Brunello - Langenfeld

Generally quoted by my “about me”: “Only love we report about recommended restaurants or those who have developed positively after a bad evaluation.” In mid-November 2013 I had reported a visit to this restaurant. We were not so excited at the time, but wanted to give the Brunello team a new chance. When we came to the restaurant shortly after 18:00, we were the only guests. We had deliberately not reserved and therefore had only the selection of 2 tables, with us decided for the somewhat hidden table because of the photos. Yes, now look for the tables where you can work best: The greeting was very kind of the house's son, who served us friendly and attentive all night. On the table a vase with a fresh tulip, with a candle holder, whose candle was quickly illuminated. At the same time we received the menu and the day ticket. In the background again beautiful Italian music, while when the song “Time to say goodbye” was allowed to enjoy four times until the repeat function was switched off. We found this very funny, the waiter was obviously very embarrassing. We ordered Prosecco (4,50€), which came in a very nice glass, further cyclists (1,90€ and Cola (2,00€). The drinks came quickly and well tempered. As an appetizer we ordered the Antipasto Classico Plate (11,00€). And behold, the head of the house appeared on the table greeted us kindly and asked if the appetizer can prepare with garlic. Yeah, he's very happy, always at the weekend. Now we have 4 warm panini and a small bowl of olive oil and fresh pepper from the mill. Like an entry very delicious. After about 15 minutes the appetizer came and was the second surprise of the evening, because both visually and tastefully and finally also from the selection were worlds between the antipasto dishes served us 6 months ago: roasted paprika, melon with ham, bruschetta with tasteful tomatoes and garlic, Italian salami filled with herbs, caprine, mushrooms and stuffed. Handmade very good and the whole is served by boss and boss personally. For this I ordered the Primitivo (0.25l 6.00€ . The wine was also well tempered and beautifully soft. Even the skin food came after a pleasant and not too long break, although almost all tables were occupied. My wife got a salad with roasted salmon (12,00€). The salmon this time juicy, the salad obviously made good because it was very happy. I had chosen the shrimps that were boiled in fishsud with fried silver onions and a Vin Santo reduction (21.00€ . The 4 large peeled shrimps were boiled to the point and together with softly cooked onions in the light wine sauce really good taste. The rosemary spices served and the fried vegetables could have been a little more spicy for my taste. To round off the food, there were homemade tiramisu, commendably not too much to taste alcohol, with a loose cream and some espresso aroma. So taste Tiramisu. At the end a digestive drink on the house, also for this thank you. Let us come to the Star Award: Service: attentive, friendly, always present and thus clearly 5 deserved stars. Well, that the house's boss was often in the restaurant and spoke to all guests. Food: a significant increase since our last visit and I miss again the 0.5 points painful. Therefore, 4 stars with an upward inclination. Ambiance: very nice I found that obviously new and very decorative porcelain was bought, now there is still a beautiful large pepper mill for the oil; again 4 stars. Cleanliness: all Picco bello clean, the toilets we did not visit for this 5 star price-performance ratio: here the team worked significantly on 4 stars high. This visit was a lot of fun for me, as the booklet was “taken to heart”. For me now a clear recommendation.