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.

Food was the best food my boyfriend and I have ever had. We went back twice for dinner over our…read moreweek trip and it was the only restaurant we were keen on returning to. The service was great, very attentive and was even recognized on our second visit. Ambiance was calm and friendly, definitely would recommend 10000%

Small quaint Lebanese restaurant. Super clean with quick and courteous service. The food was…read moreAHHmazing! We had the Labneh Bil Thoum, Batata Harra, Halloumi Kase, Baba Ghannousch, and Sambusil Bil Lahmeh. Also included was warm flatbread for the dipping. The flavors really popped with each dish and I would say you don't need to order a salad because there is plenty as a garnish (see photos below)! I would say it compares to some of the best we had in Beirut in 2022!

Pretty good food & atmosphere. The people are mainly locals looking for a nice, quiet restaurant…read morewith decent food to eat. The place is relatively clean. Food taste more homemade which is great, imo. Staff could be friendlier but the basic is what one can expect here in Germany. Can't complain!

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.

From the owner: Klein und fein, immer frisch! Liebevoll eingerichtetes Lokal…read morein direkter Rheinnähe. Wir bieten täglich wechselnde Mittags Menüs an, neben selbst gemachten Kuchen.

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!

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.

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

If you're into Mediterranean food and a spectacular view of the Rhein, Limani is well worth a…read morevisit. Limani offers both seating indoors and outdoors. The seats on the outdoor balcony provide breathtaking views of the Rhein and all the activity which takes place on it. In the summer months a seat on the balcony can be hard to get (especially in the evenings). Make sure to reserve a few days in advance to secure a table on the balcony. Time flies by while sitting there, there is just so much to watch happening. During the winter months the atmosphere inside the restaurant is very warm and cozy. Here the challenge is to get a seat by the windows. Be sure to reserve a few days in advance if you would like a window seat (again, especially in the evenings). The food is excellent. The fish dishes are always a good choice. Whereby, I have also had excellent meat dishes as well. Selections from the daily menu (on the chalk board) can always be recommended. If you like Mediterranean food there will be something on the menu for you. I have taken business clients to dinner here and they have always raved about it. I have also dropped-in for lunch with the family on the weekends. The service is tip-top.

Again, we've got in to this place occasionally, just walking by looking for some place for light…read morelunch with English menu. Considering that it's situated right on the bank of Rhine I guess they have a beautiful terrace open in summer. But since that was a cold October, it was closed of course. Nice friendly ambience. And thanks God they had menu with English translation. We took different Mezedes (small appetizers) to share: grilled octopus, scallops, aubergine (eggplant) roulette breaded with egg, filled with sheep's cheese and tomato sauce, and Calf's liver fried with onions and white wine. Funny that when walking around the city I was thinking that I haven't eaten liver for a long long time and since it's a rare dish on the menu of the restaurants (if not French), that coincidence that they had it was like a sign to go for it and order. It was a soft and tender one, not exactly the way I wanted it, but tasty too. They have a lot of various hors d'oeuvres to any taste: seafood, cheese, vegetables or meat. We wanted to try stewed rabbit and duck breast - but that would have been too much of food. Next time may be, if we ever come back to Cologne on any occasion. And no wine this time. Germany, lunch, mixed food; beer was a right selection here. For dessert they had pies, the cherry streusel was really good and the cheesecake, all house made. The waiters hardly spoke English, but we managed to understand each other.

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.