Hidden gems - Restaurants in Köln, Germany not to miss (Updated December, 2023)

Hidden gems: Restaurants in Köln

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Köln. This list contains 167 places from Restaurant category.

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The Lemonade Stand

Cafe

👍👍 What a lovely café! Huge and delicious cinnamon scrolls, yum lemonades, great host and good coffee. The Lemonade Stand is a sweet little cafe run by Craig, a lovely Texan host that provides the warmest of welcomes when you arrive. This place is a labor of love, with it sweet little interior, good m...

5.00 (99 reviews) (~2.96 km from centre)

Chez Gus

Bistro

👍👍 Gus and his staff are the friendliest, while the food of excellent quality!

5.00 (86 reviews) (~1.25 km from centre)

Dos Pedros

Californian restaurant

👍👍 If I could give more stars that would do. The tacos are very tasty, the best from Cologne. Very friendly service and great music 🥰 Drinks must be brought with you. But it's not an issue, so you can sit down here to eat 😉

5.00 (56 reviews) (~1.49 km from centre)

O! Canada Köln

Fast food restaurant

👍👍 We ordered here today for the first time via Lieferando and first of all: we were thrilled! At first I was skeptical as to whether the poutine's fries wouldn't be completely muddy with the sauce afterwards, but I was convinced otherwise. When delivered, the food not only looked like it was pictured,...

5.00 (50 reviews) (~9.27 km from centre)

ErKantine

Restaurant

👍👍 Who needs white tablecloths and a long menu in the center of Cologne for their wedding? In the Erkantine, right on the harbor basin of Niehler Hafen, the buffet “flies” over the terrace! Erkan and his team never tired of pampering us and our 150 guests. You listened to all of our wishes until the ea...

5.00 (15 reviews) (~4.62 km from centre)

May Food

Restaurant

👍👍 Very tasty kebab with everything the ♡⁠ desires. Crispy bread, great sauces, everything was fresh and tasted great. Plus an Ayran. Perfect

5.00 (13 reviews) (~1.36 km from centre)

Gaststätte Clubbi 05

Restaurant

👍👍 Went to the Clubbi for the first time today and ate and drank really deliciously 🤗Super nice hosts very welcoming ❤️we'll be back😊LG. Ilse

5.00 (10 reviews) (~4.75 km from centre)

Restaurant Fernandes

Restaurant

👍👍 The staff is always friendly and accommodating. You immediately feel welcome here.

5.00 (7 reviews) (~7.38 km from centre)

The little Paşa

Doner kebab restaurant

👍👍 Top shop was in Cologne over the weekend and I came across the shop at 3:00 in the morning, keep it up

5.00 (7 reviews) (~2.33 km from centre)

ATAWICH

Fast food restaurant

5.00 (7 reviews) (~4.04 km from centre)

Petit Frère

Restaurant

👍👍 Hervorragendes Essen und super Service. Schönes Ambiente und rundum ein toller Abend. Wiederholen wir auf jeden Fall.

5.00 (6 reviews) (~1.65 km from centre)

Tanzschule tanzraum Köln Zentrum

Dance school

👍👍 The dance school is a feast for the eyes, the location is incredibly beautiful and incredibly large, there is enough space for a wide variety of dances. The dance teachers are very friendly and really know what they are doing. The dance school knows what people want it is the best dance school I kn...

4.90 (147 reviews) (~1.66 km from centre)

KALTPRESSE

Juice shop

👍👍 Sehr einfach mit der ubahn zu erreichen! Ich habe die smoothie bowl mit Banane und Heidelbeeren gegessen, sehr cremig und geschmacksintensiv!

$$ $$

4.90 (137 reviews) (~1.29 km from centre)

Çiğköftem - Cigkoftem Ehrenfeld Köln

Vegetarian restaurant

👍👍 Highly recommended, best cigköfte in Cologne. Personally, I really like coming here because of delicious food with good value for money. The staff here are also very friendly and the service and cleanliness are great!

4.90 (113 reviews) (~3.28 km from centre)

Caffettiamo

Cafe

👍👍 Place not to be missed Very welcoming place and very kind staff. I recommend the first courses which are really well made, I had a carbonara. The coffee is also excellent I had a pistachio espresso, a delight

4.90 (110 reviews) (~1.41 km from centre)

Frau Maaß Herr Schlie

Restaurant

👍👍 One of the best places for lunch in Cologne! 🫶 The menu usually changes daily and has a major seasonal influence. You can choose between full meals or order a selection of salads and complement it with a piece of quiche. The baked treats, which taste great even days later, should not be underestima...

4.90 (95 reviews) (~1.38 km from centre)

The Namos

Restaurant

👍👍 Genau so ein nobles Restaurant hat hier gefehlt. Jetzt ist es da. Hier fühlt man sich sofort wohl. Kaum Platz genommen, wird man schon freundlich begrüßt. Hier ist man wirklich König. Das Essen war hervorragend und wir mussten nicht lange warten. Der Lachs war ein Gedicht. Sehr sauber, bequeme Bestu...

4.90 (94 reviews) (~1.52 km from centre)

"Giovanna Kaffee | Guter Kaffee aus Köln

Cafe

👍👍 I've been wanting to visit this cafe for a long time, and today I finally had the time. The staff were very friendly and attentive, and I could see their passion for coffee on every side of the small cafe. There are also a variety of local magazines that I found really interesting. I will definitely...

4.90 (87 reviews) (~1.05 km from centre)

ADANALI KEBAPCI

Barbecue restaurant

👍👍 A tip for people who like something special. Fresh ingredients, very tender lamb, great taste. Super nice owners. No one will definitely be disappointed.

4.90 (81 reviews) (~6.01 km from centre)

Café Art

Cafe

👍👍 Neue Café auf der Iltisstrasse mit viel Charme 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Es gibt auch vegane Köstlichkeiten und es wird direkt beim Latte Macciatto sowie anderen Kaffee's nachgefragt "Kuh- oder Hafermilch". Der Latte Macciatto mit Flavor z.B. Caramel 😋😋😋 yummy yummy. Die Bedienung (glaube der Inhaber) ist sehr...

4.90 (74 reviews) (~3.57 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Restaurants in Köln, Germany