Modern Turkish cuisine.
Retold.
Between business lunches and long evenings – a place for taste, atmosphere and genuine moments.
One summer. One menu. A new culinary journey every year.
Summer enjoyment 2026
Experience summer with a light, Mediterranean-inspired Three-course menu – including a cocktail or aperitif from our menu.
Enjoy relaxing hours on our terrace or in our air-conditioned restaurant, accompanied by refreshing drinks and warm hospitality.
Summer enjoyment 2026
Appetizer consisting of:
Elmalı Enginar Salatası (vg.)
Salad with tender artichoke hearts, fresh apple pieces, parsley, dill tips and spring onions
Patlıcanlı Mantı (vr.)
Manti with roasted eggplant filling, walnut, creamy yogurt and an aromatic butter and paprika sauce
Mercimek Köftesi (vg.)
Vegan bulgur lentil kofta with fresh vegetables and herbs
Main course (choice of course)
Somon Fileto
Salmon fillet with zucchini, green beans, carrots, lemon-dill sauce and potatoes
Inegöl Köfte
Lamb and beef kofta traditional Inegöl style with tomato and pepper sauce, bulgur pilaf, rocket salad
Kabak Dolması (vr.)
Zucchini stuffed with rice, pine nuts, chickpeas, tomato sauce, yogurt
dessert
Vişneli Çilekli Yaz Şöleni
Strawberry-cherry red wine compote, blackberry, green olives, vanilla ice cream
- 01.07.–31.08.2026
- from 6:00 PM
- 59,– €
Tablo is a place for encounters – right in the heart of Essen.
A restaurant serving modern Turkish cuisine at a fine-dining level. Perfect for a quick lunch break with a discerning palate – and for long evenings that linger. Here, traditional flavors blend seamlessly with contemporary enjoyment, design, and genuine hospitality.
Whether it's a business lunch, a dinner for two, or an evening with friends: Tablo creates the setting for moments that feel good – and linger long afterward.
A taste that connects.
Our cuisine is inspired by the diversity of Turkish food culture – reinterpreted for today.
Meze for sharing, finely tuned grilled dishes and modern compositions meet selected wines and classic accompaniments.
It's not just about what's put on the table – but about what's created at the table.
Lunch, reimagined.
When time is precious, every detail counts.
Our business lunch combines speed with quality – and lightness with sophistication.
Freshly prepared, clearly composed and perfectly tailored to the lunch break:
Dishes that give energy without weighing you down – and enjoyment that doesn't have to wait.
Special occasions need the right setting.
Whether it's a birthday, a business dinner, or an evening with a larger group – oWhether in the restaurant, in a private room, or in the Tuval Eventspace. At Tablo, we offer the perfect setting for unforgettable moments.
Personally planned, stylishly executed and accompanied by culinary delights of the highest standard.
Restaurant Tablo – Culinary delights with tradition and quality
Tablo Restaurant was founded in 2002 by Yılmaz Doğan. The founder's commitment is reflected in the consistently high quality for which Tablo has been appreciated for many years.
Tablo represents a cuisine that combines Mediterranean influences with modern touches. Fresh ingredients, careful preparation, and many years of experience define the restaurant's style.
As an integral part of Essen's gastronomy scene, Tablo impresses with quality, a warm atmosphere and attentive service – a place for enjoyable moments and special occasions.