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A photo of Taku im Excelsior Hotel Ernst restaurant

1. Taku im Excelsior Hotel Ernst

4.8

Exceptional(188)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Altstadt/Nord

Booked 6 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.

2. Gaffel am Dom

4.7

Exceptional(757)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Brewery • Altstadt/Nord

Booked 24 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!

3. Wartesaal am Dom

4.3

Awesome(499)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary German • Altstadt/Nord

Booked 7 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.

A photo of Hanse Stube im Excelsior Hotel Ernst restaurant

4. Hanse Stube im Excelsior Hotel Ernst

4.7

Exceptional(248)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Altstadt/Nord

Booked 9 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.

5. PULS

4.9

Exceptional(298)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• International • Altstadt/Nord

Booked 3 times today

PULS ist ein weiteres Restaurantkonzept von 2-Sternekoch Daniel Gottschlich mitten im Herzen der Kölner Altstadt, das kreative à-la-Carte-Gerichte und legeres Ambiente vereint. Das Team um Chef de Cuisine Johannes Langenstück und Daniel Gottschlich überrascht mit ständig wechselnden à-la-Carte-Gerichten. Hier ist garantiert für jeden etwas dabei. Ob Fleisch oder Fisch, vegetarisch oder vegan. Hier erlebst du ein Dinner mit Freunden, romantisch zu zweit oder mit Geschäftspartnern. Möchtest du verschiedene Gerichte à-la-Carte probieren und teilen oder auch nur eine Vor- und Hauptspeise für dich genießen? Bei uns ist vieles möglich: Hier gibt es keine Vorgaben: „Enjoy it your way“ – Jeder kann auf seine Art genießen! Im laufe des Abends verwandelt sich das PULS in eine coole Bar mit einzigartigen Cocktail Kreationen.

6. Mondial1516

4.4

Awesome(142)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Altstadt/Nord

Booked 5 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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7. mama trattoria Köln

4.6

Exceptional(72)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Altstadt/Nord

Booked 2 times today

mama ist die moderne Interpretation einer Trattoria, in der traditionelle italienische Gerichte wie Pizza und Pasta serviert werden. Der Name ist eine Reverenz an alle italienischen Mütter, die mit ihren Gerichten eine Inspirationsquelle für das Konzept waren.Frische Qualität zu moderaten Preisen, ein modernes Designkonzept, ein besonders einprägsamer, leicht wiedererkennbarer Auftritt sowie auffallend freundliche Mitarbeiter - das sind unsere Markenzeichen.Und natürlich trägt mama, wie jede italienische Mutter, das Herz am rechten Fleck. Andere bieten Service, mama bietet echte Gastfreundschaft.

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8. Pigeon Post Bar & Eatery

new

4.3

Awesome(9)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• International • Altstadt/Nord

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.

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9. Kittichai Alter Markt

new

5.0

Exceptional(2)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Thai • Altstadt/Süd

Booked 1 time today

Entdecken Sie bei Kittichai - Thai Street Kitchen & Bar die Fusion von asiatischer Straßenküche mit europäischem Flair und Lifestyle. Tauchen Sie ein in die lebendige Atmosphäre und die vielfältigen Aromen der fernöstlichen Küche, die hier in einer einzigartigen kulinarischen und atmosphärischen Erfahrung präsentiert werden.Genießen Sie täglich frisch zubereitete Gerichte, die aus hochwertigen, natürlichen Zutaten ohne Zusatz von Geschmacksverstärkern oder künstlichen Inhaltsstoffen bestehen. Bei Kittichai wird mit Leidenschaft für gutes Essen gekocht, um Ihren Gaumen zu verwöhnen.

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10. 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.

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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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Jens
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 7, 2024
Amazing food, amazing service. We will be back soon!
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PULSPrice: Very Expensive• International• Altstadt/Nord
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4.9
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LaShauna
London •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on Nov 28, 2024
There was no one at the host stand to greet and seat me for almost 20 minutes. Had to go to the bar and ask the bartender to get someone. After that initial issue, the food and service were lovely
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Hanse Stube im Excelsior Hotel ErnstPrice: Expensive• French• Altstadt/Nord
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4.7

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