The best restaurants in Cologne
In her own fine dining restaurant and mezze bar, Julia Komp can realize her own ideas. The creations of the well-traveled top chef are influenced by her many gastronomic experiences.
As Germany's youngest two-star chef, Eric Werner caused a sensation early on. His style: great French classics with luxury products such as caviar or Kobe beef. Insider tip: the vegetarian menu.
If you want to get to know Kengo Nishimi's cuisine in all its facets, choose the Omakase menu. Vinophiles can also be pleasantly surprised: Falk Schlüter has many a rarity in his cupboard.
Little extras such as ten grams of caviar on flank steak, scallops and - yes! - lime sorbet make life even better. The luxury bistro's signature dishes also include differently prepared Balik salmon.
The new premises in the Agnesviertel are good for the Italian restaurant that was located on Barbarossaplatz for many years. The warmth of the Caruso couple and the focus on pasta and small dishes remain unchanged.
Julia Komp has a special passion for the Orient and its multifaceted cuisine. She offers small starter plates with a variety of Oriental specialties, as well as Mediterranean classics and attractive daily specials.
With the closure of the second restaurant on Aachener Straße, Zen is returning to its roots in Lindenthal and concentrating on masterful sushi, tempura, teriyaki etc.
The long-established inn, which serves traditional Cologne fare and seasonal specialties, also has a small wine store and an original taproom with plenty of local colour.
With great sensitivity, Hiroyuki Watanabe succeeds in putting his signature on traditional Japanese washoku cuisine. He serves hot and cold dishes that go beyond simply maki and nigiri.
Many a Cologne resident would leave their "Rievkooche" for the Maultaschen with minced pork and chili oil. From the noodles to the broth, everything is homemade at this top-class Chinese snack bar.