now!

Very nicely located. A very very nice hotel.

A great restaurant, I'll definitely be back

Very attentive service, the guest comes first. Food is beautifully presented and everyone tastes very good. The price/performance is right. Quaint/chic atmosphere.

Great selection of dishes, everything was super tasty, generous portions, absolutely fair prices and very nice service! Also really cozy restaurant :-)

The food was very tasty 😋. The service staff were very attentive. Price performance okay.

Great steak eaten with various side dishes. Great ambience and good service. Gladly again!

The food was really tasty and came for 10 guests almost at the same time. Very friendly service. We found it too warm in the dining room.

Very nice restaurant, always a pleasure

Very nice atmosphere and restaurant. Food and service were top notch. Were here for the first time today, but certainly not the last time. Highly recommended.

Food and ambience overall recommended but not outstanding. Small service error with the wine, which was quickly cleared up. Unfortunately the seating was a bit uncomfortable.

Wir sind schon oft im Rustique gewesen, aber heute war der Service eine Katastrophe. Der Tisch wurde nicht abgewischt, obwohl vom Vorgänger noch Reste lagen. Wir bekamen einen Aperol, mit einem Hauch Aperol (jeder Barkeeper hätte sich geschämt). Daraufhin bestellten wir ein Glas Rose - 2x bei einem Kellner. Der Salat kam, jedoch wurde die die Portion Pommes Frites ohne Salz, Ketchup und auch ohne Teller hingestellt. Nach einer langen Zeit fragte uns der Kellner :" Haben Sie immer noch keinen Rose ?" DAraufhin habe ich nach der Rechnung gefragt. Das Personal total überfordert - zu wenig da. Nach meiner Beschwerde an der Bar, bekam ich nur: "Wir können nichts dafür. " Es war sicherlich viel los, aber trotzdem darf die Freundlichkeit nicht fehlen. Und das haben wir sehr vermisst. Dafür ist das Rustique auch zu hochpreisig ! Eigentlich sehr schön gelegen, aber der Service nicht angemessen. Wir werden das Rustique nicht mehr empfehlen. Dr. Ulrich u Sibille Stauf

We were there with 10 people as part of a farewell event. Food very good. Service also very good. Service very friendly and helpful. We can recommend the restaurant unconditionally. The ambience is also right.

We were there with 5 and 2 year old daughters and were warmly welcomed. Very friendly and courteous staff! We had a very nice early evening in the outside seating area and the food was delicious. Unfortunately, you cannot choose any vegetables from the children's menu. It would be nice if you had a choice of two three vegetable side dishes or a children's raw food platter to go with the schnitzel fries and nugget fries.

We had a successful evening in the Rustique restaurant; the food, drinks and service were to our complete satisfaction. A previously expressed wish regarding the table decoration was implemented very nicely. We would love to come back👍

Wir waren mit 6 Personen zum Abendessen da. Wir waren alle sehr zufrieden. Leckeres Essen und aufmerksamer Service. Wir kommen gerne wieder

My husband and I ate at Rustique four times at different times as part of a short vacation at l'Arrivée. When the beer garden is full, the staff can be overwhelmed and tend to overlook guests inside. You then have to draw attention to yourself a little more actively. 😉 The food does not always correspond to the description on the menu. For example, under the heading “For small appetites” we expected smaller portions. In fact, the corn-fed chicken with tagliatelle was even more powerful than the “Tri Color” tagliolini. (We can recommend both dishes.) There was supposed to be arugula with the Vitello Tonnato, but instead there was a mixed salad slapped in the middle, the dressing of which didn't really go well with the tuna cream. And I didn't find any cucumber in the burger (I'm not entirely sure about the tomato and onion). Overall the food is mediocre and too expensive relative to the quality. The wines aren't great either, and we doubt they're really dry. We probably won't come back.

Unfortunately I can't understand the reviews... We ordered food in the beer garden. Not only was the portion simply ridiculous, but the price for convenience products (salmon rösti and schnitzel) is a rip-off!!! I'm a chef myself and would be ashamed to offer something like that to guests. Only the ambience could overlook this “culinary” disappointment.

The ambience is beautiful, we sat outside. Service and especially the food are very rustic, that's not our case! Vivre again in the future

Very tasty food and very charming service. I'm already looking forward to my next visit.

Wir hatten einen sehr gemischten Abend im Rustique, das seine vermeintlich gehobene regionale Küche vollmundig ausflaggt: Die Weine waren köstlich, der Service freundlich, aber ahnungslos, und mein Hauptgericht (Filetspitzen mit hausgemachten Spätzle) reichlich bemessen, aber geschmacklich mittelmäßig. Das Vitello tonato (€ 13,90) war eine Zumutung: Kalbfleisch mit Mayonnaise - von Thunfischsoße nichts zu sehen. Ich hätte die Vorspeise eigentlich sofort zurückgereicht, wäre mein (gutmütiger) Mann nicht dagegen gewesen .... Besser anderenorts essen gehen, wäre mein Rat.

We are regular guests. And we also had a great evening in the beer garden today. We particularly liked the great and attentive service today. Many thanks, especially to Luis!

I had lunch there twice as part of a conference, once the three-course lunch, the other time the lunch buffet. Unfortunately the three-course menu took far too long, an unacceptable 1.5 hours for a conference, service on the terrace was moderately friendly. The taste is okay, but nothing more. In my opinion, the buffet the following day was quite unseasoned and unfortunately not really warm either. This is much better. I wouldn't plan a conference there again unless the catering performance improves significantly.

It's nice to experience such hospitality. Service and cuisine to your heart's content... ❤️❤️❤️ It was a pleasure to enjoy their food and it was also rich and appropriate for the price. An all-round pleasant evening where nothing was missing. Thank you very much for that… Elisabeth and Peter Naumann

Super nice waiters, great food, prices not too expensive. Super great. We'd love to come back. Recommended 👍

Very nice hotel-restaurant-spa with a cozy garden terrace. Very attentive staff and tasty food.

The food, service and ambience left nothing to be desired. The reference to my mother's birthday was taken into account with festive table decorations

Very nice restaurant with a great outdoor area! The staff is very attentive and friendly. The food was fresh, beautifully prepared and, above all, very tasty. The price-performance ratio is right; you get really full. Also nice: the greeting from the kitchen. Gladly again.

I ate saver ribs and they were great. The meat came off the bone very well and was accompanied by a very tasty sauce. Everything was fine. Plus the great ambience. I'll definitely come back.

Unfortunately, waiting 2 hours for a salad and 3 hours for the main course is not sustainable. Food was ok but unfortunately not up to expectations.

Great ambience, delicious food and good staff. Simply recommended! If you're looking for good and delicious food, you've come to the right place!

Nice location outside. Friendly service. The food is poor convenience food at quite high prices. Only the burger tastes good.

Nice atmosphere, nice and attentive service, good food

Had a steak and a double cheese burger. Highly recommended! Thank you Emin and Floria for the warm service and kindess

4.5 would be a better fit! The service was great. Friendly and attentive! The food was delicious, but there was still room for improvement in terms of craftsmanship. The portion size was great! Ambiance, as the name suggests, a bit rustic but cozy. I find value for money to be good!

Very nice atmosphere. Waiters very friendly and attentive.

Nine of us were at Rustique for a birthday. The white set table, the food, the drinks and above all the service were excellent. Thank you for the lovely evening. Keep it up👍

Super friendly staff. We had dinner with the family and everyone enjoyed it very much. We will come back in any case.

everything is actually great. but the facility is a bit old

During the day with a very nice view! Ambience 👍 Service attentive, courteous in the evening with a fireplace 👍

Very simple dishes on the menu. Nothing special.

Very good food and excellent service. We look forward to the next visit

Very good restaurant with always attentive and very friendly staff. Delicious food is guaranteed. 👌 Free parking spaces are in front of the house. We are happy to recommend this restaurant and will definitely visit again soon. Best regards The construction experts 😄

We were there today for lunch with 9 people. The staff was very friendly, but you don't have to come to the table with the drinks and just ask "red wine", "beer", etc. It was the same with the food distribution. That might be appropriate in a beer tent with 20 people or more, but please not in a restaurant with 9 people for an 85th birthday. I felt like I was in a chip shop. A full sentence would have been nice: "Who gets the Merlo, who ordered the beer, who can I pass the Coke to," etc. The staff should be trained again. Otherwise it was a solid meal as always and if the staff works on themselves a little more, we will continue to come and recommend it.

always nice, cozy, tasty, very, very nice staff

Wir waren heute zum zweiten Mal da. Essen gut und viel. Einzig das Lebkuchenmousse war eher ein Kunstfehler, aber war nicht schlimm. Klar, es ist recht teuer, aber bei den ganzen gestiegenen Kosten geht es für Restaurants nicht anders.

Beindruckend war der sehr gute Service! Wir haben oben gesessen, leider war der kamingeruch oben sehr deutlich. Das Essen kam schnell, war okay und sehr reichlich! Wir kommen wieder!

Hat uns nicht gefallen, weder das Ambiente oben auf der Galerie,

In meinen Augen geht es fast nicht besser. Das Filetsteak mit Rahmwirsing und Bratkartoffeln haben definitiv Profis zubereitet. Der Service ist unheimlich freundlich und zuvorkommend ohne übertrieben zu sein. Das Ambiente draussen wie drinnen sehr gepflegt und gemütlich. Immer wieder gern.

Perfekte Location für ein gutes Essen in einer netten Runde.

Klare 5 Sterne! Wir hatten ein Familien Essen mit zwei Gänsen. Gans und Zutaten (Rotkohl, Klöße, Maronen, Bratapfel) absolut top. Das Ambiente mit dem offenen Kaminfeuer super. Service aufmerksam und flink. Alternativen bei Overkamp und Co. sind nicht besser.