Nice brew house. Good beers and huge portions for lunch. Had the traditional bratwurst except it…read morewas twice the size in the US. Their potato salad was excellent. They do have an open Biergarten in the square with full service from the restaurant which is around the corner. The inside is quite nice and quaint.

We wanted to try the local beer and sit inside so Peter's was a great option right off the market…read moresquare. We sat at a small table, it did feel like we were in an area primarily for tourists, but we are so it was fine. I had three small beers which were great, very refreshing. We also enjoyed a nice lunch, my sausage was good but the potatoes and cabbage were really the star of the show. So yummy! We did not get the local beer treatment here where they replace your beer when it's half empty, which was probably a good thing. I could have drank it all day.

We came here for an authentic food and drink experience right in the centre of Cologne. Steps from…read morethe Cologne cathedral, this is a local favourite. We sat at a table in the centre and were able to enjoy the warm and friendly ambiance. A memorable dish was the Himmel Un Äd - a local specialty. Plus you have to have the kolsch - also a local beer - that comes in 200 ml glasses. Tip: the servers will keep replenishing your beer until you cover your glass with a coaster!

The restaurant was recommended by our tour guide, so we gave it a try…read more It was over crowded when we went in. None of the waiters were friendly. We decided to sit outside, but because it started to drizzle, we went inside. We paid for our drinks outside and brought them in with us. The waiter was not friendly. Asked if we had paid for our drinks, I said we paid outside. I'm not sure if he believed me. When he finally came to take our drinks outside order, he seemed irritated with us. We got our drinks and order our meals. Our meals arrived very quickly and everything was wonderful. However, upon closing our bill, the waiter got very angry with me saying something about good service and no tip. We are literally in Germany where you don't tip. It's a cool place to see, but I'm not sure I would go back.

***5 STAR ONCE IN A LIFETIME PLACE***…read more The pork chop cannot be described with words. It's heavenly. The service is awesome, and the place is packed the minute the doors open. And the ambiance is all German!

Cuisine: 7 Service: 8…read moreDecor: 7 Value: 8 Overall: 8 After reading all the reviews, I had to come here and try this place out. On a Monday around lunch, the backyard was about one third full when we showed up. Everyone looked like they were enjoying their food and drinking Kölsch. Everyone talks about the pork chop, so I had to order it and give my own opinion. This was a solid pork chop and the onions certainly enhanced the dish. Unfortunately, my piece came lukewarm at best and definitely not as juicy as if it would have been right out of the oven. The version I had was good, but not worthy of all the accolades. Other than that, we tried Metthappen (raw pork tartare), which was somewhat bland and mushy. Had to add a lot of salt and pepper for more flavor. With that said, the liverwurst and blood sausage were both excellent. In the end, I did not love the bread, but the pickle was great. Service with a smile, the servers were very kind and patient. They will gladly let you take your time to order while they fill your next glass of Kölsch. If you want them to stop, many people have mentioned, just put your coaster on top of your glass.

***5 STAR MUST GO***…read more I've eaten at this restaurant dozens of times, and I've had almost everything on the menu. It never fails to exceed my expectations. I have no clue how the chef and her sister accommodate 60+ guests from such a small kitchen and send out plates of amazing food night after night. This place is amazing, and feels like you're eating in grandma's kitchen. Seating inside and outside, right in the heart of Köln, this is a very cool place.

This is my go to cologne spot, I've been here dozens of times and it never disappoints! The food is…read moreincredible, very reasonable, nice service, and a great spot in a popular square. You literally cannot go wrong with the menu. They offer plenty of inside and outside seats, and rarely have to wait.

I tried the Bulgogi at Gogi Matcha Korean Restaurant in Cologne. It was decent but nothing…read moresurprising, so I'd give it 7/10 considering the price/portion

Really too notch food and service! We showed up pretty late and was able to walk in and get seated…read more The service was attentive and our meals Bulgogi and Chicken Teriyaki were excellent! The meals were flavorful and loaded with veggies and came with a side of rice. There were 2 drawbacks, which we can't hold the restaurant for it. (1) they ran out of fried chicken and (2) super loud patrons made it pretty unbearable to stay longer after we ate. But overall a young and hip place. I plan to come back during my next trips.

Delicious it's so so delicious. I really recommend several sausages. Now I am remembering this…read moretaste and want to try again if I go to Koln Hbf. I went back to Tokyo, and check Meister Bock on internet. Wow, I was surprised. This German local food restaurant is very popular in Germany. Several sausages are roughly divided into two types; curry wurst and Mettwurst. I ordered Mettwurst. In Germany when we ordered sausage and then it includes a piece of bread. I didn't know that.:). So l felt cheaper at the time. You can eat foods you order inside restaurant as standing. There is small space you can eat them in this restaurant. I ate sausages at the space as standing. Really really I recommend several sausages

Best brats in the Hauptbhanhof! The waitstaff are very patient with non-German speaking customers…read more It's a typical stand up fast food place in a busy train station so it's a bit noisy, but that's part of the experience! It's a must-do quick bite on every trip to Koln.

***BEST BURGER IN KÖLN***…read more Fantastic burger, absolutely astonishing! Service was prompt and nice. This is a small restaurant with limited seating inside, but nice seating outside under umbrellas. It is a really cool collective place to come have a burger and beer at lunch.

Stopped by here because I was staying at a nearby hotel. This is a great burger place in Cologne…read more The server was very helpful and made some good recommendations. The burger is fantastic and tasty. The fries are even better. Hot and crispy. Also I ordered the truffle Mayo for dipping and it was awesome.

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Our favorite meal in Köln. Cozy cafe with a simple menu and international audience. Staff are…read morerelatively nice to tourists, and they do have an English menu. We had the Rhineland-style mussels and a wiener schnitzel. I'd recommend the mussels; the schnitzel was not as good as other spots. Beer is served like other spots in Köln, where you need to actively cover your glass if you don't want more. The house beer is a nice Pilsner. The people-watching here is incredible, it's a mix of tourists and old men, who were playing card games the night we visited.

My friends and I came here for dinner while visiting Cologne for the first time! Gaststatte Max…read moreStark is a brewpub/Brauhaus that serves authentic German home-style cooking. The menu has a great selection and the portion sizes are very generous. Prices are very reasonable too. The atmosphere is that of a casual pub. The service was super friendly and they spoke great English. Our server was super helpful and sweet. Good food comes out and freshly prepared within about 10-15 minutes of ordering. To share with the table, we ordered the Gebackener Camembert. This consisted of fresh deep-fried breaded Camembert cheese accompanied by fresh parsley, jellied cranberries, pumpnickel bread, and butter. This was delicious as the outside was breaded just right and the inside was luscious with soft, gooey cheese. The jellied cranberries and pumpernickel bread accompanied the pungent cheese very well. This only came with one slice of bread, but our server brought out additional bread (not pumpernickel, but even better!). For my plate, I ordered Ochsenbrust which consisted of brisket of beef, with beetroot, and boiled potatoes. This was a hearty meal with a decent amount of tender brisket covered in a creamy horseradish sauce. However the boiled potatoes might have been my favorite part of this meal. I have never had boiled potatoes cooked that well with that amount of flavor. I really enjoyed this meal as it was unique and like nothing I'd had before. Overall, I enjoyed my first authentic German meal here! The ambiance was perfect as it was both inviting and casual. Service was very pleasant and helpful. The food was great, it was just a lot. They do not skimp on portions here! I liked both the starter and entree I ordered as everything was seasoned well with great, unique flavors. If you are in need of some classic German pub food, this is a great spot to check out!

Such a cool place. The Chanterelle a la creme with bread dumplings was off the chain! Small place,…read morebut in the middle of it all. Great location and has a bit of history.

Found this awesome German Restaurant that served Christmas dinner menu...I enjoyed it and did not…read moreleave any leftover...host was awesome and one of the customer even took a picture of us.... very nice German! My husband ordered lamb while my sister ordered pork cutlet... very very delicious, the potatoes were awesome no need to ask for salt or pepper... sauce and herb used were more than enough... highly recommended when you're in Koln, Germany. The Koln beer was even tasty considering I don't drink beer.