Dinner @ Modigliani, Dusseldorf

This weekend, our dear friends A.&M. asked us to join them for a dinner at Café Modigliani, a place just around the corner of their living room. Since I am always in when it comes to seeing new places, this was a must-say-yes, of course.

Amedeo Clemente Modigliani (July 12, 1884 – January 24, 1920) was an Italian artist who worked mainly in France. Primarily a figurative artist, he became known for paintings and sculptures in a modern style characterized by mask-like faces and elongation of form. He died in Paris of tubercular meningitis, exacerbated by poverty, overwork, and addiction to alcohol and narcotics. Sounds like he had one hell of a life, if you ask me.


Which makes the place even more sympathic. When you enter it, you are seriously transported back in time - the whole place is dark, cozy, lit by century-old chandeliers, and every centimeter of the walls and ceilings is plastered with old cinema posters, postcards and paintings. Wooden chairs and tables. Low ceiling, as few windows as possible. Great place to forget time and date.
Especially because not only do they offer drinks, but some decent food, too.

Baguette with Feta Cheese - 3,90€

Spinach Omelette - 5,90€

I was a bit disappointed by the Omelette - not because it wasn´t good, it was indeed, but I expected an egg omelette, and this was more of a savoury pancake. Tasty nonetheless, just not exactly what I had expected. The plates are huge, and you can easily share a meal - looking at the people around, that is a pretty common thing in this place. They offer pretty much everything, from the baguettes to salads to pasta to classic german cuisine like pork chops with home fries and creamed mushrooms.

Definitely a cozy place, a bit hidden, a bit strange, but perfect to get lost for an hour or two. Or three.


Café Modigliani
Wissmannstr. 6
40219 Dusseldorf
phone: +49 211 3983494
no website

Café Modigliani is smoke-free, but offers a separate smoking room.