Great wine and service. I wasn't very familiar with the selection, so I told the server what types…read moreof wine I usually like, and she gave great recommendations. I didn't eat anything, but the desserts looked good.

From the owner: Wir haben ständig ca. 140 verschiedene Weine im Ausschank.read more

I have been here now 3 times and found the menu diverse and always appealing. The best part is that…read moreit tastes as good as good as it looks.

The headline for this restaurant should read "Sorgenfrei aber nicht Zuckerfrei". This somewhat…read morehighly touted boutique restaurant is, in my humble and usually generous opinion, a bit of a fraud. The set three or four course menu when I dined there recently was almost from start to finish a hyperglicemic's worst nightmare, every course from the scallop starter to the miniscule (fortunately) serving of kohlrabi "souped" up with vanilla, mango and other sweets to the sweet reduction on the beef. Not to mention the beef was served with SWEET potatoes. The scallop course had chunks of sweetened miniature corn and was topped for who knows what reason with crushed corn nuts! Scallops are somewhat delicate and the corn nuts really did them in. To give them credit the wines were good from different regions of Germany and France. To top things off, between the second and main course I was served a cup of espresso. Well, I thought, here's something novel, an intermezzo surprise to cleanse the palate after all the cloying sweetness but the surprise was that it was mis-delivered to me instead of to another table. The restaurant is too precious for words but no value for the money. Did I mention I left before dessert?

We were staying at an Airbnb down the block and stopped by on a warm spring night and sat on the…read morepatio. This is a neighborhood place. The servers and, I believe, the owners seemed to know everyone. We speak only rudimentary German and only one young woman spoke a bit of English. But we were still treated great. We muddled through the menu with what we knew and some guesses and a bit of help with Google translator. My wife went with the white asparagus risotto while I ordered one of the specials which we paired with a bottle of Riesling. Now to be fair I knew I was ordering a meat per the German word "fleisch". But I didn't recognize the type. Well "sülzfleisch" it turns out was a type of headcheese, home made, with a sauce on the side and baked potatoes. I was surprised but dug in. Both dishes were excellent! Great food and relaxed atmosphere. Worth stopping by.

Food that tickles your senses and impeccable service. Ambiance serene in the center of old Towne.read more

From the owner: Weinbar mit knapp 200 herkunftsgeprägten Wein, überwiegend aus Deutschland und Frankreich. Dazu…read moregibt es ausgewählte Kleinigkeit zum Wein wie Käse, Pats Mehta und Sardinen. Klein, intim, individuell und gemütlich.

Ich kehrte Anfang 2025 nach Köln zurück und war überrascht, dass sich Le Moissonnier offenbar in…read moreein nur tagsüber geöffnetes Bistro-Restaurant verwandelt hat. Das Ambiente, das Essen und der Service sind alle noch immer ausgezeichnet, auch wenn die Michelin-Kritiker ihre Bewertung leicht gesenkt haben. Die köstliche Bouillabaisse und die gegrillten Rehrückenplatten erinnerten mich daran, warum mir dieses Restaurant so gut gefällt. Und ich werde trotzdem wiederkommen / I returned to Köln in early 2025 and was surprised to find Le Moissonnier appears to have changed into a daytime-only Bistro restaurant. The ambiance, food and service are all still excellent, even as Michelin reviewers have slightly lowered their rating. The delicious bouillabaisse and the grilled wild saddle of venison plates reminded me of why I enjoy this restaurant so much. And I will still return. 2025 01 16. M1.

Made reservations here ahead of time for a Saturday evening dinner. I read online it was a local…read morehotspot with authentic French food. I arrived and didn't realize I was in the right spot as there was no host stand when you walk past a heavy velvet curtain. Rather you're greeted immediately with tables and people dining. It was awkward as I walked out and a local walked me back in and announced to everyone that I thought I was lost. It have everyone quite the entertainment. Despite that welcome the food was amazing and super intricate. The food descriptions are simple yet three plates arrive for one course. People surrounding me were being served at least 8 to 12 courses and I was so full after my six. More than enough! Total bill with two glasses of wine was 150 euros. I would come back because the menu is super creative and imaginative, the food is delicious and actually filling, and only locals dine here!