Best places: German restaurants in Cologne, Germany

Traditional pub rustling up steak, schnitzel & pork chops with fried potatoes, plus Kölsch on tap.

Informal brewpub with a homey, vintage interior serving traditional fare, beer & other drinks.

Cozy eatery adjoining a puppet theater, offering hearty international plates in a warm environment.

Kölsch beer & classic dishes like pork knuckle & potato pancakes in a historic 19th-century venue.

Time-tested, nostalgic pub offering Kölsch beer & homestyle German fare, with a focus on pork chops.

Inventive pan-European cuisine with meat & vegetarian tasting menus in an airy modern setting.

👍👍 A lovely traditional German pub/restaurant with a limited but delicious selection of national cuisine. The guy who served us is super friendly, even though he doesn't speak English well enough we managed to communicate. Keep in mind no card payment, had to walk 10 mins to the nearest bank ATM to wi...

Cheery, colorful pub with a patio, providing beer, cocktails & a selection of finger foods.

👍 🔆 05/28/2020 Giant schnitzel, plenty of fries. I chose Jägerart, mushrooms, herbs very tasty. The consistency was a little thin, however, could have been a little better. The fries were too thin and too cross for my taste. Cheap price, clean business space, clean toilets. Good service and that in...

Down-to-earth, bistro-style restaurant with a terrace, serving salads, thin-crust pizza & burgers.

Cozy, traditional restaurant with sidewalk seats & hefty portions of local specialties.

👍👍 This place was incredible. I've had the chance to eat at a few different Michelin star restaurants and the experience here is more than what you'd expect from a typical 1 Michelin star restaurant. Superb experience with an incredible menu to match a wonderful atmosphere.

Rustic, meaty Rhineland specialties accompanied by Kölsch beer at a buzzing neighborhood bar.

Robust Rhineland specialties, including schnitzel, sausages & Kölsch beer, at a rustic brewery.

👍👍 We arrived after midnight starving. Even though the employee didn't speak English at all we were able to order, but we got a different dish. And yet, one of the tastiest meals we had in the city. Delicious doner in a generous amount accompanied by French fries and vegetables. We also ordered a s...

Rustic brewhouse offering generous traditional dishes & beers, plus a seasonal menu.

👍👍 The food was incredibly tasty, the staff were very friendly and the price was absolutely right. We only paid €11.90 for so much food + drink.

😐 Wir aus Bayern sind da schon mehr Freundlichkeit gewohnt, Essen war schon gut aber Preis/Leistung/Menge passen hier nicht so ganz, großes Getränk bestellt und ein kleines bekommen, in Bayern würde man das umtauschen, hier wird einem gesagt das man ja nochmal ein kleines bestellen kann 😲 Männertoile...

😐 It's an old, historical pub in the centre of Cologne. The owner is friendly and cheerful but as usual speaks little English. The woman is not approachable at all. Speaks no English and is very abrupt in her ways. Food was extremely salty, especially the sausage. Could it be they do this to make patr...

Homestyle, traditional meals & Kölsch beer in an exposed-brick locale with a retro vibe.