Top10 restaurants in Cologne
Our editorial restaurant selection for Cologne
Whether you are looking for gourmet cuisine, regional specialities or international delicacies, you are sure to find a restaurant in Cologne that will fulfil your culinary wishes. Here you will find the current Top 10 in Cologne.
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The best restaurants in Cologne
OX & KLEE, Köln (Germany)
Under the direction of head chef Daniel Gottschlich, the Restaurant Ox & Klee offers a modern interpretation of regional German cuisine and impresses with creative and surprising flavour combinations.
La Société, Köln (Germany)
The small gourmet restaurant in the centre of Kwartier Latäng, Cologne's vibrant student district, is one of the leading gourmet addresses in Cologne. Passion and responsibility for quality at the highest level can be found everywhere at La Société.
taku, Köln (Germany)
The taku in the Excelsior Hotel Ernst is located in the centre of Cologne's old town, directly opposite the cathedral. The ‘Ernst’ is a privately run hotel and has been a gastronomic institution in Cologne since 1863. The Michelin-starred restaurant taku makes the hotel the top culinary address on the square, where chef Mirko Gaul reinterprets Asian cuisine. His modern concept of ‘Asian fusion’ deconstructs the authentic flavours of the high cuisines of Japan, China, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia, eliciting subtle notes of flavour from the originally simple recipes. The dishes are presented with delicate elegance. The expertly trained staff recommend corresponding wines and explain the components of the exotic dishes on request.
NeoBiota, Köln (Germany)
NeoBiota is probably Germany's most unusual casual fine dining restaurant. The best breakfast in town in the morning and a modern, Michelin-starred dinner in a relaxed atmosphere without a dress code in the evening. Just a sense of well-being and delicious food.
La Cuisine Rademacher, Köln (Germany)
Enjoy a relaxed, elegant atmosphere at La Cuisine Rademacher. Head chef Marlon Rademacher combines classic French cuisine with international influences to create a new discovery of flavours.
Sahila, Köln (Germany)
A visit to Sahila takes you to another world, right in the centre of Cologne. Top chef Julia Komp brought back spices, recipes and impressions from her trip around the world a few years ago, which she now wants to share with guests in her own restaurant. The restaurant therefore stands for top international cuisine that combines modernity and tradition.
maximilian lorenz, Köln (Germany)
In the gourmet restaurant, Maximilian Lorenz concentrates entirely on local dishes - and develops them into culinary delights. The speciality: Host Diana Korittkatis exclusively serves German wines to accompany the menus and individual courses in the restaurant.
Pottkind, Köln (Germany)
The centrepiece of the Pottkind is a unique mixture of chef's table and counter. Made to measure from Cologne red oak, it offers the best seating comfort with a unique view of the open-plan kitchen.
maiBeck, Köln (Germany)
The restaurant maiBeck in Cologne on the banks of the Rhine has been living the idea of a bistro for every day with exceptionally good cuisine since 2013.
The team takes full advantage of the seasons, the weather and the culinary possibilities offered by the region around Cologne.
Known for its close contact with farmers, producers and suppliers, the kitchen has the opportunity to find something special in the simple.
Zur Tant, Köln (Germany)
Here we prepare with heart and joy what pleases body and soul. The products are sourced from the local region. Head chef Thomas Lösche always personally checks the quality and sustainability of the products.
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Cologne restaurants with a view
Here are a few of the hottest restaurants with a great view:
1st Vendôme (Schloss Bensberg)
- Why: World-class culinary delights await you at the Vendôme restaurant in the Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg. 2 Michelin stars and a Gault&Millau award with five red toques as one of Germany's top addresses testify to the quality of the menus that top chef Joachim Wissler composes for you here: provocative, modern and unforgettable. And the view of the castle is equally impressive.
- Top topics: "Cologne restaurant with a view", "Top restaurants in Cologne", "Culinary highlights in Cologne".
- Address: Kadettenstraße, 51429 Bergisch Gladbach.
2nd Neni (Klapperhof)
- Why: The cosmopolitan cuisine at NENI Cologne was created by the Molcho family and skilfully combines impressions of Israeli, Romanian and Spanish cuisine with local influences. The food is very uncomplicated - it is served balagan-style. Balagan stands for the friendly chaos that arises when sharing and eating together.
- Top topics: "Restaurant recommendations Cologne", "Cologne restaurants with a view", "Gourmet restaurants Cologne".
- Address: Im Klapperhof 22-24, 50670 Cologne.
3rd Glashaus (Hyatt)
- Why: A unique culinary experience with a view of the Rhine, the Hohenzollern Bridge and Cologne Cathedral. Maarten Feldmeijer runs the kitchen at the Glashaus Restaurant. After successfully completing his training, Maarten was able to gain a lot of experience on his journey through the starred kitchens of France and the Netherlands and get to know different flavours, which he now passes on with his team.
- Top topics: "Top 10 Restaurants Cologne", "Fine Dining Cologne", "Berlin Restaurants with Cologne".
- Address: Kennedy Ufer 2a, 50679 Cologne.
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