The food! We had an enjoyable dinner tonight at the Altstadt Restaurant. Pork medallions with…read morepepper sauce and veal schnitzel also with pepper sauce. Very good and would come back again.

As with all European restaurants, the service is a little slow, but they more than make up for it…read morewith friendliness and fantastic food. I had the pork medallions in pepper sauce with hash browns (potato cakes) and my wife had Zurich-style veal stew with potato croquettes. Both were fabulous and full of flavor. We would highly recommend a stop for lunch or dinner.

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!

my 100th review. Nothing makes me happier than giving 5 stars to this fantastic restaurant. The…read morefood is amazing, the beer is always off the tap, and the service is exactly what you would expect in Germany... First class. This traditional German establishment is bright and open. With comfortable chairs and sturdy wood tables. Make a reservation, this place is very popular.

***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 have been to dozens of BBQ spots across the United States, and smoke my own at home low and slow,…read moreand this place is definitely top notch. I didn't think it would be possible to get amazing Texas BBQ in Germany, but it's true. I was blown away by how delicious the food is here. I had the ribs - both pork and beef - and they were excellent. Perfect smoke (we talked to the owner and he uses oak), great dry rub, great sauce on the side if you want but not necessary since the meat is so good., and great slaw. Two others at our table had the brisket burnt ends and loved them. I will definitely make this a regular stop every time I'm in Cologne. Wow!

Das Essen war ausgezeichnet: Geschmack, Präsentation, Kreativität. Und die Atmosphäre war…read moregrößtenteils ziemlich gut, nicht schlecht. Aber ich verließ dieses Restaurant mit dem Gedanken, 5 Stunden meines Lebens verschwendet zu haben. Der Gottesdienst am Samstagabend begann schlecht, mit kaputten Toiletten, sodass alle Gäste trotz des Winterwetters über die Straße zum Marriott laufen mussten. Die Toiletten wurden nach 90 Minuten endlich repariert. Chefkoch und Inhaber Lorenz verbrachte nach dem vierten Gang 20 Minuten damit, durch den Speisesaal zu schlendern und sich mit jedem Tisch zu treffen, um ein paar Worte zu sprechen. Ich sagte ihm die Wahrheit: Das Essen war ausgezeichnet. Allerdings dürfte ihm nicht bewusst gewesen sein, wie überfordert seine Kellner waren - er war der einzige Mitarbeiter im Speisesaal. Es gab 35 besetzte Sitzplätze, aber nur 6 Kellner, einschließlich des Sommeliers. Das reicht nicht aus, um den Service zu bieten, den man von einem Restaurant erwartet, an dessen Wand eine Plakette mit einem Michelin-Stern von 2023 hängt. Nach 4 Stunden saß die Hälfte der Gäste mit verschränkten Armen da und wartete auf die letzten 2 Gänge. Ich habe das Essen wirklich genossen, aber die extremen Verzögerungen haben mein Erlebnis erheblich beeinträchtigt. -- The food was excellent: flavor, presentation, creativity. And the atmosphere was mostly, pretty good, not too bad. But I left this restaurant thinking that I wasted 5 hours of my life. The Saturday night service began poorly, with broken toilets, requiring all guests to walk through winter weather across the street to the Marriott. Toilets finally repaired after 90 minutes. Chef-owner Lorenz spent 20 minutes after the 4th course, walking the dining room, meeting with each table for a few words. I told him the truth: the food was excellent. However, he must not have realized how overwhelmed his servers were - he was the only staff in the dining area. There were 35 filled seats, but only 6 servers, including the sommelier. That is not enough to deliver service that is expected of a restaurant with a 2023 Michelin star plaque mounted on the wall. After 4 hours, half of the guests were sitting with their arms crossed, waiting for the last 2 courses. I really enjoyed the food, but the extreme delays severely lowered my experience. 2024 01 13. M1.

I ordered takeout and just so you know there's a six euro cost for the plastic container that they…read moregive you however the food is delicious and worth eating it or taking out. We had turkey schnitzel with mushrooms and a side salad. All were delicious.

Wonderful pork sandwich with or without kraut. The meat was juicy and they added some of the…read morecrunchy skin that was cooked just right to each sandwich as standard procedure. Most places I've tried in Germany serve skin that's been charred black on request only...yuck. Adding pork skin that's done right adds a crunchy texture and salty base to a sandwich, and it's a large reason why this is the best pork sandwich I've had since relocating to Germany. The bread is the typical white/French roll but it soaks up juices well. There was a line to get the sandwich, but it was efficient. Assuming you want something to-go, just walk up and tell them what you want. Most order the pork sandwich and you'll be eating after a very short wait. Unfortunately, I wanted to take a Schweine Haxe to-go but they said it wouldn't be ready for another 30 mins. Guess I'll need to come back.

The food selection was basic, but all the items were very good. We went for two variations on Berst…read morewith potatoes. The location is great and it feels authentic, although you're in a tourist area.

Showed up, yelp shows they're open, all doors are locked. Make sure to call first. Looked like a…read moregood restaurant otherwise.

Wow! The most delicious authentic German meal we had was here! Wonderful, friendly staff; beautiful…read moreindoor/outdoor seating and amazing schnitzel!

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.