Restaurant Le Flair

Le Flair is a real gem in Düsseldorf. The atmosphere is elegant but not pretentious, the service very attentive, and the food simply excellent — creative, refined, and full of flavor. Definitely one of the best dining experiences in the city.

Le Flair, Düsseldorf » (Last) visit: April 2024 » Total score: 3.9/5 – satisfactory to good. » In a nutshell: I found that most dishes tasted very good, but for the first amuse, which I found flat / meaningless and for a pasta dish, which I found single-sided / unharmonious. In my opinion, the food was largely bistro level rather than gourmet level. I found most wines very good. In my opinion, the portions were almost all (slightly) too large, especially the amuses and a pasta dish. 1|107|62 ===== My ratings for this gourmet restaurant in detail: ●● Service – 4.5/5 – good to very good: ● Hospitality, friendliness, obligingness, etc.: 4.5/5 ● Atmosphere, temper, facilitation, etc.: 4.4/5 ●● Food – 3.6/5 – satisfactory: ● Flavors (range, depth, composition, harmony/balance, etc.): 4.3/5 ● Level (thoroughness, craftsmanship, originality, exclusivity, variety of impressions, consistency/diversity, etc.): 2.9/5 ● Choices: 3.9/5 ●● Beverages, mainly the wines – 4.7/5 – very good: ● Taste (depth/range, length, complexity, balance, accessibility, elegance, intensity/subtlety, etc.): 4.7/5 ● Level (variety/novelty of impressions, consistency/diversity, exclusivity, etc.): 4.6/5 ● Did the beverages (mainly the wines) match the dishes?: 4.7/5 ● Choices: 4.3/5 ●● Presentation of the food – 3.4/5 – sufficient to satisfactory: ● Textures and (differences in) temperatures: 3.8/5 ● Colors and decorations: 3.6/5 ● Timing and sequencing as well as sizes of portions: 3.4/5 ● Special effects (positionings, DIY-effects, sculptural or thematic elements, surprises, color and motion effects, fake effects, olfactory effects, fog or smoke effects, etc.): 2.9/5 ● 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.): 3.5/5 ●● Presentation of beverages, mainly the wines – 4.5/5 – good to very good: ● Procedures at and around the table (explanations and attunements, etc.): 4.7/5 ● Quantities poured as well as timing in relation to the dishes: 4.2/5 ●● Premises and location – 4.0/5 – still good: ● Accessibility, surroundings and - as applicable - the view: 3.7/5 ● How did I like the room or - as applicable - outdoor area’s style, decor and atmosphere?: 4.6/5 ● Well-being (space, privacy, temperature, ventilation/odors, lighting, soundscape, sanitary facilities, etc.): 3.9/5 ●● Price – 3.3/5 – sufficient: ● Price-performance ratio for food: 2.5/5 ● Price-performance ratio for wines and other beverages: 3.1/5 ● 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.): 4.6/5

Main comment: “better than expected”. Came to the restaurant for the Michelin one star rating, left with exceeded satisfaction. The service was heartfelt and flexible. We exchanged some courses of the normal menu with ones from veggie menu, had both wine and alcohol-free pairing and added a cheese plate. Fine dining lies on the details. Warm courses came on warm plates, each course was well seasoned and flavor/source was on point. The selection of wine pairing was also interesting, fit to food and overall covered a wide spectrum of palate. Probably will come to try new menu here when visit Düsseldorf again.

High quality food, good service and ambience. A bit pricey for the food, though, but given its Michelin status, understandable.

Having been to quite a number of fine-dining restaurants, this one fell a little short on a couple of criteria but is very nice and highly recommended. Therefore, I give a 5-star rating but will share my criticism as I would like to experience it again. Le Flair has a contemporary setting but the chairs were a little more minimalistic than comfortable 😅 (considering a dinner lasts nearly 3 hours). The restaurant is definitely chic, not overcrowded, appreciative of privacy and provides an interesting and very innovative menu. Huge compliments to the staff who were very attentive, knowledgeable and professional. I personally like their casual style, e.g. the waiters wear modern sneakers and jeans. Le Flair creates a memorable dining experience, that is for sure. Food-wise: last 3 courses were just excellent but I wasn’t impressed with the Amuse Bouche and the Hamachi. I would advise the owners to strengthen the entries a little more, so visitors remember every step of the way. As to culinary artistry - just perfect, the fusion of flavors in many of the dishes is exquisite! One more negative comment: the cappuccino was awfully hot, very foamy and definitely not up to the standard of a high-end coffee drink. Espresso was bled a little longer which obviously resulted in more acidity and bitterness. My suspicion is that the coffee machine might have been automatic or not of high quality.

Had an absolutely perfect meal here for our wedding anniversary! We went with the 5 course menu without cheese. Every course was so on point in terms of freshness, flavour, textures and presentation. We also had the gin and tonic aperitifs and a sweet and dry riesling recommended by the sommelier. Highly recommend this place for a relaxed, romantic night out. Well deserved Michelin star to Le Flair!

Everything was perfect and delicious! The chef is amazing! Enjoyed every moment.

As we all know, going to restaurants during these time is impossible. So, for hubby's birthday we opted for the Le Flair Home package, and let me tell you... it was just perfect. I wasn't that convinced at first because you know its a Michelin star resto.. how can we possibly re-create this experience at home? Well with the instructions given and the packaging we were able to easily do so. We know our way around the kitchen but you really don't have to in order to enjoy this dinner. I highly recommend this. I even hope Le Flair Restaurant keeps this service going even after quarantine. As new parents, finding time for a date night is not so easy to do.

Amazing diner. Wine pairing was delicious and perfect recommendations for our tasting menu. Amuse-bouche through the dessert course perfectly prepared and presented. Service was as wonderful as the meal!

Just plain and simple and great: A great place, very friendly and attentive staff, perfect dishes and a nice low key atmosphere... this could be one if those awful snobby Düsseldorf places given the neighbourhood but it thankfully its just the opposite...