Malkasten

Malkasten is a restaurant and artist association housed in a historic building in Düsseldorf, serving contemporary food alongside cultural programs and gatherings. The spaces blend dining areas with artist studios and exhibition rooms, creating a setting where cooking and creativity coexist.

It was founded in 1848 by five artists including Johann Baptist Sonderland and Theodor Hildebrandt as a meeting place for the creative community. The venue has maintained this role as a hub for artistic exchange since its creation.

The name comes from a container used to store paint pigments, reflecting the place's artistic roots. Today visitors experience how cooking and visual art intersect here, with artists and diners shaping the space together through their daily presence.

The restaurant welcomes guests from Monday to Saturday between noon and midnight, and Sundays from noon to 8 p.m., with reservations available by phone. The building includes both dining areas and exhibition spaces, some of which are freely accessible to visitors.

The open kitchen transforms into a visual performance during evening service when dining room lights are dimmed and the cooking area glows like a theater stage. This staging blurs the line between culinary work and artistic performance.

Location: Düsseldorf

Inception: August 6, 1848

Founders: Johann Baptist Sonderland, Theodor Hildebrandt, Heinrich Mücke, Karl Ferdinand Sohn, Johann Wilhelm Lindlar

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Address: Jacobistraße 6a, 40211 Düsseldorf

Phone: +4921135589384

Website: https://malkasten.org

GPS coordinates: 51.22982,6.78791

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:44