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German Gymnasium, London,

German Gymnasium

4.2
4.2
2254 Reviews
£26 to £40
German

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 60 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Conveniently situated in the heart of King’s Cross, German Gymnasium offers a stunning all-day Grand Café, a sophisticated first floor Restaurant, two bars and an outdoor terrace. Enjoy the Mittel-European inspired menu for breakfast lunch, dinner or weekend brunch, and late-night glamour at the chic Meister Bar.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    German, Contemporary European, Regional German
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 8:00 am–9:45 pm Sat 9:00 am–9:45 pm Sun 9:00 am–8:45 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7287 8000
  • Website
    http://www.germangymnasium.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Alex Thiel
  • Location
    1 Kings Boulevard, Kings Cross, London, N1C 4BU
  • Neighborhood
    King's Cross
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    King's Cross and St. Pancras tube and train stations are both less than 1 minute's walking distance from German Gymnasium.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Set menu

    £30.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    The upstairs Restaurant at German Gymnasium takes diners on a journey around the lesser known aspects of German cuisine, with a sophisticated seasonal menu that is only available on our first floor. The Restaurant menu has been thoughtfully designed by our Executive Chef, Alexander Thiel, drawing on his experiences as a restauranteur in Berlin to deliver a unique experience for London’s foodies. Walk up the grandiose staircases in our Grade 2 listed historical building and soak up the high-ceilinged ambience, enjoy views over the buzzing ground floor Grand Café and order from the chic Meister Bar, which shares the first floor with the Restaurant. 2 courses and a glass of wine £30 3 courses and a glass of wine £35
    Set menu Photo

  • Christmas Day Feast

    £62.50 - £125.00 per person

    Dec 25, 2024 only
    It's the season to eat, drink and to be merry.. Our Executive Chef, Alexander Thiel, has created a festive feast for the big day. Come and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with family, friends or colleagues. You can enjoy our Christmas Menu, for £125 per person. We require a £50pp deposit to secure this reservation Please note this is the only menu available. We offer a full refund policy if the booking is cancelled 1 week before. Your reservation is subject to 2 hours return time. No No Club D&D discount on Christmas Day.
    Christmas Day Feast Photo

  • 3 Course New Years Eve Menu

    £68.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Celebrate the arrival of the New Year in style with our exquisite three-course set menu, crafted to delight your senses and set the stage for an unforgettable evening. Priced at £68 per person, our New Year's Eve menu offers a culinary journey through the finest seasonal ingredients and gourmet preparations. We require a deposit of £50 per person to secure your reservation. We offer a full refund policy if the booking is cancelled 1 week before. Please note that all tables are required to be returned by 10:30 PM, allowing you ample time to continue your New Year's Eve celebrations. Join us at the German Gymnasium for a night of exceptional dining and make the last evening of the year truly special.

Menu

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What 2,254 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.8Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • North London

    Good for business meals

  • North London

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
German Gymnasium offers a vibrant dining experience with "great food" and "amazing service" in a stunning venue. Located near King's Cross, it's perfect for gatherings, with "lovely atmosphere" and "delicious, authentic" German dishes. The staff is attentive and friendly, making it a "highly recommended" spot for any occasion.

2,254 Reviews

  1. Denize

    Kent

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Mediocre but the price of the wine extortionate !!! Ordered a carafe of the Romanian rose as it was the cheapest at £28 but it was undrinkable and I had to leave it ….. A mark of a very poor restaurant serving wine as bad as that as the cheaper alternative, it was truly disgusting ……..

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  2. Carol

    Cambridge

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Normal Ringsaal restaurant menu was not provided. Disappointing meal

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  3. David

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Interesting menu, including festive specials which I always like to see. Food and drinks very nice. Lovely inside the restaurant, and good ambience - not too loud but still lively, and level of lighting just right. Warm welcome as we arrived, and waiting staff pleasant and friendly, but it didn't seem there were enough waiting staff, which is my only complaint. It took a long time for our order to be taken, nobody topped up our water, in the end we had to go up and get it ourselves as there wasn't anyone to ask. Nobody asked if our food was ok, and it just felt that we were left to it. It has not been this way on previous visits though, so I'm guessing they were short staffed. I would go again though.

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  4. Jessica

    VIP

    London

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely restaurant, service was not great: staff are friendly but I don’t think there are enough of them! I love the desserts particularly and the menu is varied. Still one of my favourites

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  5. Stephen

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We visited for pre party Steiners and a late lunch and it didn’t disappoint. I will now always be looking for an excuse to visit this place when heading into town. Beautiful building and really well decorated for Christmas. The waiting staff were very professional and looked after us well.

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  6. Simon

    London

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, albeit it could certainly have been hotter. Nice ambience and great decor

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  7. Mark

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can’t fault! - We arrived 30 minutes early and the venue accommodated us in the cocktail bar prior and advised when the table was ready. Really lovely waitress who looked after us very well. Food was very good and the ambience perfect. We drank cocktails and champagne all night!

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  8. chyrel

    VIP

    London

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great breakfast destination for an early meeting . A lovely venue great food ,

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  9. Calvin

    Raleigh

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice breakfast and excellent service. We particularly enjoyed the distinctive German options. The coffee, however, was nearly undrinkable. Why a fine establishment like this would serve coffee made from such low quality coffee beans is baffling. To be clear, the issue is the use of cheap robust beans rather than quality arabica beans, which are widely available from local roasters. In a city of amazing coffee options, this was a major disappointment.

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  10. melissa

    New York City

    12 reviews

    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    They took ages to seat us, even though we had booked, they then sat us at a table on the side which had no atmosphere. Service was also poor and we couldn't understand what the waiter was saying. Food was also very unspecial and very overpriced for what it was.

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FAQs

German Gymnasium does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo.

German Gymnasium is rated 4.2 stars by 2254 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 60 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for German Gymnasium

1 Kings Boulevard, Kings Cross, London, N1C 4BU

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    King's Cross
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 8:00 am–9:45 pm Sat 9:00 am–9:45 pm Sun 9:00 am–8:45 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    German, Contemporary European, Regional German
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    King's Cross and St. Pancras tube and train stations are both less than 1 minute's walking distance from German Gymnasium.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Alex Thiel
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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