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1. Gaffel am Dom

4.7

Exceptional(763)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Brewery • Altstadt/Nord

Booked 28 times today

Visit the most impressive brewhouse in Cologne!With the renovation and reopening of our restaurant in spring 2008 we have given back a piece of urban tradition from the “Wilhelmian-Period” to the people of Cologne, as well as to the visitors of the city.Enjoy the relaxed brewery culture in cologne. “Gaffel am Dom” is a brewery of typical Rhenish character: Bourgeois, hearty and cozy. Our waitors are positive, cheerful and attentive.You can feel the sunny cologne spirit everywhere. This is where the metropolitan flair of the European hub of Cologne meets the village-like tranquility of Cologne: Spacious, bright areas with long counters, benches and tables on the one hand, cozy corners and retreats on the other.We look forward to your visit!

A photo of Hanse Stube im Excelsior Hotel Ernst restaurant

2. Hanse Stube im Excelsior Hotel Ernst

4.7

Exceptional(252)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Altstadt/Nord

Booked 11 times today

Directly opposite Cologne Cathedral, the Hanse Stube offers innovative French cuisine with regional influences. The gourmet restaurant has been awarded several prizes for its excellent cuisine and first-class service. Chef Joschua Tepner prepares unique taste experiences. His menu pays homage to both tradition and innovation. The Hanse Stube team provides excellent service and pampers its guests; head waiter Franz-Georg van Hall personally carves at the guests’ table and sommelier Robert Demers finds a wine to pair with any style of food. The interior of the Hanse Stube is characterized by timeless elegance with cozy sofa corners, filigree wooden chairs and various contemporary and historical paintings on the wood-paneled walls. The two side rooms, "Mirror Salon" and "Fish Salon", can be booked exclusively for small banquets.

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3. Taku im Excelsior Hotel Ernst

4.8

Exceptional(189)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Altstadt/Nord

Booked 2 times today

Award-winning cuisine right next to Cologne Cathedral: The Michelin-starred restaurant taku serves East Asian fusion cuisine in a modern, Far Eastern ambience. The cooking style of Michelin-starred chef Mirko Gaul is a modern concept of "Asian Fusion”. Gaul reimagines the flavors of the haute cuisine of Japan, China, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia. Executive Pastry Chef Fabian Scheithe pampers the guests with his extraordinary desserts. His sweet delicacies form the grand finale of every menu. Restaurant manager Christoph Gonzalez deliberately focuses on organic wines and gladly recommends corresponding wines. The taku has been awarded with one Michelin-star for years, 8/10 pans in Gusto and 16/20 points at the Gault Millau. The interior of the starred restaurant creates an elegant and Asian inspired atmosphere. Calm colors and light installations reflect the ambience of Asia.

4. Wartesaal am Dom

4.3

Awesome(497)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary German • Altstadt/Nord

Booked 6 times today

Wartesaal am Dom not only offers a fantastic fresh menu, they give you a gorgeous historic setting to dine in and incredible views of the Cologne Cathedral. This restaurant was originally the waiting room for the Cölner Central Station in Köln. Head chef Chris Houber prepares a seasonal menu to keep the freshest ingredients on your plate, while also offering the regular year-round menu. Try a taste of the Wartesaal am Dom Waiting room veal cutlet, breaded. With your meal you can enjoy something from the generous wine list at Wartesaal am Dom featuring wines from around the world.

5. Mondial1516

4.3

Awesome(147)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Altstadt/Nord

Booked 7 times today

Au coeur de Cologne, nous vous invitons à un voyage culinaire dans notre restaurant « Mondial 1516 ». Pendant que vous dînez à votre table près de la fenêtre, admirez la vue unique et fascinante sur la cathédrale de Cologne.

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6. Pigeon Post Bar & Eatery

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4.3

Awesome(9)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• International • Altstadt/Nord

Booked 1 time today

Das Restaurant konrad vereint modernes Design und freundlichen Service und legt besonderen Wert auf hochwertige Fleischwaren. Hier werden Sie rundum verwöhnt: vom klassischen Frühstück im Hilton über eine Auswahl an À-la-carte-Mittagsgerichten bis hin zu köstlichen regionalen Spezialitäten.

7. CAST IRON Grill

4.4

Awesome(5)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Grill • Neustadt-Nord

Take a look at our new restaurant concept - CAST IRON Grill.At Cast Iron we don’t chase the latest fads or jump on this month’s trendy vegetable bandwagon. We just believe in simple, proper tasty food, done right.

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8. Charles Bar im Excelsior Hotel Ernst

5.0

Exceptional(0)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Altstadt/Nord

The traditional British Afternoon Tea at the Excelsior Hotel Ernst is accompanied by live piano music. Scones with clotted cream and jam, small sandwiches and sweet delicacies by Executive Pastry Chef Fabian Scheithe are arranged on étagères. A wide range of teas is available to pair with the Afternoon Tea. The Afternoon Tea takes place in the winter garden or in the lobby lounge with view of the Cathedral. At the Piano Brunch in the Excelsior Hotel Ernst, guests are pampered with Sunday roast, oysters and exquisite cheeses while listening to live piano music. The Brunch is complemented by theme-related specialties and the Excelsior Hotel Ernst pâtisserie offers alternating sweet delicacies. Brunch takes place in the Gobelin Hall or the Blue Salon. In the mahogany-paneled Piano Bar, bar manager Matthias Allgaier creates classic cocktails and contemporary interpretations.

9. Neni Köln

4.5

Awesome(1829)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Israeli • Altstadt/Nord

Booked 62 times today

Im NENI Köln wird israelische und ostmediterrane Küche nach dem Konzept des kreativen Kopfes von Haya Molcho serviert. Auf den Tellern landen Gerichte, die von unermüdlichen Reisen durch die Küchen dieser Welt erzählen und die lebendige Szenerie drum herum sorgt für authentische Erlebnisse aller Sinne. Im 8. Stock gönnt man sich seine eigene Reise mit Blick auf den Dom und Köln.

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10. Henne Weinbar Köln

4.9

Exceptional(977)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary European • Altstadt/Nord

Booked 65 times today

Henne.Weinbar ist mehr als ein Restaurant; es ist ein Ort für Genuss und Geselligkeit im Herzen Kölns. Hier erwartet Sie eine einzigartige Atmosphäre, die zum Verweilen einlädt. Die kreative Küche von Hendrik Olfen bietet kleine, teilbare Gerichte, die die Vielfalt der Aromen zur Geltung bringen. Die beeindruckende Weinkarte ergänzt die Speisen mit einer großen Auswahl an Weinen aus aller Welt. Das moderne, stilvolle Ambiente und die offene Küche ermöglichen es Ihnen, den Köchen bei der Zubereitung zuzusehen. Genießen Sie auf der Terrasse ein Glas Wein an einem warmen Sommerabend. Ob romantisches Dinner, Geschäftsessen oder geselliger Abend mit Freunden – Henne.Weinbar ist der ideale Ort. Erleben Sie kreative Küche, eine große Weinauswahl und ein einladendes Ambiente.

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Susan
London •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Absolutely superb service and delicious food. The service is impeccable. Before you begin a lovely selection of flavoured fresh butters and delicious bread is brought to you. Then another selection of amuse bouche. All delightful. Our filet mignon was great. Nice mash. At the end of our dinner a tray of gorgeous chocolates was brought for us to choose a few of. Unobtrusive but perfect service. The rooms are beautiful with large paintings and very comfortable seating. It’s quiet. ( hurrah!) Would highly recommend!
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Hanse Stube im Excelsior Hotel ErnstPrice: Expensive• French• Altstadt/Nord
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4.7
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John
London •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 23, 2025
Great food great service great place great atmosphere, will 100% return
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Gaffel am DomPrice: Moderate• Brewery• Altstadt/Nord
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4.7
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Peter
Stuttgart •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 27, 2024
Expensive, but excellent quality of food, perfectly dressed and delicious combination of flavours, well paired with the wines!
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Taku im Excelsior Hotel ErnstPrice: Expensive• Asian• Altstadt/Nord
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4.8
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Bernhard
Düsseldorf •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 15, 2024
Great location, good food, we had a real nice brunch
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Wartesaal am DomPrice: Expensive• Contemporary German• Altstadt/Nord
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4.3
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David
Cologne •1 review
5.0
Dined on Oct 4, 2024
Good service, nice food - but limited menu and a little expensive. Very convenient for the Philharmonie.
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Mondial1516Price: Moderate• Unspecified• Altstadt/Nord
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4.3

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