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Breathtaking! This word sums up the evening in the Troyka restaurant very well. From the interior to the menu to the drink accompaniment, everything was truly breathtaking. But let me start from the beginning. The Troyka restaurant is considered the only Russian star restaurant in the world and that alone is reason enough to try a menu here. At 6 p.m. sharp, the doors open and the first guests are seated. I was allowed to choose whether I would like to sit in the hall or at the chef's table. With an offer like that, I'd happily take the Chef's Table! Sitting directly at the post, I was quickly greeted with a non-alcoholic aperitif and water. Both really refreshing and a nice start to the evening. In addition to the menu, I chose three signature dishes: goose liver cake, caviar fire potato and Guillardeau oyster. But I started with the classic amuse, the Troyka (=three-horse team) from Daikon. Fresh, crunchy, slightly spicy; That's how I want Daikon. Then a second greeting came from the kitchen: the Bardinova waffle, a malt waffle filled with cream. Really tasty and crunchy. After two greetings we move on to the first real course: Pot Schuba. Here we decided on a layered salad made from beetroot, dill and hamachi. A classic of Russian cuisine reinterpreted, giving the dish a modern touch. And the hamachi gives the dish a very unique taste. Before the second course continues, the signature dishes are served. Starting with the goose liver cake, followed by the fire potato and ending with the Gillardeau oyster, I am transported into a world that I don't want to leave. The goose liver cake was my personal highlight of the evening, the creaminess of the liver gave it a wonderful mouthfeel. After the signature dishes, we continue with the second course: the mushroom gateau. This gateau has a really woody, savory flavor, with the waffle exterior and pistachio coating also covering multiple textures and rounding out the dish. This proves once again that vegetarian dishes can easily compete with meat and fish. Now let’s move on to 3rd gear: Carabinero. As an exception, a slightly spicy dish is served, but not too spicy. So really very tolerable for non-spicy eaters. Aisle 4 represents another highlight: Piripjolka. A quail with duck liver and a variation of the well-known borscht is exactly the dish I was waiting for. The dish has depth, creaminess, tenderness, complexity and I never want to stop adding my spoon to the sauce. My favorite from the normal menu. In fact, after the excellent course, another meat course comes in course 5: rack of lamb. The back was cooked to perfection and the sauce took care of the rest. But actually the piroshki in that course got me even more. A dumpling filled with lamb and Roscoff onions brings fattiness and umami, but at the same time also a subtle sweetness. To round off the evening, dessert comes to the table in course 6: Tschak Tschak. Sorbet meets chocolate meets Smetana. Anyone who loves desserts will have a blast here. The acidity of the berries gives the dessert a freshness and lightness. Yes, the menu was truly a feast for the eyes and every dish brought me nothing but pure joy and happiness and showed me how versatile Russian/Eastern European cuisine can be. The wine pairing was great with the courses; the ice wine with the goose liver cake is highly recommended. I can only find nice words about the service. The service staff accompanied me warmly and advised me through this unique experience, generously poured wine and had conversations with me. All in all a successful evening. Thank you for this first class meal and see you soon

We had a very nice evening in which all expectations regarding food and service were met. I would particularly like to mention that my daughter's celiac disease was also taken into account as a matter of course and she was also enthusiastic. We'd love to come back.

A truly fabulous restaurant, especially if you're new to fine dining. The dishes are lovingly designed and prepared, and you will be overwhelmed by the different flavors. In contrast to other “fancy” restaurants, you don’t have to lose a whole fortune straight away. The service was also always very friendly and was always available for advice and questions. The nice thing here is that the people seem a bit more down-to-earth, so you don't always have to pretend to be so extreme. Here you never feel uncomfortable or out of place. :) Depending on where you sit, the atmosphere is more or less cozy, but overall it's still really great there!

The young team welcomed and served us very friendly. Unfortunately we then had an older waiter. He mistook us for soldiers. We felt like we were in the barracks yard. Orders were taken in a commanding tone. Example: When my husband asked me which vegetables would be served, his answer was: it's on the menu. We pointed out that it wasn't on the map. No excuse. He disappeared into the kitchen and then reluctantly aired out the assortment of vegetables. He created a very stiff atmosphere. The dessert was very good. The Wiener Schnitzel was average, the accompanying potato salad was below average. I couldn't taste the star.

Yesterday we were guests at Shiraz in its new location and with a new chef. The ambience of the restaurant, which is now located in the oldest inn in Wuppertal, is very nice and characterized by a homely atmosphere. We were excited to see new chef Reyad Danah's creations and we were not disappointed in any way. The young gentleman knows his craft. His creations are clearly on a star level. All dishes were extremely tasty with finely balanced components. Of course, the team around Maitre Serkan Akgün also shone with the well-known and experienced service that one could already enjoy in the previous location. We will happily continue to be regular guests at Shiraz.

Very nice atmosphere, perfect service. Food very nicely prepared, high quality. Definitely coming back

First class restaurant with first class service! At least until Bernd Gunia's time. I haven't been there since then, several times before that!

I'm honestly at a loss for words. The atmosphere is so incredibly beautiful. The service is very pleasant and tactful - the food is not only very good... I would very much like to introduce 6 stars on Google. An experience that you will not forget.

Very beautiful castle and beautiful surroundings with super friendly service.

We couldn't believe that we could get something like this (food, service & atmosphere) in Bielefeld! If you're looking for something special, this is the perfect place for you. Absolutely wonderful and worth every cent. Thank you very much for the lovely evening from the whole team!

We had an unforgettable, enjoyable evening. Our needs (allergies, vegetarians) were asked in advance and later taken into account in the dishes. I can only recommend the wine accompaniment. At the end of the evening, please leave room for the selection of chocolates :-)

It's embarrassing when "chef's hats" are still being awarded even though the restaurant is closed. Always thought something like this was currently being awarded 🙄

AI fail “Jan Wellem” (virtual assistant) - slow-witted and no callback. No chance of speaking to a human. We wanted to book in spontaneously and had questions about our stay in advance. Idea discarded due to lack of answer. —> something like that is not possible, especially not as a “grand hotel”. Comparable hotels like Atlantic Hamburg can of course still be reached personally.

Very good food and very good service, but very expensive

We enjoyed an excellent culinary evening in a restaurant with a comfortable atmosphere. The young team here does a truly fantastic job, and the value for money is outstanding.