il pastaio
Though I can't claim to know all the coffee houses in Düsseldorf, I can
certainly attest that after finding this particular place I have had no
need to look further.
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| Il pastaio im Carsch-Haus Düsseldorf (c) MJT |
Hidden away underground like a secret gem is this Italian espresso bar, alongside its cakes and pasta stores. But everything
about this place feels like a genuine Italian coffee bar - sitting
around 3 sides of the barrister, you are perched on stools to enjoy your
espresso or espresso macchiato, and the service is friendly and quick,
and the coffee is fantastic - it is like a piece of Italy tucked
underground Düsseldorf.
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| Care of www.il-pastaio.de |
So how does one find "il pastaio"?!
Firstly there is a department store called "Carsch Haus" (www.carsch-haus.de) and in the basement of Carsch Haus there is a food court, with a number of well presented and cosy places to enjoy some drinks and foods. Walking through on the right hand side is where you will find the three divisions of "il pastaio".
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| Care of www.carsch-haus.de |
Conveniently the basement of Carsch Haus links to the subway station
"Heinrich-Heine-Allee", so if arriving by train, simply continue walking
in the subway towards Carsch Haus and then further into the food court. (www.delikatessa.com)
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| Espresso Bar - il pastaio (c) MJT |
With an espresso macchiato costing 2€, it is the perfect afternoon pick
me up, and I confess that the first time I found this place, I basically
skipped with giddiness back to work, not for the caffeine, but that I
had found somewhere that served excellent coffee.
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| Espresso macchiato - il pastaio (c) MJT |
However if you prefer to take your time, as I have observed many pensioners around 2:30pm doing so, there is an delicious looking selection of "dolce" desserts. The tiramisu was personally recommended to me, though it is a little too creamy for my taste. However the slice of lemon meringue was the perfect combination and ratio of all layers and flavours.
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| Tiramisu - il pastaio (c) MJT |
I've been back most days for my daily fix of coffee and to practice some
Italian, and the quality (of the coffee) never wavers. It is often crowded with people,
but I've never had to wait more than three minutes to find a seat.
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| il pastaio im Carsch-Haus Düsseldorf (c) MJT |
Service: ★★★★★
Recommended: espresso macchiato
Price: 2€
Directions here:
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| Care of www.delicatessa.com |
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