Rheinturm Top 180 Restaurant

Description:

• This futuristic restaurant is set atop the spool-shaped summit of the city's tallest tower (172m/564 ft.) and revolves slowly, affording a 360-degree panorama of Düsseldorf's buildings and parks. Most people come here for the view, but the food is competently prepared and includes grills, game dishes, fish, and soups. Try the slices of smoked duck breast with creamy savoy cabbage or rolls of salmon stuffed with turbot filling and served in Riesling-and-saffron sauce. Vegetarian courses are also featured. Menu items focus on fresh seasonal ingredients, and the menu sometimes celebrates the arrival of fresh asparagus in springtime, as well as fresh fish and fresh game whenever it's in season. A trip to the tower's observation lookout costs 4.50€ ($7.20) for adults, 3€ ($4.80) for children 13 to 17, and 2€ ($3.20) for children 6 to 12; kids 5 and under go free. The tower is open daily 10am to 11:30pm.

• © Frommer's 2012

Awards:

Frommer's

•  Recommended 2010