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Ludwig im Museum Restaurant & Café

Restaurant Cafe Coffee shop Bistro

Unfussy cafe & restaurant with a big terrace, serving Mediterranean meat dishes, cakes & pastries. People often mention service, good, nice, sehr, Service, restaurant, staff, Essen, Sehr, great,


Address

Heinrich-Böll-Platz, 50667 Köln, Germany

Website

www.ludwig-im-museum.de

Contact

+49 221 16875139

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 12 AM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 12 AM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 12 AM
  • Friday: 10 AM to 12 AM
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 12 AM
  • Sunday: 10 AM to 12 AM
  • Monday: Closed

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (43) good (40) nice (29) sehr (28) Service (26) restaurant (25) staff (23) Essen (19) Sehr (19) great (17)
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  • 1/5 Sanghee K. 4 years ago on Google
    I left the restaurant upset and in tears with embarrassment. Went in to the restaurant for light lunch before seeing the exhibitions. As I entered I walked up to the bar where there were 3 waiting staff. I asked one of the lady if she had a table for one and she shouted "WHAT?" - which was very aggressive and it definitely did not feel like she didn't genuinely didn't understand what I was saying. Then she turned around to her colleagues and said "table for one?" in a mocking voice at which point one of the staff laughed and shook his head. I immediately felt attacked and embarrassed so I said don't worry and left the restaurant. This review will not deter many people from this museum restaurant but this kind of cultural behaviour is toxic and makes people of my ethnic background feel very powerless and ashamed.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Benedetta 1 year ago on Google
    The service was simply embarassing. I was bounced between the counter and the till before being finally able to order an iced coffee, but the staff didn't manage to provide me with vegan milk and I had to pay the same original €5 for a long coffee without any milk or cream. To my puzzlement about the price, the staff rudely replied it was the standard size. Edit: the restaurant wasn't crowded at all.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sercan Yegin (. 1 year ago on Google
    We’ve been here before in winter and now again. We just realized that their menu changes seasonally. Personally I liked what I ate in winter more but each time it was very good anyway.
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  • 5/5 Cory W. 2 years ago on Google
    Classy place. Friendly and quick staff. Each visit I’m more impressed - everything I’ve tried on the menu was great.
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  • 4/5 Hernan P. 5 months ago on Google • 390 reviews
    "Ludwig im Museum restaurant offers a satisfactory dining experience with its reasonably good food and an exceptional service standard that stands out prominently. Located excellently, it provides convenience, yet the wine selection could see improvements to elevate the overall culinary experience. While the dishes pleased, a notch up in flavor profiles could enhance the dining affair. A spot where service shines, but the cuisine and beverages could use a subtle upgrade."

  • 4/5 Jaemin L. 3 years ago on Google • 124 reviews
    Don’t be surprised by the price of some food. The quality of the food will answer that. The service was kind and nice. I liked architecture, atmosphere and interiors with sunny day. And the restaurant is well kept with the Corona regulation. I saw a lot of different types of cakes, someday I want to try them. Visitors to the Ludwig Museum, try here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Kestens T. 4 months ago on Google • 341 reviews
    Seems like a great place, yet a few things were 'off'. We waited quite some time before being seated. Not clear if that's how this restaurant works (didn't feel like free seating). Dishes were nice, yet a long & curly black hair in our daughter's salad ruined it for her. So can't really recommend this place... We have experienced much nicer in-museum eateries.

  • 5/5 Al S. 5 months ago on Google • 57 reviews
    Was looking for a museum visit with a spot of breakfast before. Thursday around 11am. Breakfast, or perhaps better to call it brunch, at the museum Ludwig. Got seated quickly and the food came quickly. Waiter was pleasant. The food was quite good and plentiful. Prices varied from about 7€ to 20€ for breakfast. Coffee cost 3.40€ and hot chocolate was 4.70€. Compared to other places around, similar pricing. Enjoyed my food. A bit too full. Can walk it off in the museum now. Recommend the cafe wholeheartedly.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Milena R. 8 months ago on Google • 41 reviews
    we come here all the time and it’s always delicious, a pleasure, and fine relaxation! you simply get the best of the best! thanks to the lovely friendly service team, who are always super friendly and cater to your needs. A big thank you to the kitchen team who serve amazing food for the soul.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Deborah M. 3 years ago on Google
    We chose this place based on their website, which made it look like a fine dining establishment with white tablecloths and views of the river, the bridge and the trains. It seemed like it would be a romantic place for dinner, and we looked forward to leaving with a box of their homemade truffles. The reality of the place is so different that at first I thought we were in the wrong place. It is very casual (no tablecloths) with no decor to speak of. The very top of the bridge and a tiny segment of the trains are visible, and the river is not visible from there. In short, there is really nothing to look at inside or out, and the service is so slow that you will wish for something to look at. We had only an entree and beverage each, and were there for over two hours. We were tempted by the pastry case, but feared we would be there until closing time (the truffles don't exist). The food was tasty, and if you went there with no expectations and plenty of time you might enjoy it. But beware of using their website to help you make your dining decision.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mandy G. 4 years ago on Google
    Very friendly and attentive staff, awesome atmosphere and great food. We had a tomato soup and the Spaghetti Aglio Olio and both were rich and delicious. Forgot to take pictures though.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Igor D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This restaurant is very bad, the waiting time is just too long and the waiter ignored us. (Original) Dieser Restaurant ist sehr schlecht, die Wartezeit ist einfach zu lang und die Kelner hat uns ignoriert.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Silva Da S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Interesting menu. Fresh preparation. Unfortunately goats or sheep cheese a little too often. Good drinks and cake selection. With outside area. To recommend (Original) Interessante Speisekarte . Frische Zubereitung . Leider etwas zu oft Ziegen oder Schafskäse . Gute Getränke und Kuchenauswahl . Mit Aussenbereich. Zu empfehlen
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Antonio P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A stylish ambience, lovingly put together dishes that taste very good, and the service is as discreet as it is attentive. The short menu is a quality feature here. (Original) Stilvolles Ambiente, liebevoll zusammengestellte Speisen, die sehr gut schmecken, und die Bedienung ist so dezent wie aufmerksam. Hier ist die kurze Speisekarte ein Qualitätsmerkmal.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Carmen R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Today 2nd attempt, yesterday the looooooooooo much service was unpleasant. At 4 p.m. the cake buffet was almost empty. Today there was little service !! For guests, cell phone information is more important than service. When someone finally came, the order was only taken at the next table. I was completely overlooked even though I had been sitting for over 10 minutes. Then I left. (Original) Heute 2. Versuch, schon gestern fiel der laaaaangsame Service unangenehm auf. Um 16 Uhr war das Kuchenbuffet fast leer. Heute war der Bedienung bei wenig!! Gästen die Info vom Handy wichtiger als Service. Als dann endlich jemand kam, wurde nur am Nachbartisch die Bestellung aufgenommen. Ich wurde glatt übersehen, obwohl ich schon über 10 Minuten saß. Bin dann gegangen.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Jason B. 1 year ago on Google
    Service is mediocre. I stood around for 5 minutes upon entering and waiters walked by ignoring me. It looks posh enough to expect to be seated. But I ended up just sitting wherever I wanted. Service is slow and waiters have mastered the art of not looking up as they walk, so hard to get their attention. Food was above average in so far as the chef has thought of unusual combinations of ingredients. Pasta is made by the kitchen. I was also grateful for the vegan options.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mina M. 2 years ago on Google
    This restaurant is at another level, excellent! Every meal we've had there for YEARS has been exquisite! Consistently superb in every thing they serve. We peeked behind the bar to the entrance of the kitchen and saw the salad person using tweezers to add to the dish. That's how fabulous this place is. The food is EXCELLENT and you MUST eat there, period!😁👍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Martin E. 2 years ago on Google
    Hospital food! The chicken I ordered came with almost no meat, just the bones! The appearance of the dish is super bad and the taste is not good! The service is super slow and they forget that they are serving you. The price is excessive for this hospital food.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nomad 9. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place to eat something after long walks in the museum. We had pasta and salad, both were good. Nice and friendly vibe inside.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Yessica N. 1 year ago on Google
    It is a nice place... Food is good... Service is really the best of the place
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Laalaj M. 7 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Drinks were okay but the food was disgusting. Do not under any circumstances think about getting the Antipasti; you’ll be better off eating raw vegetables… We did not touch the food, and when we told the server about it, he just apologized and didn’t offer to replace it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tillmann L. 7 months ago on Google
    Fantastic museum restaurant with an interesting and delicious menu, beautiful space and inside an amazing museum. Restaurant is accessible without paying for the museum.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Be L. 5 months ago on Google • 245 reviews
    Das Essen war sehr gut. Die Weinkarte war sehr gut. Der Service sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Schönes Ambiente, geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Wir haben uns mit unserer Gruppe sehr wohl gefühlt. Eine rundherum gute Erfahrung.

  • 4/5 Pauli 7 months ago on Google • 201 reviews
    You can enjoy good food in the museum's café-restaurant while waiting for the train to depart. The service is friendly and professional. The museum's cafe-restaurant is a great place to enjoy a meal while waiting for the train to leave. Food served with friendly and professional staff.

  • 5/5 Joachim S. 2 months ago on Google • 120 reviews New
    Dachte immer das es eher ein typisches Touristenlokal ist. Sehr netter und aufmerksamer Service, schönes. Ambiente und überzeugende Küche zu wirklich sehr fairen Preisen. Auch einige vegetarische Gerichte sind auf der Karte zu finden, auch die haben überzeugt. Also kein typisches Touristenlokal, ich kann mein Vorurteil begraben. Werde sicher mal wiederkommen.

  • 5/5 Petra Beckers (. 5 months ago on Google • 96 reviews
    Wir waren mal wieder zum Mädelstreff dort und es war dieses Mal außerordentlich gut. Der Service sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Der junge Mann war den ersten Tag im Einsatz und hat dies offen kommuniziert was wir klasse fanden. Die Kollegen haben ihn super unterstützt und es zeigte sich sehr gutes Teamwork. Sehr gute Speisekarte ohne 08/15 Gerichte. Nicht nur Gaumenfreude auch etwas fürs Auge. Volle Empfehlung, dort einmal essen zu gehen und zu genießen. Fotos sind Vorspeise und Hauptgericht: Ziegenkäse mit Kalamataoliven - hervorragend! Hauptgericht- Spinat Curry Semmelknödel mit Linsengemüse leicht asiatisch gewürzt-sehr zu empfehlen. Wir freuen uns auf das nächste Mal! Tisch Reservierung sollte man beachten.

  • 5/5 George G. 2 months ago on Google • 84 reviews New
    Excellent traditional breakfast. We had the platter for two, which came with orange juice and prosecco. You get plenty of food with this option.

  • 5/5 S B. 2 months ago on Google • 63 reviews New
    Das Restaurant ist wirklich toll. Wir waren von dem Ambiente und besonders von dem Essen begeistert. Den Eistee können wir sehr empfehlen - wir haben alle durchprobiert. ;)

  • 1/5 Ananasty 7 months ago on Google • 22 reviews
    Really poor and sad breakfast. One piece of cheap cheese, sausage and paté and hard bread that was absolutely not fresh. Got pasta there which tasted good but these scums are charging extra 2 eur for Parmesan! Also the place is very understaffed, you can see how much stress waiters have. These people are just making money out of the tourists in the popular location. Not recommended.

  • 5/5 Karl B. 1 month ago on Google • 22 reviews New
    Die Akustik hat sehr gut mitgespielt und ich konnte hier in Ruhe die schönen Speisen kosten. Apropos Kosten, die waren zwar teurer als ein Döner um die Ecke aber hier habe ich einfach fein und PREISWERT gegessen. Viel Auswahl an Torten und Kuchen als Dessert. Der hauseigene Kaffee schmeckte mir sehr gut. Ich komme dafür gerne nochmals her. Und die Bedienung ist sehr sympathisch gewesen. Extra Stern ;)

  • 5/5 Ronnie N. 7 months ago on Google • 12 reviews
    most likely the most tasteful meals you've ever had. Ludwig is proud on its unique, very bio organic ingredients, and they should: you can really taste the difference. Their chef is amazing. Despite their outstanding quality (i dare say the best in a 300 km radius) the prices are really fair, and there's always plenty space, even during busy events like GamesCom. Staff is friendly and very helpful.

  • 5/5 Stepan C. 4 years ago on Google
    A great place to meet near the train station. It's open late, it's very nice, but don't be intimated by the looks! It's reasonably priced, the service is always excellent and most of the staff can communicate in English. I've never had an issue whether I just have a beer or a full meal (I've been here a few times to meet traveling friends), and the Kölsch ist immer frisch. I highly recommend stopping in!

  • 5/5 Sandy M. 4 years ago on Google
    Love it here! A wide range of Tasty authentic and unusual things to eat, good beer, a good service, good views.

  • 5/5 Gillian D. 6 years ago on Google
    Went here for afternoon sweet pie, very good, personnel was very attentive and professional, view is nice!

  • 1/5 Olga P. 4 years ago on Google
    Very bad experience with service, waiting definitely too long with not to many guests. Only nice view and comfortable seats can compensate somehow this impressions.

  • 5/5 Raymond R. 6 years ago on Google
    Nice menu, wines, beer and drinks derved by very friendly staff. A must after a visit of the museum.

  • 5/5 Nicolas Q. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice place to eat after visiting the museum.

  • 5/5 Fotis P. 7 years ago on Google
    Really nice place, good quality of food and drinks and really polite stuff.

  • 5/5 Gisela B. 4 years ago on Google
    Had a fun time here with friends.

  • 2/5 Ahmed R. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food but way overpriced and slow service

  • 5/5 Ana C. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place and great collection!!

  • 5/5 Elisabeth R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The food is crisp and tasty. (Original) Das Essen ist knackig und lecker.

  • 5/5 Berivan Özlem T. 3 years ago on Google
    Gutes Essen, toller Service. Kommen gerne wieder ?

  • 3/5 Blizzarddrache 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice service But very expensive (Original) Nette Bedienung Aber sehr teuer

  • 5/5 petra f. 3 years ago on Google
    Sehr freundlicher und aufmerksamer Service, tolles Essen, auch vegan, und eine schöne Atmosphäre. War rundum stimmig.

  • 4/5 Markus S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious. Nice location. (Original) Lecker. Schöne location.

  • 3/5 Anna B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unfortunately our visit yesterday (Thursday 07.08) was not nice at all! There was a bad staff atmosphere and we were definitely "entertained" by 3 ver. Service staff - it was not very organized. We had to wait a long time and no one communicated properly with us. We sat there as ordered and not picked up. The most unpleasant thing, however, was the counter, which when my friend wanted to order something more simply said "tell the waitress". This was right next to him - that was not really nice to her or my boyfriend. Later, after we asked three times for the bill, he said to the waiter "they really can't wait 2 minutes" Now, let's be honest: I come from the gastro myself and know that there are stressful and inharmonious days. I'm not a monster who doesn't understand anything. Nevertheless, there should be at least friendly and communicative interaction with guests! That evening there was only one waiter who was also disorganized. The bar really ruined my evening with his unfriendly and hospitable manner! It would make sense here: correct division and a positive work attitude. * There may be other days when it is not. I am only describing my experience :-) All the best and good luck! (Original) Leider war unser Besuch gestern (Donnerstag 07.08) gar nicht schön! Es gab eine schlechte Mitarbeiter*innen Atmosphäre und wir wurden bestimmt von 3 ver. Servicekräften "bewirtet"- es war wenig organisiert. Wir mussten lange warten und niemand kommunizierte richtig mit uns. Wir saßen dort wie bestellt und nicht abgeholt. Am unangenehmsten war jedoch der Theker, der als mein Freund noch etwas zu Essen bestellen wollte bloß sagte "sag das der Kellnerin". Diese stand direkt neben ihn- das war weder ihr noch meinem Freund gegenüber wirklich nett. Später, nachdem wir 3x nach der Rechnung gefragt hatten, sagte er dem Kellner "die können echt keine 2 Minuten warten" Jetzt mal Hand aufs Herz: Ich komme selber aus der Gastro und weiß, dass es stressige und unharmonische Tage gibt. Ich bin kein Unmensch, der für nichts Verständnis hat. Zumindest freundlichen und kommunikativen Umgang mit Gästen sollte es dennoch geben! Das war an diesem Abend nur ein Kellner, der allerdings auch unorganisiert war. Der Theker hat mir mit seiner unkollegialen und Gastunfreundlichen Art echt den Abend versaut! Hier wäre sinnvoll: richtige Aufteilung und eine positive Arbeitshaltung. *Es gibt vielleicht auch andere Tage, an denen es nicht so ist. Ich beschreibe nur meine Erfahrung :-) Alles Gute und viel Erfolg!

  • 5/5 Razvan 3 years ago on Google
    We stayed outside because it was a nice weather. Staff was nice and the drink service was fast We had a lemonade and a beer

  • 5/5 Jan L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice cafe with friendly staff, you should visit if you are in Cologne. (Original) Sehr schönes Cafe mit freundlichen Personal,sollte man besuchen wenn man in Köln ist.

  • 5/5 Max T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice service, food comes immediately, chic furnishings, food tastes good and price performance is also good, nice atmosphere and view. Just great (Original) Sehr nette Bedienung, Essen kommt sofort, schick eingerichtet, Essen schmeckt und Preis Leistung ist auch gut, schöne Atmosphäre und Ausblick. Einfach nur klasse?

  • 4/5 Marion B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good menu, unfortunately relatively expensive. (Original) Gute Speisekarte, leider relativ teuer.

  • 5/5 Britta K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great food and drinks. Very nice outside terrace and a very nice team there. (Original) Tolles Speisen und Getränkeangebot. Sehr schöne Aussenterasse und ein sehr nettes Team dort.

  • 4/5 Sondre L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The pasta was delicious. (Original) Die Nudeln waren lecker.

  • 5/5 Mike F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very tasty and top central location! (Original) Sehr lecker und top zentral gelegen!

  • 5/5 Albrecht Z. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Was, is excellent! (Original) War, ist vorzüglich!

  • 5/5 Barbara D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice and delicious! (Original) Sehr nett und lecker!

  • 5/5 Marc J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good vegetarian and vegan selection, excellent cuisine and very nice staff and boss. After several restaurants of our choice were fully booked, we were served very courteously and nicely in the torrential rain. Service sometimes seemed a bit disorganized, so ordering and paying took an extraordinarily long time. As I said, however, everyone was very friendly and tried hard! A 100% recommendation from us; We would like to come again!!!! (Original) Sehr gute vegetarische und vegane Auswahl, hervorragende Küche und sehr nettes Personal und Chefin. Wir wurden hier, nachdem mehrere Restaurants unserer Wahl komplett ausgebucht waren, bei sintflutartigem Regen sehr zuvorkommend und nett bedient. Service hat teilweise etwas unorganisiert gewirkt, und so hat Bestellen und Bezahlen außergewöhnlich lange gedauert. Wie gesagt waren jedoch alle sehr freundlich und bemüht! Von uns eine hundertprozentige Empfehlung; wir kommen sehr gerne wieder!!!!

  • 5/5 Giovanni R. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent museum, many interesting pieces. A must see when in Cologne

  • 3/5 S. F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Was there for coffee today while visiting a museum. Nice atmosphere, staff ok ... But € 4.60 for an ordinary milk coffee ??? And that without cookies or sugar. (Original) War heute zum Kaffee trinken während eines Museumsbesuchs da. Schönes Ambiente, Personal ok...Aber 4,60 € für einen gewöhnlichen Milchkaffee??? Und den ohne Keks oder Zucker.

  • 5/5 Tasty_Avokado J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) In spite of many guests, service was immediately on hand and the food was perfect ? (Original) Bedienung war trotz vieler Gäste direkt zur Stelle und das Essen war perfekt ?

  • 4/5 K S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) There is nothing wrong with this restaurant except for the service. This is not consistently at 5-star level. Nevertheless, it is generally recommended to stop by here. The food and drinks never disappoint. (Original) An diesem Lokal ist bis auf den Service nichts aussetzen. Dieser ist nicht durchgängig auf 5-Sterne-Niveau. Nichtsdestotrotz ist es grundsätzlich empfehlenswert, hier vorbeizuschauen. Die Speisen und Getränke enttäuschen nie.

  • 5/5 Ilona C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) No fear. Here you can also go safely in Corona times. Really large distances. Nice service behind the mask. Nice beer garden. Vacation atmosphere! (Original) Keine Angst. Hier kann man bedenkenlos auch in Corona-Zeiten hingehen. Richtig grosse Abstände . Nette Bedienung hinter der Maske. Schöner Biergarten. Urlaubsatmosphäre!

  • 5/5 Sandra V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I can only recommend the restaurant! Certainly I will come here with my relatives and I can rely on being served in an exemplary manner. The quantities are in a good and filling league. We find the restaurant to be insignificant for all occasions, whether with colleagues, friends or family. (Original) Ich kann das Restaurant nur empfehlen! Sicherlich komme meine Wenigkeit da mit meinen Verwandten her und kann mich darauf verlassen vorbildlich bedient zu werden.Vom Geschmack ist dort alles ein Gaumenkitzel. Die Mengen sind in einer guten und sättigende Liga.Wir finden das Restaurant passend für sämtlichen Anlässen unwesentlich ob mit Kollege, Freunden oder Familie.

  • 5/5 Elisabeth F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An excellent breakfast at a fair price. Friendly service. (Original) Ein exzellentes Frühstück zu einem fairen Preis. Freundliche Bedienung.

  • 5/5 Miri K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great food! Have nothing left. Very good wine and a nice young and nimble waiter. We will be back! (Original) Grandioses Essen! Haben nichts übrig gelassen. Sehr guter Wein und ein netter junger und flinker Kellner. Wir kommen wieder!

  • 5/5 Petra H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good food. Very creative cuisine (Original) Sehr gutes Essen. Sehr kreative Küche

  • 4/5 M. K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good food with excellent ingredients, good service and although it is very large, it does not look loud or hectic, on the contrary, cozy atmosphere. (Original) Sehr gutes Essen mit hervorragenden Zutaten, guter Service und obwohl es sehr groß ist, wirkt es nicht laut oder hektisch, im Gegenteil, gemütliches Ambiente.

  • 2/5 Simon H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The food is good, the service underground. Bread comes very late. Main course salad is only served after it is half eaten ("oh, we still found"). Wine does not come up to half of the main course - if you unsubscribe from it disappointed, the service staff is amazed. Should probably only be served at the end of the meal ... But is "generously" taken out of the bill at the end - it was never served! At the next table discussions between service and guests, who justifiably worry about 30 minutes before the concert starts, that this could be running out of time. Pampy response from the service staff: "The food has been called up, you still have enough time!" In all cases, no excuse on the part of the service staff - just astonishment that there is no tip ... (Original) Das Essen ist gut, der Service unterirdisch. Brot kommt erst sehr spät. Salat zur Hauptspeise wird erst serviert, nachdem diese schon halb gegessen ist ("oh, haben wir noch gefunden"). Wein kommt bis zu Hälfte des Hauptgangs gar nicht - wenn man ihn dann enttäuscht abbestellt, ist die Verwunderung der Servicekraft groß. Sollte wohl erst zum Ende des Essens serviert werden... Wird am Ende aber "großzügigererweise" aus der Rechnung genommen - ist ja auch nie serviert worden! Am Nachbartisch Diskussionen zwischen Service und Gästen, die sich knapp 30 Minuten vor Konzertbeginn berechtigterweise sorgen, dass das zeitlich knapp werden könnte. Pampige Antwort der Servicekraft: "Das Essen ist abgerufen, Sie haben noch genug Zeit!" In allen Fällen seitens der Servicekräfte keinerlei Entschuldigung - nur Verwunderung, dass es kein Trinkgeld gibt...

  • 4/5 Andrey B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A small assortment of cocktails, but the quality is very good. (Original) Небольшой ассортимент коктейлей, но качество очень хорошее.

  • 4/5 wehgeh h. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice ambience, attentive, yet inconspicuous service, large selection of drinks, good cuisine at a high price level - unfortunately quite noisy when it was fully occupied. Still a clear recommendation. (Original) Sehr schönes Ambiente, aufmerksamer und dennoch unauffälliger Service, große Auswahl an Getränken, gute Küche zu gehobenem Preisniveau - leider recht hellhörig, wenn es voll besetzt ist. Dennoch klare Empfehlung.

  • 5/5 Ulaspacetraveller 4 years ago on Google
    Great and beautiful restaurant with excellent high quality bio food right at the centre of art and music, only 3 min from Cologne Main station.

  • 4/5 dirty harry k. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A place to stay. See good atmosphere. Unfortunately, as a restaurant only a limited menu. (Original) Ein Ort zum Verweilen. Seht gute Atmosphäre. Leider als Restaurant nur eingeschränkte Karte.

  • 4/5 Kathrin W. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious food. (Original) Sehr leckeres essen.

  • 4/5 Cornelia B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very tasty, but a bit "high level" forgetful when fully occupied (Original) Sehr lecker, aber bei voller Besetzung schon mal etwas "aufhohemniveau" vergesslich

  • 4/5 Henning M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) You can park practically in the Philharmonie car park and you are almost there. The "Ludwig im Museum" has a great view of Heinrich-Böll-Platz, the Hohenzollern Bridge and the equestrian monument. The five giant ball lamps that dominate the café are a real eye-catcher. The menu is very clear (= quality feature) and changes completely every 3 weeks. The stew with mashed potatoes was a revelation. The service was friendly and attentive. The acoustics in the room are high. During our presence, a trio of cutting jazz performed. Two main meals plus two drinks just over € 40.00. Reservation is recommended. Again any time. (Original) Man kann ganz praktisch im Parkhaus Philharmonie parken und ist quasi schon da. Das „Ludwig im Museum“ hat einen tollen Blick auf den Heinrich-Böll-Platz, die Hohenzollernbrücke und das Reiterdenkmal. Die fünf riesigen Kugellampen, die das Café dominieren, sind ein echter Blickfang. Die Speisekarte ist sehr übersichtlich (= Qualitätsmerkmal) und wechselt alle 3 Wochen komplett. Das Schmorfleisch mit Kartoffelpüree war eine Offenbarung. Der Service war freundlich und aufmerksam. Die Akustik im Raum ist gehoben. Während unserer Anwesenheit gab dazu noch ein Trio Schnittchenjazz zum Besten. Zwei Hauptmahlzeiten plus zwei Getränke knapp über 40,00 €. Reservierung ist empfohlen. Jederzeit gerne wieder.

  • 5/5 Estefana R. 3 years ago on Google
    Definitely one of the best museums I have ever visited!

  • 2/5 leon c. 3 years ago on Google
    Worst Bloody Mary and very slow service - nice building though

  • 5/5 Werner B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious food and always polite staff. (Original) Leckeres Essen und immer höfliche Mitarbeiter.

  • 4/5 Anne K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Service could be more attentive Food very good (Original) Service könnte aufmerksamer sein Essen sehr gut

  • 5/5 Yannis D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) They are welcoming their food is great and the atmosphere too and you have a beautiful view (Original) Ils sont accueillant leurs plats sont super et l'ambiance aussi et on n'a une belle vue

  • 5/5 Uwe S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice cafe (Original) Nettes Cafe

  • 4/5 Thomas B. H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Pleasant with delicious offers of cakes and coffee. However, prices are quite painful on the high end of the scale. (Original) Angenehm mit leckeren Angeboten von Kuchen und Kaffee. Preise jedoch recht schmerzhaft am oberen Ende der Skala.

  • 5/5 Julia B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice atmosphere, regional and organic dishes (Original) Schöne Atmosphäre, regionale und biologische Speisen

  • 5/5 formbar 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I got to know the "Ludwig in the Museum" at the suggestion of one of my employees. I liked it there so much that we held our company party there. Attentive service, friendly and unobtrusive. Above all, creative vegan dishes that do not consist of a lettuce leaf and a tomato or overcooked frozen food, as I have often been served. Fortunately for me, there was Schupfnudel-Savoy pan with figs, which was probably the dish of the day during the week. Very tasty, and I am also full. (Original) Habe das "Ludwig im Museum" auf Vorschlag eines meiner Mitarbeiter kennen gelernt. Mir hat es dort so gut gefallen, dass wir unsere Betriebsfeier dort abgehalten haben. Aufmerksame Bedienung, freundlich und unaufdringlich. Vor allem auch kreative vegane Speisen, die nicht aus einem Salatblatt und einer Tomate oder zerkochter TK-Ware bestehen, wie ich es schon oft vorgesetzt bekommen habe. Zu meinem Glück gab es Schupfnudel-Wirsingpfanne mit Feigen, war wohl in der Woche das Tagesgericht. Sehr lecker, und satt geworden bin ich auch.

  • 4/5 Katharina V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) For me, one of the most beautiful museums in Germany, but they are also better. here you can learn a lot about the Romans in K. (Original) Dla mnie jedno z najpiękniejszych muzeów w Niemczech, ale są też lepsze. tutaj można się wiele nauczyć o Rzymianach w K

  • 5/5 Daniel R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great restaurant. We pre-ordered brunch there for a group of around 20 people. The organization was great and the dishes delicious. The service was good and highly recommended. The location also has a good view. (Original) Ganz tolles Restaurant. Wir haben dort für eine Gruppe von ca. 20 Personen Brunch vorbestellt. Die Organisation war super und die Speisen lecker. Der Service war gut und sehr zu empfehlen. Die Location hat auch einen guten Ausblick.

  • 5/5 Ralf H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great art (Original) Tolle Kunst

  • 1/5 Uwe M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) If you stand for almost 10 minutes at the entrance where you are supposed to wait, several servants walk past several times without looking at you or even showing that you have been noticed, then you know: the most unfriendly and incompetent staff exist apparently in the restaurant of the Museum Ludwig. Too bad (Original) Wenn man fast 10 Minuten am Eingang steht, an dem man warten soll, mehrere Bedienstete mehrfach vorbei laufen, ohne einen eines Blickes zu würdigen oder überhaupt zu erkennen zu geben, dass man wahrgenommen wurde, dann weiß man: Das unfreundlichste und unfähigste Personal gibt es offenbar im Restaurant des Museums Ludwig. Schade drum

  • 5/5 Peter H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Best museum ever (Original) Bestes Museum ever

  • 4/5 Jule B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good service, good selection in organic quality. A wide variety of cakes and pies. (Original) Sehr guter Service, gute Auswahl in Bio Qualität. Kuchen und Torten in großer Vielfalt.

  • 5/5 Philipp S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We had a really great wedding anniversary. The menu was adapted to our needs so that the food was once again very good. Likewise the service. In general, great importance is attached to the food here. Just great ... I'll be back. (Original) Wir hatten einen wirklich tollen Hochzeitstag. Die Karte wurde unseren Wünschen angepasst, dass Essen war wiedereinmal sehr gut. Ebenso der Service. Generell wird hier sehr viel Wert auf das Lebensmittel gelegt. Einfach klasse....komme gerne wieder.

  • 5/5 CGN N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super catering service and exclusive offer! (Original) Super Catering Service und exklusives Angebot!

  • 5/5 Jesper A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cool show !!!! Many great artists and works. The place is very big, so you should expect to be there for a few hours. (Original) Fed udstilling!!!! Mange store kunstnere og værker. Stedet er meget stort, så man skal regne med at være der i et par timer.

  • 2/5 Vanessa S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The location is really nice outside and it's easy to sit there. The staff, however, seemed a bit clumsy. We only ordered a lemonade, but we waited a long time for it. After us came a couple who in the meantime had even received the food while we were still waiting for a drink. Then waiters came to us twice who wanted to bring us drinks that were intended for another table. It seemed pretty haphazard to us. The homemade mango and basil lemonade wasn't particularly good either. Much too sweet and you didn't even taste the basil. Pity! (Original) Die Location ist draußen echt schön und man kann dort gut sitzen. Das Personal jedoch schien ein bisschen unbeholfen zu sein. Wir hatten lediglich eine Limonade bestellt, auf die haben wir aber sehr lange gewartet. Nach uns kam ein Paar, das in der Zwischenzeit sogar das Essen erhalten hatten, während wir immer noch auf ein Getränk warteten. Dann kamen auch zwei mal Kellner zu uns, die uns Getränke bringen wollten, die für einen anderen Tisch bestimmt waren. Es kam uns ziemlich planlos vor. Die selbstgemacht Mango-Basilikum-Limonade war dazu auch nicht sonderlich gut. Viel zu süß und den Basilikum hat man gar nicht geschmeckt. Schade!

  • 5/5 Art of Touring A. 3 years ago on Google
    Great restaurant! Inside very stylish, outside great Terrasse with nice open view. Very friendly staff, very good food. The owner, Uli is everyday there and keeps the good and service oriented spirit of the restaurant alive. We organized also a few times bigger group dinners..everything worked out well! Definitely one of the best restaurants in cologne!

  • 5/5 Thomas Karl S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice restaurant, very tasty (Original) Schönes Restaurant, sehr lecker

  • 5/5 Hans Joachim S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good cafe in Cologne, right at Cologne Central Station (Original) Gutes Cafe in Köln, direkt am Kölner Hauptbahnhof

  • 1/5 GS 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Not recommended if you don't have a lot of time. Until the order was taken, the waiting time was almost 15 minutes. The drink then took another 10 minutes and the culmination was the food: 53 minutes! Sorry but for this price that is impossible (Original) Nicht zu empfehlen, wenn man nicht extrem viel Zeit mitbringt. Bis die Bestellung aufgenommen wurde, betrug die Wartezeit schon knapp 15 Min. Das Getränk hat dann nochmal 10 Min gedauert und die Krönung war dann das Essen: 53 Min! Sorry aber für diesen Preis ist das unmöglich

  • 5/5 AlekSound M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice and tasty (Original) Sehr nett und lecker

  • 5/5 Werner H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent cuisine and great service. (Original) Hervorragende Küche und ein toller Service.

  • 5/5 Martin T. 5 years ago on Google
    Awesome! Love the food, most of the ingredients - meat, vegetables and herbs - are self grown from the surrounding area.

  • 4/5 nan c. 2 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff food with nice presentation

  • 5/5 Marc V. 4 years ago on Google
    We had the 3 course surprise menu. Very good food, friendly staff, nice location. Highly recommended!

  • 5/5 Sunghee K. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice staffs and good quality foods

  • 3/5 Tom W. 1 year ago on Google
    Food and service were fine. However. You would expect a restaurant in this kind of location to be a bit overpriced. But charging extra for parmesan on pasta is a joke

  • 2/5 batist a. 1 year ago on Google
    Atmosphere was good, food was okay, not bad not great. Coffee was watery and not what you would expect at a place like this. But the service, was not good. We speak only about one individual, who didn't treat us right at all. And then in the end, he just went out and insulted me. Can't speak for the other staffmembers, they seemed nice. He was old and grumpy, he knows who he is when reading this.

  • 5/5 Mark N. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice restaurant. Great soup.

  • 4/5 P. de G. 1 year ago on Google
    Made the mistake to try and order a breakfast ten minutes late, although I'd been waiting to order for quite some time. Nice coffee, okay bagel with smoked salmon, enormous pile of salad.

  • 5/5 Boyka D. 1 year ago on Google
    The place is located behind the Cathedral and in front of the river board walk. Big spacios, fast service and delicious cakes for your afternoon coffee.

  • 1/5 Daria K. 10 months ago on Google
    The waiters show aggression. Today I had lunch in this place (the soup was ok), waiters behavior was very cold and ignorant but I decided to ignore it. In the evening I had a meeting here and I came back for the dinner. The waiter (tall man, around 40-45 y.o., with a long hair) showed real aggression, he didn’t want to give me a sit and told me to leave. I ask him to call the manager, he told me that he was a boss there and told me to leave in a very rude words. When I refused and tried to make an order he literally restrained me and threw me to the street. I had to call police and make a report. That was the first experience of violence in my life. That’s a shame to the restaurant! If you expect to get not only the meal but also a polite attitude never ever come to this place!

  • 5/5 Friedemann L. 9 months ago on Google
    Very nice restaurant in Cologne! Excellent food and excellent service.


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