The food was typical local fare but the presentation was very gourmet-like with all the small…read moredetails that set a dish apart. My first time there I had the Iberico pork cutlets with wild mushrooms, very tasty. The variety of fresh mushroom gave the sauce an intense flavor. My second time I had Weiner Schnitzel. I came out as two very generous portions perfectly crisp and fork tender. The sides were all excellent. I had the apfelstrudel with vanilla sauce for desert, excellent! The beers were all very good. Prices varied from 19 Euro for most items up to 24 Euro for the steak.

In a city known for its Veedel, Nippes is one of the best. Even after living in this neighborhood…read morefor a number of years, my appreciation for this Stadtteil continues to increase. For one, families are an important part of this neighborhood. You can't walk down the street without noticing numerous young pairs with children in tow. This gives the quarter a home-sweet-home feel that is missing in many other neighborhoods in Köln. But, Nippes isn't some sleepy suburb either. There is a wealth of quality dining, great shopping and many cultural events that beckon people here. In Nippes you get the best of both worlds. From Florastrasse, you are only a 10-minute U-Bahn ride from the center of the city. At the same time, the neighborhood offers a maze of quiet streets ideal for families. In addition, the Veedel has a distinctive culture and feel of it's own. You notice right away that among the residents there is as much identification and loyalty to Nippes as there is with Köln at large. Nippes is a wonderful neighborhood whether you're just visiting for the day, you work here, or you have made your home here.