Cologne
Spread over three historical row houses, the Schmitz empire is your one-stop shop for excellent food and drink. Greet the day with a lavish breakfast in…
Must-see restaurants in Cologne
Cologne
Named for its long-time owner, who was still cooking almost to her last day at age 95 in 2009, this perennially booked, graffiti-covered restaurant serves…
Cologne
A combination of farmers market and street-food fair, Meet & Eat draws locals of all ages to Rudolfplatz on Thursday evenings. Aside from fresh produce,…
Cologne
This well-respected Zülpicher Viertel restaurant is an excellent pit stop at any time of the day. Come for extravagant breakfasts, light lunches and…
Cologne
The best reason to wander east across the Hohenzollernbrücke railway bridge over the Rhine is this delightfully old-school pub serving some of the finest…
Cologne
Dishes are prepared with the same attention to detail (yet lack of pretension) found throughout this casual fine-dining treasure. An excellent wine list,…
Cologne
This cosy restaurant-pub is famous for its habit-forming crêpes, which come in 50 varieties – sweet or savoury, meat or vegetarian and vegan. Also popular…
Cologne
A wholewheat bun provides a solid framework for the moist patties made with beef from happy cows and drizzled with Freddy's homemade 'special' sauce. Pair…
Cologne
This luscious bakery specialises in stunning wedding cakes but also has a mouth-watering range of cupcakes, petit fours, cookies and tarts on display in…
Cologne
While the Altstadt has no shortage of mediocre restaurants aimed at beer-swilling tourists, this old place stands out for its classic local and German…
Cologne
There are plenty of cafes around the Dom, but this slightly hidden one is a true luxe gem with a pedigree going back to 1855. It's best for its luscious…
