What a gem! Funk House was exactly the kind of place that makes you want to chill outside while…read moreeating and relaxing after 600 steps up and down the cathedral. Everything we tried was absolutely delicious--the cheeses were rich in the Croque Monsieur and flavorful, they were silky and comforting, and every bite tasted like someone in the kitchen genuinely cared. The service was just as wonderful; our server was warm, attentive, cute AF and made us feel right at home. The outdoor seating was perfect for people-watching, which, let's be honest, These German guys are super handsome. Köln did not disappoint... I don't know what they're putting in the water here, but Germans really do make strolling down the street look like a model show. Anyways, whatever you do, save room for the chocolate soufflé. It rose higher than my self-control and disappeared faster than my promise to "just have one bite." A fantastic meal, great atmosphere, and definitely a place I'll happily return to!

Funkhaus has a very impressive selection of items on their menu, but I settled with the German…read moreMetballs. I can certainly see why they stay busy given their menu items and location.

This place is rediculously good! We picked three different salads to try and it was €7,50. It was a…read morehuge portion with huge flavor.

What a great find it was for our last night in Cologne before going back to the US…read more If you're looking for a quiet intimate dinner with great wine and food - look no further, this is it. Also, customer service was incredible. The chef made sure that we are perfectly taken care of. We were so impressed with all the dishes, the wine and dessert. I will definitely be back next time I'm in Cologne.

Amazing dinner while on a business trip. You are not always so welcome when you go out for dinner…read moreby yourself but I felt really welcome here. You wouldn't expect such a nice cute place on the Hansaring. Great food, great service - perfect dinner!! Thank you. Will for sure come back

Restaurant Slavia is a Slavic-Italian restaurant on the Rhein Promenade. For seating on the terrace…read moreor restaurant side, "foremen" placed on the walkway will do their best to encourage you to take a seat in one of the 5 restaurants. Speaking just for Slavia, service really slowed down once we were seated. Menus were multilingual and showed a good selection. We tried the Slavic Grill Teller and a Salami Pizza. Both were ok. Prices were appropriate. Better than "eh" but not a terrible experience.

The food here is pretty average and it is nothing to really rave about. However, it's still a nice…read morespot to eat. It's in a convenient location near the big bridge and river so you can enjoy the views.

Located in a neighborhood not in the touristy part of town- worth checking out for a more authentic…read morefeel. We came here for lunch & sat outside on their covered patio area. They started the table with fresh made bread & homemade butter. We ordered their Schnitzel, Gnocchi, & a Kolsch beer. The schnitzel was tender, moist, & had a golden fry (did not feel greasy at all). The gnocchi was soft, chewy, & fresh with mushrooms & veal. Service was attentive and helpful when trying to figure out what to order. We finished our meal with a berry cobbler which came out hot & with a scoop of ice cream on the side.

**FAVORITE LUNCH SPOT IN COLOGNE**…read more If you feel like having a high-quality and somewhat pricey lunch, DO IT. HERE. AMBIANCE ========== Typical European bistro with strong Italian influences. Clean, upscale. Outdoor seating next to the cobble-stoned streets. FOOD ===== SALAT ZIEGENKÄSE (11,50 euros) OMG, the best goat cheese and salad in the world. Good size cheese rested upon a cracker, oozing on top of a delicious bed of salad. A meal in itself, no need to order a main entreé. RATING: 5/5 STAFF ====== Quick, efficient, and friendly. They went out of their way to explain their menu in English. NOTE ====== Don't take complimentary filtered water for granted in the States. Water is NOT free in Europe. **5 euros for a small bottle of water was steep.** Still dreaming about that goat cheese salad. HIGHLY RECOMMEND for lunch.

Excellent steaks and Mediterranean food. Impressive brick interior, a perfect location for a date…read moreor business dinner.

We went there yesterday and love it! Food and service were…read moregreat and the inside is beautiful. They have a good wine selection as well and speak pretty good English :). It was really quiet which was perfect for a date night.

this little hole in the wall restaurant is absolutely amazing. Everything is fresh fast and truly…read moreauthentic. It's like a little Italy in the middle of Germany. Everybody is so nice. The sauces are amazing. The pizzas come out super fast. They have amazing lemoncello. The only thing is you need to have cash. they take euros and us dollars! They don't take any credit cards.

BRING CASH! We just arrived in Cologne today. We were not in the mood for German food. Found that…read morethe reviews here were excellent so went here for late lunch. Staff was attentive, friendly and spoke English. I'm Italian and can be discerning on Italian cuisine so I was surprised to find how genuine and delicious the meal was. Pizza was prepared with a thin chewy crust and sauce and ingredients were very fresh. The insalata rucola was also delicious and fresh with plenty to share with my husband. The restaurant was elegant, artsy but not too fussy and not too noisy either. My only warning to travelers is that this restaurant doesn't accept payment via credit card! You must bring cash.