Restaurant Topspin in Solingen

We ate here with friends in December because it was highly recommended. And we were definitely not disappointed. It's a bit hidden away, but still easy to reach by car, and there are plenty of parking spaces. The staff is very warm and accommodating. The ambiance is deceptive at first, and it's highly recommended to ask the waiters about the daily specials. The food was truly excellent, and in terms of taste, it's hard to beat anything. We would come back anytime and highly recommend it.

In the spring/early summer of 2023, I hadn't even noticed that Merih Demir was no longer cooking at Landhaus Sonneneck; only the noticeably declining quality of the food at the time made me a little suspicious. Since then, we've had the pleasure of enjoying Merih's excellent cuisine several times at his new establishment. For those who don't know... Merih's brother, Murat, is the proprietor and also primarily responsible for the service, ensuring the well-being of the many satisfied guests. Special requests are no problem. Anything that's feasible is simply arranged. There's a decent selection of wines by the glass, and those who wish can sample them beforehand. The decor is rather functional, as is still common in many clubhouse restaurants. On warm summer days, a shady spot on the spacious rooftop terrace overlooking the well-maintained tennis courts is a welcome option. The menu is intentionally small, supplemented by a few daily specials. The familiar Vitello Tonnato and the Carpaccio with its delicately spiced Cipriani sauce, as well as the well-prepared pasta dishes, are always excellent choices. Fresh white bread with homemade aioli is always served as a starter. Last year's goose leg was less impressive. Of course, at a reasonable €27.90 – they openly admit that the meat is sourced "somewhere" abroad – I can't have overly high expectations, and it's certainly always a matter of personal preference whether one is willing to spend a little more. But the side dishes, especially the thin and rather bland sauce, weren't really to my liking. A good goose jus should have a consistency that allows it to be easily absorbed by the dumplings. The venison ragout in its beautifully spiced, slightly thickened jus was much more enjoyable. I'll stick with the Italian classics, which consistently impress with their good, honest culinary craftsmanship. I still consider the prices for food and drinks to be perfectly reasonable, especially given that more and more restaurants seem to be benefiting from inflation. Overall, 4.5 stars, rounded up to 5! Highly recommended!

Four of us arrived and were ignored. The waitress didn't think it necessary to do anything at all. A banana wheat beer was a foreign concept—the main thing was to repeatedly ask stupidly what I wanted and even get the manager to join me. You had to place your order at the counter, but at least it was brought out—without asking afterward if you wanted the menu. We "actually" wanted to spend a nice evening there and try our way through the menu. After all, we live right next door (a 3-minute walk). Thankfully, thanks to the highly motivated staff, we left quickly. Especially since we were treated like low-income earners... I'm terribly sorry that I arrived with just my Karl Lagerfeld clutch, left my Land Rover outside my door, and didn't carry my boyfriend, who walks with a cane... Especially since a banana wheat beer shouldn't be a foreign concept in this type of "restaurant"—simply embarrassing. The atmosphere is reminiscent of a cross between a school cafeteria and a betting shop, and then they act like they're having the golden steak flown in from Dubai. I prefer evenings at the Pink Pepper, where you can relax and listen to the traffic and observe the romance of traffic lights from afar. Any other restaurant in Solingen will serve you a banana wheat beer and something decent – ​​for more money. Cheers and never again! It's too bad that you can only see people's faces. I would have liked to share more impressions, but unfortunately, I can't check the boxes on Google because I never got around to it. I can only warmly advise against a visit.

Seven of us were there, and everyone was very satisfied. I highly recommend this restaurant. Very friendly service, incredibly delicious food, even if the menu is limited. But in this case, less is more.

Great food and very nice service!

When we announced we had a reservation after a rude "What do you want?", they replied, "There's no reservation in your name." When I assured them we had reserved by phone, they replied, "I have no idea where you reserved, not here." I showed them my call log on my cell phone with our nearly two-minute phone call in the hope of clearing up the mistake. They then whispered to us and offered us a side table, halfway near the entrance. After so much "politeness" and "effort" to make the guest happy, we reluctantly declined the emergency seat and went to a restaurant that cares about its guests. With that in mind, floppin, no thanks.

This was our second time there and we were not disappointed ❤️! A "simple" ambiance, with a great view over the tennis courts and the sun. Topped off with a truly delicious meal that my husband still raves about at home. My sea bream was absolutely delicious and naturally flavored, with the spices perfectly balanced. Even though we usually enjoy sitting by the Wupper River, we're happy to have a wonderful, nearby addition in Widdert 🤩. This way, we don't have to go up the mountain again 😉. The price-performance ratio is absolutely reasonable, given the freshness and quality of the food 👌.

Excellent food at fair prices. Nice service, great cook! Absolutely recommended!

My wife's favorite restaurant. Delicious, delicious, delicious.

Fresh, very tasty cuisine, I found the prices surprisingly moderate for the top quality. Very friendly service. 100% recommendation from me, we will definitely come back.

Very good food with incredible service, I will definitely stop by often.

Absolute recommendation! The food and staff were really top. We will definitely come again :)

Super delicious food! Nice staff and great atmosphere, always happy!!!

They were so friendly that I definitely won't come back.

Sehr sehr leckeres Essen, tolles Ambiente auf der Terrasse und sehr herzlicher Koch und Bedienung. Wir werden immer wieder kommen und freuen uns schon auf weitere Köstlichkeiten

Sehr sehr lecker. War ein sehr schöner Abend und wir kommen garantiert wieder

Super Location, bei Sonnenschein auf der Terrasse ist es ein Traum. Essen war sehr lecker 😍

Sehr gutes Essen und sehr nette Bedienung. Das Lokal kann man wirklich empfehlen.