OPUS V

We celebrated my partners birthday here and we were extremely impressed by the service and the taste of food . The four course meal was perfect - beautiful looking but also extremely flavour-full dishes - each one better than the last one. The wine selection was great too. Fine dining at its best in Mannheim.

It was a lovely dinner. There is no question about it. Lovely dishes. My favorite was the crayfish with tonka bean. The lollipop ice-cream was amazing too. The Swiss schnapps Etter was a huge pleasant surprise - schnapps are usually too strong for me. One of the reasons why I noted 4 instead of 5 for food is because …. I wasn’t sure the identity of Opus V even though the food was excellent. I wished there was something more unique about what the restaurant could offer. Maybe it’s just my unvarnished thinking but it could try to build a more unique identify as a 2-star restaurant? But the staff at the restaurant was excellent - he really brightened the whole atmosphere of the dinner. Bravo.

I dined in here three times and tried different menus in spring summer and winter. There’s great Riesling and champagne collection. The starter is designed for wine pairing. If you enjoy the starters with water then it would be much less interesting. The choice and arrangement of the tableware is interesting especially for the desserts. The waiters are overall professional and knows everything they should know. Worth to give it a try on special day. I would recommend the full menu if you have the appetite. (Unfortunately I have difficulties understanding the main course and the soup sometimes. Maybe Europeans will love it?)

I recently dined at Opus V with my husband, drawn in by its two Michelin stars and high expectations. Unfortunately, our experience fell short of what we expected. We started with a glass of champagne (€30 p.p.), which set the tone for what we hoped would be an exceptional evening. We then opted for the chef’s choice menu (€159 p.p.) with wine pairing. However, the wines were disappointingly small pours and lacked the creativity one might expect for €109 p.p. Whilst waiting we could not drink wine because we’d otherwise would run out of wine during the course. Non of the waiters anticipated but I’m sure someone should have seen that. The food was enjoyable but not particularly remarkable or surprising. We felt hesitant to voice our concerns during the meal, thinking the staff would notice and rectify any issues in time. But we didn’t really have the opportunity either; the conversation at the tables was very standard and echoed across all the tables. So, you don’t really have a meaningful conversation with anyone. This would make you feel more comfortable sharing your thoughts without it negatively impacting your evening. We found ourselves largely overlooked, feeling somewhat forgotten as tourists in what should be a high-end dining experience. Minor details also contributed to our disappointment. Our serviettes were not folded when we left the table, and our table was not completely cleared. Additionally, the presence of a loud group nearby detracted from the atmosphere. We also noticed that there were no hand towels available in both restrooms. At the end of the meal, we were left waiting for our bill for over 20 minutes before finally having to flag down a server. To our dismay, the bill was incorrect, missing charges for water and coffee. Although we provided feedback on our experience—considering the hefty total of €650—we felt our comments were met with indifference. In summary, our evening at Opus V was far from the exceptional experience we had hoped for. While perhaps regular guests might receive better treatment, as a one-time visitor, I would not recommend this restaurant. It was not the memorable night we expected.

Had a date night at Opus V last Friday and is now one of my favorite restaurants. The seating is a little strange for my taste, we were fortunate to have asked for a two top facing each other and they made it happen. I can't say enough to the service we received! From the little bites between courses, to the wine service... Don't miss out on the best meal you can be served if you are in Manhheim. Thank you for the most wonderful dinner date night my boyfriend and I have ever had. We'll see you again in one month!! Looking forward to trying out the November menu. Keep that two top by the window open for us!!

I’ve been to six different 3 Star Restaurants in Germany, Opus V is definitely worthy of 3 Stars! Out of this world food: modern, often with Japanese influences, amazing quality. Great service as well. Very cool place. So far Christian Bau was my favorite restaurant in Germany, but I found my new number one.

An amazing meal by Chef Tristan Brandt where he presented a mixed of Asian and French cuisine. The flavours and food was amazing but the service could be improved. Our server had insisted to serve the first Amuse Bouche before she had taken our order. Since the Amuse Bouche required both hands to eat and drink them, having a menu on our laps was rather clumsy. Overall, the ambience and the flavours of the food was incredible and definitely value for money.

This restaurant was quite the surprise as it’s very creative, the food and combinations were unexpected making it fun. The service is polite, natural and friendly. This place is a must for anyone living or passing through Mannheim.