Dining out
Restaurants in Cologne
Brewhouses with Köbes tradition, two-star restaurants, Turkish mezze, Italian trattorias and creative bistros from the Belgian Quarter. 29 addresses sorted A to Z.
Ehrenfeld
Bei Oma Kleinmann
A cult address for schnitzel in more than 30 variations. Full, loud and full of character.
Südstadt
Brauerei zur Malzmühle
A family brewery on Heumarkt since 1858. Mühlen Kölsch straight from the copper kettle.
Old Town
Früh am Dom
A traditional brewhouse pouring Kölsch on tap right next to the cathedral. Halve Hahn, Himmel un Ääd and pork knuckle.
Old Town
Gilden im Zims
A modern brewhouse in the historic Zims House. Gilden Kölsch and elevated Rhineland cuisine.
Nippes
Ginkgo
Modern Asian cuisine beyond the clichés. Fresh ingredients and a short menu.
Deutz
Glashaus im Hyatt
A hotel restaurant with panoramic views of the cathedral and Old Town. The Sunday brunch is especially popular.
Old Town
Hanse Stube
Classic top German cuisine at the Excelsior. Wood paneling, white tablecloths and traditional service.
Rheinauhafen
Harbour Club
A stylish restaurant on the south side of the Rheinauhafen. A big waterfront terrace and a Mediterranean menu.
Lindenthal
Haus Scholzen
A traditional inn with a large beer garden by the Lindenthal city forest. Game dishes on Sundays.
Old Town
Le Moissonnier
A two-star restaurant by Vincent Moissonnier and Eric Menchon. Top French cuisine in a Belle Époque setting.
Old Town
Lommerzheim
A cult tavern in Deutz with giant pork chops. Päffgen Kölsch and a line out the door from 5pm.
Südstadt
Max Stark
A young bistro on Bonner Straße. A changing weekly menu, plenty of vegetables and fair prices.
Belgian Quarter
NENI im 25hours
The Levantine sharing concept from Vienna's Molcho family. Hummus, falafel, mezze, family style.
Rheinauhafen
Ox & Klee
A two-star restaurant in the Crane House by Daniel Gottschlich. Creative, deeply personal cooking.
Ehrenfeld
OX Kantine
A steakhouse in the former Helios factory. Dry-aged beef from Rhineland farms and a long bar.
Rheinauhafen
Pesch Haus
A Spanish tapas bar on Holzmarkt. Authentic pintxos, Rioja and a large selection of ham.
Old Town
Peters Brauhaus
A classic brewhouse with an Art Nouveau interior. A mecca of Köbes culture on the Alter Markt.
Deutz
Petersilie im Bootshaus
A vegetarian restaurant in the Bootshaus Alteburg. Dishes that leave nothing out, with live music on weekends.
Old Town
Restaurant Mühlengasse
A classic Italian restaurant in the Old Town. Trattoria mood, house-made pasta and a big wine selection.
Belgian Quarter
Salon Schmitz
A brasserie classic by the Aachener Weiher. Tartare, steak frites and oysters. One of the best addresses in the quarter.
Südstadt
Scheffelhof
A traditional tavern on Chlodwigplatz. A linden-shaded courtyard, Sunday roast and Mühlen Kölsch.
Kalk
Speisemeisterei
A young restaurant in a former industrial building. A changing daily menu and fair prices.
Ehrenfeld
Tagebuch
A changing weekly menu built on regional ingredients. A short menu and an open kitchen.
Old Town
taku im Excelsior
A Michelin-starred restaurant in the Excelsior Hotel Ernst. Pan-Asian cuisine with European precision.
Ehrenfeld
Tartaria
Modern Turkish cuisine beyond the kebab cliché. Mezze, lamb shoulder and house-made pide.
Ehrenfeld
The Mash Up
Asian fusion in a relaxed street-food style. Ramen, bao buns and bubble tea.
Lindenthal
Vintage
A Michelin-starred restaurant in Lindenthal with modern cuisine and a big wine list. Romantic and small.
Belgian Quarter
Weinhaus Vogel
A wine bistro with more than 400 labels poured by the glass. A small menu of cheese, charcuterie and fish.
Nippes
Wirtshaus Altes Fass
A classic Cologne tavern on Wilhelmplatz. An authentic atmosphere and Sion Kölsch.